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

Meet us at ICR 2026 in Aachen in September!

We are pleased to inform the community that FIRE is media partner of the 2026 ICR Conference that will take place on 16th and 17th September in Aachen, Germany.

Sep 16, 2026
Highlight of FIRE Alumni - Mathilda Derensy - Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering, RWTH Aachen University - Germany

My interest in refractories began during my engineering studies in ceramics at ENSCI Limoges, when I discovered that the refractory specialisation offered an international research experience through the FIRE program. I quickly realised that refractories are far more complex and fascinating than simple bricks.

Jun 15, 2026

Contact us and/or Become Member!

Contact us for any information and/or to Become Member of FIRE: fire@ecers.org 

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