Business Details
42 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Refractory Construction Services Nationwide
Western Refractory has been delivering industrial construction solutions since 1984, specializing in refractory, mechanical, civil, and structural projects. Our expertise spans petrochemical, smelting, waste incineration, power, cement, and lime industries, with a proven track record of completing over 20,000 projects nationwide. We combine technical knowledge with operational efficiency to meet competitive pricing demands while maintaining uncompromising quality standards. Our team partners with clients for both complex design-build initiatives and ongoing plant maintenance programs.Leadership under CEO Tom Gillis prioritizes client relationships as fundamental to our success, treating every project with the dedication of a family commitment. Safety remains central to our operations through our Safety First Initiative. With offices in Colorado, Utah, California, and Nebraska, we provide nationwide service capabilities supported by a world-class construction workforce. Our foundation of honesty, integrity, and superior craftsmanship has established us as a preferred partner for industrial construction needs across diverse sectors.
Services
Refractory Construction
Mechanical Services
Civil Construction
Structural Services
Additional Services
Incineration Projects
Smelting Furnace Work
Petrochemical Construction
Power Plant Services
Cement & Lime Facilities
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized industrial construction experience
- 20,000+ successfully completed projects nationwide
- Dedicated to client satisfaction as family commitment
- Emergency outage response capabilities available
- Nationwide service with strategic regional offices
What people say
Expert team
Met deadlines
Dedicated to success
Superior craftsmanship
Client satisfaction
Services
Refractory Construction
Specialized refractory construction services for industrial facilities requiring high-temperature solutions. Our team installs and maintains refractory linings for furnaces, kilns, and incinerators across multiple sectors. With decades of experience, we ensure optimal thermal efficiency and regulatory compliance for petrochemical, power generation, and metal processing operations.
Mechanical Services
Comprehensive mechanical contracting for industrial plants including piping systems, pressure vessels, and process equipment installation. Our certified technicians handle complex mechanical systems in hazardous environments while maintaining safety and operational standards for continuous process facilities.
Civil Construction
Full-scale civil construction for industrial sites including foundations, concrete structures, and facility upgrades. We execute earthwork, drainage systems, and structural concrete for power plants and manufacturing facilities while coordinating with mechanical and refractory operations.
Structural Services
Structural steel fabrication and installation for industrial facilities requiring durable support systems. Our team constructs steel frameworks, platforms, and access systems that meet exacting engineering specifications while ensuring long-term structural integrity in demanding environments.
Emergency Outages
24/7 emergency response for unplanned industrial outages and critical repairs. Our rapid deployment teams handle urgent refractory failures, mechanical breakdowns, and structural issues with minimal downtime. We maintain regional response centers to ensure timely service for nationwide clients.
People
Tom Gillis
CEO
Tom Gillis leads Western Refractory with a client-first philosophy, emphasizing safety and quality. With decades of industry experience, he has expanded the company's capabilities while maintaining its founding values of integrity and craftsmanship.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We work with petrochemical, smelting, power generation, cement, lime, and waste incineration facilities nationwide.
Do you handle emergency projects?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for unplanned outages and critical repairs across our service areas.
How many projects have you completed?
Our team has successfully completed over 20,000 industrial construction projects since 1984.
Are you a nationwide contractor?
Yes, we operate nationwide with regional offices in Colorado, Utah, California, and Nebraska.
What safety standards do you follow?
We maintain the highest safety standards through our Safety First Initiative and OSHA-compliant practices.
Reviews (1)
Mike Dittrich
Sep 15, 2019
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These guys should be your first call for refractory work. Excellent customer service and quality of work
