JT THORPE is the oldest and largest refractory contractor in the United States performing capital construction, maintenance, shutdowns and outages, major rebuilds and repairs in the cement industry. Our focus on safety, quality, reliability, project management, engineering and value ensures project success for our customers. JT THORPE differentiates ourselves by our engineering

and professional project management capabilities. Whether in a long wet process kiln or preheater tower system, JT THORPE is able to perform all refractory services including brick, shotcrete, gunite, castable, ceramic fiber, anchor welding, Brokk demolition, refractory design and engineering.

Kiln Refractory

JT THORPE performs new construction and maintenance of cement kilns throughout the United States. Our services include:

Rotary kiln bricking: we own kiln bricking rigs for all kiln diameters. Our rigs are strategically located throughout the United States
Installation of discharge dams by bricking, casting, continuous casting or shotcreting
Refractory demolition utilizing JT THORPE owned and operated Brokks allowing for turnkey solutions

Cooler/Firing Hood

JT THORPE performs new construction and repairs of coolers/firing hoods in cement plants throughout the United States. Our services include:

Bricking: firebrick, IFB, ceramic anchor
Gunite, shotcrete, pump casting, form and pour castable, plastic ramming
Ceramic fiber
Welding: anchor and structural
Cooler curb refractory lining including shape installation
Refractory demolition including use of JT THORPE owned and operated Brokks

Pre-Heater Tower System

JT THORPE performs new construction and repairs of pre-heater towers in cement plants throughout the United States. Our services include:

Refractory work in the calciner, cyclones, riser ducts, and feed pipes
- Bricking: firebrick, IFB, ceramic anchors
- Gunite, shotcrete, pump casting, form and pour castable, plastic ramming
- Ceramic fiber
- Welding: anchor and structural
- Refractory demolition by hand and robotic utilizing JT THORPE Brokks

Tertiary Air Duct

JT THORPE performs new construction and repairs of tertiary air ducts in cement plants throughout the United States. Our services include:

Bricking: firebrick, IFB, ceramic anchors. JT THORPE owns bricking rigs for all TAD diameters
Gunite, shotcrete, pump casting, form and pour castable, plastic ramming
Ceramic fiber
Welding: anchor and structural
Refractory demolition by hand and robotic utilizing JT THORPE owned and operated Brokks

Brokk & Demolition Services

JT THORPE owns a fleet of Brokk robotic demolition machines strategically located throughout the United States to accommodate all rotary kiln diameters. JT THORPE owns small Brokks for use in cooler demolition. JT THORPE’s highly skilled Brokk operators ensure accurate, timely and safe removal to keep your project on schedule. Our Brokk demolition service enables us to offer full turnkey repairs – from removal through install – for your project.