PRESS RELEASE
Vienna, 21 October 2025
RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems, and solutions, and Polytec USA Corp., which represents and distributes Polytec’s automation and robotics solutions in North America, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at shaping the future of steelmaking. This partnership is grounded in shared values, advanced technological expertise, and a mutual commitment to innovation and excellence.
Drawing on decades of combined experience and a strong understanding of customer needs, the partnership will co-develop integrated solutions that not only raise industry standards but also address the complex challenges faced by high-temperature industries, from improving safety and sustainability to driving greater efficiency and productivity.
Gustavo Franco, Chief Customer Officer at RHI Magnesita, commented: “This partnership with Polytec is a strong step forward in how we bring innovation to our customers. By combining our refractory expertise with Polytec’s automation and robotics technologies, we will deliver integrated solutions that raise the bar for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This is about creating real value for our customers leveraging our 4PRO business model.”
Diego Soares, CEO Polytec LATAM & President, added: “I am truly delighted to help bring together two global leaders in their respective fields. I know that by combining the strengths of RHI Magnesita in refractory solutions and Polytec in automation and robotics, we are creating a powerful partnership that puts customers at the center. The greatest beneficiaries of this collaboration will undoubtedly be our customers, who will gain access to more flexible solutions, stronger innovations, and new ways to achieve operational excellence, in a much faster way.”
About RHI Magnesita
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems, and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals, and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world with more than 20,000 employees, 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities, and more than 70 sales offices. The Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: RHIM) and has a secondary listing on the Vienna Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit: www.rhimagnesita.com.
About Polytec USA Corp.
Polytec USA Corp. represents and distributes Polytec’s automation and robotics technologies in North America. Polytec, based in Italy and part of BM Group, has over 30 years of experience in automating steelmaking processes, and is a global leader in robotics for the steel industry with over 500 installations worldwide. www.polytecmechatronics.com
For further inquiries, please contact:
RHI MAGNESITA
Abhijit Borah
Head of Global Communications & Public Affairs
abhijit.borah@rhimagnesita.com
+43 699 1870 6728
Joseph Waldstein
Global Public Relations
joseph.waldstein@rhimagnesita.com
+43 699 1870 6106
POLYTEC USA CORP.
Anna Zoppirolli
Chief Marketing Officer
anna.zoppirolli@bmgroup.com
+39 348 3235583