Furnaces International News
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Rath inaugurates Indian refractory facility
Refractory manufacturer Rath has opened a joint venture plant in India.
03 October 2025 -
Glass Futures rolls first glass from furnace
Glass Futures research group has rolled the first glass from its furnace in St Helens, UK.
03 October 2025 -
Vitro inaugurates glass furnace at US plant
Vitro has started the Line 2 furnace at its glass plant in Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA.
02 October 2025 -
Nalco continues smelter expansion...but reconsiders alloy plant plan
Indian aluminium producer Nalco is continuing with its plant to expand its smelter in Angul.
30 September 2025 -
Sorg hits furnace installation milestone
Sorg has confirmed the delivery of over 110 VSM vertical glass melting furnaces globally.
29 September 2025 -
Fonderie De Riccardis commission Otto Junker to decarbonise foundry
Fonderie De Riccardis, an Italian producer of castings for mechanical applications, has completed the decarbonisation of its foundry.
25 September 2025
AI spotlighted at industry event
AI was a hot topic among furnace professionals last week as Heat Treat 2025 kicked off in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Rhizao Steel automation
Primetals Technologies has successfully commissioned advanced process automation systems and technological packages at Rhizao Steel’s integrated plant in China.
Ofgem praises Tata's EAF transition
Jonathan Brearley, chief executive of Ofgem, has praised Tata Steel UK’s move to low-CO₂ at its Port Talbot site.
Smelter power agreement
Century Aluminium has signed a power agreement with South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) to secure a stable power supply for its Mt. Holly smelter.
