About us
Žiaromat a.s. was founded in 1890 in the Ipeľská kotlina development zone near the town of Lučenec and covers an area of 10,000 m² with proven reserves of refractory clay amounting to 1,000,000 tons and an annual mining capacity of 20,000 tons. More than 66% of this is high-quality refractory clay with an Al2O3 content of 32%. High-quality refractory clay is an important raw material for the production of top-quality refractory and fireclay products. Large-scale surface mining is significantly more efficient, as it substantially reduces the production cost of refractory clay, which creates a solid foundation for Žiaromat a.s. to continue to be a stable manufacturer of refractory products and a strategic partner for steelworks and foundries in Europe.
History
Published documents and information
Žiaromat a.s. has a rich history dating back to 1890. During its existence, it has undergone many changes, but has always managed to maintain its leading position among manufacturers of refractory materials. Today, it is one of the leading manufacturers of fireclay products and refractory concretes known throughout the world.
An overview of important milestones that brought progress and laid the foundations for the successful development of Žiaromat a.s.:
1890 - founding of the company by Bartolomej Deutch and Peter Krauz
1890 - production of all types of fireclay goods
1946 - production program focused on the manufacture of building ceramics
1951 - the Kalinovo plant became the main plant of Stredoslovenské keramické závody (Central Slovak Ceramic Works)
1952 - construction of a preparation and pressing plant with a Chambers wet system
1953 – expansion of the production program to include semi-dry pressing
1958 – merger of Slovak magnesite plants in Lovinobaňa, magnesite mines and smelters in Lubeník, and Central Slovak Ceramic Plants into a single company, Slovak Magnesite Plants Košice.
1959 – Change in the production program to the manufacture of stove tiles, stove fireclay inserts, and cast fireclay.
1968 – Expansion of the production program to include refractory concrete panels.
1970 – Construction of a hall for the production of casting materials and refractory concrete.
1993 – After the delimitation of Slovak Magnesite Works into separate plants, the Kalinovo plant changed its name to Ziaromat š. p. Kalinovo.
1995 – After the privatization of Žiaromat š. p., an employee joint-stock company called Žiaromat a.s. was established.
2004 - Fundamental shareholder changes led to the company's incorporation into ŽP Group Podbrezová.
Our company adheres to strict principles that ensure quality, environmental protection, safety, and ethical conduct.
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