For over 40 years, INTOCAST AG has been one of the worldwide leading specialists for refractory products and plant engineering.
We are one of the few companies that are globally manufacturing and marketing shaped as well as unshaped refractory products, casting auxiliaries and metallurgical slag conditioners.Our products for the iron and steel industry are of constantly high quality and efficiency levels. Furthermore, we offer our customers individual and perfectly tailor-made plant engineering solutions – from design stages through to commissioning of the entire range of products and systems, as you would have guessed.

Founded in 1979, INTOCAST took over the business activities of Eugen Schwarz GmbH, who, since 1922, had been supplying the German and European steel industry with consumables for iron and steelmaking. Through mergers and acquisitions, the INTOCAST Group has grown over the decades into an enterprise that is now active globally. INTOCAST has a network of 12 German and 19 foreign sites, employing 2,000 staff members worldwide, with a consolidated group turnover of approx. 450 million euros per annum (as of April 2023).

The INTOCAST GROUP OF EXPERTS unites specialists from all around the world that have one thing in common: we are all passionate about always finding the best solution for our customers. For that reason, we are constantly investing in research and development – in superior product economy solutions and more sustainable usage of available resources.

THE INTOCAST GROUP OF EXPERTS

INTOCAST: Experts on fire.

INTOCAST AG is one of the worldwide leading specialists for refractory products, having provided services and on-site installations for over 40 years as a competent partner of the international iron and steel industry. The group consists of a number of independent companies with varying professional focus – each of them a specialist in their business field. Despite the group’s size, INTOCAST is maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of a local, medium-sized organization with close connection to our customers and a long interpersonal relationship horizon.

DOLOMITE FRANCHI: The experts on shaped and unshaped dolomite refractories.

DOLOMITE FRANCHI is one of the worldwide biggest manufacturers of bricks and unshaped dolomite materials. Under state-of-the-art quality, safety, and environmental standards, the company has been producing refractory products for the global steel industry since 1919. The worldwide customer base appreciates the exceptionally professional logistics and after-sales services. Fully integrated production processes enable fast reactions to changing customer needs: all processing steps from mining to finished product dispatch are performed at a single manufacturing site.

CARBOOX: The experts on free-opening processes in ladle and EAF gates.

Gathering comprehensive know-how of research and techno-scientific development over more than 30 years has made CARBOOX one of the specialists in free-opening processes in ladle and EAF gates. CARBOOX experts are developing and manufacturing Schiebersand well fillers for the domestic and international market. They are further developing and manufacturing complex engineering technology for optimum Schiebersand filling performances. Assisted by artificial intelligence and ultra-modern analytical software, this task can be performed in fully automatic mode. As a result, not only the free opening rate is increased but also work safety enhanced.

EXUS: The experts in isostatics.

EXUS REFRACTORIES has the most modern production facility for isostatic refractories in Europe. Our experienced and qualified experts in the field of continuous casting convince clients by providing comprehensive and fast technical support.

MAPEKO: The experts on innovative preheating.

MAPEKO is a leading supplier of industrial burners for the global steel industry. With more than 1,700 installed machines in five decades, MAPEKO stands for experience, innovation, and highest quality. Tailor-made solutions are designed and manufactured according to individual customer needs. MAPEKO is certified according to EN 45001, EN 9001, EN 50001, among others. Furthermore, MAPEKO offers a professional on-site service with all machine installations and a repair service for used burners and covers.

HAMAG: The trading experts on mineral raw materials, slag conditioners and thermal insulation.

HAMAG is a trading specialist for mineral raw materials, insulating covers and slag conditioners as required in support of desulphurization tasks. Furthermore, HAMAG offers technical support and customer consultation services. HAMAG stands for reliability – a fact much appreciated by customers and producers likewise.

ALSICAL: The experts on granulated casting fluxes.

ALSICAL Hüttenwerkstechnik is annually producing 20,000 tons of high-valued granulated casting fluxes. These have a significant influence on the surface quality of final steel products. A team of highly qualified technical specialists in conjunction with very modern laboratories and our research and development center guarantee maximum quality and consistency standards. Along these lines, ALSICAL is investing in the latest manufacturing and environmental protection technologies.

FTS: The trading experts on refractory products.

The FTS trading company is an expert for the distribution of refractory products and a specialist service provider. The range of products comprises isostatically pressed and cast components as well as MgO-C bricks for lining EAF, converters and steel ladles. Furthermore, FTS provides extensive technical support with regard to logistics but also on-site installation assistance from experienced hands-on refractory installers.

SLOVMAG: The experts on fired bricks.

SLOVMAG are the experts on fired basic bricks. Our refractory product portfolio comprises the classic fired magnesite bricks, also magnesia spinel, as well as magnesia chrome bricks for application in a wide variety of industries and facilities. Installations cover a wide range ‒ from cement and lime industries to non-ferrous metallurgy and steelmaking. In conjunction with specialists from the INTOCAST GROUP OF EXPERTS, SLOVMAG offers entire turn-key projects and provides you with customized installation concepts.

How to find us

INTOCAST Worldmap
USA
Europe
Germany
Germany
Berlin
NRW

INTOCAST AG

Production Oberhausen
E-Mail: sales(at)intocast.de
www.intocast.de

INTOCAST AG

Production Duisburg
E-mail: sales(at)intocast.de
www.intocast.de

INTOCAST AG

Technology Centre & Prouction Krefeld
E-mail: sales(at)intocast.de
www.intocast.de

INTOCAST AG

Production Ratingen
E-mail: sales(at)intocast.de
www.intocast.de

HAMAG

E-mail: hamag@hamag.de
www.hamag.de

INTOCAST AG

Headquarters
Phone.: +49 / 21 02 / 45 28 - 0
Fax: +49 / 21 02 / 49 92 09
E-mail: sales(at)intocast.de
www.intocast.de

INTOCAST Iron & Coke

Contact: Mr. Ferdinand Stöckmann
E-mail: ferdinand.stoeckmann@intocast.de

FTS Feuerfestprodukte

E-mail: info(at)fts-feuerfest.de
www.intocast.de

North Rhine-
Westphalia
Dusseldorf
Saxony

ALSICAL

Phone: +49 / 35934 / 625 0
E-mail: info(at)alsical.de
www.intocast.de

Saxony
Dresden
Rhineland-Palatinate

MAPEKO

Contact: H. Schäfer
Phone: +49 / 2631 / 9240-0
E-mail: info(at)mapeko.com
www.mapeko.com

Rhineland-Palatinate
Mainz
UK

INTOCAST UK

Contact: Director
Mr. Tim Johnson
Mobile: +44 / 7713 / 571725
E-mail: tim.johnson(at)intocast.co.uk

Sales Director: Mr David Hanson
Mobile: +44 / 785 234 2901
E-mail: dave.hanson(at)intocast.co.uk

www.intocast.co.uk

UK
London
France

INTOCAST France

Contact: Mr. Christian Ledoux
Tel.: +33 / 6 48 91 78 40
E-Mail: christian.ledoux(at)intocast.fr
www.intocast.com

France
Paris
Spain

INTOCAST Ibérica

Site Lugones
Contact: Mr. José Antonio Rodríguez
E-mail: saleslugones(at)intocast.es
www.intocast.com

INTOCAST Ibérica

Site Arrillaga
Contact: Mr. José Antonio Rodríguez
E-mail: saleslugones(at)intocast.es
www.grupoarrillaga.com

INTOCAST Ibérica

Sales Office
Contact: Mr. José Antonio Rodríguez
E-mail: saleslugones(at)intocast.es
www.abaltex.com

Spain
Madrid
Italy

Dolomite Franchi

Contact: Mr. Mario Cristini
Phone.: +39 / 030 / 9885 332
E-mail: mirko.grassi(at)dolomitefranchi.it
www.dolomitefranchi.it

Italy
Rome
Romania

INTOCAST RO

Contact: General Director
Mr. Catalin Costea
Phone: +49 172 24 37 004
E-mail: catalin.costea(at)intocast.de

General Director Deputy
Mr. Gigi Pavel
Phone.: +40 757 027 576
E-mail: gigi.pavel@intocast.ro
www.intocast.com

Romania
Bucharest
Slovakia

INTOCAST Slovakia

Site Hačava
Contact: Ing. Slavomíra Luščáková
Phone.: +421 / 55 / 728 33 11
E-mail: slavka.luscakova(at)intocast.sk
www.intocast.sk

SLOVMAG

Contact: Ing. Mariana Bútorová
Tel.: +421 / 58 / 481 4301
E-mail: butorova.mariana(at)slovmag.sk
www.slovmag.sk

INTOCAST Slovakia

Site Košice
Contact: Ing. Slavomíra Luščáková
Phone.: +421 / 55 / 728 33 11
E-mail: slavka.luscakova(at)intocast.sk
www.intocast.sk

Slovakia
Bratislava
South Africa

INTOCAST South Africa

Contact: Sales & Marketing Director
Mr. Andre Brisley
E-mail: andre(at)intocast.co.za

Internal Sales:
Berdine van Wyk
E-mail: berdine(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Steel:
Koos Delport
E-mail: koos(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Non Ferrous:
Max van Heerden
E-mail: max(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Cement:
Louis Brisley
E-mail: louis(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Base Metal
Mr. Coenraad Briedenhann
Email: coen(at)intocast.co.za

www.intocast.com

INTOCAST South Africa

Contact: Sales & Marketing Director
Mr. Andre Brisley
E-mail: andre(at)intocast.co.za

Internal Sales:
Berdine van Wyk
E-mail: berdine(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Steel:
Koos Delport
E-mail: koos(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Non Ferrous:
Max van Heerden
E-mail: max(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Cement:
Louis Brisley
E-mail: louis(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Base Metal
Mr. Coenraad Briedenhann
Email: coen(at)intocast.co.za

www.intocast.com

INTOCAST South Africa

Contact: Sales & Marketing Director
Mr. Andre Brisley
E-mail: andre(at)intocast.co.za

Internal Sales:
Berdine van Wyk
E-mail: berdine(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Steel:
Koos Delport
E-mail: koos(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Non Ferrous:
Max van Heerden
E-mail: max(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Cement:
Louis Brisley
E-mail: louis(at)intocast.co.za

General Manager – Base Metal
Mr. Coenraad Briedenhann
Email: coen(at)intocast.co.za

www.intocast.com

South Africa
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Cape Town
Brazil

CARBOOX

Contact: Mrs. Stephanie Calixto Afrange
Phone: +55 / 24 / 3512 - 3065
E-mail: ste.afrange(at)carboox.com
www.carboox.com

Brazil
Brasilia
Mexico

PYROL

Contact: General Manager
Mr. Luis Reyes
Tel.: +52 / 81 / 30 54 77 64
E-mail: luis.reyes(at)intocast.com
www.intocast.com

Mexico
MEXICO CITY