Located in Halol, Gujarat, our state-of-the-art facility stands as a strategic hub for Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories in India. As the center of excellence for fired products, the Halol plant plays a pivotal role in serving diverse industrial markets, from iron and steel to energy, non-ferrous metals, and advanced ceramics.
Industrial expertise & capabilities
The Halol facility integrates advanced material science with precision manufacturing technologies, including molding, casting, and blending. This comprehensive expertise enables the production of durable, high-performance solutions designed for extreme industrial environments.
Its strategic location and modern infrastructure allow the plant to efficiently meet evolving industrial challenges while improving sustainability and operational efficiency.
Core Manufacturing Processes
Molding
Precision shaping of refractory components for hightemperature industrial applications. Includes aluminum reduction cell blocks, refractory bricks and special shapes for blast furnace and copper industries, as well as kiln furniture such as batts, posts, pillars, collars, muffles, pusher plates, saggers, and waste-to-energy tiles.
Casting
Manufacturing of complex-shaped components with high dimensional accuracy. Includes wear-resistant special shapes such as nozzles, burners, and cyclone or cone components, as well as kiln furniture like slabs, setters, plate setters, beams, and posts, and specialty solutions including thermocouple tubes and immersion tubes.
Blending
Production of high-performance monolithic materials for steelmaking applications. Includes monolithics, mortars, castables, neutral ramming mass, and tap hole clays for both primary and secondary steelmaking processes.
Our Expertise and Solutions Manufactured On-Site
At the heart of our operations lies a commitment to engineering excellence. Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories, Halol plant combines advanced material science with precision manufacturing to deliver solutions that perform under the most demanding industrial conditions.
Our technologies are designed not only for durability and efficiency but also to support sustainability and innovation across global markets.
Engineered ceramics provide high thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength for demanding applications such as kiln furniture and energy systems. Refractory solutions are designed to withstand extreme heat and harsh conditions across industries including steelmaking, non-ferrous processing, and petrochemicals.
Engineered Ceramic Solutions
Refractory Solutions
Industries We Serve
Our solutions are designed to support a broad spectrum of industries, including:
Certifications that guarantee trust and excellence
Our Halol Plant operates under the highest international standards, ensuring quality, safety and environmental responsability across all processes. We are proud to hold the following certifications:
ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System
ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System
Ecovadis Certification - Silver Medal
Location
Saint-Gobain Grindwell Norton Ltd.
Address:
Halol, India
Village: GET MUVALA, Taluka: Halol, R.S.
No: 54/1 Paiki, 55/2, 57, 56,
Dist. Panchmahal – 389350
Frenquently Asked Questions
What products are manufactured at the Halol plant?
The Halol plant manufactures a wide range of technical ceramics and refractory solutions, including both shaped and
unshaped products:
- Shaped products: Batts, bricks, saggers, beams, burners, nozzles, posts, slabs, and kiln furniture
- Unshaped products: Monolithics, mortars, and tap hole clays
These products are designed to perform in high-temperature and demanding industrial environments.
What are the core manufacturing processes Halol Plant specialises?
The plant operates with three core precision-driven processes:
- Molding: For high-accuracy shaped refractory and ceramic components
- Casting: For complex geometries requiring dimensional consistency
- Blending: For high-performance monolithic products and tap hole clays used in primary and secondary iron and steelmaking.
Which industries does the Halol plant serve?
We cater to multiple markets industries including below:
- Iron & Steel
- Secondary steelmaking
- Non-Ferrous
- Energy & Petrochemicals
- Ceramic Systems and Wear Resistance
- Ballistic Protection
Does the Halol plant have inhouse R&D capabilities?
Yes. The Halol plant has in‑house physical and chemical laboratories to support industrial research, product validation, and rigorous quality assessments. In addition, the site is backed by experts from Saint‑Gobain Research India (SGRI) in Chennai and leverages Saint‑Gobain’s global R&D network. This ecosystem enables the integration of advanced material science, process modeling, and Industry 4.0 technologies into local manufacturing.
