Ceraflux

What Ceraflux does

Ceraflux India Pvt. Ltd. is a Kolhapur, Maharashtra-based manufacturer and exporter of foundry consumables and metallurgical chemicals, operating 5 manufacturing plants with approximately 250 employees and serving over 1,000 foundry clients across 17 countries. The company's product portfolio spans the full metallurgical consumables stack: foundry fluxes (CERAFLUX series), degassing tablets (D'GASSER, including hexachloroethane-free formulations), grain refiners (TIBON, CERALOY TiB), master alloys (Titanium Boron, Strontium, Copper, Manganese, Vanadium, Zirconium), refractory shapes and joining aids for molten aluminum handling, die coatings and lubricants for GDC/PDC/LPDC casting, silicate and resin binders, and refractory coatings (CRAFTCOTE, CRAFTANOL, CERACOTE) for iron, steel, and lost foam castings.

The company is differentiated from typical Indian specialty chemicals players by its breadth — over 300 SKUs covering both ferrous and non-ferrous foundry needs — and by an in-house R&D infrastructure supporting formulation development and customization. Its value proposition is operational: claimed zero rejection, zero production loss, minimum inventory outcomes, and a 24-hour technical solution turnaround. The business model is B2B direct manufacturer-to-foundry, with a sales-led GTM that combines dedicated domestic ([email protected]) and international ([email protected]) inquiry channels, enquiry-based ordering, and on-demand customized solutions rather than standardized catalog pricing.

The company is ISO 9001 certified, claims to be the only Indian manufacturer of such a wide range of metallurgical products, and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no M&A history, and no leadership changes in the available data. Customer segments are diversified across non-ferrous (primary — aluminum and copper), iron, steel, and lost foam foundries, with no named enterprise customer concentration. Distribution is direct export and domestic direct sales, with no third-party channel partners apparent.

Name

Ceraflux

Legal name

Ceraflux India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://ceraflux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ceraflux India Pvt. Ltd. is a Kolhapur-based ISO 9001 manufacturer and exporter of foundry consumables and metallurgical chemicals — fluxes, degassers, grain refiners, master alloys, refractory shapes, die coatings, binders, and coatings — serving over 1,000 iron, steel, and non-ferrous foundries across 17 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundry Metallurgical Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Basic Chemical Manufacturing (3251)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Refractory & Metallurgical Consumables Distribution (Fluxes, electrodes, refractories) (IMAKAJAM)

Keywords

• Foundry consumables manufacturing
• Metallurgical chemicals supplier
• Foundry fluxes production
• Master alloys manufacturing
• Die coatings supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolhapur

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. Foundry Consumables Manufacturing & Sales: Manufacture and sale of metallurgical chemicals including foundry fluxes, degassers, grain refiners, master alloys, die coatings, refractory shapes, and binders for iron, steel and non-ferrous foundries. Product sales through direct manufacturer-exporter model serving 1000+ clients across 14+ countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ceraflux manufactures and exports foundry metallurgical chemicals including fluxes, degassers, grain refiners, master alloys, refractory shapes, die coatings, and binders for iron, steel, and non-ferrous foundries. The company operates 5 manufacturing plants, produces over 300 SKUs, and supplies customized technical solutions to more than 1,000 foundry clients across 17+ countries.

Product overview

Ceraflux India Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and exporter of metallurgical products for foundries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of foundry consumables organized into distinct product lines: CERAFLUX fluxes (powder and granular forms for cleaning, drossing, and modification), D'GASSER degassing tablets (hexachloroethane-based and hexachloroethane-free), CRAFTCOTE and CRAFTANOL coatings (water-based and alcohol-based for iron, steel, and lost foam castings), DIEDRESS die coatings (for GDC, PDC, and LPDC processes), CERACOTE zircon coatings (for aluminum extrusion), CERALOY master alloys (TiB grain refiners, Sr modifiers, and element additions), CERAPACK deoxidizing tubes, Magremover magnesium removers, Slagbond slag coagulants, and refractory shapes including CERAL Mastic. With over 300 quality products serving iron, steel, and non-ferrous (primarily aluminum and copper) foundries, Ceraflux positions itself as a single-source solution provider for foundry metallurgical requirements, exporting to more than 14 countries with a customer base of over 1000 clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundry Fluxes (CERAFLUX Range) Metallurgical fluxes for ferrous, non-ferrous, and steel foundries, including powder forms (CERAFLUX 11, 40, 88), granular forms (GR series), and specialized formulations for aluminum, copper, and steel foundries. These reduce defects, improve casting quality, prevent oxidation, and facilitate dross removal.
• Degassers (D'GASSER Range) Degassing tablets and briquettes for removing dissolved hydrogen and gases from molten aluminum and copper alloys. Includes hexachloroethane-based options (D'GASSER 19E, 20, 20A) and hexachloroethane-free environmentally friendly options (D'GASSER NT) for aluminum melt treatment to prevent gas porosity.
• Refractory Shapes Precast refractory shapes and joining aids designed for molten aluminum handling systems, including launders, downspouts, and control components. Specially developed for molten aluminum contact applications.
• Die Coatings (DIEDRESS Range) Die release coatings and lubricants for GDC (Gravity Die Casting), PDC (Pressure Die Casting), LPDC, and aluminum castings, including water-based and graphite-free formulations to ensure easy release and protect dies.
• Master Alloys (CERALOY Range) Aluminum-based master alloys including grain refiners (TiB, TiC) and modifiers (Sr) plus alloying element additions (Cu, Mn, V, Zr, B, Cr) for improving mechanical properties of aluminum castings.
• Foundry Binders Foundry binders and resins for ferrous foundries, including organic synthetic resin binders and inorganic sodium silicate binders used for mold and core making.
• Foundry Coatings (CRAFTCOTE and CRAFTANOL Ranges) Refractory coatings for ferrous and non-ferrous foundries including water-based, alcohol-based, zircon, graphite, and alumina silicate formulations for molds and cores, including variants for iron, steel, and lost foam castings.
• CERACOTE (Aluminum Extrusion Coatings) Zircon-based and aluminum silicate coatings designed for aluminum extrusion plants and molten metal handling equipment.
• Magremover Magnesium removal products available in tablet and powder forms for reducing magnesium content in pressure die casting aluminum alloys.
• Slagbond Slag coagulant for gun metal, aluminum bronze, and copper base alloys that facilitates easy slag removal and prevents metal inclusion defects.
• CERAPACK Deoxidizing Tubes Deoxidizing copper tubes containing phosphorus copper (DS) or calcium boride (CB3, CB6) reagents for copper and high conductivity copper melt treatment.
• CERAL Mastic Insulating Mastic Alumino silicate fibrous insulating mastic with bonding properties for MS shell and refractory shapes, providing thermal insulation for molten aluminum handling.
• MOLDLUBE Graphite-based lubricating paste for aluminum extrusion, ingot manufacturing, and foundries for smooth application and mold release.
• CRAFTANOL Alcohol-Based Foundry Coatings Alcohol-based foundry coatings including zircon (256, 930), graphite (11, I-96), and specialized formulations (40-GF, M1, SN, TE, 100, 500) for various casting applications.
• Ceramic Foam and Extruded Filters for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Castings Supply of ceramic foam and extruded filters used for molten metal filtration in ferrous and non-ferrous casting operations.
• Sand Additives and Silicate Binders High-quality sand additives and silicate binders for ferrous foundries serving as mold and core sand preparation materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• ZERO Rejection achievable with Ceraflux solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Apex Industry BodiesminorOthersProud member of various apex bodies in the foundry and metallurgical industry. The specific bodies are not named in the available source material.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Imerys: Imerys is a global specialty minerals producer supplying refractory and foundry-grade mineral products. Its mineral-based solutions compete with Ceraflux's refractory coatings and shapes for foundry applications.
• Vesuvius PLC: Vesuvius PLC is the parent of Foseco and a global leader in refractory products and foundry consumables. Its broader portfolio overlaps with Ceraflux's refractory shapes and high-temperature consumables for molten metal handling.
• Saint-Gobain (Refractory business): Saint-Gobain's refractory and performance ceramics division produces precast refractory shapes and high-temperature insulation materials. It competes with Ceraflux's CE RAL Mastic and refractory shapes for molten aluminum handling systems.

Direct peers

• Elkem ASA: Elkem is a Norwegian-based global supplier of silicones, ferrosilicon, and foundry alloys including master alloys for iron and steel castings. It competes directly with Ceraflux's metallurgical consumables and alloy addition products.
• Foseco (Vesuvius): Foseco, a division of Vesuvius PLC, is the global leader in foundry consumables including fluxes, degassers, filters, feeding systems, and refractory products. It is the most direct competitor to Ceraflux across ferrous and non-ferrous foundries worldwide.
• Chem-Trend: Chem-Trend is a global manufacturer of release agents, die lubricants, and process chemicals for die casting and foundry operations. It directly competes with Ceraflux's DIEDRESS die coatings and lubricants portfolio for GDC, PDC, and LPDC.
• ASK Chemicals: ASK Chemicals is a global supplier of foundry chemicals, binders, coatings, and feeders — directly competing with Ceraflux's binders, coatings, and core product lines in iron, steel, and non-ferrous foundries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• Höganäs AB: Höganäs is a Swedish global leader in metal powders for sintering and metallurgical consumables. Its metallurgical products for ferrous and non-ferrous foundries overlap with Ceraflux's master alloy and specialty alloy offerings.
• HA International: HA International manufactures foundry binders, coatings, and feeding systems primarily for ferrous foundries. It is a direct competitor to Ceraflux's binder and refractory coating lines for iron and steel castings.

Regional players

• Renton Group (Magma Ceramics): Renton Group/Magma Ceramics is an Australian supplier of foundry consumables, ceramic filters, and refractory coatings. It is a regional peer competing in similar product categories as Ceraflux but serving primarily the APAC and Australian foundry markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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