About

Plibrico is a leading manufacturer and installer of superior aluminosilicate and high alumina monolithic refractories used in a variety of demanding thermal applications. For almost a century, Plibrico has focused on the research and development of complete turnkey refractory solutions.

Plibrico Company Culture - Energize, Engage & Inspire

Overview

Together, Plibrico Materials, Engineering, and Refractory Services Divisions form the Plibrico Company, LLC – providing the heat processing industry with the refractory knowledge and expertise needed for our customers’ most demanding operations.

Employment/Careers

We are a company filled with problem solvers, go-to managers, superintendents, supervisors, field crews, lab technicians and developers, and everyone in between. No matter the role, you’ll join a team made up of individuals all working together to accomplish some amazing/remarkable things.

Leadership & Employees

Backed by years of refractory solution experience, it’s the people at the Plibrico Company that are the key to our industry leadership. Our employees have on-the-job passion and truly love what they do.

Company Core Values

The following six core values reflect what is truly important to us as an organization. These are not values that change from time to time, situation to situation or person to person, but rather they are the underpinning of our company culture.

Overview

Leading the Refractory Industry with Turnkey Solutions

Plibrico is a leading manufacturer and installer of superior aluminosilicate and high alumina monolithic refractories used in a variety of demanding thermal applications. For almost a century, Plibrico has focused on the research and development of complete turnkey refractory solutions.

Together, Plibrico Materials, Engineering, and Refractory Services Divisions form the Plibrico Company, LLC – providing the heat processing industry with the refractory knowledge and expertise needed for our customers’ most demanding operations. Plibrico brand refractory materials are distributed exclusively to our customers in the United States. To serve our global materials customers, Plibrico provides refractory materials worldwide under our Plico® international product brand. Plico refractory products are available directly from Plibrico, or through our distributors and exporters. To learn more about our international Plico products, click here.

In addition to our headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, Plibrico has refractory service centers located throughout the United States. The Plibrico Company and our network of domestic service centers, and international distributors and exporters, make up our PliPartner team. Our well-respected PliPartners represent decades of experience in refractory materials, services, and engineering, and can provide the knowledge needed to safely oversee a refractory project from conception through completion.

Plibrico’s headquarters is home to our Research and Development department, Quality Control and Testing laboratory and Refractory Engineering specialists. These invaluable on-site resources allow Plibrico to quickly develop, refine, test, recommend and install the best refractories for your unique requirements.

Our refractory materials are manufactured at Plibrico’s centrally-located production facility in Oak Hill, Ohio. An extensive inventory of raw materials are stored and processed at this facility, resulting in fast turn-around of quality refractory products.

Our steadfast commitment to quality products, safety, fast delivery, and prompt technical assistance is the key to our customers’ success. We provide the refractory products, services, and engineering support needed to be your single-source partner.

Employment / Careers

The Career Opportunities List:

Plibrico Job Opening - Project Manager Florida

Project Manager – Atlanta

DRIVE. EXECUTE. DELIVER. Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for managing projects to successful completion? The Plibrico

Plibrico Job Opening - Project Manager Florida

Project Manager – Florida

DRIVE. EXECUTE. DELIVER. Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for managing projects to successful completion? The Plibrico

Plibrico proudly fosters a corporate culture committed to delivering high-quality refractory products and services, and achieving excellence in refractory technology. We are invested in maintaining and growing our business and are always looking for tomorrow’s brightest talent to join us.

Plibrico offers individuals endless possibilities to grow and further establish their careers. We have cultivated a corporate environment that encourages advancement, and we are committed to providing all of our employees with competitive salaries and rewarding benefit packages.

Career Benefits

Employee benefits come in many forms, and the Plibrico Company provides a wide variety of benefits within employment packages beyond competitive compensation to meet the different needs of our employees, including:

  • Medical Insurance*
  • Dental and Vision Care Insurance*
  • Life Insurance, as well as AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Insurance Coverages*
  • Wellness Programs*
  • 401K Retirement Benefits, including company match*
  • Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Sick and Holidays*
  • Educational Assistance Program*
  • Charitable giving/participation
  • Relaxed work environment

As well as a Free cup of “Joe” in the morning for employees who qualify for these benefits.

*Available to those who meet eligibility requirements.

Apply to Plibrico Today!

Leadership and Employees

Plibrico’s Leadership Team

Chosen for their passion, experience, dedication and success, the team helps guide and focus company efforts of delivering value-driven services to our partners and customers. The Plibrico Company leadership team help ensure that every employee has the tools and training they need for professional and personal growth.

Plibrico Tony Olszewski

Tony Olszewski

Vice President – Sales
Robert Brueback Chief Financial Officer Plibrico

Robert Brueback

Chief Financial Officer
Brad Taylor President & CEO Plibrico

Brad Taylor

President & CEO

The Value of Culture at Plibrico

Each individual employee has a voice, and all teams are united around a common goal –delivering refractory solutions that enable companies operating critical heat environments to create quality products for their valued consumers efficiently, safely and economically. It is who we are and how we work together.

Our knowledgeable experts with genuine experience and steadfast commitment to quality products, safety, fast delivery and prompt technical assistance that is the key to customers’ as well as our own success.

The Plibrico Company has built a business over more than a century, based on trust, knowledge and experience, qualities that create close lasting relationships to deliver superior heat control solutions.

Strength & Success Comes From Employees

Family … The leadership group treats me as a valuable asset to the company. They always respect my abilities.

Janet B.

Branch Administrator
There is room for growth for someone who is not afraid to work hard.

Phil W.

Project Manager
History at its finest … If you appreciate the company legacy, it makes working here even better.

Matthew I.

Lift Truck Operator

This is a pretty amazing place to work!

Dustin V.

Raw Material Debagger

Company Core Values

Life At The Plibrico Company

We are a company filled with problem solvers, go-to managers, superintendents, supervisors, field crews, lab technicians and developers, and everyone in between. No matter the role, you’ll join a team made up of individuals all working together to accomplish some amazing/remarkable things.

Join the Plibrico Company to make a difference for yourself, our partners/customers and the thermal-reliant industry.

Plibrico Company Core Values

The following six core values reflect what is truly important to us as an organization. These are not values that change from time to time, situation to situation or person to person, but rather they are the underpinning of our company culture.

Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect
We trust and respect each other, even when we disagree. Our integrity is important to us. We do not compromise it. We believe in doing the right thing.
Safety
We share a personal and professional commitment to protecting the safety and health of our employees, customers and the people of the communities in which we operate.
Positive Attitude
We exhibit a “can do” attitude as we perform our responsibilities and interact with our colleagues and customers.
Fairness
We commit to being fair to our customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.
Customer Driven

While the customer may not always be right, they are our customers and without them, we wouldn’t exist. By operating within the framework of our core values, Plibrico and its employees will go out of their way to do what’s right.

Employee Focus
We will provide our employees with opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally. Teamwork, collaboration and accountability will be a priority and we will encourage the expression of new ideas to improve.
  • Al-Tuff Series

    Conventional Aluminum Contact Castable Refractories

    Plicast Al-Tuff 27CPlicast Al-Tuff 27C P
    Plicast Al-Tuff 36Plicast Al-Tuff 40
    Plicast Al-Tuff C/G 25 

    Insulating Aluminum Contact Castable Refractories

    Plicast Al-Tuff LWI 20Plicast Al-Tuff LWI 24
    Plicast Al-Tuff LWI 28 

    Low Cement Aluminum Contact Castable Refractories

    Plicast Al-Tuff 65C KKPlicast Al-Tuff 80 C KK
    Plicast Al-Tuff 93 KKPlicast Al-Tuff 3100 KK
    Plicast Al-Tuff 3100 Special KKPlicast Al-Tuff TSR Plus KK
    Plicast Al-Tuff Y69B KK 

    Self Flow and Shotcrete Aluminum Contact Refractories

    PliFlow Al-Tuff 3100 Special KKPli-Shot Al-Tuff 3100 Special KK
    Pli-Shot Al-Tuff 3100 KK 

    Aluminum Contact Dense Gun Mixes

    Pligun Al-Tuff 3100 Special 

    Aluminum Contact Insulating Gun Mixes

    Pligun Al-Tuff LWI 24 
  • Plibrico® Plastic Refractories

    Clay/Air Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico®Super F AB58%2900F / 1590CSDS
    Plibrico®60 AB58%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®80 AB78%3200F / 1760CSDS
    Plibrico®90 AB90%3400F / 1871CSDS

    Phosphate Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico®55 S54%3000F / 1648CSDS
    Plibrico®68 S68%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®68 SA68%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®85 S Special83%3300F / 1815CSDS
    Plibrico®90 S90%3400F / 1870CSDS
    Plibrico®SiC 80(80% SiC)2700F / 1480CSDS

    (fine grain – soft)

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico®SR 6868%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®SR 8583%3300F / 1815CSDS
    Plibrico®SR 9088%3400F / 1870CSDS

    Plibrico HyRATE® Plastic Refractories – Gunning Grade

    Clay/Air Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®Super F AB43%2900F / 1595CSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®60 AB60%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®80 AB78%3200F / 1760CSDS

    Phosphate Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®68 S68%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®85 S Special84%3300F / 1815CSDS