RHI Magnesita - North America

Brick by brick,
we shape the future

RHI Magnesita North America builds refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.

 

We live our purpose

We are an engine of innovation, harnessing groundbreaking investments in technology and infrastructure to deliver solutions that not only perform but transform. We are trusted partners to our customers, fueling their success by optimizing production lines, reducing costs, and shrinking environmental footprints.

Every day, brick by brick, we are shaping the future of manufacturing and creating a more sustainable tomorrow.
Come get fired up with us!

Meet our Team

Craig Powell

Regional President – North America

With 30 years of industry experience, 
Craig leads the North America region with energy, enthusiasm, and high standards of excellence. He ensures every move in the North America region is made to enhance the experience of our customers. He is passionate about safety culture, people-development, and promoting a diverse work environment.

Silvia Jimenez

Operations Chief of Staff 

Over her 3 years in the company, Silvia has held various roles handling recycling, business development, CAPEX and process improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Management, alongside the globally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. She is a great mentor and sets an example with her excellent time management and organization skills

Jose Luis Ramirez

Head of HR Mexico

Jose Luis is a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering inclusive work environments and driving organizational success. With a strategic approach to talent management and a commitment to cultural excellence, Jose Luis has been instrumental in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to propel our company forward. He has been part of the RHIM team for one year.

Charles Glatfelter

York Plant Manager

As the Plant Manager for York, 
Charles brings vast industry experience and a commitment to excellence in operational management. His leadership is characterized by a dedication to sustainability and innovation, driving the York facility to new heights of productivity and efficiency. Charles has worked at RHIM for 17 years, starting as an hourly worker in the packaging department and working his way through various technical and leadership roles.

Our regional approach enables highly customizable solutions

Our goal is building long-term trusted relationships with our customers. We’re in this with you! Here’s how we add value across the industries we serve. We are uncompromising on high quality standards, our action-oriented, expert employees partner
with you as an extension of your team, we provide raw material purity and quality control enabled through our own domestic mines,
and we tailor technical support to guide customers through process improvements, installations and optimization initiatives.
The RHI Magnesita North America team is fired up about bringing all these benefits to you! 

Solutions

Through trusted customer and supplier partnerships, RHI Magnesita’s North America operation is uniquely positioned to provide highly customized solutions. Here’s a look at some of our featuredproducts and services.

Lining Evaluation Scan – Digitalizing Your Kiln Inspections

Our Lining Evaluation Scan technology enables you to digitally measure lining thickness, empowering you to take fact-based, holistic, and more accurate decisions for repairs within two hours of scanning your rotary kiln Lining Evaluation Scan Digitalize your kiln inspections | RHI Magnesita 

R&D – Creating Solutions for Your Future

Our dedicated experts are committed to utilizing innovation, excellence, and collaboration to transform ideas into groundbreaking heat management solutions. 

Our team faces challenges head-on, developing dozens of new, sustainable, high-performing products annually to bring value 
to our customers. 

Recycling – Revolutionizing Refractory Recycling

RHIM actively works to lead the path of industry sustainability and create 
a true circular economy. We offer personalized recycling solutions to our North America customers, whether that is reclaiming spent material into our production process, providing onsite recycling resources at your facility, or deploying our mobile team to remove and crush your spent brick with our custom-designed crusher.   Watch recycling video here

Refractory & Process Optimization – Maximizing the Life of Your Refractories

We help you maximize the life of your refractory by partnering with you to learn your operations and support you with suggestions on maintaining or adapting your processes. Our team provides technical support and advises on installation techniques to minimize your down time. 

Refractory Training – Equipping You with Refractory Knowledge

RHIM provides technical training 
to equip you with refractory tips and tricks such as brick inspections, brick failure mechanisms, having a successful refractory outage, and how to optimize your access to our technical services. Hands-on training gives you an in-depth view of bricking and casting your vessels.  

If you’re interested in learning more about our North America solutions, we’d love to talk with you!

Get In Touch

Our people innovate, influence
decisions, and lead change

RHI Magnesita North America’s safety-first culture is driven by innovation, openness, pragmatism, and performance. We foster a transparent, diverse, and collaborative environment where every member is empowered and encouraged to grow and succeed.

We’re building a highly diverse workforce

To be agile and innovative, we need the broadest range of talent and perspectives.
We aim to build a highly diverse organization where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexuality, or any other diference.

Interested in joining the team?

Check out our recruiting page for opportunities

We lead in sustainability 

At RHI Magnesita North America, sustainability means driving economic prosperity, fostering social responsibility and development, and championing environmental stewardship. We demonstrate our leadership by:

Health & Safety Performance

Upholding Diversity In The Workplace

Innovative Green Solutions

Practicing Sustainable Procurement

Aiming To Be Our Customers’ Partner Of Choice

Actively Engaging With Our Local Communities

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