Industrial Equipment Supplier for Billings, MT


Applied Refractory is a trusted industrial equipment supplier serving Billings, MT and the broader Mountain West industrial market. Billings is one of the most refinery-concentrated markets in the Mountain West, with three active refineries in Yellowstone County collectively processing over 180,000 barrels of crude oil per day: CHS Inc.'s Laurel Refinery (60,000 bpd, a farmer-owned cooperative), Phillips 66's Billings Refinery (62,900 bpd), and Par Montana's Yellowstone River refinery (63,000 bpd). These three facilities represent a concentrated cluster of active refractory demand in a market where supply chain reliability is critical due to the geographic distance from major industrial hubs.

Applied Refractory manufactures ceramic fiber insulation products in-house at our Liberty, TX facility, approximately 1,540 miles from Liberty, TX via I-90 — 2–3 day freight transit — and distributes a full range of refractory materials from Allied Mineral Products, WESCO Refractories, RATH Group, and Pocono Fabricators/SAUERISEN. Billings facilities get the complete product range from a single Gulf Coast source. Call (936) 776-4070 to speak with a specialist.

Industrial Equipment Supplier for Billings, MT

Refractory Services and Resources for Billings, MT

Applied Refractory provides industrial equipment supply, refractory materials distribution, and technical support services to Billings-area facilities. Billings facilities have distinct refractory requirements depending on their operations. Find the right starting point below:


Refractory Materials Supplier in Billings, MT

Ceramic fiber, IFBs, castable refractories, and hardware for CHS Laurel Refinery, Phillips 66 Billings, Par Montana, and Mountain West industrial facilities.


High Temperature Insulation in Billings, MT

High temperature insulation materials for Billings, MT refineries, agricultural processing, and mining operations — ceramic fiber modules, blankets, IFBs, and castable refractories.

 

For all Billings refractory and industrial equipment inquiries not covered on the service page above, call (936) 776-4070 or email sales@appliedrefractory.net, our team provides product selection guidance for any application.

Billings, MT Industries We Serve

Applied Refractory supplies industrial equipment and refractory materials to facilities across every major sector of the Billings industrial market:

       CHS Laurel Refinery — Farmer-Owned, 60,000 bpd: CHS Inc.'s Laurel Refinery in Laurel, MT (just west of Billings) is one of the few farmer-owned refineries in the US, producing Cenex® fuels, diesel, jet fuel, propane, and asphalt for distribution across Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and the Pacific Northwest. The refinery added a $400 million coker unit completed in 2007. Process heaters, FCCUs, coker units, and fired equipment require ceramic fiber module systems and castable refractories for recurring maintenance cycles.

       Phillips 66 Billings Refinery — 62,900 bpd: Phillips 66's Billings Refinery processes crude from Canada and the Rocky Mountain region, producing gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and petroleum coke distributed throughout Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and Washington. The refinery operates an FCCU at 26,000 bpd capacity and vacuum units requiring ceramic fiber and castable refractory materials on regular maintenance cycles.

       Par Montana Refinery (Par Pacific) — 63,000 bpd: Par Montana, located along the Yellowstone River outside Billings, employs approximately 320 people plus 80–100 contractors and supplies gasoline, distillate, asphalt, and other products for the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Process heaters and fired equipment at this facility require high temperature insulation and refractory maintenance materials.

       Agricultural Processing and Fertilizer: Montana's agricultural economy supports fertilizer production and agricultural processing operations in the Billings region. Industrial dryers, kilns, and processing equipment in fertilizer and agricultural chemical operations require refractory and insulation materials for thermal processing.

       Mining, Energy, and Mountain West Infrastructure: The Billings area serves as the regional hub for mining operations, coal production, and energy infrastructure in southern Montana and Wyoming. Industrial processing facilities, power generation plants, and mining equipment operations require high temperature insulation and refractory materials for furnaces, kilns, and process equipment.

Industrial Equipment and Materials We Supply to Billings Facilities

Applied Refractory supplies the full range of refractory and insulation product categories used in high-temperature industrial applications:

       Ceramic Fiber Modules — In-house manufactured TexFold, TexStack, TexBlock, Wedge, Peepsite, and Burner Block configurations from 2300°F to 3000°F in RCF, PCW, and Bio-Soluble grades. Custom shapes fabricated at Liberty, TX. ➜ View ceramic fiber modules →

       Insulating Fire Bricks (IFBs) — 2800°F and High Alumina 3000°F grades. Structural load-bearing insulation for kilns, boilers, and furnaces. ➜ View insulating fire bricks →

       Castable and Monolithic Refractories — Standard-duty through ultra-low-cement formulations from Allied Mineral Products, WESCO Refractories, RATH Group, and Pocono Fabricators/SAUERISEN. ➜ View distributed refractory products →

       Refractory Hardware — V-type, Y-type, and specialty anchors, studs, nuts, and washers in carbon steel, stainless steel, and high-alloy grades. ➜ View refractory hardware →

       Custom Precast Shapes and Sewn Insulation — Burner tiles, peepsites, decoke tiles, tube seals, and expansion joints fabricated at Liberty, TX. ➜ View custom precast shapes →

Why Billings Facilities Choose Applied Refractory


Billings has three active refineries in Yellowstone County and a broad industrial base but is geographically distant from most major refractory suppliers. Applied Refractory provides Billings-area facilities with access to in-house manufactured ceramic fiber modules and a comprehensive distributed product range from a single source, with 2–3 day freight transit via I-90. For facilities managing turnaround schedules in the Mountain West, where supply delays are costly, our advance staging capability and single-source model reduce the risk of material shortfalls during critical work windows.

Frequently Asked Questions — Industrial Equipment Supplier in Billings, MT

  • Q1: What industrial equipment and refractory materials does Applied Refractory supply in Billings, MT?

    Applied Refractory supplies ceramic fiber modules, insulating fire bricks in 2800°F and 3000°F grades, castable and monolithic refractories from Allied Mineral Products, WESCO Refractories, RATH Group, and Pocono Fabricators/SAUERISEN, refractory hardware, and custom precast shapes to industrial facilities throughout Billings, MT. Ceramic fiber products are manufactured in-house at Liberty, TX. Call (936) 776-4070 for availability.

  • Q2: Does Applied Refractory serve CHS Laurel, Phillips 66, and Par Montana refineries in Billings?

    Yes. Applied Refractory supplies high temperature insulation and refractory materials to the three refineries in Yellowstone County, CHS Laurel, Phillips 66 Billings, and Par Montana. These facilities collectively process over 180,000 barrels per day and require ceramic fiber modules, castable refractories, and hardware for process heaters, FCCUs, coker units, and auxiliary fired equipment. We ship from Liberty, TX via I-90 with 2–3 day freight transit.

  • Q3: How does Applied Refractory deliver refractory materials to Billings, MT?

    Applied Refractory ships from Liberty, TX to Billings via I-90, approximately 1,540 miles with 2–3 day freight transit. Standard in-stock products ship within 1–3 business days. Custom ceramic fiber modules require 5–10 business days; precast shapes 5–15 business days. For turnaround projects, we coordinate advance staging to ensure materials arrive ahead of the work window. For emergency supply, call (936) 776-4070.

  • Q4: What industrial equipment services does Applied Refractory provide to Billings, MT facilities?

    Applied Refractory provides industrial equipment supply and distribution services for Billings-area facilities, including product selection guidance for refinery and Mountain West industrial applications, custom ceramic fiber module fabrication, turnaround material staging with advance coordination, and emergency supply fulfillment. Our team understands the supply chain challenges of serving a remote market and plans ahead to ensure Billings facilities have materials on hand when their work windows open.

  • Q5: What makes Applied Refractory a reliable industrial equipment company for Billings, MT?

    Billings has three active refineries and a broad industrial base but relatively few local refractory suppliers. Applied Refractory provides Billings-area facilities access to in-house manufactured ceramic fiber modules and a comprehensive distributed product range from Allied Mineral Products, WESCO Refractories, RATH Group, and Pocono Fabricators/SAUERISEN, all from a single source with 2–3 day freight via I-90. Our advance staging capability and single-source model reduce the risk of material shortfalls during critical turnaround windows in the Mountain West.

Get a Free Quote — Industrial Equipment Supplier in Billings, MT

Applied Refractory is ready to support your Billings, MT facility, with the industrial equipment, refractory materials, and technical expertise your operations require. From fast supply of standard in stock products to custom-fabricated ceramic fiber modules and complete turnaround material packages, our team provides reliable service backed by in-house manufacturing at our Liberty, TX facility.


Call (936) 776-4070, email sales@appliedrefractory.net, or contact us online to request a free quote for your Billings, MT facility.

Applied Refractory | 1003 Washington Street, Liberty, TX 77575 | (936) 776-4070 | sales@appliedrefractory.net