Engineered Refractory Construction for Complete Furnace Performance

Onex delivers comprehensive refractory construction services for industrial furnace systems across North America.

Solutions Built Around Your Operation

At Onex, refractory construction is more than installation. Our team evaluates the entire furnace system — including operating temperatures, process conditions, mechanical loads, combustion characteristics, and maintenance objectives—to develop refractory solutions designed for long-term performance.

Whether constructing a new furnace, replacing a complete lining, or performing localized repairs during a planned outage, Onex provides the engineering, project management, skilled craftsmen, and quality control required to execute projects safely and efficiently.

Complete Refractory Construction Services

Our experienced refractory construction teams perform projects ranging from routine maintenance to complete furnace rebuilds.Services include:

Complete refractory installation
Furnace relines
New furnace construction
Furnace rebuilds
Emergency refractory repairs
Planned outage support
Hot repairs (where applicable)
Demolition and removal
Anchor system installation
Steel repairs and modifications
Ceramic fiber installation
Castable refractory installation
Brick refractory installation
Gunite and shotcrete installation
Plastic refractory installation
Precast refractory installation
Dry-out support
Startup assistance

Design & Engineering

Onex, Inc.’s design team will engineer your refractory lining based on your specific needs. We make sure to accommodate all safety, environmental, and operating factors. Give us your lead time and budget, and we’ll create the right solution for your refractory.

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Demolition Duty

Make sure your demolition goes smoothly and safely. Onex, Inc. offers quick and well-managed demolition services. We choose the best and most efficient equipment for the job. Tell us your time and budget constraints, and we’ll build a demolition solution to match.

Professional Installation

From casting to shotcrete and everything in between, we are the industry’s go-to refractory installation professionals. Our craftsmen’s masonry skills are on fire. We expertly install whatever refractory material will best suit your application. Refractory materials include ceramic fiber and many different firebrick linings.

On-Site Dry-Out

We offer on-site dry-out services when the refractory installation is complete. Your furnace must be properly cured and up to operating temperature before use. Our expert installers adhere to an exact dry-out schedule and document it using a chart recorder.