Hotwork South America – Your Best Solution Partner
Explore Our Industries And Services
CO2 Reduction Technologies
Our CO₂ reduction technology optimizes industrial combustion to use less fuel, cut CO₂ and NOx emissions, and extend furnace and refractory life delivering higher productivity and fast ROI across melting, ladle heating, and recycling processes.
Glass
Specialized services for glass furnaces: safe heat-up and cool-down, furnace draining and cullet filling, thermal regenerator cleaning, hot repairs, and efficient combustion and electric boosting solutions.
Copper
We deliver specialized high-temperature solutions and advanced process technologies for the copper industry, supporting smelting, converting, refining, and maintenance operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and operational reliability.
Aluminium
Our expertise in aluminium and alumina processing covers furnace services, thermal management, and operational support, helping producers optimize performance, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent production quality.
Steel
Hotwork International Inc. provides proven technologies and technical services for steel manufacturing, enhancing furnace efficiency, process stability, and asset longevity across primary and secondary steel production facilities.
Hydrocarbon / Chemical
We support hydrocarbon and chemical industries with specialized high-temperature services, ensuring safe start-up, process integrity, and long-term reliability.
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Explore Our Industries And Services
CO2 Reduction Technologies
Our CO₂ reduction technology optimizes industrial combustion to use less fuel, cut CO₂ and NOx emissions, and extend furnace and refractory life delivering higher productivity and fast ROI across melting, ladle heating, and recycling processes.
Glass
Specialized services for glass furnaces: safe heat-up and cool-down, furnace draining and cullet filling, thermal regenerator cleaning, hot repairs, and efficient combustion and electric boosting solutions.
Copper
We deliver specialized high-temperature solutions and advanced process technologies for the copper industry, supporting smelting, converting, refining, and maintenance operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and operational reliability.
Aluminium
Our expertise in aluminium and alumina processing covers furnace services, thermal management, and operational support, helping producers optimize performance, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent production quality.
Steel
Hotwork International Inc. provides proven technologies and technical services for steel manufacturing, enhancing furnace efficiency, process stability, and asset longevity across primary and secondary steel production facilities.
Hydrocarbon / Chemical
We support hydrocarbon and chemical industries with specialized high-temperature services, ensuring safe start-up, process integrity, and long-term reliability.
WHO WE ARE
Hotwork International South America was established on December 4th, 2023, following the integration of Zonda Tech Argentina into the Hotwork International Group. Our mission is to provide advanced combustion technology and services to the MERCOSUR region, catering to industries such as glass, aluminum, copper, and more.
As part of the global Hotwork International Group, we benefit from a dedicated warehouse and access to over 600 heat-up burners, supported by more than 600 specialized technicians and engineers worldwide. This vast network ensures that we deliver high-quality solutions wherever you need them.
Our comprehensive range of products and services includes refractory dry-out and heat-up, furnace draining, thermal regenerator cleaning, oxy service, as well as cutting-edge hydrogen burners, oxy-fuel combustion, and other innovative technologies. We are committed to driving energy efficiency and reducing emissions, such as NOx and CO₂, through our specialized combustion and melting systems.
At Hotwork International South America, we provide reliable, sustainable solutions that enhance the performance of your industrial processes. With flexibility, expertise, and 24/7 availability, we are your trusted partner for all combustion and thermal management needs.
WHAT WE DO
Combustion Technology
& Electric Melting
Being pioneers in Low NOx combustion technology, we offer full scale Air-Fuel and Oxy-Fuel Combustion Systems as well as turn key Electric Boosting Technology, lowering emission, improving energy efficiency and more…
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Furnace Heat Up & Drain
Being globally positioned with over 600 Heat Up Burner Sets, 10 Furnace Recycling Drain Sets and various equipment and machinery to service our clients through our 600+ Engineers and Technicians…
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CO₂ Reduction Technology
Explore our Hydrogen, Oxygen and Bio Fuel Combustion Technology along with other dedicated solutions for various industries, helping our clients to cut down their CO₂ emissions already today…
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Our Services
- Furnace Draining
- Furnace Heat Up
- Furnace Glass Draining
- Industrial Dry Out
- Boosting
Our Products
- Combustion Technology
- Hydrogen Burner
- CO₂ reduction
- Software Solutions
Our Industries
- Glass
- Aluminium
- Copper
- Others
Frequently asked questions
What happens if refractory is heated up too quickly?
Areas next to each other expand at different rates and the stresses crack the lining; residual moisture can turn to steam too fast and cause an explosion. Moisture can also be driven deeper into the refractory and trapped there, even when the hot face looks dry – shortening the campaign life and causing premature refractory failure.
Is the dry-out only for new plants?
No – it is offered for complete units and greenfield plants as well as for partial repairs after maintenance, to improve campaign life, prevent premature refractory failure and avoid steam explosions and cracking. The service is available 365 days a year.
How long does a glass furnace heat-up take?
Typically about one month (28–30 days) for a float furnace and 18–20 days for a container glass furnace, in both cases including the filling with cullet.
Does Hotwork also do post-weld heat treatment (PWHT)?
Yes – on site or in Hotwork's own furnaces, for vessels, pressure tanks, towers, pipes and structures in construction, offshore, petrochemical plants and refineries. The procedure includes software-based thermal calculations (and Zick analysis for horizontal vessels), follows the current welding codes, and is followed by non-destructive tests such as ultrasound, magnetic particle, radiographic and hardness testing.
Is the service available at short notice?
Yes – Hotwork's heat-up service is available 24/7, 365 days a year, from every branch.
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