Foundry Service & Supplies

What Foundry Service & Supplies does

Foundry Service & Supplies, Inc. is a privately held specialty materials distributor and fabricator founded in 1962 and headquartered in Ontario, California. The company sells heat- and corrosion-resistant industrial insulation and construction materials, alongside high-density fiber cement architectural panel systems, and combines material distribution with in-house custom fabrication services (machining, cutting, grinding, die cutting, sewing, and engineering design support). Its industrial catalog spans refractory bricks and mortars, calcium silicate boards, cast and fired ceramics, castable refractories, cement boards, ceramic fiber insulation, and RCF-free textile insulation; its architectural catalog spans fiber cement boards, corrugated fiber cement panels, the AFC TerraSlat terracotta facade line, GlasticShield anti-ballistic composite panels, and under-sidewalk drainpipe products.

The company serves two primary segments: industrial manufacturers (steel, aluminum, glass, foundry, and SPF tooling applications requiring high-temperature and corrosion-resistant solutions) and architectural/construction firms (rain-screen cladding, siding, roofing, facades, and infrastructure projects). Three sub-brands — GlasticShield (UL-752 Level 3 certified bullet-resistant panels), AFC TerraSlat (IAPMO ER 911 certified terracotta facade), and FINEX (fiber cement for public works and infrastructure) — anchor differentiated positions in safety, sustainable architecture, and infrastructure respectively.

The business model is direct sales-led: customers order via phone, fax, or email from the Ontario headquarters, with same-day shipping on stock materials and 2-3 working day standard fabrication lead-times. Revenue streams include one-time industrial and architectural product sales plus professional fabrication and engineering services. No public pricing is disclosed, and pricing is quote-based. The company has operated from the same California location for over 60 years with 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional ownership, and no M&A activity.

Name

Foundry Service & Supplies

Legal name

Foundry Service & Supplies, Inc.

Website

https://foundryservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foundry Service & Supplies is a 60-year-old Ontario, California-based specialty distributor and fabricator of heat- and corrosion-resistant industrial insulation, high-density fiber cement architectural panels, and custom-fabricated components serving industrial manufacturers and commercial construction firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation & Construction Materials

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial insulation materials
• Fiber cement panels
• Refractory products
• Custom fabrication services
• Architectural cladding materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Products Sales: Sale of heat and corrosion resistant industrial insulation and construction materials including bricks, mortars, ceramics, refractories, cement boards, ceramic fiber insulation, and engineering composite materials.
2. Architectural Products Sales: Sale of high-density fiber cement boards, corrugated fiber cement boards, terracotta facade systems (AFC TerraSlat), anti-ballistic composite panels, and under sidewalk rectangular drainpipes.
3. Fabrication Services: Custom machining, cutting, grinding, die cutting, and sewing services for materials supplied or customer-supplied materials. Engineering services including CAD drawings, part design, heat flow calculations, and material recommendations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Foundry Service & Supplies supplies heat- and corrosion-resistant industrial insulation and construction materials under two divisions: Industrial Products (refractory bricks and mortars, calcium silicate boards, cast and fired ceramics, castable refractories, cement boards, high-temperature cements/coatings/mortars, ceramic fiber insulation, engineering composite materials, RCF-free textile insulation, and microporous silica insulation boards) and Architectural Products (high-density and corrugated fiber cement boards, AFC TerraSlat terracotta facades, GlasticShield anti-ballistic composite panels, and under-sidewalk rectangular drainpipes). The company also operates an in-house fabrication shop offering CNC panel cutting, machining, grinding, die cutting, custom sewing, and engineering design services for industrial and construction customers in the United States.

Product overview

Foundry Service & Supplies is a supplier of heat and corrosion resistant industrial insulation and construction materials combined with high-density fiber cement architectural panel systems. The company operates two main divisions: Industrial Products (including bricks & mortars, calcium silicate boards, cast & fired ceramics, castable refractories, cement boards, cements/coatings/mortars, ceramic fiber insulation, engineering composite materials, and RCF-free insulation textiles) and Architectural Products (including fiber cement boards, corrugated fiber cement boards, AFC TerraSlat terracotta facade, GlasticShield anti-ballistic composite panels, and under sidewalk rectangular drainpipes). The company also provides custom fabrication services including machining, grinding, panel cutting, die cutting, and engineering design support, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for material, fabrication, and technical needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GlasticShield™: Thin and lightweight composite panel recognized by Underwriters Laboratory to meet UL-752 Level 3 specifications for bullet resisting plastics. Designed to provide protection from bullets and other projectiles.
• AFC TerraSlat
• FINEX

Products and services

• Bricks & Mortars
• Calcium Silicate Boards
• Cast & Fired Ceramics
• Castable Refractories
• Cement Boards
• Cements, Coatings, & Mortars
• Ceramic Fiber Insulation & Accessories
• Engineering Composite Materials
• Textiles & Ceramic Fiber (RCF) Free Insulation
• Microporous Silica Insulating Boards (Mintherm / Microtherm 1925°F Grades)
• Fiber Cement Boards
• Corrugated Fiber Cement Boards
• AFC TerraSlat Terracotta Facade
• GlasticShield Anti-Ballistic Composite Panels
• Under Sidewalk Rectangular Drainpipe
• FINEX Fiber Reinforced Cement Composite Building Panels
• AFC Lines+ Fiber Cement Facade Board
• Custom Fabrication Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard fabrication lead-times of 2-3 working days or better
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Resco Products: Resco Products manufactures refractory bricks, mortars, castables, and ceramic fiber insulation for industrial high-temperature applications. Directly comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies' industrial product line across bricks & mortars, castable refractories, and ceramic fiber insulation categories.
• Promat (Etex): Promat manufactures passive fire protection boards, calcium silicate insulation, and high-temperature construction materials for industrial and architectural applications. Comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies' calcium silicate boards, cement boards, and architectural fiber cement product lines from a specification-driven standpoint.
• Pyrotek: Pyrotek supplies high-temperature industrial materials and engineered solutions to aluminum, steel, glass, and foundry customers worldwide. Comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies in serving molten metal contact, furnace insulation, and SPF tooling applications in the foundry/glass/aluminum industrial base.
• BNZ Materials: BNZ Materials manufactures refractory and high-temperature insulation products including calcium silicate boards, ceramic fiber, and insulating firebrick. Direct peer to Foundry Service & Supplies' calcium silicate boards, ceramic fiber insulation, and bricks & mortars product categories.
• Unifrax (RathGibson): Unifrax produces high-temperature thermal insulation including ceramic fiber blankets, boards, and microporous insulation products. Direct competitor to Foundry Service & Supplies' ceramic fiber insulation and microporous silica board offerings, with overlap in industrial furnace and energy applications.

Broad incumbents

• James Hardie Building Products: James Hardie is the global leader in fiber cement siding and building products for residential and commercial construction. Comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies' architectural fiber cement boards, corrugated fiber cement panels, and FINEX product lines, though James Hardie operates at mass-market scale via dealer networks rather than direct specialty distribution.
• Morgan Advanced Materials: Morgan Advanced Materials is a global manufacturer of high-performance ceramics, thermal insulation, and engineered composites. Comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies' cast & fired ceramics, engineering composite materials, and microporous silica product lines, with much broader portfolio and global reach.
• HarbisonWalker International: HarbisonWalker International is North America's largest refractory products manufacturer, supplying industrial furnace linings, ceramic fiber, and high-temperature materials to steel, glass, and foundry customers. Comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies' industrial refractory and ceramic fiber offerings, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Johns Manville (Industrial Insulation): Johns Manville is a Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of industrial insulation including fiberglass, mineral wool, and pipe insulation. Comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies' RCF-free insulation textiles, calcium silicate boards, and pipe insulation offerings, but at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Insulcon: Insulcon is a European-based refractory and high-temperature insulation contractor and supplier serving industrial plants. Comparable to Foundry Service & Supplies in combining materials supply with installation expertise, but operates primarily in the European market rather than North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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