# Saint-Gobain ignites new kiln at Linyi refractory plant

Saint-Gobain's Linyi refractory Sefpro plant held a new kiln ignition ceremony on December 13, 2019. The kiln, built over three months as part of a sustainability project, aims to maximize energy efficiency and minimize emissions and noise, enhancing production capacity for the glass fiber market.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-12-16
- Where: Linyi, Shandong Province, China
- Starts operating: 13 Dec 2019
- Status: completed
- Products: refractory materials
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Saint-Gobain](https://endata.com/companies/1801.md)

## Sources

- [saint-gobain.com.cn](https://www.saint-gobain.com.cn/node/4647), 2019-12-16: "The new kiln will help Saint-Gobain refractory Sefpro Linyi's production capacity continuously improve."

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