Production

The production of all materials within Borgestad Industries begins with the in depth knowledge of the Group´s employees. Understanding the important aspects of production is vital in the creation of materials that can withstand the harsh environments our materials are made for.

Modern production technology is the best way to ensure uniform refractory product quality, which is why the Group applies it both in the own production and that of our sub-suppliers.

Yet even with every modern advantage, it’s the know-how of experienced employees that really makes the difference. The staff of Borgestad Industries monitors all production and secures the quality before shipment to customers. Some of the specialty bricks and geometrically complex products are still shaped by hand by master craftsmen. Thanks to extensive experience, Borgestad Industries can assure the outcome of the Group´s production and solutions down to the smallest details.

About half of current production, which varies between 20,000 to 30,000 tons per year, is based on own raw material. The Group has access to fireclay deposits (chamotte) from an open pit in the Bjuv area in Sweden. The major customer groups for chamotte-based products are the Swedish and Finnish steel industries and the global aluminum industry. These request products such as hollow ware and refractory bricks for cathodes, respectively.

About 50 percent of production is high-alumina bricks based on imported raw materials – mainly bauxite and andalusite. High-alumina bricks, which can withstand higher temperatures than chamotte-based products, are mainly used in industries that produce cement, pulp and paper, ferro-alloy material, etc.

The own product range of Höganäs Bjuf consists of about 40 different qualities with molds for approximately 6,000 different shapes.