Federation for International Refractory Research and Education
Education Committee

Thorsten Tonnesen
RWTH Aachen - Germany
Chair

Emmanuel de Bilbao
University of Orléans - France

Marc Huger
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Ceramique Industrielle - France

Kinga Klima
Tata Steel Europe - The Netherlands

Victor Carlos Pandolfelli
University of São Carlos - Brazil

Hong Peng
Elkem - Norway

Jacques Poirier
University of Orléans - France

Michel Rigaud
Polytechnique Montreal - Canada

Paul Van Beurden
Tata Steel Europe - The Netherlands

Christoph Wohrmeyer
Imerys - France
Last news
ECerS Refractory Network Webinar - 21st May - 14:00 PM CEST
The ECerS Refractory Network proudly presents its next Webinar on 21st May 2026 at 14:00 PM CEST !
New FIRE Industrial Member: TRL KROSAKI - India
TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited is one of India’s most trusted and technologically advanced refractory manufacturers.
TRL Krosaki is the only refractory manufacturer in India producing the full spectrum of refractory products under one roof at its flagship plant in Belpahar, Odisha. Complemented by operational facilities across Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, the company serves a diversified customer base across Steel, Cement, Glass, Copper and Aluminium industries, both in India and worldwide.
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Contact us for any information and/or to Become Member of FIRE: fire@ecers.org