A trusted refractory partner since 1970.
Allen Refractories Company in Pataskala, Ohio has been in business for over 50 years. We are the last privately owned American refractory company—family-owned, woman-operated, and proud to perform refractory construction and material supply for plants throughout the United States.
For the full story of how Jim and Peig Shackelford started the company at their kitchen table in Canal Winchester, Ohio in 1970, visit our history page.
Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality refractory products and construction services, delivering exceptional value, reliability, and performance across every project.
The “White Hat” philosophy
We conduct ourselves honestly, ethically, and morally—doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do.
Safety, quality, service
Safety, quality, and service drive us to perform better than others. Our teams work closely with customers to develop custom refractory solutions aligned to equipment conditions, failure risks, and uptime requirements.
Inventory for emergencies
We warehouse a large inventory of refractory materials for sales and emergency needs—supporting limited downtime and faster restoration for your facility.
A trusted refractory partner since 1970
- The last privately owned American refractory company
- Family-owned and woman-operated; the same family runs the work
- Specialists in high-temperature industrial refractory systems
- Field-tested in power generation, steel, and heavy manufacturing
- 24/7 emergency response with materials warehoused on hand
- "White Hat" promise: do the right thing because it is the right thing