RHI Magnesita and BPI announce new circular economy initiatives in North America

The strategic partnership combines RHI Magnesita’s (RHIM) global refractory expertise with BPI, Inc.’s (BPI) robust US infrastructure, local sourcing, and technical processing capabilities. This collaboration is set to create a powerful platform for innovation in circular raw material processing and recycling. It aims to significantly enhance the sustainability of the refractory industry, which is essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminium, and many other industrial producers in the North America region.

Key highlights of the joint venture:

• Proximity to customers: with a combined 20 plant locations across PA, OH, MO, NC, AL, CA, IN, OK, and Canada, RHI Magnesita and BPI are strategically positioned close to customers, allowing for the delivery of locally sourced products and solutions, effectively shortening supply chains.
• Enhanced portfolio: the combined companies possess technical and analytical services, expanded access to high-quality domestically sourced circular raw materials, and expert sales teams who offer customised solutions, from raw materials to finished goods.
• Innovation & sustainability: advanced, in-house R&D teams will collaborate to explore and develop state-of-the-art solutions that will improve safety, endurance, and efficiency, while decreasing the collective carbon footprint.
• The newly announced partnership represents an innovative move toward enhancing sustainable refractory solutions while also providing a strategic platform for the sourcing of domestic refractory raw materials in North America.

“This joint venture is more than a partnership; it’s a bold step toward redefining industry standards for sustainable sourcing and material recovery,” said Craig Powell, Regional President, North America, RHI Magnesita. “We are excited about the future and look forward to supporting our customers with expanded capabilities that will forge new solutions for safety and efficiency while reducing environmental impact.”

Joe Quigley, BPI President, also shared, “At BPI, we are committed to providing high-quality mineral products. Partnering with RHIM will expand our portfolio and enhance our efforts to offer circular solutions. We are excited about the progress our combined companies will achieve for a better future.”

The joint venture is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in H2 2025.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/30062025/rhi-magnesita-and-bpi-announce-new-circular-economy-initiatives-in-north-america/