HarbisonWalker International

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Lisa Ferrero, embodying Tenacity at HWI At HarbisonWalker International, we are proud to feature testimonials of our team members, sharing their insights on what our core values mean to them and how they incorporate them into their daily work. Today, we're excited to feature Lisa Ferrero, our Learning & Development Manager based in the #USA, who exemplifies the value: 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀. 🗣️ Lisa's dedication to tenacity inspires all of us at #HWI. Her drive and determination showcase how we, as a team, can overcome challenges and achieve greatness together. With her inspiring approach, Lisa plays a key role in the onboarding process for our new trainees. ✨ Let's celebrate Lisa's commitment to our values and stay tuned for more inspiring testimonials from our colleagues! #ThinkHWI #Tenacity #CompanyValues #LearningAndDevelopment #Teamwork #Inspiration #USA

📢 We are thrilled to announce the start of our 2024 Fire Program, and introduce our newest members 🔥: Stephen Salamone and Maria Brown! 🔥 Our Focused Intense Rotational Education (FIRE) Program was created to strengthen our talent by providing opportunities to contribute across HWI business and operations disciplines. Allowing members to gain first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments, the program provides graduates with challenging developmental assignments designed to quickly build new skills and contribute to the organization. FIRE members take part in complex projects, receive on-the-job training, learn our business, and build their network throughout our organization. We are excited about the start of Stephen and Maria's journey with HWI, and will share highlights and milestones along the way! 🔗 Click here for more information about our FIRE program: https://lnkd.in/eQiXKMiZ

🚀 Check out the highlights from Calderys’ participation at the 9th International Iron and Steel Symposium ( #EFRS2024 ) in Izmir, Türkiye. From high-quality refractories to innovative casting solutions, driving the future of the Iron and Steel sector. Soon, EMEA customers will benefit directly from the HarbisonWalker International (HWI) range produced at the Haznedar Durer Refractories plant. Discover more about their cutting-edge offerings here: https://lnkd.in/es4rAcQw #ThinkHWI #WeAreCalderys #IronAndSteel #Innovation #Refractories #EFRS2024 #HaznedarDurer #metem

HarbisonWalker International is excited to be exhibiting at the 2024 Annual National Lime Association Meeting, taking place June 11 - 14 at the JW Marriott in Bloomington, MN. 🏭The #NLA updates members on issues of common interest including regulatory and legislative developments, providing a forum to enhance and encourage the exchange of ideas and technical information common to the industry, and promoting the use of lime and the business interests of the lime industry. #HWI is a leading refractory supplier and one of the most trusted, reliable partners in the industry. Our people and refractory products have proven their performance for decades. Our dedicated application specialists provide extensive knowledge and experience in lime production. Francois Laplante , Sr. Sales Representative, is attending the meeting where he will discuss HWI and Calderys’ integrated high temperature solutions and the proven performance of our many of our most popular products. If you are attending, feel free to stop by Booth #20! 🔗 Discover more about our Lime solutions: https://lnkd.in/eiFMrrZZ #thinkHWI #wearecalderys #lime #refractories #innovation #NLA

The increasing use of alternative fuels in #cement production has led to increased wear on kiln refractories. Infiltration of sulphur oxides, alkali sulphates, and chlorides require more frequent attention to the state of the refractory to ensure continued safe operation of the kiln line. 💡 Larry Morley, Applications Manager for HarbisonWalker International, highlighted this topic recently in the #May issue of the International Cement Review. ⬇ Click below for the full article, where Larry discusses first understanding the wear, planning ahead, and using research-based support to cement operators across the globe. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eucQfKQB #thinkHWI #wearecalderys #innovation #refractories

"Calderys is developing adapted refractory solutions for its customers at its state of the art research and development facility in the USA" - our ATRC! Click below to read the latest article in Steel Times International, and also check out our site to read more about our products and solutions for the steel industry. https://lnkd.in/dcVDH5cF

🔎 Discover Our Site - White Cloud, MI! 🚀 Calderys produces a series of videos titled ‘Discover our Sites’, highlighting the services, capabilities, and key statistics for specific locations throughout the global Group. HWI first published a video for our ATRC location, and is excited to share the latest from our Americas region – our White Cloud, MI manufacturing plant! Located in Central Michigan, White Cloud is our largest mag-carbon production facility. The facility has been in operation since September 1977, and covers 125,000 square feet. It has a total capacity of 100,000 metric tons of brick and monolithic products per year, servicing the increasing demand of the Iron & Steel industry. 🏭 Today White Cloud has over 100 employees, maintaining exceptional quality standards and a strong commitment to both health and safety. It is an ISO 9001-2015 certified plant, recognized for its efforts in quality, health and safety, plus environmental and energy management. Additionally, the facility features a laboratory dedicated to product control and development. 📹 Learn more by watching the video below: https://lnkd.in/eJEthCfF #thinkHWI #wearecalderys #manufacturing #ironandsteel #refractories #innovation #quality #safety

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! HWI has always integrated sustainability in our approach to business, paying attention to our industry’s and our own impact on the environment, promoting a safe and inclusive workplace, and demonstrating the highest integrity. As a member of Calderys, we are excited at the opportunity to invest more in our initiatives and commitments to environmental sustainability in the Americas and across the globe. #thinkHWI #WeAreCalderys #WorldEnvironmentDay2024

This week, our very own Director of Applications Bryn Snow, along with Jeanne Elliott, ACP, Marisol Ocampo, and Washington Mills President Anne Williams, gathered for a panel discussion on women in refractories at the Annual Spring Meeting of The Refractories Institute (TRI). Together, the panel discussed different strategies and opportunities to encourage, recruit, and support more women to take on leadership roles within our industry.   Thank you to The Refractories Institute for allowing the group to come together to celebrate the achievements of women, promote gender equality, and inspire positive change within our industry! #WomenInBusiness #WomenInScience #thinkHWI #wearecalderys

Recently, our Advanced Technology Research Center in West Mifflin, PA and our Haznedar Durer manufacturing plant in Turkey have conducted extensive testing and development to expand the range of refractories for glass producers available in other regions of the Calderys group. Today, we’re happy to announce that these refractories are now available in EMEA! Our Americas customers can find out more about the offering available in the region by clicking on the link below. #thinkHWI #wearecalderys https://lnkd.in/eYDCdBK6