This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in shaping, molding, baking, burning, or hardening clay refractories, nonclay refractories, ceramic tile, structural clay tile, brick, and other structural clay building materials. A refractory is a material that will retain its shape and chemical identity when subjected to high temperatures and is used in applications that require extreme resistance to heat, such as furnace linings.
| Average Jobs Employed | 34 | |
| Average Loan Given | $451,905 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 253 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $114,331,912 |