MURUGAPPA MORGAN THERMAL CERAMICS LTD

What MURUGAPPA MORGAN THERMAL CERAMICS LTD does

Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Ltd is a joint venture between India's Murugappa Group and UK-listed Morgan Advanced Materials plc, operating as the Indian entity of Morgan's global Thermal Ceramics business. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced thermal management solutions — including low biopersistent AES fibres (Superwool Plus, Prime, XTRA), WDS and Min-K microporous insulation, refractory monolithics and firebricks (Kaolite), Pyro-Bloc modules, FireMaster passive fire protection systems, and EST battery safety papers — serving industrial customers across transportation (automotive, aerospace, marine, rail), iron and steel, petrochemical and refinery, power generation, building and construction, and emerging EV/energy storage segments. It operates as part of a 22-facility, six-continent manufacturing network with 30+ sales offices and an EMEA distributor network of 17+ local partners, supported by Centre of Excellence and Technology Centres for fibre, refractory, and microporous R&D.

The business model combines direct enterprise hardware sales with engineering services (thermal simulation, design collaboration, installation supervision) delivered through regional direct sales teams and channel partners, with quote-based pricing and no public list prices. Revenue streams are hardware-dominant, complemented by professional services attached to specification-stage engagements. Key certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AS9100D, IATF 16949, REACH, UL, Intertek, Lloyd's Register, Factory Mutual) anchor qualification into safety-critical aerospace, automotive, and fire protection applications. Documented technical differentiators include 18-31% better thermal conductivity for Superwool Prime, 60% thermal performance improvement for Superwool 1650SI Board, 17-20% energy savings in HRSG applications, and 150-160 kWh/heat savings in induction furnace ladle operations.

The company is private and majority-controlled by Morgan Advanced Materials plc (LSE: MGM), with Murugappa Group holding a significant minority stake that provides Indian manufacturing and market access. The Indian JV entity was constituted in 2011 to localize the global Thermal Ceramics franchise in India; corporate timeline data also lists 1984 as a related founding date tied to the Murugappa thermal ceramics lineage. Active strategic priorities visible in the data include RCF substitution via Superwool XTRA, expansion into EV thermal runaway protection (EST), capacity expansion at Yixing (China), and ESG positioning via the Treedom Thermal Ceramics Forest partnership.

Name

MURUGAPPA MORGAN THERMAL CERAMICS LTD

Legal name

Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Ltd

Website

https://murugappamorgan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Global thermal ceramics manufacturer producing low biopersistent fibres, microporous insulation, refractories, and passive fire protection products for industrial customers in transportation, metals, petrochemical, power generation, construction, and EV battery safety markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial High-Temperature Insulation Materials

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Thermal Management, Insulation & Fire Protection Materials (IMABANAE), Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD)

Keywords

• High-temperature insulation
• Refractory products
• Passive fire protection
• Microporous insulation
• Thermal ceramics

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermal Insulation and Fire Protection Products: Manufacture and sale of thermal management solutions including fibres, refractories, microporous insulation, and fire protection products. Products are sold directly and through channel partners to industrial customers globally.
2. Engineering Services: Application engineering, thermal management simulation, design collaboration, and installation supervision services to support product implementation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Ltd designs and manufactures thermal insulation materials and engineering services for high-temperature industrial applications. The company produces low biopersistent fibres (Superwool), microporous insulation (WDS, Min-K), refractory products (Kaolite monolithics, insulating firebricks), passive fire protection systems (FireMaster), and battery safety solutions (EST), sold primarily to industrial B2B customers. The company also provides engineering services including thermal management simulation, design collaboration, and installation supervision.

Product overview

Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Ltd is a business of Morgan Advanced Materials that provides thermal management solutions for industrial applications. The company operates as a unified portfolio of fibre, refractory, and microporous products organized under the Thermal Ceramics brand. Core offerings include Superwool Low Biopersistent Fibres (Plus, Prime, XTRA) for high-temperature insulation; FireMaster passive fire protection systems including duct wraps and structural steel protection; WDS and Min-K microporous insulation for critical applications; refractory products including monolithics, firebricks, and fired shapes; and specialized products for battery safety, automotive heat shields, emissions control, and friction materials. The company also provides engineering services including thermal simulation, design collaboration, and installation supervision to support product implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Superwool: Low biopersistent (LBP) fibre product line including Superwool Plus, Superwool HT, Superwool Prime, and Superwool XTRA for high-temperature insulation applications.
• FireMaster
• WDS Microporous
• Kaolite
• TR Structural Block
• Min-K
• Pyro-Bloc Modules
• EST (Energy Storage Technology)

Products and services

• Superwool Plus and Prime Fibres Low biopersistent (LBP) alkaline earth silicate (AES) fibres used for high-temperature thermal insulation in industrial furnaces, heat treatment, and process equipment applications.
• Superwool XTRA Fibres High-temperature LBP fibre with 1450°C classification temperature, exonerated from carcinogen classification and does not form crystalline silica when exposed to high temperatures. Designed to replace RCF 1400°C applications.
• Blankets Thermal insulation blankets made from ceramic and low biopersistent fibres for furnace linings, pipe insulation, and high-temperature industrial applications.
• Superwool 1650SI Board High-density, low thermal conductivity structural insulation board with 1650°C classification for backup insulation in molten metal handling equipment including steel ladles, tundish and torpedo applications.
• Boards and Shapes Rigid insulation boards and custom-shaped products for thermal insulation in high-temperature industrial applications.
• Modules Pre-engineered module systems including Pyro-Bloc modules for efficient furnace lining installation and thermal management.
• Papers Flexible paper insulation products for high-temperature applications requiring conformable thermal barriers.
• Battery Safety Papers (EST) Energy Storage Technology (EST) papers designed to prevent or delay thermal runaway propagation in electric vehicle and energy storage applications. Includes EST Compression Papers for cell-cell, module-module, and pack protection.
• Microporous Insulation High-performance microporous insulation materials with the lowest thermal conductivity among insulating materials. Used when extreme insulating properties are required in narrow spaces.
• WDS Microporous Advanced microporous products with WDS Technology featuring consistent mineral matrix distribution, superior thermal performance, and improved mechanical properties. Includes boards, panels, flexible materials (LambdaFlex, Flexipor), and quilted products (MultiFlex).
• Min-K Microporous Aerospace-grade microporous insulation certified to AS 9100 standards. Designed for weight-sensitive applications including auxiliary power units, flight data recorders, bleed air and de-icing ducts.
• Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP) High-performance vacuum insulated panels for applications requiring exceptional thermal insulation in minimal space.
• FireMaster Fire Protection Solutions Passive fire protection products and systems including FireMaster blanket, FireBarrier, and Fire Rated Duct Wraps for protecting structures, ductwork, and cable trays from fire.
• FireMaster FastWrap XLS Ultra-lightweight fire-rated blanket wrap system for steel ductwork. 25% lighter than competitive products, classified for temperatures up to 1200°C, fully encapsulated in aluminium foil.
• Insulating Firebricks, Firebricks and Mortars Refractory firebricks, insulating firebricks (IFB), and mortar products for high-temperature applications in furnaces and industrial processing equipment.
• Monolithics Monolithic refractory castables including insulating, dense, and special duty formulations. Includes Kaolite AHR for alkaline hydrolysis resistance.
• Refractory Fired Shapes Custom-manufactured refractory shapes fired to specification for industrial furnace linings and high-temperature process equipment.
• TR Structural Block Insulation Structural block insulation made from vermiculite or diatomaceous silica. Contains no ceramic fibres and offers better insulation performance than competitive products. Ideal for aluminium pot cells, reheat furnaces, and boilers.
• Heat Shields Custom engineered multi-layered heat shield solutions for automotive applications including emission control systems, turbochargers, and engine parts. Includes direct heat shields, integrated heat shields, and flexible jacket insulation.
• Coatings and Mastics High-temperature coatings and mastics for thermal insulation and surface protection in industrial applications.
• Felts Flexible felt insulation products for high-temperature applications requiring compressible thermal barriers.
• Bulk Fibres Loose bulk fibres for loose-fill insulation, gunning, and casting applications in industrial furnaces.
• Textiles Woven textile products including cloth, cable rope, rope lagging, twisted rope, webbing and ladder tape manufactured with Superwool and ceramic fibres. Used in welding curtains, fire blankets, kiln car seals, and gaskets.
• Emissions Control Fibres Advanced engineered fibres for catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters, gasoline particulate filters, and other emission control devices. Designed to reduce CO2, N2O, and particulate emissions.
• Friction Fibres (Superwool Enfil) Ceramic and low biopersistent fibres for friction materials used in brake pads. The Superwool Enfil family provides highest temperature stable structural matrix in friction formulations.
• Engineering Design and Collaboration Application engineering services including thermal management simulation, design collaboration, and installation supervision for optimizing thermal insulation solutions.
• Thermal Management Simulation and Assessment Engineering simulation services using advanced thermal conductivity measurement systems to evaluate furnace wall and roof constructions and measure cold face temperatures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% thermal performance improvement with Superwool 1650SI Board for molten metal transfer vessel backup insulation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TreedomminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Partnership with Treedom, the first platform allowing planting of trees from a distance and following project stories online. Morgan Thermal Ceramics founded their first Thermal Ceramics Forest through this partnership, which will help absorb around 60 tonnes of CO2 over its lifespan. Treedom has planted over 3 million trees across Africa, South America, and Asia since 2010.
• ECFIA (European High Temperature Insulation Wool Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECFIA represents the European HTIW industry in matters relating to health and safety. The association develops information documents providing recommendations on good working practices concerning ASW/RCF products. Thermal Ceramics is an active member and has worked with ECFIA to conclude that high temperature insulating wools should be considered substances under REACH.
• HTIW Coalition (High Temperature Insulation Wool Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HTIW Coalition represents the North American HTIW industry in matters relating to health and safety. Primary objective is to develop and disseminate guidance on appropriate work practices and occupational safety and health measures in the production and use of HTIWs. OSHA has renewed its agreement with the HTIW Coalition to protect worker safety and health.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLloyd's Register Type Approved FireMaster structural steel fire protection system tested in accordance with EN 13381-4 for hydrocarbon fire protection up to 240 minutes and cellulosic fire protection up to 180 minutes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skamol: Skamol is a Danish specialist in high-temperature insulation (calcium silicate and microporous boards) for industrial furnaces, building fire protection, and process equipment, directly competing with Thermal Ceramics in industrial and HVAC insulation segments.
• Promat (Etex Group): Promat manufactures microporous insulation and passive fire protection products for building, industrial, and aerospace applications, directly competing with WDS, Min-K, and FireMaster product lines in many of the same specifications and customer segments.
• Pyrotek: Pyrotek is a global specialist in high-temperature insulation, molten metal handling, and refractory fibre products serving aluminium, steel, and foundry customers, with significant overlap in fibre blankets, boards, and engineered thermal solutions.
• Alkegen (formerly Unifrax): Alkegen (formed by Unifrax/Lydall merger) is a direct competitor in Alkaline Earth Silicate (AES) low biopersistent fibres and high-temperature insulation wool, serving overlapping industrial furnace, fire protection, and EV battery markets with very similar product positioning to Superwool.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M's Industrial and Safety segments include fire protection wraps, thermal management materials, and microporous insulation products that overlap with FireMaster duct wraps and certain Thermal Ceramics product lines, particularly in building and OEM applications.
• Morgan Advanced Materials: Morgan Advanced Materials is the UK parent of Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Ltd and operates the broader Thermal Ceramics business globally, including the Thermal Products, Technical Ceramics, and Performance Carbon segments that include and exceed the JV's scope.
• RHI Magnesita: RHI Magnesita is the world's largest refractory supplier, offering monolithic castables, firebricks, and engineered linings that directly compete with Kaolite monolithics, insulating firebricks, and fired shapes in steel, cement, and non-ferrous metals end markets.
• Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain is a large diversified industrial materials group whose High-Performance Refractories and Insulation segments (including Isover and certain refractory brands) overlap with Thermal Ceramics in industrial high-temperature insulation and building fire protection.
• HarbisonWalker International: HarbisonWalker International is a leading North American refractory producer with monolithics, firebricks, and engineered lining solutions that compete with Kaolite monolithics and other Thermal Ceramics refractory products in steel and industrial process markets.

Emerging players

• BNZ Materials: BNZ Materials manufactures high-temperature calcium silicate and microporous insulation boards for industrial and fire protection applications, providing direct niche competition in board-form insulation products sold alongside Thermal Ceramics offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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