Company Overview
For more than 85 years, Gillespie & Powers, Inc. has been a driving force in the design, supply, and installation of advanced furnace systems for the nonferrous melting industry. With deep expertise in delacquering, melting, and holding technologies, the company delivers fully integrated, data-driven solutions tailored to every stage of the production process. Partnering closely with each client, Gillespie & Powers engineers equipment that supports long-term operational goals while preserving the flexibility modern facilities demand. Their custom-built systems—many of which are unmatched anywhere else in the industry—reflect a commitment to innovation, precision, and performance.
Industrial Furnaces
Engineering Excellence and Trusted Performance at Every Stage
We strive to lead the industrial furnace industry through innovative engineering, manufacturing excellence, and trusted partnerships—grounded in integrity, safety, sustainability, and long-term value for customers and employees. Our expertise spans engineered refractory solutions, advanced furnace engineering, professional technical field services, and proactive project management to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable results across every phase of a project.
Refractory Services
Solutions Built on Generations of Proven Performance
With over 80 years of refractory masonry expertise and three generations of engineers and craftsmen, Gillespie and Powers delivers precisely engineered refractory solutions rooted in hands-on experience. Serving diverse industrial furnace users across steel, aluminum, glass, cement, petrochemical, and power markets, the company combines proven installation techniques, high performance refractory materials, and disciplined project execution to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable furnace operations.
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Engineering Services
Smarter, Safer, and More Efficient Furnace Systems
Our engineering team delivers high-performance furnace system solutions that emphasize safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Through integrated mechanical, electrical, combustion, and technical field engineering services, the team designs, optimizes, and supports advanced thermal systems that enhance reliability, reduce downtime, and improve performance across demanding industrial heating applications.
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Technical Field Services
Responsive, Safety-Driven Support for Critical Furnace Operations
The field crews provide professional, precise, and responsive support for installations, maintenance, and emergency repairs, guided by strong safety standards and expert problem-solving. Their capabilities span automation, combustion systems, and equipment lifecycle services—delivering optimized performance, improved efficiency, and relable furnace operation across demanding industrial environments.
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Project Management Services
Turning Complex Projects into Predictable Success
Gillespie & Powers’ project managers lead complex projects with clear communication, technical insight, and proactive problem-solving. By managing execution from concept through commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, controlling cost and risk, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards, they deliver demanding furnace projects on time, on budget, and with confidence.
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Gillespie & Powers Equipment
Furnace Solutions Built for Performance and Precision
Our high performance industrial furnace solutions enhance efficiency, reliability and innovation across aluminum operations. Family owned and globally trusted, we provide advanced furnace systems, integrated mechanical and electrical engineering, and robust refractory services tailored to unique operational demands. Our portfolio—including delacquering, homogenizing, melting, drying, and tilting furnace systems—supports cleaner processing, improved metal quality, and optimized production flow.
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Learn More: Equipment Cutsheets
Download our industrial furnace cut-sheet PDFs to explore how Gillespie & Powers delivers high performance services and advanced aluminum solutions tailored to your operation. Each cut-sheet highlights our technical expertise, innovative furnace designs, and proven service capabilities—showing how partnering with our team can improve long-term performance across your aluminum processes.
Delacquering Systems – Making Recycling Aluminum Cans Worth It (PDF)
Homogenizer Systems – Consistency at the Core, Heat-Treat Smarter (PDF)
Round Top Melter – Fast Melts, Clean Metal – Built for Performance (PDF)
Sidewell Melter – Clean and Continuous – Maximum Metal Recovery (PDF)
Sow Dryer Furnace – Dry Safe, Pour Clean – Reliable Preheating (PDF)