Quality Bricks & Masonry
Trusted Refractory & Structural Experts Across Generations
ARCS BrickWorks, formerly known as Alfran Refractory Builder and Structural Works, brings decades of expertise in refractory and structural solutions across the Philippines and Asia.
Trusted By Industry Leaders Across Asia
What We Do
Comprehensive Industrial Solutions
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Refractory Bricklaying
Re-bricking and casting of reverb furnaces, blast crucibles, smoke boxes, and kettles.
Engineered for Extreme Conditions
- Precision firebrick laying & monolithic casting
- Guniting and localized repairs
- Handles reverb furnaces, rotary kilns, & blast crucibles
- Strict thermal curing timelines to maximize lining life
Furnace Relining & Repairs
Complete refractory relining, hot repairs, and emergency shutdown maintenance.
Minimizing Downtime
- Full furnace re-bricking & casting
- Hot repairs during active plant operations
- Emergency shutdown maintenance
- Strict thermal curing for extended lining life
Structural Installation
Comprehensive structural installations for various industrial facilities.
Zero-Accident Execution
- Specialized rigging & heavy mechanical positioning
- Installation of furnace shells, process piping, and heavy refractory components
- Process piping supports & furnace assemblies
- Fast, flawless handover during plant shutdowns
Why Choose Us
Your Partner for Industrial Reliability & Expertise
Generational Legacy, Modern Execution
Seven decades of shared experience in the Francisco family across multiple generations of refractory and steel installation.
Proven Regional Leadership
With over 200+ projects completed for 40+ clients across Asia, we have a deep understanding of the technical and operational standards of the region.
Accredited, Audited, and Safety-Compliant
We meet all required compliance and safety standards — ensuring zero disruption to your production and the highest quality in project execution.
A Culture of Finishing Early
We pride ourselves on not just meeting deadlines, but beating them — minimizing your operational downtime and maximizing your productivity.
Comprehensive, Single-Source Accountability
From design and material selection to final installation and post-service support, we cover every step of the process — ensuring seamless project management and accountability.
Leadership
Built on Grit. Passed Down Through Generations.
ARCS BrickWorks isn't just a business—it’s a family legacy forged in the heat of industrial furnaces. Our expertise began with my grandfather, who taught us the uncompromising fundamentals of refractory craftsmanship over seven decades ago. In 1988, I started exactly where everyone must: as a young site helper, learning the heavy grit of the trade from the ground up.
As our operations expanded under my father's leadership, I took on greater technical and managerial responsibilities. Driven by a pursuit of excellence, I eventually established Alfran Refractory Builder and Structural Works — the foundation of what is now AlFrancisco Refractory Construction Service (ARCS).
Today, as the principal contractor of ARCS, I lead the company with over seven decades of accumulated family expertise, a clean compliance record, and modern engineering standards. We don't just build or re-brick; we carry forward a lifetime of hands-on, field-tested experience to ensure your facility runs safely and efficiently.
Al Francisco
Chief Executive Officer
AlFrancisco Refractory Construction Service (ARCS)
Featured Work
Proof of Our Craftsmanship
A glimpse into the complex refractory and structural projects we've successfully delivered.
Our Track Record in Numbers & Counting
AlFrancisco Refractory Construction Service began with a single project for one client. Today, we are proud to have served over 40 companies across various countries.
38
Years in Industry
200+
Projects Completed
100+
Team Members
Reliable maintenance—whether you're running or shut down.
From scheduled turnarounds to live hot repairs, we keep your plant running safely.
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Serving the Philippines & Beyond
As a leading refractory contractor in the Philippines, AlFrancisco Refractory Construction Service (ARCS BrickWorks) delivers precision industrial solutions. Our core expertise includes furnace relining services in Manila and Bulacan, rotary kiln bricklaying in Leyte, and glass furnace repair projects across Asia. We specialize in blast furnace relining, electric arc furnace repair, and clinker cooler refractory works.
We understand that industrial downtime is costly. That is why we offer emergency furnace repair and hot repair refractory services during active operations and scheduled shutdown maintenance. Our team is equipped for turnkey refractory installations, including firebrick laying, monolithic casting, castable refractory installation, ceramic fiber lining, and refractory dry-out and curing.
From local industrial hubs in Luzon (Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Metro Manila), Visayas (Cebu, Leyte), and Palawan, to international mining and smelting operations in Malaysia, Kuwait, Vietnam, UAE, and Papua New Guinea, we proudly serve the glass manufacturing, mining, smelting, chemical, and automotive battery sectors.
Trusted by Industry Leaders:
- Metso Outotec (Leyte)
- PASAR (Leyte)
- MNA Motolite (Malaysia)
- San Miguel Corporation (Cavite, Cebu, Vietnam)
- Republic Asahi Glass (Pasig)
- Coral Bay Nickel (Palawan)
- Lihir Gold (Papua New Guinea)
- KIMMCO (Kuwait)
- Diamond Glass (Dubai, UAE)
- Asia Brewery (Laguna)
- Philippine Battery Inc. (Bulacan)
- Evergreen Env. Resources (Bulacan)
- Ramcar Technology (Bulacan)
- Philippine Recycle Inc. (Marilao)
- Acid Plant (Sta. Maria, Bulacan)
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