THE REFRACTORY ONES of the cb group
The Refractories of the CB Group
Supplier of innovative refractory solutions for industry
The "CB Group Refractories" division brings together companies specializing in the design and production of solutions for very high-temperature environments.
It draws on TRB Refractories' longstanding expertise in Europe and MT Savage Specialty Refractories' industrial presence in the United States, enabling it to support demanding sectors such as steelmaking, heat treatment, cement manufacturing, and ferroalloys.
This strategic division combines technical expertise, mastery of refractory materials, and innovation for critical processes, with a presence in 35 countries and 75% of its revenue generated internationally. The integration of TRB and MT Savage strengthens production capabilities and geographic coverage, while offering a consistent, sustainable, and high-performance offering to manufacturers around the world.
Discover the Refractory Companies of the CB Group
TRB Refractories
TRB Réfractaires, an industrial pillar of the CB Group since 1947, develops refractory-based solutions for industries operating at very high temperatures. With complete control over the process from design to on-site implementation, TRB supports its customers with performance, responsiveness, and reliability.
With a presence in more than 30 countries, the company meets the needs of the steel, heat treatment, cement, and steel mill markets. Its in-house design office and laboratory work to improve existing product ranges and develop new solutions that combine durability, safety, and energy efficiency. Innovations such as PUREBLOX 1400 illustrate its ability to offer technical products adapted to industrial developments and decarbonization challenges.
As the historical and technological foundation of the refractory division, TRB forms the basis on which the CB Group structures and develops its international operations.
MT Savage Specialty Refractories
MT Savage Specialty Refractories, an American company founded in 1975, specializes in the formulation and production of monolithic refractory materials, such as castables and plastic mortars, for harsh industrial environments. With 50 employees spread between its headquarters in Ingomar, its production site in Curwensville, and a sales network covering the entire United States, it supports customers in the steel, cement, energy, and metal processing industries.
Its integration into the CB Group strengthens the Refractories business internationally, bringing recognized expertise in the American market and production capacity that complements that of TRB, thereby consolidating the Group's development strategy and global expansion.
