Mature refractory solutions for the aluminium industry

Improved energy efficiency

Fewer CO₂ emissions through solar energy!

Glass

Emhart Glass System – Now a part of RATH

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Working at RATH – current job offers

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Well thought-out solutions perfectly designed

HIGH-TEMPERATURE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

RATH combines tradition and innovation in a unique way. Our extensive product portfolio is made in-house at our facilities. By using select materials and precise processing techniques, we guarantee the highest quality. This results in perfectly suitable refractory solutions for a wide variety of applications in refractory construction, refractory insulation or blast furnace construction. Fireproof your business by working with us.

Advanced refractory solutions for the glass industry

High-quality refractory materials are the basis for superior production and crystal-clear results in all areas of glass manufacture. Therefore RATH offers a wide range of outstanding glass melting crucibles as well as day furnaces in a wide variety of compositions, shapes and sizes.

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Photovoltaic system at the Krummnußbaum plant

RATH has launched its own photovoltaic system at the Krummnußbaum plant in Lower Austria: 20% of its daily electricity demand is supplied by solar energy, CO₂ emissions are reduced by around 350 tons per year.

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State-of-the-art technology: RATH competence Center for Hot Gas Filtration

Further advanced test facilities and a second production line have recently been installed at the RATH Competence Center for Hot Gas Filtration in Meißen (Germany).
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Competent. Reliable. Safe.

RATH Group

RATH stands for refractory expertise. For more than 130 years, the RATH Group has combined material knowledge, application expertise and personal consulting under a single roof. Whether your needs involve refractory technology, furnace construction or industrial kiln construction, we know that when it comes to mastering high temperatures, in addition to top quality, many years of expertise, state-of-the-art technology, reliability and trust are also required. Values that our customers around the world share.

As an Austrian company, we are available on a daily basis to you. Whether your needs involve refractory technology, furnace construction or industrial kiln construction, we look forward to assisting you with a comprehensive range of products and services and customized solutions, which are all ISO 9001 certified, of course.

600 specialists around the world

130 years of experience

7500 solutions implemented over 20 years

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As unique as your requirements

Our products

RATH specializes in refractory technology with a comprehensive product range of refractory materials for application temperatures up to 1800°C. Whether you need insulation wool, dense bricks, pre-cast blocks or firebricks for kiln construction, we have the right products for you.

ALL PRODUCTS

Our services

We take personal care of your needs, from planning to final installation.

We provide solutions for specific requirements by precisely planning, drawing and calculating the equipment in our planning offices. RATH customers receive a standardized construction plan for the equipment, after which the equipment can be installed either by our staff or by third-party companies. In many cases, RATH also handles the supervision of installment by third-party staff so that the construction is guaranteed according to strict quality requirements.

Planning Installation Construction site supervision Maintenance & repair

Innovation is part of RATH's daily business

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Curiosity about the next development has always burned in RATH employees. They have always conducted the research regarding what more could be done beyond what already exists, and how things can be improved, and they have always put all of their efforts into realizing these innovations. This is the spirit that still shines at RATH today. Also known as a leader in innovation.

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IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY

State-of-the-art technology, products manufactured in-house and highly competent employees prove that quality is not just a buzzword at RATH, but a living corporate culture. Our employees work on your refractory solution for as long as it takes to provide you with the optimal fit.

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On-site service

Production sites

We are in close proximity to our customers. Geographical proximity, service and customer-focused company structure, and individual problem solutions ensure fast and reliable services.