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

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

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