Global Industrial Technologies / Harbison-Walker Asbestos Trust Claims
Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Harbison-Walker are tied to a real asbestos bankruptcy reorganization, but claimants should not look for a separately funded “Global Industrial Technologies Asbestos Trust.” Qualifying Harbison-Walker asbestos claims arising from the Global Industrial Technologies bankruptcy are handled through the DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust. The DII Trust remains active and currently applies a 60% Payment Percentage to Harbison-Walker Entity Claims.
Global Industrial Technologies Trust Facts
| Bankruptcy debtor group | Global Industrial Technologies, Inc., et al., including Harbison-Walker-related entities |
|---|---|
| Harbison-Walker bankruptcy filing date | February 14, 2002 |
| Trust handling qualifying claims | DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust |
| DII Trust created | January 20, 2005 |
| Current Payment Percentage | 60% |
| Harbison-Walker Mesothelioma Scheduled Value | $144,897.50 |
| Harbison-Walker Mesothelioma Average Value | $193,196.67 |
| Harbison-Walker Mesothelioma Maximum Value | $647,527.29 |
| Claims administrator | Delaware Claims Processing Facility |
| Current status | Active |
Correct Trust Identity and Harbison-Walker Connection
The key accuracy point is that Global Industrial Technologies and Harbison-Walker do not use a separate stand-alone trust with those names for these claims. Qualifying Harbison-Walker asbestos personal-injury claims are processed by the DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust.
The official DII Trust states that its purpose includes assuming asbestos liabilities related to the operations of Harbison-Walker Refractories Company. Government research identifying major asbestos bankruptcy trusts likewise lists Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Harbison-Walker as debtors associated with the DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust.
This page therefore preserves the supplied Global Industrial Technologies / Harbison-Walker URL while identifying the correct formal trust through which qualifying claims are administered.
Current Harbison-Walker Claim Values
The DII Trust currently publishes separate values for Harbison-Walker Entity Claims. These should not be confused with Halliburton or Non-Harbison-Walker values.
| Disease Level | Scheduled Value | Average Value | Maximum Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma — Level VIII | $144,897.50 | $193,196.67 | $647,527.29 |
| Lung Cancer 1 — Level VII | $47,662.25 | $61,249.71 | $204,024.17 |
| Lung Cancer 2 — Level VI | Individual Review only | $20,381.19 | $67,937.29 |
| Other Cancer — Level V | $25,476.48 | $30,784.08 | $102,436.69 |
| Severe Asbestosis — Level IV | $31,314.84 | $32,907.12 | $133,326.93 |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level III | $7,642.95 | Not separately published on current IR page | Not separately published on current IR page |
| Asbestosis/Pleural Disease — Level II | $4,033.78 | Not separately published on current IR page | Not separately published on current IR page |
| Other Asbestos Disease — Level I | $318.46 | Not separately published on current IR page | Not separately published on current IR page |
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Current 60% Payment Percentage
The DII Trust’s current Expedited Review and Individual Review pages both state a 60% Payment Percentage.
Expedited Review claims are paid at the current Payment Percentage of the applicable Scheduled Value. Individual Review claims are paid at the current Payment Percentage of the claim’s Liquidated Amount, which can be higher or lower than the Scheduled Value.
Mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment. $144,897.50 Harbison-Walker Mesothelioma Scheduled Value × 60% = $86,938.50. $193,196.67 Average Value × 60% = approximately $115,918.00. $647,527.29 Maximum Value × 60% = approximately $388,516.37.
Global Industrial Technologies Bankruptcy History
Harbison-Walker and related Global Industrial Technologies entities entered Chapter 11 proceedings beginning on February 14, 2002. Public federal research on asbestos bankruptcy trusts identifies the debtor group as Global Industrial Technologies, Inc., et al. (Harbison-Walker).
Harbison-Walker had previously been associated with Dresser Industries. Historical SEC filings explain that refractory operations and related asbestos liabilities were transferred in connection with the Global Industrial Technologies transaction structure. Those liabilities later became part of the asbestos restructuring framework that channels qualifying claims to the DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust.
The DII Trust itself was created on January 20, 2005 in connection with confirmation of the Chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization for DII Industries, LLC, formerly Dresser Industries, and affiliated debtors.
Medical and Exposure Requirements
Claimants must satisfy disease-specific medical criteria and establish qualifying Harbison-Walker exposure under the DII Trust’s Trust Distribution Procedures.
The Trust publishes a Product and Operations List identifying Harbison-Walker asbestos-containing products and operations, including examples such as mineral fiber coating, asbestos millboard, castables and multiple refractory fire-brick products.
The Trust also maintains a documented Site List, Occupation List, Industry List, Entity List and Significant Occupational Exposure ratings. The documented Site List was updated on July 15, 2026.
Evidence for an undocumented site must provide a sufficiently specific factual basis connecting the claimant to a covered Harbison-Walker asbestos-containing product or operation. Generic asbestos exposure allegations alone may not establish qualifying exposure.
Claim Filing and Processing
Claims are generally reviewed on a first-in, first-out basis through the Delaware Claims Processing Facility. Claimants can use Expedited Review or Individual Review when permitted by the Trust Distribution Procedures.
Expedited Review is intended to provide a fixed Scheduled Value for claims satisfying presumptive medical and exposure criteria. Individual Review considers the claim’s particular facts and may result in a Liquidated Amount above or below the Scheduled Value, subject to Average and Maximum Values where applicable.
Lung Cancer 2, Foreign Claims and Secondary Exposure claims require Individual Review. The Trust also provides procedures for Extraordinary Claims, Indirect Claims and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
The Trust accepts both paper and electronic claim submissions and publishes current claim forms, electronic-filing materials and deficiency guidance on its official website.
2025 DII Trust Financial and Claims Data
The official DII Trust Documents page lists a 2025 Annual Report along with annual reports dating back to 2014. That report is the appropriate primary source for current audited financial and claims statistics.
Because this page specifically concerns the Global Industrial Technologies / Harbison-Walker claim path, financial information should be understood as financial information for the DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust as a whole, not a separately segregated Global Industrial Technologies trust or a separately funded Harbison-Walker trust.
The most recent verified DII 2025 figures used in this project include approximately $1.329 billion in total assets, approximately $1.150 billion in net claimants’ equity, 7,595 claims paid during 2025, and approximately $118.806 million in claim payments during 2025. These figures describe the DII Trust as a whole and are not presented as Harbison-Walker-only totals.
Confirmed Primary Sources for Trust Facts
No law-firm or lead-generation website was used as factual authority for this page. Primary and official sources reviewed include:
- Official DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust website.
- Official DII Trust history and Harbison-Walker liability description.
- Official DII Trust Documents page, including the 2025 Annual Report and current site materials.
- Official current Expedited Review values for Harbison-Walker Entity Claims.
- Official current Individual Review Average and Maximum Values.
- Official filing and claims resources.
- Official DII Product and Operations List identifying Harbison-Walker products and operations.
- Federal asbestos-bankruptcy-trust research identifying Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Harbison-Walker with the DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust.
- Historical SEC filings describing Dresser/Global Industrial Technologies arrangements involving Harbison-Walker refractory liabilities.
Related Asbestos Trust Fund Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions About Global Industrial Technologies / Harbison-Walker Claims
Does Global Industrial Technologies have a separate asbestos trust?
Not for the Harbison-Walker claim path described here. Qualifying claims are handled through the DII Industries, LLC Asbestos PI Trust.
Why is Harbison-Walker connected to Global Industrial Technologies?
Harbison-Walker-related entities were part of the Global Industrial Technologies bankruptcy proceedings, and qualifying Harbison-Walker asbestos liabilities are now handled through the DII Trust.
What is the current DII Trust Payment Percentage?
The current Payment Percentage is 60%.
What is the current Harbison-Walker Mesothelioma Scheduled Value?
The current Scheduled Value is $144,897.50.
What are the current Mesothelioma Average and Maximum Values?
The current Harbison-Walker Individual Review values are $193,196.67 Average and $647,527.29 Maximum.
What does 60% of the Scheduled Mesothelioma Value equal?
$144,897.50 multiplied by 60% equals $86,938.50. This is a mathematical illustration only — not a guaranteed payment.
Are Harbison-Walker and Halliburton claim values the same?
No. The DII Trust publishes separate Harbison-Walker and Halliburton/Non-Harbison-Walker value schedules.
What kind of exposure evidence may be required?
Claimants generally need medical documentation plus credible evidence tying the injured person to qualifying Harbison-Walker products, operations, sites, occupations or other covered exposure circumstances.
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Prior work around refractory or high-temperature materials does not automatically establish qualifying Global Industrial Technologies or Harbison-Walker exposure, DII Trust eligibility or compensation. Eligibility depends on diagnosis, covered exposure evidence, medical documentation, current Trust procedures, claim review method and individual circumstances. Compensation is not guaranteed.
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