About Tom Vert and Strategic Refractory Consulting

Strategic Refractory Consulting (SRC) is a unique partner to your business bringing together three(3) key components:

• World recognized refractory experience (UNITECR Distinguished Life Member)

• Proven customer results (managed lowest cost/tonne steel plant  with a TCO approach)

• Executive level strategic view as Chief Operating Officer Manufacturing of ArcelorMittal Dofasco (one of top 3 performing steel plants in ArcelorMittal group)

The approach to solving refractory challenges can range from market strategy / entry to capital planning to steel plant performance down to individual product results.

Note that my method also includes knowledge transfer to the industry as a whole with opportunities for training, but also, a section of my web site is dedicated to teaching what is not in any textbook. 

Tips and tricks learned over 30 years on how to run trials, breakout analysis, how to read ladle wear, etc., will be shared with the global refractory industry as a way to “pass the torch” to the next generation at no charge.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your company's challenges and how we can work to increase your performance in a systemic, but quick way.