REFRACTORY SERVICES
At Gillespie and Powers, Inc., our experience in refractory masonry construction extends over a period of sixty years. We maintain a nucleus of skilled refractory craftsmen who see that our exacting standards are met. Three generations of engineers and masons have contributed to our knowledge of the proper material selection, arrangement and installation of refractories.
Our team ensures high-quality material selection, layout, and installation based on extensive field experience.
REFRACTORY SERVICES
At Gillespie and Powers, Inc., our experience in refractory masonry construction extends over a period of sixty years. We maintain a nucleus of skilled refractory craftsmen who see that our exacting standards are met. Three generations of engineers and masons have contributed to our knowledge of the proper material selection, arrangement and installation of refractories.
Our team ensures high-quality material selection, layout, and installation based on extensive field experience.
Consumer Industries
Our extensive list of industrial furnace refractory-consuming industries highlights the critical role our products play in high-temperature operations across various sectors. From steel and aluminum manufacturing to glass, cement, petrochemicals, and power generation, our refractory solutions are trusted to withstand extreme conditions, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure operational reliability. With tailored offerings for each industry’s unique needs, we proudly support a wide spectrum of heavy industries in maintaining productivity and safety.
ALUMINUM
BOILERS
CEMENT
UTILITIES
WASTE TO ENERGY
PETROCHEMICAL
PROCESS
PULP & PAPER
INDUSTRIAL COKE PROCESSING
Consumer Industries
Our extensive list of industrial furnace refractory-consuming industries highlights the critical role our products play in high-temperature operations across various sectors. From steel and aluminum manufacturing to glass, cement, petrochemicals, and power generation, our refractory solutions are trusted to withstand extreme conditions, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure operational reliability. With tailored offerings for each industry’s unique needs, we proudly support a wide spectrum of heavy industries in maintaining productivity and safety.
ALUMINUM PROCESS
BOILERS PULP & PAPER
CEMENT UTILITIES
INCINERATION WASTE TO ENERGY
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL COKE PROCESSING
Installation Techniques
Our refractory installation techniques reflect the highest standards of quality and professionalism. We employ a variety of proven methods—including bricklaying, casting, ramming, gunning, and ceramic fiber lining—tailored to each project’s specific requirements. Our skilled team ensures precise application, structural integrity, and long-term performance under extreme operating conditions. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and durability, we deliver installations that meet the rigorous demands of modern industry.
ACID & FIRE BRICK CONSTRUCTION
GUNITE APPLICATIONS
SHOTCRETING APPLICATIONS
PLASTIC REFRACTORY (RAMMED OR GUNNED)
Installation Techniques
Our refractory installation techniques reflect the highest standards of quality and professionalism. We employ a variety of proven methods—including bricklaying, casting, ramming, gunning, and ceramic fiber lining—tailored to each project’s specific requirements. Our skilled team ensures precise application, structural integrity, and long-term performance under extreme operating conditions. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and durability, we deliver installations that meet the rigorous demands of modern industry.
ACID & FIRE BRICK CONSTRUCTION
GUNITE APPLICATIONS
SHOTCRETING APPLICATIONS
PLASTIC REFRACTORY
(RAMMED OR GUNNED)
Refractory Materials
We offer a diverse selection of reliable and expertly chosen refractory installation materials tailored for demanding industrial furnace applications. Our range includes firebricks, castables, ramming mixes, plastic refractories, insulating bricks, and ceramic fibers—each selected for their durability, thermal efficiency, and suitability for specific operational conditions. With materials sourced from trusted suppliers and rigorously tested for performance, we ensure consistent, safe, and efficient furnace operations across a wide range of industries.
BRICKWORK
CASTABLES
GUNITE OR SHOTCRETE
RAM PLASTIC
WELDING ANCHORS & STUDS
Refractory Materials
We offer a diverse selection of reliable and expertly chosen refractory installation materials tailored for demanding industrial furnace applications. Our range includes firebricks, castables, ramming mixes, plastic refractories, insulating bricks, and ceramic fibers—each selected for their durability, thermal efficiency, and suitability for specific operational conditions. With materials sourced from trusted suppliers and rigorously tested for performance, we ensure consistent, safe, and efficient furnace operations across a wide range of industries.
BRICKWORK
CASTABLES
GUNITE OR SHOTCRETE
RAM PLASTIC
WELDING ANCHORS & STUDS
Precast Shapes
We offer advanced capabilities in the construction of precast refractory shapes for industrial furnaces, delivering precision-engineered components tailored to meet exact operational demands. Using high-performance castables and customized molds, our team produces shapes that ensure consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and excellent thermal performance. These ready-to-install solutions help reduce on-site labor, minimize downtime, and enhance the overall reliability and efficiency of furnace linings across a variety of industries.
TAP BLOCKS & BURNER BLOCKS
RISERS & POUR SPOUTS
SILLS, JAMBS & LINTELS
LAUNDER SECTIONS & TROUGHS
NOZZLES, SLEEVES & INSERTS
Precast Shapes
We offer advanced capabilities in the construction of precast refractory shapes for industrial furnaces, delivering precision-engineered components tailored to meet exact operational demands. Using high-performance castables and customized molds, our team produces shapes that ensure consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and excellent thermal performance. These ready-to-install solutions help reduce on-site labor, minimize downtime, and enhance the overall reliability and efficiency of furnace linings across a variety of industries.
TAP BLOCKS & BURNER BLOCKS
RISERS & POUR SPOUTS
SILLS, JAMBS & LINTELS
LAUNDER SECTIONS & TROUGHS
NOZZLES, SLEEVES & INSERTS