Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

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Mar 10, 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!

 Enya Collier, Product Manager at Lucideon: «Lucideon is pleased to join the Federation for International Refractory Research and Education, leveraging our advanced materials characterisation, high‑temperature testing, and pilot‑scale processing capabilities to contribute to collaborative research on refractory performance, degradation mechanisms, and next‑generation sustainable formulations.» 

 About Lucideon:

Lucideon is a materials science consultancy, solving its clients' most complex challenges through materials development, process optimization, and characterization.

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
Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Refractory Innovators - Chris Parr

As Chairman of FIRE - Federation for International Refractory Research & Education, I am often asked what led me to take on this role—and what keeps me driven every single day.

For me, the answer is simple: our industry’s future depends on young, world-class talent.

Sep 8, 2026

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

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