HWI, A member of Calderys, is proud to announce its participation in SEMTEC 2026, one of the cement and lime industries’ premier technical seminars, taking place May 19–21, 2026, at the Hotel Ouro Minas in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Bringing together leading producers, engineers, and technical experts from across the global cement and lime sectors, SEMTEC provides a critical platform for advancing innovation, operational reliability, and process performance throughout the industry.
As a North American leader in innovative refractory solutions and services, HWI will make a strong impact at this year’s event with a technical presentation focused on burner pipes — one of the most demanding refractory applications in high-temperature processing environments. Exposed to severe thermal gradients, mechanical wear, and aggressive chemical attack, burner pipes frequently become a limiting factor in overall campaign life and operational stability. When refractory systems underperform in these conditions, producers can face unplanned outages, shortened operating campaigns, and costly impacts to productivity and maintenance schedules.
With decades of experience serving some of the world’s largest cement producers, HWI combines proven process expertise with advanced refractory technologies designed to maximize performance in the harshest operating environments. The company’s solutions are engineered to improve reliability, extend service life, and support the growing demands associated with alternative fuel usage and evolving process conditions across the cement industry.
Technical Session Featuring HWI Experts:
Pressurized Burner Lances: How to Maximize Service Life and Reliability in Alternative Fuel Environments
Presentation Date: May 20, 2026
Presentation Time: 3:25 PM
The presentation will explore key operational challenges associated with pressurized burner lances and alternative fuel applications, while highlighting refractory design considerations and installation strategies that can significantly improve equipment longevity and operational consistency. Attendees will gain practical insights into how refractory performance directly impacts campaign life, maintenance planning, and overall plant efficiency in modern cement production environments.
In addition to the technical session, attendees are encouraged to connect with HWI representatives throughout SEMTEC 2026 to learn more about the company’s full portfolio of refractory products, engineering capabilities, and service solutions supporting the global cement and lime industries.
About HWI, A member of Calderys
HWI is one of the leading suppliers of refractory products and services in the United States, with a history that spans 160 years. It is part of Calderys and is the brand for the Americas region of the Group. HWI operates an extensive network of manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, along with the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
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