DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd

DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd DSF is an independent company based in Derbyshire in the United Kingdom.

This week we will be making changes to our telephone systems, including both mobile and landline services. During this t...
13/04/2026

This week we will be making changes to our telephone systems, including both mobile and landline services. During this transition, you may experience some unavoidable disruption, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Email services will continue to operate as normal and will be the preferred method of communication throughout the changeover.

UPDATEThis competition is now closed. Congratulations to Phillip Allsopp who will be having an eggselent EasterIt’s that...
27/03/2026

UPDATE

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Phillip Allsopp who will be having an eggselent Easter

It’s that time of year again - the long‑awaited DSF Refractories & Minerals Easter Egg Competition is back!

Our eggstremely impressive chocolate hamper is up for grabs, lovingly cradled by our two newly‑hatched Sales Managers, Jamie and Alessia.

To crack on with the competition, simply:

• Like the DSF page
( https://www.facebook.com/dsfrefactoriesandmineralsltd )

• Share this post

• Tag a friend you’d share the prize with
(Please tag them on the original post, not a share, so we don’t miss your entry.)

A quick introduction to our new Sales Team members:

Jamie Niblock will be supporting our customers across the Far East
Alessia Di Nicola will be looking after our customers in Central Europe

Good luck to everybunny - and may the best chocoholic win.

Winner will be drawn at random on Wednesday 1st April












A huge congratulations to Peter Andrews, Pee-Wee to his friends, who has recently retired from DSF after an extraordinar...
17/03/2026

A huge congratulations to Peter Andrews, Pee-Wee to his friends, who has recently retired from DSF after an extraordinary 45 years of service.

Pete began his journey with DSF on the Semi‑Dry presses, in June 1980. He later moved into the Mineral Processing Department, contributing to the development of the team.

In 2019, Pete joined the Engineering Department, taking on responsibility for maintaining the company’s LEV systems, the role he kept until his retirement.

Across more than four decades, Pete has been a happy, dependable, and deeply committed member of the DSF workforce who will be greatly missed.

We wish Pete a long, happy, and well‑earned retirement.

12/03/2026

Andy Hill is the winner of this month’s company draw. Andy, who works in our Grinding Department was randomly selected to receive £50 in Amazon Vouchers. All company employees are entered into the draw, and a new winner is drawn every month. Well done Andy and good luck to everyone for next month!

DSF’s HR Officer, Diane Broadley, and Sales Office Team Leader, Leah Goodwin, recently attended Lady Manners School in B...
06/03/2026

DSF’s HR Officer, Diane Broadley, and Sales Office Team Leader, Leah Goodwin, recently attended Lady Manners School in Bakewell as part of National Careers Week.

They joined a number of local employers at the school’s Career Café, where students could drop in to explore future pathways and ask questions about careers, education, and training.

The informal, café style setting created a relaxed atmosphere that encouraged open conversation and genuine curiosity.

The Lady Manners students were a pleasure to speak with - polite, engaged, and eager to learn. We look forward to meeting them again at future events.













Congratulations to Martin Cordall on his retirement!Martin joined DSF in 2019 as a Kiln Engineer, bringing with him a we...
04/03/2026

Congratulations to Martin Cordall on his retirement!

Martin joined DSF in 2019 as a Kiln Engineer, bringing with him a wealth of experience and expertise. Before officially becoming part of the team, Martin worked with DSF as a contractor for many years.

Martin, thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the professionalism you’ve brought to DSF throughout your career.

Wishing you a long, happy, and fulfilling retirement, from all your friends at DSF!

DSF achieve ISO 14001 accreditation.ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Sy...
02/03/2026

DSF achieve ISO 14001 accreditation.

ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), demonstrating our commitment to reducing environmental impact, improving sustainability practices, and operating responsibly.

Achieving this accreditation reflects our dedication to:
- Minimising waste and improving resource efficiency
- Reducing our environmental footprint
- Ensuring compliance with UK environmental legislation
- Continually improving our environmental performance

This milestone reinforces our promise to operate in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner, while delivering high-quality products to our customers. We would like to thank our Compliance Team for their hard work in delivering this important achievement. DSF remain committed to continuous improvement and to making a positive impact on our environment and community.















Derek Whelpton obituary.We received the sad news last week of the passing of our former Managing Director, Derek Whelpto...
18/02/2026

Derek Whelpton obituary.

We received the sad news last week of the passing of our former Managing Director, Derek Whelpton, at the age of 83.

Derek joined DSF from Steetley Refractories as Area Sales Manager in 1972 and was promoted to Works Manager in 1977. Under the ownership of BH-F, Derek became Production Director in 1982 and was appointed Managing Director in 1988, which was the position he held until a Management Buy-Out of DSF in 2003. Derek steered the company though some interesting and turbulent times, including the sale of the company by Tilbury to BH-F, a receivership and a changing market environment where the company had to develop new products and new markets as it sought to increase its export sales to remain viable.

All at DSF share our thoughts and condolences with Derek’s family, including his son Chris who is Minerals Director and a current shareholder of DSF.

RIP Derek

16/02/2026

Alex Vraja is the winner of this month’s company draw. Alex was randomly selected to receive £50 in Amazon Vouchers. All company employees are entered into the draw, and a new winner is drawn every month. Well done Alex and good luck to everyone for next month!

DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd currently have the following vacanciesSafety, Health & Quality (SHQ) TraineeProduction O...
11/02/2026

DSF Refractories & Minerals Ltd currently have the following vacancies

Safety, Health & Quality (SHQ) Trainee
Production Operative - Immediate start

Full details can be found on our web page - https://www.dsf.co.uk/vacancies.html















Investment continues at DSF during National Apprenticeship Week.Work is progressing well on the installation of our new ...
11/02/2026

Investment continues at DSF during National Apprenticeship Week.

Work is progressing well on the installation of our new Teka mixer, which will supply the recently commissioned Laeis refractory brick press. DSF apprentice Tye is completing the wiring of the control panel, designed in house by DSF engineers and built around Siemens fail-safe PLC technology and variable speed drives. DSF continues to invest in developing its engineering team, providing the specialist training required to deliver this level of advanced automation work.















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