Refractory Materials Supplier in Billings, MT

Applied Refractory is a trusted refractory materials supplier and industrial materials supplier serving Billings, MT and the broader Mountain West industrial market. Billings is one of the most refinery-concentrated cities in the Mountain West, home to three active refineries in Yellowstone County that collectively process over 180,000 barrels of crude oil per day: CHS Inc.'s Laurel Refinery (60,000 bpd), Phillips 66's Billings Refinery (62,900 bpd), and Par Montana's Yellowstone River refinery (63,000 bpd). These facilities, along with Billings' agricultural processing, mining, and energy infrastructure, create active and recurring demand for refractory materials across the region.


Applied Refractory manufactures ceramic fiber insulation products in-house at our Liberty, TX facility and distributes a comprehensive range of refractory materials from Allied Mineral Products, WESCO Refractories, RATH Group, and Pocono Fabricators/SAUERISEN, shipping to Billings via I-90 with 2–3 day freight transit. Billings facilities get a complete industrial materials and refractory product range from a single source, with advance staging capability for turnaround projects in the Mountain West. Call (936) 776-4070 to speak with a specialist.

Refractory and Industrial Materials We Supply to Billings Facilities

Applied Refractory supplies the full range of refractory and insulation materials used in Billings' refinery, agricultural processing, and industrial manufacturing sectors:


Ceramic Fiber Insulation Products

Ceramic fiber modules are the primary insulation material in refinery process heaters, and Applied Refractory manufactures them in-house at our Liberty, TX facility. Our lineup includes TexFold, TexStack, TexBlock, Wedge, Peepsite, and Burner Block configurations, available from 2300°F to 3000°F in RCF, PCW, and Bio-Soluble fiber grades. Custom shapes and non-standard dimensions are fabricated for turnaround and retrofit projects at CHS Laurel, Phillips 66, and Par Montana. We also supply ceramic fiber blankets, boards, paper, rope, and cloth for pipe wrapping, expansion joints, and backup insulation across Billings' broader industrial base. ➜ View ceramic fiber modules → View ceramic fiber products →


Insulating Fire Bricks (IFBs)

Insulating fire bricks provide structural load-bearing insulation for utility boilers, process equipment, and kilns at Billings refinery and industrial facilities. Applied Refractory supplies IFBs in 2800°F standard grade and High Alumina 3000°F grade. Their low thermal mass and strong resistance to thermal cycling make them the right choice for Billings applications where ceramic fiber alone cannot carry the mechanical load, including boiler backup insulation and kiln car decks at agricultural processing and specialty manufacturing operations throughout Yellowstone County. ➜ View insulating fire bricks →


Castable and Monolithic Refractories

Castable and monolithic refractories are essential for FCCU maintenance, burner zone repair, and the coker unit linings at CHS Laurel's $400 million coker installation. Applied Refractory distributes castable, gunnable, and plastic refractories from Allied Mineral Products, WESCO Refractories, RATH Group, and Pocono Fabricators/SAUERISEN, covering standard-duty through ultra-low-cement formulations for the full range of Billings refinery and industrial applications. Our team provides product selection guidance based on operating temperature, abrasion profile, and chemical exposure for each Billings application. ➜ View distributed refractory products →


Refractory Hardware and Sewn Insulation Products

V-type, Y-type, and specialty refractory anchors, studs, nuts, and washers in carbon steel, stainless steel, and high-alloy grades for ceramic fiber module and castable lining installations at Billings refinery and industrial facilities. Tube seals and expansion joints for high-temperature piping and burner tube penetrations, particularly relevant for the process heater systems at CHS Laurel, Phillips 66 Billings, and Par Montana. ➜  View refractory hardware → View sewn insulation products →

Billings, MT Industries We Serve

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


  • CHS Laurel Refinery (Laurel, MT — 60,000 bpd): One of the few farmer-owned refineries in the United States, producing Cenex® fuels, diesel, jet fuel, propane, and asphalt for distribution across Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and the Pacific Northwest. The addition of a $400 million coker unit creates ongoing demand for castable refractories and ceramic fiber systems for coker drum insulation and associated fired equipment.
  • Phillips 66 Billings Refinery (62,900 bpd): Processes crude from Canada and the Rocky Mountain region, operating an FCCU at 26,000 bpd capacity and vacuum units requiring ceramic fiber modules and castable refractories on regular maintenance cycles. Products distributed to Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, and Washington.
  • Par Montana Refinery — Par Pacific (63,000 bpd): Located along the Yellowstone River outside Billings, employing approximately 320 people plus 80–100 contractors. Process heaters and fired equipment require high temperature insulation and refractory maintenance materials on recurring cycles for the Northern Rocky Mountain product market.
  • Agricultural Processing and Fertilizer Manufacturing: Montana's agricultural economy supports fertilizer production and grain processing operations in the Billings region. Industrial dryers, kilns, and thermal processing equipment in these facilities require ceramic fiber blankets and IFBs for sustained-temperature processing environments.
  • Mining, Energy, and Mountain West Industrial Infrastructure: Mining operations, coal production facilities, power generation plants, and pipeline infrastructure throughout Yellowstone County and southern Montana require refractory and insulation materials for furnaces, kilns, and process equipment maintenance.


We apply the same supply model to Billings that has made us the trusted refractory materials supplier in Houston, TX, single-source supply, in-house manufacturing, and application-specific technical support at every step.

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

    Applied Refractory supplies ceramic fiber modules (TexFold, TexStack, TexBlock, Wedge, Peepsite, and Burner Block configurations manufactured in-house at Liberty, TX), ceramic fiber blankets, boards, and paper, insulating fire bricks in 2800°F and High Alumina 3000°F grades, castable and monolithic refractories from Allied Mineral Products, WESCO Refractories, RATH Group, and Pocono Fabricators/SAUERISEN, refractory hardware in carbon steel, stainless steel, and high-alloy grades, and sewn insulation products including tube seals and expansion joints. For current availability and lead times, call (936) 776-4070 or email sales@appliedrefractory.net.

  • Q: Does Applied Refractory supply refractory materials to CHS Laurel, Phillips 66, and Par Montana refineries in Billings?

    Yes. Applied Refractory supplies refractory materials and industrial insulation to all 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 for process heater linings, castable refractories for FCCU and coker unit maintenance, IFBs for backup boiler insulation, and refractory hardware for anchor and attachment systems. We coordinate advance staging from Liberty, TX to ensure materials arrive ahead of turnaround windows, which is critical in the Mountain West market where supply delays are costly.

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

    Applied Refractory ships from Liberty, TX to Billings, MT via I-90, approximately 1,540 miles with 2–3 day freight transit using commercial freight carriers experienced with refractory materials. Standard in-stock ceramic fiber modules, insulating fire bricks, and refractory hardware ship within 1–3 business days of order confirmation. Custom-fabricated ceramic fiber modules in non-standard sizes or temperature grades are completed in 5–10 business days. For turnaround projects, we coordinate advance delivery timing with your maintenance or procurement team. For emergency or time-critical supply, call (936) 776-4070 directly.

  • Q: What makes Applied Refractory the right industrial materials supplier for Billings, MT?

    Billings has three active refineries and a broad industrial base but is geographically isolated from most major refractory suppliers, which makes supply chain reliability the primary concern for Billings facility managers. Applied Refractory addresses this directly: we provide access to in-house manufactured ceramic fiber modules and a comprehensive range of distributed castables, IFBs, and specialty materials 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 reduces the risk of material shortfalls during turnaround windows, and our single-source model eliminates the vendor coordination complexity of sourcing from multiple suppliers in a remote market.

  • Q: Can Applied Refractory supply refractory materials for both planned turnarounds and emergency repairs in Billings?

    Yes. Applied Refractory supplies both planned turnaround material packages and emergency repair materials for Billings-area refinery and industrial facilities. For scheduled turnarounds at CHS Laurel, Phillips 66, and Par Montana, we coordinate complete material packages — ceramic fiber module kits, castable refractories, hardware, and precast shapes — staged and delivered ahead of the work window. For emergency or unscheduled repair situations in the Mountain West, where local supplier options are limited, we prioritize rapid fulfillment from Liberty, TX and communicate clearly on lead times and freight transit. Call (936) 776-4070 for emergency supply inquiries.

Get a Free Quote — Refractory Materials Supplier in Billings, MT

Applied Refractory is ready to support your Billings, MT facility with the refractory materials, industrial insulation, and technical expertise your operations depend on. From fast supply of standard in-stock products to custom-fabricated ceramic fiber modules for turnaround projects, our team delivers reliable Mountain West supply 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