Welcoming Duncan Tomlinson : Head of Products & Markets We are delighted to welcome Duncan Tomlinson to Robert Lickley Refractories Ltd as our new Head of Products & Markets . Duncan joins us with more than three decades of hands-on experience across the r...
55 Years of Innovation: How 2025 Transformed Robert Lickley Refractories As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve taken a moment to look back — not just on the last twelve months, but on what has been one of the most transformative years in Robert Lickley Refractories’ 55-year histo...
New Innovation Lab becomes reality with UK Government funding In a significant vote of confidence for our vision and long-term growth strategy, the UK Government has awarded 50% match funding to establish our new Innovation Lab. Based at our Dudley site and join...
Robert Lickley Refractories Joins the Made in Britain Community We’re proud to announce that Robert Lickley Refractories Ltd has officially joined the Made in Britain organisation — a mark that recognises and celebrates manufacturers who are committed to keeping p...
Welcoming Wendy Walker-Drew: Our New Finance Director We are delighted to announce the appointment of Wendy Walker-Drew as Finance Director at Robert Lickley Refractories Ltd (RLR). Wendy brings a wealth of experience from across multiple sectors, having...
Building on Experience: Welcoming Darren Hutchinson to Robert Lickley Refractories At Robert Lickley Refractories, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. Every member of our team brings not only technical knowledge, but also the relationships, insights, and commitm...
Welcome Iain Millar – Our New QHSE Manager At Robert Lickley Refractories, we’re continuing to build the right team to support our growth and strengthen the foundations of the business. That’s why we’re delighted to welcome Iain Millar as our ...
Welcoming Tony Oliver as Sales Director We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Oliver as Sales Director at Robert Lickley Refractories. With over 30 years at the company, Tony’s journey is a true testament to dedication, growt...
Championing Sustainability: Insights from Ceramics UK’s Net Zero Conference On 17th June, I attended the Ceramics UK Delivering Net Zero Conference in Stoke-on-Trent, an event that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability experts all focused on shapin...
Robert Lickley Refractories Attends Almatis Technical Seminar in Cologne In early June 2025, representatives from Robert Lickley Refractories Ltd attended the Almatis Technical Seminar in Cologne, Germany — a key forum for innovation and best practice in alumina-based refr...
Robert Lickley Refractories Signs the UK Steel Charter We are proud to announce that Robert Lickley Refractories Ltd has formally signed the UK Steel Charter — a major step forward in our ongoing commitment to supporting Britain’s industrial base and stre...