
Specialized Refractory Welding
Founder, Bryan Forstner
Specialized Refractory Welding
We Don’t Just Weld; We Pace the Project
In the refractory industry, welding is more than a trade; it is a critical-path operation. No. Twelve specializes in high-volume anchor installation designed to stay consistently ahead of the refractory spray or pour.
We understand that standby costs for refractory crews can derail a project’s budget in a single shift. That’s why we’ve engineered our service as a turnkey logistical asset—providing fully autonomous mobile units that arrive site-ready, requiring zero infrastructure or equipment support from the client.
Precision for High-Temperature Environments
Refractory integrity depends on the quality of the steel preparation and anchor installation. We bring deep technical expertise to every shutdown, specifically focusing on:
Built for the Shutdown Environment
We recognize the logistical chaos of a 24/7 turnaround. No. Twelve is a self-sustained unit designed to operate with zero friction:

Experience Where It Counts
Our refractory model was forged in the demanding environments of Ontario’s cement and steel industries. During the Heidelberg Materials Picton Shutdown, No. Twelve was tasked with a critical-path anchor scope in the Preheater Tower and Kiln.
By maintaining a production rate that kept welding 12 to 24 hours ahead of the refractory spray crews, we ensured zero standby time and 100% schedule compliance. We bring that same “Pace-Setting” efficiency to every project we touch.
Service FAQ’s
Yes. Because we are owner-operated and fully mobile, we can mobilize quickly for both scheduled shutdowns and emergency refractory repairs across Ontario, bringing our own power and consumables to the site.
Absolutely. Our mobile units are designed to reach your equipment in the field, at the quarry, or on the job site to eliminate transport costs and get you back to work faster.
We are based in Belleville and Kingston area with regularly service to the industrial corridors in Eastern Ontario. For specialized industrial contracts or shutdowns, we are equipped to deploy throughout Ontario.
