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Somal Refractories is one of the leading Manufacturers of India
Today Somal Refractories is one of the leading manufacturers of Refractories in India.The Management is very closely involved in every step of every process enabling the company to live by its motto- Quality You Can Trust .We make all kinds of Shaped and Unshaped refractories as well as related industry products such as High Alumina Bricks, Fire Clay Bricks , High Alumina cements, Ramming masses ,Castables and more . The organisation is ISO 9001:2015 certified and also has a certified in-house Research and Development Centre for thorough testing right from the raw material to the finished product.
In accordance with the company policy, we implement international standards and norms for all our products. We provide custom-fit refractories for specialised industries world-wide . Backed by a team of experts, we procure supreme materials and manufacture exceptional quality products ,delivering to your doorstep.Maintaining a customer centric approach, we also provide the added advantage- of stocking for our local clients .Human Resource being a key aspect of Somal Refractories, we train our staff from time to time to stay in-tune with the latest proficiencies and processes in the refractory industry.
Progression
Through Tradition
// Our Founder
Late Mr Guriqbal Singh Somal
He completed Mechanical Engineering from Ludhiana and pursued his MBA from Columbia Business School. Upon his return from the U.S.A in 1974,he decided to diversify the 5 generation old business of brick kiln and started manufacturing refractories.The business started from a single downdraft kiln.In a span of 40 years he increased the production capacity to 5000 tonnes per month and has been a pioneer in the industrial landscape of Punjab.
// Managing Director
Mr. Gursimar Iqbal Somal
He completed Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from PEC( Punjab Engineering College) in 2012. Thereafter, he worked with General Electric in Renewable Energy. In 2017 he completed his masters from Columbia Business School, New York in Business Administration in Business Administration. Since then Mr. Gursimar joined the company with a sole goal in mind- to forge ahead by honouring the rich history of the company and blending it with the new.
Message from The Managing Director
I took over as Somal Refractories' leader after Guriqbal Somal, our Founder, and my father passed away in 2018. When I took over in 2018, the business operated under major difficulties because our main product was losing value due to modern technological advancements.
Understanding the mission from day one meant I should protect our founder's legacy while ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, particularly the 500+ employees who include our organisation's second-generation and third-generation family members.
The situation required a radical transformation of our operations. We combined new ideas with existing practices to expand past our small range of products and restricted local customer base. We aimed to produce valuable products which would succeed against international market competition.
Somal Refractories maintains current international operations in the United States as well as markets in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Thailand, along with additional countries, through ongoing strategic partnerships with businesses. Since 2018, Somal Refractories has achieved explosive growth as its product range evolved from 5 initial offerings to over 50 new products in 2024. Our business no longer depends on induction furnaces within specific regions because we provide refractories to the power generation sector and glass manufacturing facilities, waste-to-energy facilities, aluminium smelting facilities, and other industrial sectors.
Our company has shown a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 40% throughout the previous six years. We have scheduled a significant facility expansion for 2025 to start manufacturing magnesia carbon bricks and flow control refractories. These developments have made us ready to penetrate steel industry markets, thereby boosting our expected revenue streams.
The company established a technical manufacturing agreement with Vulcan Refractories---a UK company---to develop infrared heaters, which marks our first entry into technical ceramics production. The next phase of our work will focus on advanced ceramic composites and nano-materials.
Somal Refractories stands strong because we combine leading-edge research, innovative thinking, and adaptability with diverse product selection and positive workplace environment dynamics. Our foundational pillars will guide us through upcoming challenges and opportunities as we move toward the future.
// Team Members
Meet Our Team
Mr. Rohit Arora
Chief Financial Officer
His professional Journey began in 2012 as one of the youngest Chartered Accountants in the country. Armed with a degree in Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi, he also has a background in Law having completed his Bachelor's in Law from Bikaner University,Bikaner. In 2021 he joined Somal Refractories and since then has contributed immensely by overseeing risk management initiatives for the company and spearheading various financial projects.
Mr. Surjit Singh
Electrical and Maintenance Head
Having completed his Electronics Engineering in 1980, he brings over four decades of extensive National and International experience in industrial and maintenance projects . His expertise spans multiple domains including electrical,electronics and mechanical engineering ,making him a well-rounded member of our team.
Mr. R.B Gupta.
Metallurgical Head
Mr.Gupta is a pioneer in manipulating the atomic and molecular structure of materials to meet specific requirements. He worked at Rourkela Steel plant from January 1982 to July 2017. He was also associated with IFGL and Vesuvius before he joined Somal Refractories.
Mr. Rohit Kamal
Mechanical Head
He did his Bachelors' in Technology (Mechanical Engineering) from BBD NITM Lucknow and secured first position in his batch . Thereafter, he completed his Masters in Technology from NIT Warangal. Since joining the company he has contributed immensely in improving the production processes of the company by improving Tunnel Kiln and other furnace efficiency.
Mr. Narender Sachdeva
Marketing Head
A renowned name in the refractory and steel sector, Mr Sachdeva has 32 years of experience in the marketing sector. Before joining our team, he was associated with Tata Refractories Limited (Krosaki Refractories Limited) in marketing of Steel and Non-Ferrous Industries.
