About PFB
Built on heat, discipline and detail
PFB Refractory Services (Pty) Ltd is a wholly South African specialist contractor operating from Zinniaville Industrial Park in Rustenburg, at the heart of the platinum belt.
Our story
From the shop floor up
PFB was founded by refractory tradesmen who spent their careers inside converters, furnaces and boilers. That origin still shapes how the company runs: scopes are estimated by people who have laid the brick, and supervision comes from artisans, not administrators.
Today PFB delivers turnkey refractory scopes across the platinum, ferrous and petrochemical sectors — demolition, installation, rebuilds, structural steel and copper elements — supported by inspection and consulting work that helps clients plan the next campaign instead of reacting to the last failure.
Work is executed to documented method statements with full risk assessment, PPE compliance and quality records. Vessels are handed back with a signed QA pack and a controlled heat-up curve, not just a clean floor.
PFB is supported by its strategic partner, RMS Refractory & Metallurgical Solutions — representatives of CNBM International and the CMAX range — giving our crews access to internationally supplied, quality-assured refractory materials and metallurgical support.
Our vision
The refractory partner of choice
To be recognised across Southern Africa as the refractory contractor smelters call first — trusted for technical judgement, safety record and the ability to deliver a complete scope without subcontracting the accountability away.
Our mission
Linings that outlast the schedule
To deliver refractory and associated steel work that maximises campaign life, minimises downtime and develops local artisan skill — executed safely, documented properly and priced honestly.
What drives us
Our core values
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.
Five-year plan
Where PFB is heading
Growth planned the same way we plan a shutdown — in sequence, resourced, and measured.
- Year 1
Consolidate the core
Strengthen the Rustenburg base, formalise QA systems and secure long-term maintenance agreements with existing smelter clients.
- Year 2 – 3
Expand capability
Grow the structural steel and copper element divisions, invest in mechanised demolition plant and expand supervised crew capacity.
- Year 4
Regional reach
Extend cross-border execution into the broader SADC region, building on completed Namibian smelter work.
- Year 5
Full-scope partner
Deliver end-to-end refractory, steel and consulting scopes as a single accountable contractor for the platinum and ferrous sectors.