North American Refractories - All Change At The Top

After years of relative stability, the North American refractory industry is suddenly undergoing consolidation and rationalisation on a scale previously unseen. Many in the industry are anxiously awaiting to see who will be the next to join the spending spree and who will end up leader of the pack. However, the industry restructure is not the only source of anxiety for this sector, with the steel industry facing cut backs in production, 1999 is already shaping up to be a tough year for refractories suppliers.