ONEX

04/28/2026

We’ll see you at AIST - Association for Iron & Steel Technology in less than a week!

Upstate Refractory Services, Inc has officially joined Onex, and this will be our first AISTech as one organization.

From refractory precast, onsite construction, combustion support and total refractory solutions, we've got the experience and expertise to guide through your projects.

We have a limited number of guest passes available — and yes, a limited run of Onex socks we’ll be giving away at the show.

Comment below to connect about the show!

Pittsburgh | May 4–6
Onex: Booth #955
Upstate: Booth #423

04/21/2026

Custom precast shapes — built start to finish in-house.

Design.
Mold fabrication.
Pouring.
Controlled dryout.
Final inspection.
Direct shipment.

For 60 years, industrial operators have relied on ONEX for refractory solutions that perform.

A true one-stop shop — from concept through install support.

04/14/2026

Excellence isn’t a one-time achievement. It’s a daily commitment.

Make Excellence the Standard means taking pride in your work, paying attention to details, and asking yourself, “Is this my best work?”

Quality reflects on all of us.

04/07/2026

Pittsburg, we’re coming your way for AIST - Association for Iron & Steel Technology 2026!

This year, we have double the fun! Two booths, more people and more ways to support your operation with our new partnership with Upstate Refractory Services. As one team, we are thrilled to come together at AISTech.

Dates: May 4-6
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
ONEX: Booth #955
@ Upstate Refractory Services, Inc : Booth #423

We can’t wait to connect with so many great people in the iron and steel industry.

03/31/2026

Challenges are part of the work. We look for the opportunity to prove we are up to every challenge!

Find a Way is one of our that means taking personal responsibility, being resourceful, and following through until the job is done. When one door closes, you look for another.

They’re words we live by and use to guide our solutions focused approach to problem solving.

03/24/2026

Six decades of refractory work. Combustion systems. Precast shapes. Field installs.

We’re still building, still improving, still investing in employee-owned and American-made.

Thank you to the customers, partners, and employee-owners who’ve been part of it.

On to the next 60.

03/17/2026

Embrace Change and Growth

One of our fundamentals that means being adaptable, being open to new ideas, and getting outside of our comfort zone. Growth requires change - and change creates opportunity.

For Onex, expansion means protecting our people, strengthening our customer relationships, and building something that lasts.

The addition of our Upstate Refractory Services, Inc NY location supports Onex's ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure, ensuring that business growth directly benefits the team doing the work

03/10/2026

“We’re actually investing in ourselves.”

That’s what being employee-owned means here.

It’s your retirement, your decisions, and your accountability.

100% employee-owned.

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03/05/2026

Think safe, work safe is part of

Safety isn’t optional—it’s a mindset. Know and practice the safety procedures for your job. Watching out for the safety and security
of your teammates is a sign of respect.

Never take shortcuts.

02/24/2026

Ownership shows up in the small things.

Think and Act Like an Owner means paying attention to how everyday decisions affect the bigger picture — the team, the company, and the future.

At Onex, being employee-owned means stepping in when something needs done, thinking beyond your role, and taking responsibility for outcomes — not just tasks.

Ownership isn’t just shared success.
It’s shared accountability.