Our Story
The origins of EMRIG
The late Abdelkader Malouli, a visionary founder
EMRIG's story begins with an exceptional man, the late Abdelkader Malouli, former site manager for the French firm FERBECS & VINCENT. More than 30 years with that company gave him rare expertise and built a reputation for excellence in industrial refractory work.
Drawing on his rigour, his experience and his reputation, he founded, in November 1991, an ambitious and professional team that would become the Entreprise Maghrébine de Réfractaire et d'Isolation Générale (EMRIG).
- Over 30 years of inherited FERBECS & VINCENT expertise
- Recognised expertise in industrial refractory work
- A vision built on continuity and excellence
An ambitious vision
EMRIG's founding ambition rests on three pillars: the continuity of our operations, the ongoing growth of the company, and the constant modernisation of our hot insulation and industrial thermal insulation techniques.
Our journey
Key milestones in our growth
EMRIG is founded
The company is established by the late Abdelkader Malouli in November 1991, launching refractory and industrial thermal insulation activities in Morocco.
First major projects
Major partnerships begin with Cosumar, Ciments du Maroc, SONASID and JLEC, delivering landmark projects in sugar refining, cement and steel.
Sector expansion
Diversification into petrochemicals alongside OCP, with the first large-scale international projects and complete sulphuric acid units delivered.
Major cement plant projects
Complete production lines delivered for LafargeHolcim (Bouskoura, Tétouan, Settat, Aït Baha): over 10,000 tonnes of refractory material supervised and installed. Contracts with CIMAT for the new Ben Ahmed and Béni Mellal cement plants.
Consolidation and export growth
International expansion with projects in Tunisia, Senegal, Nigeria and Algeria. Multi-year maintenance contracts with CIMAT strengthen EMRIG's position as a regional leader.
Modernisation and innovation
Complex projects delivered for OCP (ODI 1 to 4, Downstream units), site supervision in Algeria and Cameroon, and steel furnace revamping for SONASID. Share capital increased to MAD 7,000,000.
A confirmed leadership
Under CEO Mohamed Malouli: a complete LafargeHolcim Aït Baha production line, the new SGTM/Novacim cement plant at Oulad Ghanem, and major OCP contracts in Safi and Jorf Lasfar. 70+ qualified permanent employees.
Our values
The pillars of our success
Excellence
Over 30 years of expertise inherited from FERBECS & VINCENT, refined and passed on in the service of our clients — know-how recognised in Morocco and internationally.
Commitment
Delivering client satisfaction across Morocco and abroad through disciplined cost and schedule control, in strict compliance with specifications and HSE requirements.
Innovation
Ongoing modernisation of our techniques and equipment, backed by active technology watch to deliver the most effective refractory solutions available.
Technical Expertise
Expert refractory bricklayers, experienced site managers and certified supervisors — a team trained continuously to maintain our standard of excellence.
Reliability
A reputation built on rigour and quality workmanship, trusted by Morocco's largest industrial groups and international clients alike.
Continuity
A long-term vision built on controlled growth and financial strength, backed by a share capital of MAD 7 million.
30 years of expertise at your service
Discover the full scope of our expertise in refractory installation, hot insulation and anti-corrosion lining.