--- title: IFB Refractories' resilience highlighted in La Nouvelle République description: IFB Refractories  has recently been highlighted in an article on the La Nouvelle République website for its ability to adapt and thrive amidst rising energy prices. The article delves into how IFB Refractories has demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges, particularly in response to the energy price hikes of 2023. image: https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hubfs/Canva%20images/featured%20in.png --- [ << Back to Blog ](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog) # IFB Refractories' resilience highlighted in La Nouvelle République ![Image of IFB Team](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Author.png?height=60&name=Logo%20-%20Author.png) ###### IFB Team ###### Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/ifb-featured-in-lanouvellerépublique%20&body=Check%20out%20https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/ifb-featured-in-lanouvellerépublique&media=https://20289503.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20289503/Canva%20images/featured%20in.png](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/ifb-featured-in-lanouvellerépublique%20&body=Check%20out%20https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/ifb-featured-in-lanouvellerépublique&media=https://20289503.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20289503/Canva%20images/featured%20in.png) ![](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/featured%20in.png?height=420&name=featured%20in.png) IFB Refractories  has recently been highlighted in an article on the La Nouvelle République website for its ability to adapt and thrive amidst rising energy prices. The article delves into how IFB Refractories has demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges, particularly in response to the energy price hikes of 2023. One of the key factors contributing to IFB Refractories' success is its proactive approach to reducing energy consumption. Through continuous innovation and adaptation of its processes and tooling, the company has significantly lowered its energy usage, effectively mitigating the impact of rising costs. This strategic focus on efficiency and sustainability has been set as strategic pillar since [Jean-Luc Lesage](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-luc-lesage-7a28b251/), the new CEO, [took over the company in 2020.](https://www.ifbgroup.fr/our-history/) IFB Refractories' resilience and commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence is one of the many reasons why the company keeps growing after 100 years of existence. As a labelled living heritage company, [IFB Refractories has remained loyal to its historical processes](https://www.ifbgroup.fr/sustainability/), which are continuously fine-tuned to preserve materials, water, and energy. In a sense, the company has been involved in Corporate Social Responsibility since its inception.  Read more [here](https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/indre/commune/buzancais/hausse-des-prix-de-l-energie-dans-l-indre-la-perpetuelle-adaptation-de-l-entreprise-ifb-refractories)    ![](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=520&height=715&name=image-png.png) ![Image of IFB Team](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Author.png?height=150&name=Logo%20-%20Author.png) #### IFB Team Founded in 1919, IFB Refractories is a century-old company specialising in the manufacture of insulating fire bricks. Located in the heart of France, IFB serves the major European and overseas industrial markets. ###### Blog posts ## Related Articles. [![](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/initiatives-economie-energie-2.jpg?height=230&name=initiatives-economie-energie-2.jpg) ](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/energy-saving-initiatives) [News](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/tag/news) [Awards](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/tag/awards) ![Image of IFB Team](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20-%20Author.png?height=60&name=Logo%20-%20Author.png) ##### IFB Team ### [Energy Saving initiatives](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/energy-saving-initiatives) As a historical European reference for insulating fire bricks, IFB REFRACTORIES helps its... [Read more ](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/energy-saving-initiatives) [![](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/dominik-luckmann-SInhLTQouEk-unsplash-1.jpg?height=230&name=dominik-luckmann-SInhLTQouEk-unsplash-1.jpg) ](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/think-global-act-local) [Local Sourcing](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/tag/local-sourcing) ![Image of Jean-Luc Lesage](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/JLL.jpeg?height=60&name=JLL.jpeg) ##### Jean-Luc Lesage ### [Think global, act local!](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/think-global-act-local) Jean-Luc Lesage, CEO of IFB Refractories and ex-senior executive at Saint Gobain shares how IFB... [Read more ](https://news.ifbgroup.fr/blog/think-global-act-local)