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Molten metal tapping from a furnace while a refractory crew observes

Petro · Furnaces · Boilers

We line the vessels
that hold the heat

Specialist refractory installation, demolition, rebuilds and structural steel for smelters, furnaces and boilers across Southern Africa, delivered inside the shutdown window, every time.

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Who we are

A refractory contractor built by furnace people

PFB Refractory Services is a Rustenburg-based specialist contractor serving the platinum, ferrous and petrochemical sectors. Our crews live inside converters, kilns and boilers, stripping spent linings, rebuilding them to specification and handing the vessel back ready to fire.

  • Turnkey shutdown execution with supervised multi-shift crews
  • Mechanised demolition, brickwork, casting and gunning under one roof
  • Structural steel, shell repair and copper element capability
  • Inspection and consulting that extends campaign life
More about PFB Refractory Services
Completed refractory brick lining inside an industrial furnace

On site. In the vessel.

Rustenburg · North West

What drives us

Six principles behind every reline

Accountability

We take full ownership of every refractory installation, demolition, rebuild and inspection, delivering precise, durable results that protect client assets, timelines and safety in high-temperature environments.

Collaboration

We forge unbreakable partnerships with clients, suppliers and our multi-skilled teams, combining more than 50 years of collective expertise to solve complex furnace, converter and boiler challenges together.

Transparency

We provide clear, itemised quotations, open communication on project progress and honest assessments so clients always understand costs, timelines and technical decisions with no hidden surprises.

Transformative

We continuously redefine refractory performance through innovative methods, materials and workmanship, elevating industry standards for durability, sustainability and efficiency across Southern Africa and beyond.

Sustainability

We prioritise long-lasting, efficient refractory systems and responsible waste management that reduce environmental impact while maximising asset life.

Excellence in Safety & Reliability

We deliver the highest standards of certified workmanship and precise execution that protect people, production and assets, ensuring every refractory installation, rebuild and inspection minimises risk and maximises uptime in high-temperature industrial environments.

Strategic partners

Backed by specialist partners

PFB Refractory Services works with established specialists in refractory materials, metallurgical support, boiler solutions and industrial cleaning. These partnerships strengthen coordinated delivery across Southern Africa.

RMS Refractory & Metallurgical Solutions logo

RMS

Refractory materials & metallurgical solutions

rmsolution.co.za
BoilerCraft Africa logo

BoilerCraft

Bespoke industrial boiler solutions

boilercraft.co.za
RSC MDI logo

RSC MDI

Hydroblasting & industrial vacuuming specialists

mdi-sa.com

Our clients

Trusted across industry

PFB Refractory Services has supported clients across mining, mineral processing, pulp and paper, and metals manufacturing.

Impala Processing Laboratory logo

Impala Processing Laboratory

implats.co.za
Hotazel Manganese Mines by South32 logo

South32 Hotazel

south32.net
Sappi Ngodwana Mill logo

Sappi Ngodwana Mill

sappi.com
Veer Steel Mills logo

Veer Steel Mills

veersteelmills.com
Veer Aluminium logo

Veer Aluminium

veeraluminium.com

Why PFB Refractory Services

Four things clients rely on

Furnace mastery

Electric arc, submerged arc, induction, reverberatory, rotary kilns and boilers, all handled by one contractor across the whole thermal envelope.

Shutdown discipline

Scopes planned backwards from firing time, resourced across shifts and handed back hot on schedule.

Zero-harm standard

Documented method statements, risk assessments and full PPE compliance on every single vessel.

Local skills

Artisans recruited, trained and mentored on site, building capability that stays in the community.

Capabilities

What we deliver

Ten disciplines, one accountable contractor, from the first brick out to final heat-up, engineering support and site logistics.

Shutdown coming up?
Let's scope it.

Speak directly to our team about relines, emergency breakdowns, demolition or structural steel scopes. No call centres: you reach the people doing the work.