Kelsen USA

Production of dolomitic refractories

About Kelsen Refractories USA

Based in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, Kelsen Refractories USA operates a refractory plant with a proud legacy of local manufacturing dating back to the 1960s. Strategically located in the heart of the Pittsburgh industrial corridor—a region historically vital to the U.S. steel industry—the plant is uniquely positioned to serve key customers across America with dolomitic refractory solutions. Since 2025, the company has joined the global industrial network of Refractarios Kelsen and the Calcinor Group, gaining access to international expertise while maintaining a strong local identity rooted in American manufacturing tradition.

Our Products

Refractories USA specializes in the production of dolomitic refractories, offering a complete portfolio that includes resin-bonded products, fired bricks, and monolithic solutions. As one of only two producers of dolomite-based refractory bricks in the entire America’s region, the company provides a unique and strategic offering to the steel industry. All products benefit from the technical expertise and high-quality standards of Refractarios Kelsen, ensuring consistent performance in demanding high-temperature environments and contributing to greater process efficiency and reliability for our customers.

Contact Us

For more information about our products or to get in touch with our sales partner Harbison Walker International (HWI), please contact us at:

✉️ contact@kelsenusa.com

Our team will be glad to assist you and provide the technical support you need.

VISIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY: KELSEN USA NEWS

JAN 25

Kelsen expands to the U.S. market with Tarentum acquisition

In January 2025, Kelsen strengthened its global presence by acquiring a dolomitic refractory plant in Pennsylvania, expanding operations beyond Europe for the first time.

JUL 25

Kelsen extends sales partnership with HWI in North America

The long-standing collaboration with Harbison Walker International now includes the distribution of Tarentum-produced dolomitic refractories across the U.S. and Canada.

NOV 25

Initial site works begin for plant modernization

This fall, Kelsen Refractories USA has launched the removal of outdated equipment to make room for new investments in advanced production technologies.

Refractarios KELSEN

Belen Industriagunea, 1
20150 Aduna (Gipuzkoa)

+34 943 69 60 99

kelsen@calcinor.com

Kelsen USA

W 6th Ave &, Center St, Tarentum,
PA 15084, Pensilvania Estados Unidos

+17242248800

contact@kelsenusa.com

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