About Us

Who we are

IFB Refractories: alliance of tradition and modernity

Founded in 1919, IFB REFRACTORIES is a century-old company specialising in the manufacture of bricks and other special insulating and refractory parts.

Located in Buzançais, in the heart of France, our company serves the major European and overseas industrial markets.

Click here to discover more about the history of the century-old company.

Buzançais Plant IFB Refractories

 IFB Refractories is part of the “Étoiles d’Europe” initiative supported by EU FEDER funding.

As one of the last manufacturers of Insulating Fire Bricks in Europe, IFB Refractories proudly preserves a tradition of exceptional industrial expertise.

Strategic Pillars

Quality

Built upon an unwavering commitment to sourcing premium local raw materials, our extensive experience and know-how drive a quality that is stable and with a focus on continuous improvement.

Performance

IFB insulating fire bricks are compliant with the most demanding applications and specifications from worldwide industries: aluminium, glass, lime, petrochemical …

Environment

With a rich legacy embedded in our local history, our unwavering commitment extends beyond tradition, as we prioritize environmental stewardship, continually elevating our focus on sustainability.

International

IFB Refractories exports more than 85% of its production to the most demanding international markets: Europe, Middle East and Americas.

Tradition & Modernity

Insulating Fire Bricks in kiln

A century of know how

The impeccable quality of IFB REFRACTORIES products is based on more than a century of know-how and experience. It enables us to export more than 85% of our production to the most demanding international markets.

Our raw materials are French and most often local. They are carefully selected and are subject to permanent quality controls. Our production is 100% made in France and contributes to the respect of the environment in the same way as our products are designed to reduce the carbon footprint of our customers.

Our company has been awarded the label “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (Living Heritage Company), which recognises the excellence of exceptional French know-how and tradition.

Any questions? Contact us now!

 

Phone: + 33 (0)2 54 02 25 17

Email: ifb-sales@ifbgroup.fr