Plibrico Company Acquires TFL

Jun 22, 2026 | News

TFL, A Plibrico Company

 

Expanding Precast Manufacturing and Refractory Solutions Across Texas and Southern U.S.

 

The Plibrico Company, a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories, precast shapes, and engineered refractory solutions, has acquired TFL, a long-standing refractory distributor, service provider, and precast shape manufacturer based in Houston, Texas.

As a well-established PliPartner of Plibrico, TFL joins Plibrico in a combination that brings together two organizations with deep industry experience and a shared commitment to refractory quality, service, and trusted partnerships. The acquisition strengthens Plibrico’s presence in Texas and the Southern U.S. while expanding precast manufacturing capabilities, technical resources, and operational capacity.

Operating as TFL, A Plibrico Company, customers gain access to broader capabilities, deeper technical resources, and enhanced engineering expertise. At the same time, the dependable, responsive support customers rely on continues uninterrupted, helping keep operations running efficiently.

“This combination enhances the technical and operational strengths that matter most in the field,” said John Paul Surdo, President and CEO of The Plibrico Company. “TFL has earned customer trust through proven expertise, responsive support, and strong partnerships. With Plibrico’s engineering depth, technical resources, and precast shape capabilities reinforcing that foundation, customers gain broader solution options, stronger technical collaboration, and dependable support that helps improve performance in demanding heat-processing environments.”

These combined strengths extend those benefits across a wide range of industries and critical heat applications, reinforcing responsive service and reliable support at every stage of the customer experience.

For more information contact the Plibrico Company at contact@plibrico.com, or 312-337-9000.

  • 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