Calderys Boosts India Operations With Acidic Monolithics Line, Tap-Hole Clay Capability at Odisha Plant

New Delhi, August 7, 2025: Calderys has commissioned the first production line at its CAPES facility in Odisha dedicated to next-generation acidic monolithics and the addition of a tap-hole clay line, expanding the site’s original scope.

CAPES, standing for Calderys Plant in East and South India, is rapidly taking shape, and these two milestones mark a significant step toward making the facility a key manufacturing site for high-performance refractories and steel casting fluxes in the region.

Once fully operational, the facility will house six advanced lines producing acidic and basic monolithics, acidic and basic bricks, ready-shaped products, steel casting fluxes and now tap-hole clays, supporting India’s fast-growing industrial sectors.

Launch of acidic monolithic refractories line

The production line dedicated to acidic monolithic refractories has been fully operational since May 2025. Equipped with advanced mixers, blenders, automatic batching and precision-controlled processes, the line delivers high-performance products known for exceptional chemical resistance and thermal stability.

Backed by rigorous quality controls and in-house testing, these products are already serving customers across India, offering quick delivery and reliable solutions for high-temperature and corrosive environments.

A new tap-hole clay line

The newly announced tap-hole clay line will be built on an additional five acres. This new line will cater specifically to the demanding requirements of furnace operations, offering high-plasticity, high-performance clay to ensure consistent tapping performance and long-term reliability.

With this new line complementing the five others in development, Calderys is now even better positioned to support the evolving needs of iron and steelmakers across India with enhanced capacity, agility and localised solutions.

“The commissioning of our first line and associated new sales are major landmarks in the development of our CAPES facility,” said Michel Cornelissen, President and CEO, Calderys. “This rapid progression of the site’s development reflects Calderys’ commitment to India’s fast-growing industrial high-temperature sectors.”

Ish Mohan Garg, Senior VP, Asia-Pacific, said, “The site has progressed ahead of schedule since breaking ground, driving us closer to our vision of delivering cutting-edge refractory solutions that grow with the demands of today’s industries.”

As part of this momentum, “the basic monolithics line—the second of the six planned lines—will be operational in August. With advanced manufacturing, strict quality controls and an experienced team, we’re empowering our customers across India to operate smarter, cleaner, and more competitively”.

Strategically located near major steel plants, CAPES opens new frontiers for Calderys, enabling targeted expansion into eastern India while delivering advanced refractories and steel casting fluxes. This proximity not only streamlines supply chains and reduces lead times but also enhances customer support. With CAPES, Calderys is well-positioned to offer refractory solutions that are both high-performing and competitively aligned with domestic market needs.