Olszewski to continue to drive customer-centric development and build long term business relationships across the thermal processing industry

The Plibrico Company, a leading supplier of monolithic refractories and installation services, is excited to announce and welcome Tony Olszewski as its new Vice President of Sales. Mr. Olszewski will be responsible for aligning sales strategy and objectives with Plibrico’s customer-centric development and corporate goals. He will be based in Buffalo, NY and will report to Plibrico President & CEO Brad Taylor.

“Tony is a highly respected sales leader and brings with him a unique blend of industrial and refractory fiber experience, as well as a solid record of business growth, and a proven ability to deliver results,” said Mr. Taylor. “I am excited to have Tony at the helm of our sales team supporting our customers and network of refractory distributors.” Taylor went on to say, “Plibrico is shaping the future of the refractory industry, and with our team growing stronger each day, we are uniquely positioned to offer customers the complex refractory solutions that will improve the efficiency, safety and profitability of their thermal system.”

During Mr. Olszewski’s 31 years in the refractory industry he has held sales and engineering positions of increasing scope and responsibility at Carborundum/Unifrax/Alkegen. Most recently, he was the Fire Protection Sales Director of the Americas at Alkegen. Recognized for demonstrating an aptitude for helping customers and distributors grow their business, Olszewski brings to Plibrico a wealth of experience in leading teams in Sales, Marketing, New Business and Market Development. Mr. Olszewski holds a degree in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University.

Tony Olszewski joins a growing team of experienced refractory professionals at Plibrico who are uniquely qualified to recommend, manufacture, and install the optimal refractories for each distinct application. Plibrico works closely with each of its customers, large and small, uniting the right refractories and services around their challenges. The company’s wide-ranging capabilities take projects from inception to completion, combining the deepest technical acumen with world-class engineering, manufacturing, construction, and maintenance services. Plibrico has built a business over more than a century, based on trust, knowledge and experience, qualities that create close lasting relationships with customers to deliver superior heat control solutions. 

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