Air pollution is a hot topic globally and shows no signs of abating. According to EURACTIV, some 40 million people in the 115 largest cities of the EU are exposed to pollution exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guideline values (for at least one pollutant).

Many firms in need of additional heating capacity in their manufacturing processes turn to older furnaces that can be obtained through auction or other means instead of buying new. Breathing new life into these furnaces often means taking a careful look at the condition of the refractory lining.

With the complete substitution of aluminum-silicate wool in its product range, Nabertherm GmbH was successfully able to comply in total with the requirements of TRGS 619, setting new standards in the furnace industry.

ArmorMax Engineered Products, a business unit of the MAX Group of Companies, opened a new manufacturing, warehousing and repair facility in Lebanon, Pa.

No. 886 is a dual-chamber electric bench furnace that can be used for a variety of heat-treating applications.

Modular refractory systems have been widely used for the last several decades. Throughout this time, module design advanced in an effort to combat issues such as shrinkage, water penetration and attachment-system failures.

Industrial furnaces that fire to temperatures of 2300°F (1260°C) and higher continuously pose serious challenges to insulating fiber and dense refractory furnace linings.

The steel industry provides a major foundation for North American manufacturing. Increased production of high-quality steel is essential to support investment in infrastructure and meet the needs of the commercial construction and automotive industries.