Plibrico Acquires F.S. Sperry Company, Strengthening Support Across the Mid-Southern U.S.

Jul 21, 2026 | News

FS Sperry, A Plibrico Company Logo

 

Building on a long-standing partnership to better support high-temperature industrial operations.

We’re pleased to announce that the Plibrico Company has acquired F.S. Sperry, a well-respected refractory service and materials supplier that has served industrial customers throughout the Mid-Southern United States for more than 80 years.

Built on a long-standing partnership and shared values, this acquisition brings together F.S. Sperry’s regional expertise with Plibrico’s manufacturing, engineering, and technical resources to strengthen support for high-temperature industrial operations through dependable refractory solutions, responsive service, and enhanced technical capabilities.

“The acquisition of F.S. Sperry supports Plibrico’s growth strategy and reflects our continued investment in regional strength and customer value,” said John Paul Surdo, President & CEO of Plibrico Company. “F.S. Sperry’s experienced team, trusted customer relationships, and reputation for dependable service make the company a strong fit with Plibrico and position us to support customers even more effectively.”

As F.S. Sperry, A Plibrico Company, organizations will continue working with the dedicated F.S. Sperry team they know and trust. Day-to-day operations, customer relationships, and the company’s commitment to responsive service remain unchanged, ensuring a seamless transition backed by the additional resources and technical expertise of Plibrico.

With expanded technical resources and enhanced organizational support, F.S. Sperry is well positioned to continue helping high-temperature industrial operations solve complex refractory challenges, improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and maximize long-term performance.

Plibrico extends a Big Welcome to all of the F.S. Sperry employees, customers, and suppliers to the Plibrico Team.

Get to know F.S. Sperry at https://fssperry.com/

For more information contact the Plibrico Company at contact@plibrico.com, or 312-337-9000.

  • Al-Tuff Series

    Conventional Aluminum Contact Castable Refractories

    Plicast Al-Tuff 27CPlicast Al-Tuff 27C P
    Plicast Al-Tuff 36Plicast Al-Tuff 40
    Plicast Al-Tuff C/G 25

    Insulating Aluminum Contact Castable Refractories

    Plicast Al-Tuff LWI 20Plicast Al-Tuff LWI 24
    Plicast Al-Tuff LWI 28

    Low Cement Aluminum Contact Castable Refractories

    Plicast Al-Tuff 65C KKPlicast Al-Tuff 80 C KK
    Plicast Al-Tuff 93 KKPlicast Al-Tuff 3100 KK
    Plicast Al-Tuff 3100 Special KKPlicast Al-Tuff TSR Plus KK
    Plicast Al-Tuff Y69B KK

    Self Flow and Shotcrete Aluminum Contact Refractories

    PliFlow Al-Tuff 3100 Special KKPli-Shot Al-Tuff 3100 Special KK
    Pli-Shot Al-Tuff 3100 KK

    Aluminum Contact Dense Gun Mixes

    Pligun Al-Tuff 3100 Special

    Aluminum Contact Insulating Gun Mixes

    Pligun Al-Tuff LWI 24
  • Plibrico® Plastic Refractories

    Clay/Air Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico®Super F AB58%2900F / 1590CSDS
    Plibrico®60 AB58%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®80 AB78%3200F / 1760CSDS
    Plibrico®90 AB90%3400F / 1871CSDS

    Phosphate Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico®55 S54%3000F / 1648CSDS
    Plibrico®68 S68%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®68 SA68%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®85 S Special83%3300F / 1815CSDS
    Plibrico®90 S90%3400F / 1870CSDS
    Plibrico®SiC 80(80% SiC)2700F / 1480CSDS

    (fine grain – soft)

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico®SR 6868%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico®SR 8583%3300F / 1815CSDS
    Plibrico®SR 9088%3400F / 1870CSDS

    Plibrico HyRATE® Plastic Refractories – Gunning Grade

    Clay/Air Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®Super F AB43%2900F / 1595CSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®60 AB60%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®80 AB78%3200F / 1760CSDS

    Phosphate Bond

    Product Name%Al2O3Service LimitSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®68 S68%3100F / 1705CSDS
    Plibrico HyRATE®85 S Special84%3300F / 1815CSDS