TRB Rfractaires Moves into the U.S. Market with Acquisition of Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories
Deal News | Jun 18, 2025 | Legal Community Italy
CastaldiPartners has advised TRB Rfractaires, a key player in the refractory products sector, in their acquisition of a majority stake in the U.S.-based Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories. The acquisition marks TRB Rfractaires' entry into the U.S. market and aims to accelerate international growth and diversification. The legal firm assisted in all legal matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, with a team led by Gaspare Dori. CastaldiPartners collaborated with TRB Rfractaires' in-house teams, and MQR & Associati handled the American legal aspects. Altios International provided financial advice during the transaction. The sellers were advised by the American firm Tucker Arensberg.
Sectors
- Refractory Products Manufacturing
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Geography
- France – TRB Rfractaires, the purchasing company, is based in France.
- United States – Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories, the target company, is based in the United States, and the acquisition marks TRB Rfractaires' entry into the U.S. market.
Industry
- Refractory Products Manufacturing – The article discusses TRB Rfractaires, a company in the refractory products sector, acquiring another firm in the same industry.
- Mergers and Acquisitions – The article highlights a significant M&A transaction involving the acquisition of a U.S. company by a French firm.
Financials
- Not disclosed – The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRB Rfractaires | Bidding Company | Company | A French family group involved in manufacturing refractory products. |
| Mt. Savage Specialty Refractories | Target Company | Company | A U.S. company specializing in refractory solutions for steel, cement, and furnace sectors. |
| CastaldiPartners | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory for TRB Rfractaires in the acquisition. |
| MQR & Associati | Legal Advisor (U.S.) | Company | Handled U.S. legal aspects of the transaction. |
| Altios International | Financial Advisor | Company | Assisted TRB Rfractaires on financial matters related to the acquisition. |
| Tucker Arensberg | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised the sellers in the transaction. |
| Véronique Nectoux, Thibaut Poulain, Sylvain Rousseau | Internal Team | People | Members of the internal team at TRB Rfractaires involved in legal, financial, and strategic aspects. |