TRB Refractories acquires MT Savage Specialty Refractories

2025-04-08

Apr. 8, 2025 - TRB Refractories, the refractory division of Groupe CB, announces the acquisition of MT Savage Specialty Refractories, a well-established American manufacturer of refractory solutions. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Groupe CB’s ongoing international development and diversification strategy.

Based in Pennsylvania, MT Savage serves the U.S. and Canadian markets, particularly in the steel, cement, and high-temperature industries. With a portfolio of shotcrete, castables, gunning mixes, ramming masses, and mortars, MT Savage brings a wealth of expertise and a solid commercial presence in North America.

“We warmly welcome MT Savage to TRB,” said Bertrand Crepin-Leblond, Managing Director of TRB Refractories “With a presence in 35 countries, our refractory division continues to grow, and this acquisition marks an important step in expanding our global position in North America and Canada. Together, we will continue to innovate and deliver greater value to our customers.”.

“MT Savage Specialty Refractories is excited to be joining forces with TRB.” said Mike DeLucia, CEO of MT Savage. “Combining the knowledge, technologies and capabilities of our companies will certainly create exciting opportunities for our customers and employees. We are looking forward to a very bright future with our new partners ! ”

“We are very pleased to welcome the MT Savage teams into the refractory division of Groupe CB,” added Thibaut Poulain, Groupe CB Director of Strategic Development. “I am highly confident in the ability of both the MT Savage and TRB teams to create ever greater value for our customers by leveraging their shared DNA and their technical and geographical complementarities.”

The integration of MT Savage into TRB Refractories will reinforce the company’s product offering and technical capabilities while creating strong industrial and commercial synergies. This move reflects Groupe CB’s ambition to become a key global player in the refractory sector.

With this acquisition, Groupe CB reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting industry with innovative, high-performance thermal process solutions, while deepening its international footprint and expertise.