Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

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Jan 7, 2026

New FIRE Industrial Member: MINTEQ

Minteq is a global leader in technologically advanced solutions for the metals, aerospace, and industrial processing industries.

A premier supplier of engineered refractory lining systems, and manufactures of monolithic refractories for the iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, minerals processing and glass markets.​​​​​​

​Minteq offers comprehensive, customized, and integrated refractory systems that include superior monolithic products, proprietary application equipment, patented laser measurement devices.

Minteq is excited to join FIRE and the collaboration opportunities which it presents, with members across the worldwide refractory community. Minteq believes which it’s refractory and laser technology can enhance the cutting edge research being undertaken by academia and Industry members around the world.

We believe our relentless spirit of innovation and customer commitment will bring new research insights. From design and installation to the maintenance of customized solutions, we provide truly turnkey solutions that help our partners increase productivity, enhance yields, reduce downtime, and lower overall costs.

   

Andrew McCormack
Technical Director EMEAI
MINTEQ
USA

Last news

Highlight of FIRE Alumni - Murilo Henrique Moreira - UFSCar - Brasil

Academic life is a continuous cycle of learning, discovering and transmitting knowledge. I entered this dance in 2014 when I came across refractories in the first semester of my Bachelor's in Materials Engineering, by joining the research group led by Professor Victor Carlos Pandolfelli at the Federal University of São Carlos. That decision shaped my professional career. High temperature materials were my entrance to discovering three passions: the scientific method, computational simulations, and advanced experimental tests.

Mar 12, 2026
New FIRE Associated Member: Lucideon

We are thrilled to announce that Lucideon has joined the FIRE - Federation for International Refractory Research & Education (FIRE) as an Associated Member!

Mar 10, 2026

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