TRL Krosaki: A Leading Refractories Company in India

 

How TRL Krosaki became one of the largest suppliers of refractory products and services in the country

What are refractories and why are they important?

Refractories are materials that can withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments. They are used in various industries such as steel, cement, glass, power, and non-ferrous metals. Refractories are essential for the production of these materials, as they protect the equipment and the product quality from heat, chemical, and mechanical damage. Refractories also help in reducing energy consumption and emissions by improving the thermal efficiency of the processes.

Who is TRL Krosaki and what does it do?

TRL Krosaki is one of the leading refractories companies in India, with a market share of over 25%. It was established in 1958 as Tata Refractories Limited, a joint venture between Tata Steel and Nippon Steel. In 2011, it became a subsidiary of Krosaki Harima Corporation, a global leader in refractories from Japan. TRL Krosaki manufactures and supplies a wide range of refractory products and services for various industries, such as blast furnace, steel ladle, tundish, continuous casting, slide gate, converter, reheating furnace, cement, glass, coke oven, and sponge iron. It also provides engineering, installation, maintenance, and technical support services for its customers.

What are the achievements and challenges of TRL Krosaki?

TRL Krosaki has achieved many milestones in its journey of over six decades. It has become the first Indian refractories company to export to Japan, the first to produce slide gate plates and purging plugs, the first to develop dolomite bricks for steel ladle, and the first to introduce monolithic refractories for blast furnace. It has also received many awards and recognitions for its quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Some of the recent ones are the National Energy Conservation Award, the CII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management, the CII National Award for Quality, and the Deming Prize.

However, TRL Krosaki also faces some challenges in the competitive and dynamic market. It has to cope with the fluctuations in the demand and supply of raw materials, the environmental regulations, the technological changes, and the customer expectations. It has to constantly innovate and improve its products and services to meet the diverse and evolving needs of its customers. It has to also maintain its cost competitiveness and profitability in the face of rising input costs and global competition.

What are the future plans and prospects of TRL Krosaki?

TRL Krosaki has a vision to become the most preferred refractories partner for its customers in India and abroad. It has a mission to provide value-added solutions to its customers by leveraging its technology, quality, and service excellence. It has a strategy to expand its product portfolio, increase its market penetration, enhance its operational efficiency, and strengthen its research and development capabilities. It has also invested in various projects to upgrade its facilities, diversify its raw material sources, and reduce its environmental impact. TRL Krosaki aims to achieve a turnover of Rs. 1000 crore by 2025, and to become one of the top three refractories companies in the world by 2030.