“The commissioning of our first line and associated new sales are major landmarks in the development of our CAPES facility,” said Michel Cornelissen, president and chief executive officer of Calderys.

Once fully operational, CAPES will have six advanced lines across 45 acres producing acidic and basic monolithics, acidic and basic bricks, ready-shaped products, steel casting fluxes and taphole clays. The production line for acidic monolithic refractories has been operational since May 2025, serving multiple customers across India, the company said.

“As part of this momentum, the basic monolithics line — the second of the six planned lines — will be operational in August. With advanced manufacturing, strict quality controls, and an experienced team, we’re empowering our customers across India to operate smarter, cleaner, and more competitively,” said Ish Mohan Garg, senior vice president of the Asia Pacific region for Calderys. 

The new taphole clay line will be built on an additional five acres of land, catering to the demanding requirements of furnace operations to offer high-plasticity, high-performance clay for consistent tapping performance and reliability. 

Full production at CAPES is expected to begin in the second half of 2025, the company said.