Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

ATHOR

ATHOR was project financed under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action European Training network – Innovative Training Network (ETN ITN).

Refractories are heat-resistant materials used as inner linings of high temperature furnaces, reactors and processing units. ATHOR Advanced THermomechanical multiscale mOdelling of Refractory linings was an innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary project that briought together 7 academic beneficiaries and 8 private partners.

The ATHOR network was deeply committed to provide a combination of research and training activities which will support and enlarge the initiative of the Federation for International Refractory Research and Education (FIRE).

Read more about the ATHOR Project here!

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The Power of Collaboration: My Journey with FIRE - Sido Sinnema

Sido Sinnema, Executive Chief of Staff at FIRE, shares his inspiring journey with FIRE and what makes it so special to him.

Sep 30, 2026
Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Refractory Innovators - Chris Parr

As Chairman of FIRE - Federation for International Refractory Research & Education, I am often asked what led me to take on this role—and what keeps me driven every single day.

For me, the answer is simple: our industry’s future depends on young, world-class talent.

Sep 8, 2026

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