A trusted refractory partner since 1970.
Allen Refractories Company in Pataskala, Ohio has been in business for over 50 years. We are a privately owned, American, woman-run refractory company—family-owned 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
Named for the good guys who always wore white hats in the old westerns, the promise our founders set in 1970 still governs every job we take: 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
- Privately owned, American, and woman-run
- 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