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ANH Refractories rebrands as HarbisonWalker International
19 January 2015US: ANH Refractories Company has announced the decision to rebrand itself under the new name of HarbisonWalker International (HWI), effective immediately. The decision was made following an exhaustive market research and branding initiative in which one of the company's legacy brands, Harbison-Walker, returned the highest awareness and positive customer perception of all of the company's brands, as well as the brands of its refractory competitors.
The new HWI said that it is 'positioning itself as the first and only choice for comprehensive solutions to address the needs of its growing international customer base.' It also hopes to reinvigorate the strong bond between the company and both its employees and its customers.
"We have hard-working, dedicated employees and generations of loyal customers who have successfully weathered a storm of uncertainty over a number of years," said Stephen M Delo, chairman and CEO of HWI. "With our branding decision and the launch of our new customer-centric mission, vision and values, we intend to send the message that HWI is committed to investing in and growing both our company's future, as well as that of our partner and customers."
ANH Refractories names Stephen M Delo as Chairman and CEO
07 January 2014US: ANH Refractories Company has named Stephen M Delo as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Gabriel Faimann, the company's former Interim CEO, who has left to pursue other career opportunities.
Delo most recently served as Director of Integrated Supply Chain for Honeywell International's Performance, Materials and Technologies business and has held senior leadership roles of increasing responsibility during his 34 year tenure with Honeywell. He began his career with Honeywell (formerly Allied Chemical) after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University, where he also later earned his Masters' degree in Business Administration.
"I am excited to be named Chief Executive Officer for ANH," said Delo. "I look forward to the opportunity to transform ANH's operations and drive long-term growth and sustainability. I am excited to be working with ANH employees to build upon our company's reputation and develop innovative ways to successfully meet the needs of our customers, as well as expand our markets served and products offered."
ANH Refractories Europe relaunches its product range
12 September 2012UK: ANH Refractories Europe is relaunching its range of products for the cement sector. Managing director Peter Rooney said that the aim is to simplify the customer product selection process and drive customer satisfaction.
"This move will help to boost exports with the firm targeting cement manufacturers across Europe, India and the Middle East, as well as the US," said Rooney.
The American-owned refractory products manufacturer has streamlined its range to present a core offering of monolithic, brick and precast refractories. However, the portfolio still retains ANH's signature products. Brands such as Vesta and Versaflow are now readily available from its new distribution hubs outside America.
Key products in the new revised range include both Magnel and Vesta bricks. It further includes Versaflow and Versagun castable and gunmixes such as Versaflow 70C Adtech for discharge and cooler bull nose rings. Another key product is Versaflow 45 Plus for inlet sections, cooler discharge chutes, side walls and tertiary air ducts.
ANH Refractories Europe provides solutions for the full range of cement kiln refractory applications from upper to lower transition zones to preheaters, coolers, tertiary air ducts and burner pipes. Recent deals have seen ANH supplying a range of these products to the Holcim Ste. Genevieve plant, USA HeidelbergCement, Ketton UK and Lafarge, Retznei Austria. The company has recently expanded its sales and engineering teams, including the appointment of Stephan Frank, a senior refractory engineer, hired to drive exports in emerging cement markets including Turkey, Ukraine and India.
ANH Refractories Europe hires Frank to drive sales
19 June 2012UK: ANH Refractories Europe has hired Stefan Frank, a senior engineer with more than 20 years' experience, to drive export sales across Europe.
The senior refractory engineer has joined the Wirral based firm to bolster expertise in the cement sector. He has been charged with kickstarting a new campaign to increase ANH's profile and drive sales in emerging cement markets in countries including Turkey, Ukraine and Italy.
Frank holds more than 20 years' experience in the refractory industry. This has included roles at HeidelbergCement Group's Technology Center in Leimen, Baden-Württemberg, in Germany, and extensive work in the rotary kiln field.
ANH Refractories Europe managing director Peter Rooney said, " The European cement market has been a solid area for sales in the last 12 months and we believe Stefan has the knowledge and skills to build on this."
The American owned firm, which has a US turnover of US$550m, manufactures materials used in linings for furnaces, kilns and incinerators operating at high temperatures. It delivers refractory solutions, services and products to many industries including aluminium, petrochemical, power, incineration, mineral and glass.