High-performance refractory products require expert installation to deliver lasting results. HWI, A member of Calderys, connects customers with a proven network of experienced refractory contractors and installers (C/I) to support everything from emergency repairs and maintenance outages to capital projects and new plant construction. By combining advanced refractory products with trusted field execution, HWI helps customers improve performance, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life in demanding high-temperature environments.

Complete Refractory Products and Installation Services

Working with HWI means more than sourcing refractory products or installation labor separately. It means access to a coordinated solution that includes product selection, technical support, installation services, outage execution, project management, and post sales support — all aligned to help improve safety, reliability, and long-term results.

Built on Expertise. Delivered through Partnership.

Qualified Installation Partners

HWI works with experienced contractors and installers who are evaluated through a comprehensive qualification process.

Training and Technical Education

Hands-on training and on-site seminars help strengthen installation knowledge, product understanding, and best practices.

Collaboration That Improves Results

Field insight and installation experience help inform better execution, product refinement, and customer outcomes.

Trusted Relationships Built Over Decades

With an average company history exceeding 50 years, HWI’s network is built on long-standing relationships, experience, and trust.

What You Gain

Proven Products, Properly Installed

High-quality refractory materials paired with experienced installation professionals help support better performance and longer service life.

Streamlined Project Execution

Aligned products, services, and installation teams help streamline planning, communication, and accountability from start to finish.

Faster Outage Support

Responsive support during outages and maintenance events helps minimize downtime and get operations back online faster.

Better Reliability and Longer Refractory Life

Proper installation plays a critical role in equipment reliability, operating efficiency, and refractory performance over time.

Expertise Across High-Temperature Industries

HWI supports customers across cement, steel, aluminum, glass, energy, petrochemical, and other demanding industrial applications.

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Search HWI’s network of qualified contractors and installers to find the right partner for your project.

Explore HWI’s network of preferred contractor/installers and discover the depth of their refractory knowledge, technical capabilities, and proven project experience. Through longstanding partnerships and a commitment to customer success, HWI and its contractor/installers help provide dependable refractory products and installation solutions for customers across North America and around the world.

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