Our History

We are IBAR Group, a Brazilian leader with 80 years of experience in developing advanced refractory materials technology. We are committed to staying at the forefront of market trends and challenges.

Beyond providing refractory products, we offer services designed to enhance our clients' operational efficiency. Our goal is to help businesses optimize their investments, reduce costs, and boost productivity.

IBAR employs over 1,600 people, operates six manufacturing plants, and has ten strategically located distribution centers across the country to serve our clients effectively.

We develop comprehensive and innovative technical solutions for various industries, including steelmaking, ferrous and non-ferrous metal foundries, cement, and petrochemicals, among others.

Since our founding, our commitment to quality has been unwavering. Through direct collaboration with clients and continuous updates from our research department, we translate laboratory results into practical solutions, improving performance, resolving issues, and increasing productivity. This dedication ensures the high standard of quality in IBAR's products and services.

Refractories

Refractory products are essential to a wide range of industries. Any process involving high temperatures relies heavily on the performance of refractories. Continuous investments in process improvement, efficiency, and productivity drive the ongoing enhancement of refractory product quality.

Refractories are used in steel, cement, glass, petrochemical, and other industries where varied mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties—such as resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and thermal shock—are critical.

Refractories are categorized into five distinct chemical groups: silica, silica-alumina, alumina, basic, and special refractories. Based on their physical state, they are classified as shaped or monolithic, and by specific gravity, as dense or insulating.

Selecting the ideal refractory for each application depends on several factors, including process temperature, chemical aggressiveness of the environment, physical conditions, and the dominant physico-chemical mechanisms.

At IBAR, we are ready to provide solutions that meet the specific requirements of each process.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission, Vision, and Values are grounded in ethical principles that guide our actions and reflect IBAR's institutional identity to our clients, employees, partners, suppliers, and society.

Mission:
“To meet our clients' needs and solve their challenges through the quality of our products and services, striving for the complete satisfaction of clients, employees, and shareholders.”

Vision:
“To be recognized by our clients as a leading company through our excellence in service.”

Values:

• Conduct business with ethics, professionalism, and integrity.
• Meet customer expectations.
• Prioritize safety, organization, and cleanliness in all operations.
• Foster a culture of participation and trust.
• Encourage and value employee contributions through continuous improvement.
• Utilize the best available technologies.
• Protect the environment.
• Act with responsibility and commitment.