ALFRAN commits to integrating the basic principles of health promotion at work. The Luxembourg Declaration, promoted by the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP), establishes the main principles of action and the reference frame for good management for workers’ health. With this certificate, ALFRAN reinforces its strong commitment to the health of all company collaborators.
Since the beginning of the year, ALFRAN has been awarded the maintenance contract for the Steel plant of Tubos Reunidos, a world leader in the manufacture of seamless tubular products. Thanks to this compromise, ALFRAN will be in charge of the maintenance of refractory materials in the fundamental equipment of the plant, such as ladles, RH, electric arc furnace, and tundish among others, and with which we will contribute with our experience to satisfy the needs of our customer.
ALFRAN becomes part of the Aceros Inoxidables Olarra family thanks to the concession of the maintenance contract for the steel plant that the entity has in Vizcaya, País Vasco (Spain). With this agreement, ALFRAN will carry out all the tasks related to refractory materials in the main operating units of the plant, such as ladles, AOD equipment, electric furnace, tundish, etc. Achieving better performance both in plant productivity and in worker’s health and safety.
In 2024, Alfran Saudi Arabia took an important step in its expansion and consolidation in the region with its first repair and maintenance project at Jubail Energy Services Company (JESCO), a key player in Saudi Arabia’s energy industry. This project not only marked a milestone in terms of our presence in a strategic market but also demonstrated the technical capabilities and excellence of our refractory materials in highly demanding industrial environments, such as reheating furnaces.
At Alfran, we share all the details of Alfran Saudi Arabia’s project for JESCO, from the technical challenges encountered to the innovative solutions implemented. We also analyze the crucial role of the collaboration between Alfran and JESCO, which proved to be a model of success in project execution, and how this achievement strengthens Alfran’s position in the energy sector and other key industrial sectors. This project reinforces our commitment to excellence and innovation in the installation of refractory materials for the most demanding industries.
Thanks to our expertise in the design, manufacturing, and installation of refractory materials, we were able to deliver an effective solution, optimizing performance and ensuring the durability of the equipment. The success of this project has been a key factor in driving our expansion and building long-term relationships with major industrial players in the Middle East.
The Alfran Saudi Arabia project for JESCO was developed in a context of high demand for efficient and durable industrial solutions. JESCO, one of the leading companies in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector, continuously faces the challenge of maintaining its infrastructure in optimal conditions to ensure the stability of its energy production. The reheating furnace at this plant plays a critical role in this process, as it ensures the quality of treated materials and optimizes operational efficiency.
The choice of Alfran for this project highlights our reputation as a reliable supplier of refractory materials in the energy sector. Our experience in highly complex projects and the trust JESCO placed in us to carry out the maintenance of its reheating furnace reflect the level of quality and specialization we offer to our clients. This project not only showcases our technical capabilities but also our ability to adapt to the specific needs of each client, a hallmark of Alfran across all areas of operation.
The main objective of the project was to ensure the efficient and safe operation of JESCO’s reheating furnace. These furnaces are vital for the material heating process, and their proper functioning is crucial for maintaining quality standards and energy efficiency at the plant.
By installing high-performance refractory materials, the furnace could operate at higher temperatures, extend the lifespan of the installations, and reduce the need for frequent maintenance. This resulted in a significant improvement in production times and optimization of operating costs, both key factors for any company in the energy sector.
For this project, specially designed refractory materials were used to withstand the high temperatures and abrasion conditions typical of reheating furnaces. Among the most notable solutions were Alfran Tix 85 AS (dense castable) and Alfran Lite 10-14 (insulating castable), applied in the areas most exposed to extreme thermal conditions. These refractory materials are known for their high resistance to thermal shock, ensuring efficient furnace performance over extended periods while minimizing the risk of failures and the need for frequent maintenance.
One of the challenges was ensuring compatibility between the applied refractory materials and the specific operating conditions of the furnace. Thanks to Alfran’s extensive experience and technical expertise, solutions were adapted to ensure that the selected refractory materials were the most suitable for the industrial process. Continuous supervision and adjustments made throughout the project enabled us to successfully overcome these challenges.
Braskem Idesa awards Alfran with a performance result of 100% in the third quarter of 2020. One more time, we are recognized for our performance in the works related to refractories and thermal insulation, that we have been installing in the petrochemical installation, located in southeast Mexico.
At Alfran we are celebrating 15 years of bringing High Temperature Solutions to the industry, since February 28, 2021. Cement, lime, steel, refineries, electric power generators, copper and aluminum smelters, engineering companies, and others, have benefited from our proposal, “protect the industry’s core”, through Word Class Turn Key Service.
Alfran México initiated operations in 2006 and, in its early years, supplied and installed refractory products imported from Spain. After 2014 we have a manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, N.L.-Mexico, from where we produce our entire range of products. Besides, we have a staff trained and prepared for Refractories, Thermal Insulation, and Fireproofing installation, but also the development of engineering solutions, technical and after-sales support, generating more than 500 direct and indirect jobs, which makes us a reference in the country.
Additionally, it can be said that Alfran México has spearheaded the internationalization of Grupo Aldomer in America, being the platform to penetrate the market in the rest of the continent.
We are celebrating and very proud of our subsidiary, of our human team, and of being part of Mexico, where we will remain. Today, we are more prepared than ever to face the future and we are going for many more years!
McDermott International, Inc. awarded Alfran the supply and application of Fireproofing and Thermal Insulation for the project of the Borstar Bay3 Modular Polyethylene Unit. In its totality, it consists of 27 modules that are being built in the McDermott Prefabrication and Assembly Yard, in Altamira, Tamaulipas (Mexico). These will be part of the new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit, whose final location is in Bayport, Texas (owned by Bayport Polymers LLC, Baystar), a joint venture of Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc., and Novealis Holdings LLC, a joint venture of Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Inc.
Our team was present at the major maintenance shutdown of the W8 furnace, belonging to the Rio Branco do SUL unit of the Votorantim Group, located in Paraná State, southern Brazil. Our client, once again, preferred the Alfranjet shotcrete technology, whose objective is LESS PEOPLE + LESS TIME = MINIMUM RISK OF CONTAGION. They were applied in different areas with excellent results. The work was carried out within the established deadlines with optimal performance.
As always “the outcome of a good job is a satisfied customer”.
We continue growing in the number of projects and customers in the USA. This time in Seattle, at the Ash Grove Cement Company plant located in Washington State. This is our first sale in this plant, belonging to CRH.
We supply and supervise our Alfranjet ABR Clean + material in the smoke chamber, installed by SHOTCRETE technology. The results obtained lives up to the customer´s expectations
As always “the outcome of a good job is a satisfied customer”.
Thanks to our Equality Committee and after several months of work, in May 2020 the Plan for Equal Opportunities between women and men was approved, following the guidelines established by Spanish legislation on the matter.
Grupo Aldomer aims to establish specific measures to enforce the right to equality between women and men, not only in Spain but in all our subsidiaries around the world.
“Equality is the soul of freedom, there is, in fact, no freedom without it”
Frances Wright