Midwest Industrial Services

What Midwest Industrial Services does

Midwest Industrial Services, Inc. (DBA MIS, Inc.) is a privately held, full-service refractory contractor and distributor headquartered at 1702 Hydraulic Drive, Howell, Michigan, with an 11-50 employee footprint. The company installs and distributes refractory materials for heat-intensive industrial customers in Michigan and surrounding states, serving five primary verticals: ferrous and nonferrous foundries, lime and cement, pulp and paper, ovens/boilers/heat treat, and waste incinerators. It staffs experienced masons for intricate brick projects, including AJAX reline, cupola reline, and RMIP furnace applications, and positions itself as a one-call source for both scheduled projects, plant shutdowns, and unplanned emergencies.

On the services side, the company performs brick installation, cast/pump installation using its own refractory pump, shotcrete and gunnite installation, ramming plastic installation, dry vibratable refractory installation, precast/prefired shape production, and custom steel fabrication for casting forms. On the distribution side, it stocks firebrick, insulating firebrick, castable refractories, plastic/ram refractories, gunnite, shotcrete and pumpable refractory, ceramic fiber material, anchoring systems, and mortar from a 10,000 square foot warehouse, with company trucks available for emergency product delivery. The company works closely with refractory material manufacturers to supply current-generation products and installation procedures.

The business model combines project-based professional services revenue (installation labor) with hardware/materials sales (refractory products and custom shapes) under a quote-based, multi-year project pricing model. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial plant operators, supported by a basic contact form on the company website and minimal digital marketing. The firm has been operating as a full-service refractory contractor/distributor for over 30 years and draws on over 75 years of accumulated in-house experience. No ownership structure, management team, financial metrics, certifications, or external capital events are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Midwest Industrial Services

Legal name

Midwest Industrial Services, Inc.

Website

https://midwestindustrial.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Industrial Services is a privately held, full-service refractory contractor and distributor based in Howell, Michigan, serving heat-intensive industrial customers across Michigan and surrounding states. It provides installation services (brick, cast/pump, shotcrete, gunnite, ramming, dry vibratable, precast shapes) and distributes refractory materials to foundries, lime/cement, pulp/paper, ovens/boilers, and waste incinerator operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refractory Services

NAICS

Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (32712), Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Refractory, Furnace & Kiln Maintenance Services (IMAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• Refractory installation services
• Refractory materials distribution
• Industrial furnace maintenance
• Precast refractory shapes
• Heat-resistant linings

Headquarters

HQ city

Howell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Refractory Installation Services: Full-service refractory contractor providing installation services for all types of refractory materials including brick, castable, gunnite, plastics, and dry vibratable refractory
2. Refractory Materials Distribution: Distribution of refractory products including firebrick, insulating firebrick, castable refractories, plastic/ram refractories, gunnite, shotcrete, ceramic fiber materials, anchoring systems, and mortar. Emergency product delivery via company trucks.
3. Custom Precast/Prefired Shapes: Production and supply of customized precast/prefired shapes cured to manufacturer's specifications for optimal physical properties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Midwest Industrial Services is a full-service refractory contractor and distributor that installs heat-resistant linings in industrial furnaces, kilns, boilers, and incinerators, and supplies the refractory materials used in those installations. The company handles brick, cast/pump, shotcrete & gunnite, ramming plastic, dry vibratable, and precast/prefired shape installations, and stocks firebrick, insulating firebrick, castables, plastic/ram refractories, gunnite, shotcrete, ceramic fiber, anchoring systems, and mortar for heat-intensive industrial customers in Michigan and surrounding states.

Product overview

Midwest Industrial Services is a refractory contractor and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of installation services and refractory materials. The company provides professional installation of various refractory types including brick installation, cast/pump installation, shotcrete & gunnite installation, ramming plastic installation, dry vibratable refractory, precast/prefired shapes, and steel fabrication. On the distribution side, they stock and supply refractory products including firebrick, insulating firebrick, castable refractories, plastic/ram refractories, gunnite, shotcrete & pumpable refractory, ceramic fiber material, anchoring systems, and mortar. The company operates from a 10,000 square foot warehouse in Howell, Michigan and serves heat-intensive industries including ferrous & nonferrous foundries, lime & cement, pulp & paper, ovens/boilers/heat treat, and waste incinerators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brick Installation Professional refractory brick installation services for intricate brick projects, including AJAX Reline, Cupola Reline, and RMIP Furnace applications. Provided to industrial facilities requiring heat-resistant brick linings.
• Cast/Pump Installation Castable refractory installation using pumping equipment for applications including Cupola Casting, Pressure Pour Furnace, Tundish, and Vertical Channel Furnace. Provided to industrial customers needing cast refractory linings.
• Shotcrete & Gunnite Installation Shotcrete and gunnite installation services for industrial applications including Cupola Charge Zone, Furnace, Kiln Feed Box, Upper Combustor, and Vertical Furnace Lid. Provided to industrial customers needing pneumatically projected refractory linings.
• Ramming Plastic Installation Installation services for ramming plastic refractory materials used in high-temperature industrial applications. Provided to industrial customers maintaining furnace linings.
• Dry Vibratable Refractory Installation Installation services for dry vibratable refractory materials, which are vibrated into place to form heat-resistant linings. Provided to industrial customers needing vibration-formed refractory linings.
• Precast/Prefired Shapes Customized precast and prefired refractory shapes including Cupola Charge Zone components, Duct Work, and Pouring Enclosures, cured to manufacturer specifications for optimal physical properties and ready for installation upon delivery. Provided to industrial customers needing made-to-order refractory components.
• Steel Fabrication Custom steel fabrication services for casting forms used in refractory applications, including Cupola Casting Form and Vertical Casting Form. Provided to industrial customers needing support steelwork for refractory installations.
• Firebrick Standard firebrick products for high-temperature applications in industrial furnaces and kilns. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Insulating Firebrick Insulating firebrick products designed to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency in thermal equipment. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Castable Refractories Castable refractory materials that can be cast into molds for forming custom linings in industrial applications. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Plastic/Ram Refractories Plastic and ram refractory materials for forming and maintaining furnace linings. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Gunnite Gunnite refractory materials applied via pneumatic projection for industrial lining applications. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Shotcrete & Pumpable Refractory Pumpable and shotcrete-formulated refractory materials for large-scale industrial installations. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Ceramic Fiber Material Ceramic fiber insulation materials for high-temperature thermal management applications. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Anchoring Systems Anchoring systems for securing refractory linings in industrial furnace and kiln applications. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.
• Mortar Refractory mortar products for joining and sealing firebrick and refractory shapes. Sold to industrial customers through Midwest's warehouse and truck delivery.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Advanced Materials: Produces ceramic and refractory products for high-temperature industrial applications including furnaces, kilns, and heat processing equipment. Comparable product portfolio and end-market exposure, though more product-led than installation-led.
• RHI Magnesita: Global refractory leader serving steel, cement, and industrial customers worldwide. Comparable in end-market mix and product portfolio, but at a vastly larger scale with global operations.
• HarbisonWalker International: The largest US-based refractory products and services provider, offering installation, materials, and custom shapes for the same heat-intensive verticals Midwest serves (foundries, steel, cement, petrochem). Comparable as a full-line refractory contractor/distributor but at far greater national scale.
• Saint-Gobain (Refractory / PREFOR): Diversified global materials group whose refractory business supplies and installs high-temperature solutions for industrial furnaces, kilns, and incinerators — overlapping with Midwest's served end-markets.

Emerging players

• Pyrotek: Provides refractory and engineered ceramic products for the aluminum, foundry, and glass industries. Comparable in serving heat-intensive metal-processing end-markets, with particular strength in aluminum smelting.

Direct peers

• BNZ Materials: Manufactures and installs refractory and insulation products for industrial furnaces, boilers, and kilns. Comparable as a mid-sized refractory producer/installer serving similar heat-intensive end-markets.
• Plibrico Company: Specializes in monolithic refractory installation and materials, with contractor crews serving foundries, steel, and heat-treat operations across the US. Closely comparable to Midwest on installation service delivery and refractory material mix.
• Magneco/Metrel: Specialty manufacturer and installer of monolithic and precast refractory products for the foundry, steel, and aluminum industries. Direct comparable to Midwest on precast shapes and custom refractory installation.
• Resco Products: A direct competitor manufacturing refractory bricks, monolithics, and precast shapes and providing installation services to steel, foundry, and industrial customers. Closely matches Midwest's combined distributor + contractor model.
• Allied Mineral Products: Manufactures monolithic refractories and precast shapes and supports installation for iron, steel, aluminum, cement, and heat-treat customers. Direct peer in both refractory manufacturing and project installation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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