HWI, A member of Calderys, will participate in AISTech 2026—Steel’s premier technology conference and exposition—taking place May 4–6, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
As a North American leader in innovative refractory solutions and services, HWI is poised to make a strong impact again at this year’s event through technical presentations and by welcoming attendees at Booth 1727. The booth will highlight technologies designed to support a more sustainable and competitive steel industry, as well as a strategic partnership with Kelsen Refractories, USA. This partnership strengthens HWI’s portfolio, expands market reach, and enhances the value and range of solutions HWI delivers to steel customers.
Technical Sessions Featuring HWI Experts:
Improving Surface Quality of Peritectic Steels Through Mold Powder Engineering
Session: Metallurgy – Steelmaking & Casting: Mold Flux
Date: 5/4/2026
Presentation Time: 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Room: 319
Authors:
Felipe César Eliziário Gonçalves | Gerdau
Edson Alves Maranhão | HWI, A member of Calderys
José Augusto Cardoso Ferreira | HWI, A member of Calderys
Jeferson Klug | Universidade Federal do Ceará
Raphael Arlego de Alcântara Santana | Universidade Federal do Ceará
Samuel Lucas Santos Medeiros | Universidade Federal do Ceará
Granulated Mold Flux Flow Modeling With Discrete Element Method
Session: Continuous Casting: Caster Modeling
Date: 5/4/2026
Presentation Time: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Room: 320
Authors:
Bruno Touzo | Calderys France
Jong Won Shin | Calderys Germany
Hugues Lemaistre | Calderys France
Bio-Based Mold Flux for Low-Carbon Steel: A Sustainable Alternative for Continuous Casting
Session: Continuous Casting: Caster Quality II
Date: 5/5/2026
Presentation Time: 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Room: 321
Authors:
Ana Caroline da Silva Figueiredo | Ternium Brasil
Heber Vieira Gomes Segundo | Ternium Brasil
Thaísa Franco Silva | Ternium Brasil
Iury Otaviano de Oliveira e Silva | Ternium Brasil
Joyce Christine Ribeiro | Ternium Brasil
Giovanni Delfim Apolinario | Ternium Brasil
José Augusto Cardoso Ferreira | HWI, A member of Calderys
Edson Alves Maranhão | HWI, A member of Calderys
During these sessions, HWI experts will share insights into advanced refractory technologies that drive improved performance, efficiency, and sustainability across steelmaking operations.
Crawford Murton, Director of Strategic Growth for the Americas, along with broader sales, marketing and technical service teams, will be available to discuss HWI’s integration with Calderys and the expanded portfolio of high-temperature solutions we offer — bringing greater innovation, expertise, and value to customers worldwide.
Visit Booth 1727
Stop by to meet HWI’s experts, explore the latest refractory technologies, and learn more about how HWI and Calderys’ combined capabilities and commitment to innovation help shape the future of steel.
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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