Federation for International Refractory Research and Education
Board of Directors

Chris Parr
Imerys - France
Chair of FIRE

Christos Aneziris
TU Freiberg - Germany

Alexander Leitner
RHI Magnesita - Austria

Victor Carlos Pandolfelli
Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Brazil

Lionel Rebouillat
Canada
Last news
Highlight of FIRE Academic Members - Montanuniversität Leoben
Dietmar Gruber, Chair of Ceramics: "We are proud to be a founding member of FIRE, as FIRE unites Academia and Industry in refractories to accelerate global collaboration. From student exchanges to partnerships, we help people and ideas grow".
May 27, 2026
Highlight of FIRE Industrial Members - Alfran
José María Domínguez, President of Grupo Aldomer: « We drive innovation in refractory engineering through applied knowledge and technical excellence»
May 19, 2026
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