REFRACTORY INSTALLATION • MAINTENANCE • INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Refractory Expertise. Built on Experience.

Aluref SA provides turnkey refractory installation, maintenance and repair services to aluminium and other industrial clients across South Africa, Africa and international markets.

From furnace rebuilds and pot relining to ladles, launders and critical refractory maintenance, our experienced teams deliver practical solutions with an uncompromising focus on safety, quality and performance.

ALUREF SA SERVICES

Refractory Installation

Turnkey refractory installation for furnaces, pots, ladles, launders and other high-temperature industrial applications.

Rebuilds & Maintenance

Demolition, rebuilding, repair and ongoing maintenance of carbon bake furnaces, holding furnaces, induction furnaces and related refractory systems.

Pot Relining

Complete pot delining, shell preparation, refractory relining, cathode sealing and associated refurbishment services.

Ladle & Launder Services

Lining, delining, cleaning, repair and maintenance of metal ladles, bath ladles, launders and associated casthouse equipment.

Refractory Repairs

Planned and emergency refractory repairs, including guniting, patching, demolition and replacement of damaged refractory linings.

ABOUT aluref sa

Refractory Experience You Can Rely On.

Established in Richards Bay in 2010, Aluref SA specialises in turnkey refractory installation and maintenance services for the aluminium and wider industrial sectors.

The company’s experience is rooted in major greenfield and brownfield aluminium smelter projects, with personnel involved in operations including Bayside, Hillside and Mozal.

Today, Aluref SA combines experienced people, specialised equipment and proven project-management systems to deliver safe, cost-effective refractory solutions locally and internationally.

WHY ALUREF SA

Safety. Quality. Experience.

Our goal is to create a meaningful, sustainable and high performance business in South Africa, which means activating all aspects of BBBEE and making a real difference in our community and country at large.

Proven Refractory Experience

Extensive experience across aluminium smelters, furnaces, pot rooms, casthouses and other demanding refractory environments.

Turnkey Capability

From demolition and preparation through to installation, curing, maintenance and refurbishment.

Skilled Workforce

Experienced refractory personnel supported by ongoing external and on-the-job training.

Strong Safety Culture

Safety remains a core operational priority across every project, shift and work environment.

Workshop & Infrastructure

Access to workshop facilities, curing capability, equipment, vehicles and supporting infrastructure.

Local & International Experience

Project experience in South Africa and internationally, including major refractory work in Qatar and Southern Africa.

Every Person. Every Shift. Every Day.

Safety is more than a policy at Aluref SA — it is a core value that guides the way our teams work.

Our commitment is reflected in milestones such as the Aluref SA Carbon Team achieving 3 consecutive years injury free and the LWS Team reaching 8 consecutive years injury free in 2026.

These achievements are built on safe work procedures, correct PPE, proactive risk management and personal responsibility across every shift.

Years of Experiences

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Specialist Refractory Solutions for Demanding Industrial Environments

Whether you require a complete refractory installation, planned furnace maintenance or critical repairs, Aluref SA brings the experience, people and technical capability required to get the job done safely and effectively.