Norris & Son, Inc. Refractory Contractor

Founded in 1946 by Jesse Norris and his son Ed, Norris & Son, Inc. has built a multigenerational reputation for refractory work throughout the Southeast. Operating from 4015 Calhoun Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407, the company grew from early commercial masonry projects into a specialist contractor for manholes, catch basins, and, eventually, refractory services for boilers, furnaces, kilns and other process equipment.

Today the firm’s field crews and union‑crafted tradespeople focus on installing, repairing and maintaining refractory linings in demanding environments such as bio‑fuel conversion plants, waste‑to‑heat facilities and power‑generation units. Clients in the energy sector rely on the company’s experience with original‑equipment‑manufacturer specifications, refractory improvements and tailored recommendations when plant modifications are required.

With more than six decades of service to power plants, boiler manufacturers and industrial contractors, Norris & Son, Inc. provides on‑time project execution and a practical approach to solving refractory challenges. The company’s expertise includes work on bubbling fluidized‑bed (BFB) and circulating fluidized‑bed (CFB) boilers, as well as other high‑temperature process units.

For projects that demand precise refractory installation and knowledgeable support, Norris & Son, Inc. offers a proven blend of historical insight and hands‑on capability