2/23/26: February 3, 2026 marks three years since the Norfolk Southern derailment changed our lives and our town forever. While much of the world has moved on, we at CeramSource, 

CeramFab, and WYG Refractories continue to navigate the aftermath of the disaster that occurred right outside "The Blue Building."

 

Operational Status & Our Commitment

We know many of you have asked: When will you be back?

The reality remains challenging. While site-wide restoration and soil removal were declared complete by the EPA and Norfolk Southern in late 2025, the impact on our specific facilities has been severe. We have been forced to keep our primary manufacturing operations shuttered due to the long-term contamination risks and the lingering stigma felt by customers and the community. 

However, we are fighting to save what we can. We are currently working to maintain our wholesale business through relocation, though our large-scale manufacturing remains beyond our current ability to restart in East Palestine. 

 

Our Story in Motion

To better understand the scale of what our business and community have endured, we invite you to watch and share this short video: Promising Business Devastated in East Palestine, Ohio. We encourage you to share this link with your own business circles to help ensure our story continues to be heard.

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A Heartfelt Thank You

As we look at East Palestine three years later, we remain inspired by the resilience of this town. We continue to thank the first responders and the neighbors who stood by us during the darkest days of 2023. Your kindness remains the foundation of our resolve.

We are not giving up. We will continue to provide updates as we find new ways to serve the industries that rely on our refractories and ceramic products.

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Still Standing, Still Fighting.


11/9/23: Due to the recent tragic event in East Palestine, OH. and the ongoing cleanup of toxins around the property.  WYG Refractories is currently closed for business. More updates will be made available so please keep checking our websites for more information. To inquire about MgO Bricks or Specialties. Please contact CeramSource, Inc.
732-257-5002 or email: sales@ceramsource.com 


A full-scale operation to manufacture and supply Mag Carbon refractory bricks in the near future. Stay tuned!