Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd

What Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd does

Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd (operating under the brand name HYRE) is a Chinese specialty manufacturer of flow control refractory products used in continuous steel casting. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, the company serves global steel mills with a comprehensive portfolio covering the full kit of continuous casting machine (CCM) consumables, including submerged entry nozzles (SEN), tundish stoppers, ladle shrouds, tundish nozzles, collector nozzles, inner nozzles, tundish metering nozzles with zirconia inserts, and slide gate plates in both burned and unburned variants. Its underlying technology centers on isostatic pressing of alumina-graphite, zirconia-reinforced, and magnesia-spinel based refractory composites, with proprietary process features including tar-free impregnation, low-carbon formulations for clean steel grades, anti-alumina clogging nozzle designs, and cold-start SEN capability that eliminates preheating requirements.

The business model is direct B2B manufacturer-to-customer sales targeting enterprise steel producers globally, with no intermediary distributors disclosed. Pricing is quote-based for custom-manufactured industrial components, with publicly visible unit pricing of approximately $145.50-$180.00 for slide gate plates and ladle shrouds and a standard 45-business-day lead time for bulk orders. Customers reach the company through its website (hyrefr.com), direct email inquiries ([email protected]), and phone contact. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, characteristic of industrial refractory procurement where qualification cycles and steel mill approvals govern vendor selection. The company is privately held with 51-100 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company or subsidiaries, and no public listing.

Name

Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd

Legal name

Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd

Website

https://hyrefr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in flow control refractory products, including slide gate plates, ladle shrouds, and submerged entry nozzles, serving global steel mills for continuous casting operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refractory materials manufacturing and sales: The company manufactures and sells flow control refractory products including slide gate plates, ladle shrouds, tundish stoppers, and submerged entry nozzles to steel producers worldwide. Products are sold as custom-manufactured industrial components with typical bulk order quantities.

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Core offering

Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd manufactures flow control refractory products for continuous steel casting, including slide gate plates (burned and unburned variants), ladle shrouds, submerged entry nozzles, tundish stoppers, tundish metering nozzles with zirconia inserts, collector nozzles, and inner nozzles. Products are isostatically pressed from alumina-graphite, magnesia-carbon, and zirconia-based compositions and sold directly to steel mills and steel producers worldwide as custom-manufactured industrial components.

Product overview

Henan Yangyu Refractories Co.,Ltd is a specialized manufacturer of flow control refractory products for the steel industry, operating since 2008. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of CCM (Continuous Casting Machine) refractories including: Isostatic Refractory Series (Submerged Entry Nozzle, Tundish Stopper, Ladle Shroud, Tundish Nozzle, Collector Nozzle, Inner Nozzle) and Slide Gate Plate Series (both burned and unburned variants). The products serve critical functions in controlling and protecting molten steel flow during continuous casting operations, with materials including alumina-carbon, magnesia-carbon, and zirconia-based compositions.

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Products and services

• Submerged Entry Nozzle (SEN) Isostatically pressed alumina-graphite refractory component that transfers molten steel from the tundish into the mold, with special reinforcement at the slag line for slag resistance and clog-proof performance. Sold to steel mills for continuous casting operations.
• Tundish Stopper (Monoblock Stopper Rod) Flow control device used to regulate molten metal flow rate from the tundish into the mold, available in alumina-carbon and magnesia-carbon types with extreme erosion and thermal shock resistance. Sold to steel mills for continuous casting operations.
• Ladle Shroud ISO-pressed Al2O3-C based product that protects the steel stream from re-oxidation between the ladle and tundish, featuring superior thermal resistance to erosion, corrosion, oxidation, and thermal cycling. Easy to install with no preheating required. Sold to steel mills.
• Isostatical Tundish Nozzle Isostatically pressed alumina-graphite refractory component positioned between the monoblock stopper and sub entry shroud, designed for accommodating hot changing of sub entry shrouds during long sequence casting. Sold to steel mills.
• Collector Nozzle Lower nozzle for continuous casting applications featuring good volume stability, excellent thermal shock resistance, high temperature crushing resistance, anti-erosion properties, and low rate of bore expanding. Sold to steel mills.
• Inner Nozzle (Upper Nozzle) Corundum-based ladle upper nozzle available in low-carbon and medium-carbon variants, featuring superior resistance to thermal shock, erosion, oxidation, and long service life. Sold to steel mills.
• High Performance Burned Slide Gate Plate Fired slide plates covering Al2O3-C based, Al2O3-ZrO2-C based, and magnesia-spinel based materials, featuring high strength, good erosion resistance, and excellent thermal shock resistance. Available in CS60, CS80, LG21, LG22, and SCS1000 variants. Sold to steel mills for ladle slide gate systems.
• High Performance Unburned Slide Gate Plate Unburned slide gate plates produced by free-of-tar-impregnation technology with lower carbon content, suitable for low-carbon and super-low-carbon steel grades. Available in 1QC, 2QC, FLOCON 4200, FLOCON 6300, LS70, FT160, 2BK, and 3BK variants. Sold to steel mills.
• Tundish Metering Nozzle with Zirconia Insert Metallurgical component made of calcium oxide and ZrO2 manufactured via high-temperature burning for continuous casting of small blocks, featuring low expansion, superior erosion and corrosion resistance, extended casting sequence times, and controlled stable casting speed. Sold to steel mills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended casting sequence times through erosion-resistant materials
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Direct peers

• Resco Products: US-based refractory manufacturer with global operations serving steel and foundry customers. Direct competitor in slide gate plates and other flow control refractories for continuous steel casting.
• RHI Magnesita: World's largest refractory producer, headquartered in Austria/Brazil, with extensive steel industry serving including slide gate systems and continuous casting refractories. Directly competes with HYRE in flow control consumables for global steel mills.
• Vesuvius plc: London-listed global leader in refractory products for the steel industry, with a Flow Control product line that directly competes with HYRE's slide gate plates, nozzles, and shrouds. Most direct comparable as both specialize in continuous casting flow control refractories for global steel producers.
• Puyang Refractories Group: Major Chinese state-owned refractory manufacturer producing slide gate plates, nozzles, and continuous casting refractories for both domestic and export markets. The closest direct Chinese peer competing with HYRE in similar product categories.

Regional players

• Shinagawa Refractories: Japan's largest refractory manufacturer with strong presence in Asia-Pacific steel markets. Comparable product portfolio in flow control refractories, particularly in Japan and Southeast Asia where HYRE may also compete.
• Krosaki Harima: Japanese refractory producer jointly owned by JFE Steel and Nippon Steel, with strong continuous casting refractory expertise. Direct competitor in technical flow control products serving Asian steel mills.
• Magnezit Group: Russian-based global refractory producer specializing in magnesia-based refractories for steel and industrial applications. Comparable in continuous casting refractory supply, though primarily serving Russian and CIS markets.

Broad incumbents

• HarbisonWalker International: North America's largest producer of refractory products and services, serving steel, glass, cement, and other high-temperature industries. Comparable to HYRE in its steel-focused refractory offering but with broader industry and product diversification.
• Saint-Gobain: French multinational with a Performance Ceramics & Refractories division supplying steel and industrial markets with high-temperature solutions including isostatically-pressed refractories comparable to HYRE's product technology.
• Imerys: French mineral specialties company producing refractory minerals and products serving the steel industry. Overlaps with HYRE in alumina-carbon and magnesia-based refractory compositions for continuous casting.

Market position

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Key risks7 records

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Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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