Jan. 8, 2026 - HWI’s new lightweight monolithics production facility at its Rotary Kiln complex in Fulton, Missouri, USA represents a significant investment in advanced manufacturing and supply reliability. The state-of-the-art plant features direct access to high-quality local clay reserves, enabling increased production of HWI’s GREENLITE® aggregate-containing materials—including the GREENLITE®-45-L family of monolithics and GREENLITE® 115 AR brick.

Constructed on existing HWI property, the facility increases HWI’s lightweight monolithics production capacity by nearly 60%. This expansion strengthens product availability amid ongoing lightweight supply chain challenges, shortens customer lead times, and incorporates advanced technology and automation, including a new furnace and fully automated robotic packaging and material-handling systems.

“By expanding our lightweight monolithic capacity and leveraging our extensive distribution network, we’re positioning ourselves to better serve customers across the Americas,” said Ross Wilkin, SVP, Americas – HWI.

The facility also delivers added customer value through upgraded packaging and density options. Bulk bags, paper sacks, and loose-fill bags have all been enhanced to improve consistency and performance.

Materials that have been both internally and third-party tested began shipping to HWI’s distribution center network last month.

HWI is one of the leading suppliers of refractory products and services in the United States, with a history that spans 160 years. It is part of Calderys and is the brand for the Americas region of the Group. HWI operates an extensive network of manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, along with the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.