# HarbisonWalker International to build new refractories plant for steel industry

HarbisonWalker International announced plans to build a new manufacturing and service hub for steel customers in the U.S., increasing refractory production capacity. Construction will begin once a site is selected, with opening expected as early as Q3 2022.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-09-30
- Where: United States (site to be determined), United States
- Starts operating: Q3 2022
- Status: announced
- Products: refractory products, magnesia-carbon brick
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [HarbisonWalker International](https://endata.com/companies/22270.md)

## Sources

- [thinkhwi.com](https://thinkhwi.com/harbisonwalker-international-invests-creating-u-s-refractories-manufacturing-hub-steel-industry-customers/), 2021-09-30: "The new facility, combined with our high-performing ferrous product operations ... will allow us to ramp up capacity dramatically."

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