HWI, A member of Calderys

08/31/2026

Investing in Missouri’s Future

👷‍♀️ We welcomed students from Missouri Works Initiative’s Construction Apprentice Ready Program to our Fulton, Missouri facility, for a hands-on look at refractory manufacturing , from the plant floor to real career paths in the skilled trades.

Investing in Missouri means investing in Missouri's workforce. is proud to support programs like this one that open doors to advanced manufacturing careers and build the next generation of skilled professionals right here in our own backyard.

Thanks to Missouri Works Initiative for bringing the group out, we really loved hosting you! 🙌

🔗 Learn more: https://thinkhwi.com/building-missouris-manufacturing-future/

- Building Missouri’s Manufacturing Future

08/26/2026

⌛️ Downtime costs time and money. That's why HWI's distribution network is built for speed.
📍 With strategically located distribution centers across North America, stocked inventory of our most popular high-heat refractory products, and rapid global shipping, we deliver the products you need—when you need them.
Whatever your turnaround, HWI helps keep your operation running with confidence.
📲 Learn more about HWI's solutions → https://thinkhwi.com/distribution-centers/

08/20/2026

🚀From primary to secondary copper and heavy non-ferrous production, HWI's refractory innovations help extend equipment life where wear is toughest. See how our solutions perform under pressure.

🔗 Learn more about HWI's solutions → https://thinkhwi.com/industries/copper-and-heavy-non-ferrous/

08/18/2026

📱🔥 The materials inside your phone are made at temperatures over 1,500°C, sometimes above 2,000°C! The World Refractories Association Episode 4 of “Refractories Make It Possible” series highlights how refractory technologies help make today's connected devices possible.
https://ow.ly/rf1u50ZxK7G

The fourth episode of the six-part "Refractories Make It Possible" series takes a behind-the-scenes look at high-temperature systems in smartphone manufacturing. The glass, aluminum, semiconductor materials, and specialty metals inside every device are manufactured in furnaces that operate above the...

08/18/2026

HWI, A member of Calderys was pleased to join CANA’s 108th Cremation Innovation Convention in Minneapolis and connect with professionals from across the cremation industry.
The event was an opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss how refractory solutions can help improve reliability, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 of cremation systems.

We also showcased solutions from our middleweight refractory portfolio, including 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛® 𝟱𝟱 𝗠𝗪 𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 and 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘® 𝟭𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗥, designed to provide a balance of insulation, strength and durability.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and connected with our team. We look forward to continuing these conversations.

👉Learn more about HWI’s cremation industry solutions: https://thinkhwi.com/meet-hwi-at-canas-108th-cremation-innovation-convention/

08/11/2026

We're heading to 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔'𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in Minneapolis!
From 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟮–𝟭𝟰, HWI, A member of Calderys will be showcasing refractory solutions developed to help cremation equipment achieve reliable performance, improved thermal efficiency and longer service life.

Come meet our team and learn more about our middleweight refractory products, including:
• 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛® 𝟱𝟱 𝗠𝗪 𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦
• 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘® 𝟭𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗥

Whether you're involved in building, repairing or relining cremation units, we'd be happy to discuss how HWI can help support your operation.

📍 We look forward to seeing you at 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
Learn more about what we'll be presenting at the event: https://thinkhwi.com/meet-hwi-at-canas-108th-cremation-innovation-convention/

08/11/2026

🗓 ⚙️ For more than 50 years, HWI, a member of Calderys, has proudly served the world's leading aluminum producers. From tailored refractory solutions to testing, training, and expert technical support, we help customers improve efficiency, extend campaign life, and keep operations running reliably.

🔗 Learn more about HWI's aluminum solutions → https://thinkhwi.com/industries/aluminum/

08/06/2026

💬 HWI, A member of Calderys, has been keeping the iron & steel industry moving for 160 years. As the inventor of COMANCHE®, a carbon bonded alumina magnesia brick, we continue to support steel producers with innovative ladle refractory solutions designed to improve performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

🔎 See how HWI supports the iron & steel industry → https://thinkhwi.com/industries/iron-steel/

07/30/2026

💬Learning is one of the best ways to build stronger operations.
We recently welcomed customers to HWI's Advanced Technology and Research Center (ATRC) for another hands-on refractory training experience.

From refractory fundamentals to advanced laboratory demonstrations and post-mortem sample analysis, participants gained practical knowledge they can apply to improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Every session is tailored to the needs of our customers, making each training experience relevant and actionable.

👉 Stay connected for upcoming sessions and learn more on our website: https://thinkhwi.com/fundamentals-training/

07/09/2026

Making a difference starts with working together.
Our People team recently spent the day volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, packing 944 care boxes for the Senior Food Box Program to help support older adults in our community.

Alongside our volunteer efforts, HWI also made a donation to the Food Bank's general fund, helping provide nearly 6,000 meals across its 11-county service area.
🤝 Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make a meaningful impact. We're proud to support our local communities and the organizations making a difference every day.