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About ABREF

Manufacturing Excellence in Cordierite Kiln Furniture Since 1988

Our Story

Manufacturing Excellence
Since 1988

Established in 1988, Abref Private Limited has been manufacturing high-performance Cordierite Kiln Furniture and Refractory Products since 1991. With over 35 years of manufacturing expertise, we produce 600+ kiln refractory products trusted by ceramic manufacturers, pottery supply distributors, and industrial customers worldwide.

Our products are engineered for strength, durability, thermal shock resistance, and consistent kiln firing performance — making them ideal for the most demanding ceramic applications across the globe.

From our facility at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu, every product is export-palletised and dispatched with full documentation to 10+ countries.

35+
Years Experience
600+
Products
10+
Countries
ABREF manufacturing facility

Industries We Support

Abref proudly supplies Cordierite Kiln Shelves, Kiln Posts, and Kiln Furniture for a wide range of ceramic industries worldwide.

Tableware ceramics fired on ABREF kiln furniture

Tableware

  • Dinner Plates
  • Cups & Mugs
  • Bowls & Saucers
  • Serving Ware
  • Decorative Ceramic Products
Pottery and studio ceramic tableware

Pottery & Studio Ceramics

  • Functional Pottery
  • Handmade Dinnerware
  • Artistic Ceramics & Sculptures
  • Educational Pottery Programs
  • Community Pottery Studios

Whether it is large-scale industrial production or handcrafted pottery, our kiln furniture delivers reliable firing performance every time.

What Drives Us

Uncompromising Quality

Every shelf and post leaves our facility having passed flatness, dimension, and visual inspection. We will not ship a piece we would not use ourselves.

Customer-First Service

We answer every inquiry within 48 hours. Technical support, sample dispatch, and detailed quotes — not just a price list.

Global Reach

From the USA and Canada to Europe, Australia, and beyond — we handle international documentation, palletisation, and export logistics.

Precision Manufacturing

Tight dimensional tolerances, controlled firing curves, and consistent raw material sourcing — same product every order.

Built for the Pottery Industry

Serving Pottery Studios
Across North America

In countries like the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia, pottery is driven by independent ceramic artists and pottery studios creating unique handcrafted products. These studios purchase their kiln equipment through Pottery Supply Distributors — our valued business partners.

By working closely with distributors, Abref products reach thousands of pottery studios, ceramic artists, educational institutions, and hobby potters across North America and beyond.

Our portfolio of 600+ Cordierite Kiln Refractory Products — including Kiln Shelves, Kiln Posts, Refractory Supports, Custom Kiln Furniture, and Industrial Ceramic Refractories — is designed for high-temperature firing, long service life, and maximum reliability.

ABREF cordierite kiln shelves for pottery studios

Why Abref?

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35+ Years of Manufacturing Experience

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600+ Product Variants

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Premium Cordierite Technology

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Consistent Quality Standards

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Custom Manufacturing Solutions

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Global Export Capability

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Trusted by Ceramic Industry Professionals

Range of ABREF branded cordierite kiln posts and props

Where We Are Growing

Our current focus is expanding our network across the United States and Canada, partnering with Pottery Supply Distributors, Ceramic Equipment Suppliers, and Industrial Ceramic Manufacturers.

As we continue to grow, our goal is to strengthen our presence across Europe, Australia, and other global ceramic markets through reliable products, consistent quality, and long-term business relationships.

Pottery Supply Distributors Ceramic Equipment Suppliers Kiln Manufacturers Industrial Ceramic Producers

ABREF Growth

1988
  • Articles & Memorandum of Association made
1990
  • Submitted Cordierite project to IDBI
  • September — project approved
1991
  • September — Foundation stone for ABREF factory laid
1993
  • 1st Kiln run started
  • Introduced cordierite kiln furniture to market
  • Entry into Indian market — major import substitute
1994
  • Major import substitute products at Tata Ceramics
1999
  • 2nd Kiln installed to increase capacity
2001
  • Exports to Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh commenced
2005
  • 3rd Kiln installed
2007
  • Extruded tiles manufacturing started
2008
  • Viaduct blocks exported to Australia
2012
  • Exported to the Middle East
2015
  • Exported to Turkey
2016
  • Solved union issues & started again with renewed energy
2017
  • Started manufacturing of Silicon Carbide Kiln Furniture
2020
  • Installed and started operating Tunnel Kiln & Tunnel Drier for tripled capacity addition
2022
  • Regular exports started to USA, Canada
2023
  • Regular exports started to UK, Portugal
2024
  • Exports to Spain
2025
  • Regular exports started to Australia

Our Facility

Our manufacturing plant is located within the SIPCOT Industrial Park — a purpose-built industrial zone with excellent logistics infrastructure, enabling efficient connectivity to Chennai Port and global shipping networks.

The facility houses dedicated press lines for flat shelves, arch forms, and cylindrical posts, supported by continuous tunnel kilns that operate using precise firing profiles to ensure consistent product performance. Every batch undergoes rigorous inspection against our dimensional and quality standards before packing and dispatch.

F-17, SIPCOT Industrial Park
Gummidipoondi, Tamilnadu 601201, India

Continuous Tunnel Kilns

Controlled firing with strict thermal profiles for consistent product quality.

In-House Quality Control

Every batch inspected for flatness, dimensions, and surface quality before dispatch.

Material Test Certificates

MTC issued with every order, confirming composition, density, and firing temperature.

Export-Ready Palletisation

Securely packed, palletised, and documented to meet international shipping standards.

Material Excellence

Excellence in Cordierite Kiln Furniture Systems

Cordierite kiln furniture is one of the most cost-effective materials for today's demanding ceramic manufacturing requirements. It offers significant advantages, including:

  • Fast firing cycles
  • Increased kiln loading capacity
  • Flexible loading configurations
  • Energy-efficient operations

Abref is at the forefront of providing state-of-the-art cordierite kiln furniture systems to the ceramic industry, backed by a team of experienced technocrats dedicated to delivering reliable and innovative solutions.

Abref products are engineered to the highest standards of material quality and dimensional accuracy, ensuring outstanding reliability, consistent performance, and prolonged service life in demanding ceramic firing applications.

Our philosophy is to continuously provide high-quality products and prompt customer service that exceed expectations. Through ongoing research and development, we constantly enhance our products to meet the evolving needs of the global ceramics industry.

Cordierite
Chemical Composition
2MgO · 2Al2O3 · 5SiO2
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Let's Build Business Together

Whether you're a Pottery Supply Distributor, Ceramic Equipment Supplier, Kiln Manufacturer, or Industrial Ceramic Producer — Abref is your trusted manufacturing partner. Send us your requirements and we'll respond within 48 hours.

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