Calderys has reached a significant milestone in its global growth strategy with the commencement earlier this year of a project in the state of Odisha, India. This project will be the world’s largest single site greenfield plant dedicated to refractories and steel casting fluxes.
It represents a strategic move from Calderys to expand its product range with acidic and basic bricks, and overall production capacity in line with the evolving needs of the Indian refractory market, particularly in the eastern and southern regions.
When finished, the forty-acre plant will include five state-of-the-art production lines for acidic and basic bricks and monolithics, ready shaped products, and steel casting fluxes, as well as the very latest quality testing facilities. Construction began several months ago and is making satisfactory progress. Several manufacturing lines will be progressively commissioned starting Q3 2025.
This major investment reaffirms Calderys’ commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The project marks a substantial increase in the company’s production capacities in India and underscores its dedication to environmental stewardship.
The objective is to establish a cutting edge factory equipped with the latest production systems while prioritising sustainable development and the reduction of carbon emissions.
During its construction, and when it is fully operational, the new plant will benefit from the latest safety management standards and technical innovations, to ensure the project complies with Calderys’ stringent safety protocols and Indian regulations, at every stage of its life cycle.
By 2026, the new plant will create 350 jobs, many of which will be for technically qualified and skilled personnel.
Michel Cornelissen, president and CEO of Calderys, says: “This project is the largest single site investment in the history of Calderys. It demonstrates our commitment to India and is an important step in Calderys’ global production strategy. It is further evidence of the group’s solid growth and potential, and we are grateful to the Odisha state for its trust in Calderys.”
Ish Mohan Garg, senior vice president and managing director of the Asia Pacific region of the group, emphasises: “This landmark project is a strategic move towards broadening our product portfolio to meet the evolving and unprecedented demand of the Indian refractory market. It reaffirms our commitment to giving the best products and possible service to our customers. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the government and people of Odisha for their valuable support. Our collaboration will accelerate Calderys’ growth but, vitally, it will also make a huge contribution to the economic and industrial advancement of the city and the region.”
Calderys is a leading global provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The group specialises in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes, and moulding processes. www.calderys.com