Belpahar, Odisha, India – 09/10/2025 – In a strategic move to meet the growing demand for high-performance refractory products, TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited, one of India’s leading refractory manufacturers, has inaugurated a new Flow Control Plant at its Belpahar facility in Odisha. This new plant marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to delivering world-class solutions to the steel and foundry industries.

The Flow Control Plant is equipped with advanced production technology and precision quality systems to manufacture slide gate plates, nozzles, well blocks, tundish nozzles, and other flow control products. These components are critical in regulating the flow of molten steel during continuous casting and steel refining operations.

“The commissioning of our Flow Control Plant is a milestone in TRL Krosaki’s journey to becoming a fully integrated refractory solution provider,” said Managing Director, TRL Krosaki. “This plant enhances our ability to deliver high-quality, high-performance products locally, while reducing dependency on imports and shortening supply chain lead times.”

The new facility features automated batching, isostatic pressing, CNC machining, and a dedicated firing line, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and superior product quality. The plant also supports TRL Krosaki’s mission of "Make in India", aligning with the government’s initiatives to boost domestic manufacturing and self-reliance in industrial materials.

TRL Krosaki’s Flow Control Plant has been designed with sustainability and safety in mind. With optimized energy consumption, emissions control systems, and a strong focus on worker safety, the facility meets global environmental and operational standards.

The company expects the Flow Control Plant to significantly boost its capacity to supply customized solutions to integrated steel plants, mini-mills, and foundries, both in India and abroad. In addition to strengthening domestic capabilities, the plant positions TRL Krosaki as a competitive player in the global flow control refractories market.

With this development, TRL Krosaki further reinforces its leadership position in the Indian refractory sector and its vision to be the preferred partner for high-performance, sustainable refractory solutions worldwide.

About TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited
Established in 1958 and headquartered in Belpahar, Odisha, TRL Krosaki is one of India’s most respected refractory companies. A joint venture between Tata Steel and Krosaki Harima Corporation (Japan), the company serves industries including steel, cement, glass, aluminium, copper, and power with a wide range of monolithics, bricks, and flow control products. With strong R&D, customer focus, and technological partnerships, TRL Krosaki continues to lead innovation in the refractory industry.