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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»
At alfran, we are proud to contribute to FIRE - Federation for International Refractory Research & Education, a global initiative that connects industrial expertise with academic research to drive innovation in refractory world and high-temperature processes.
Our participation in FIRE is closely aligned with our technical capabilities and R&D strategy, particularly through ALFRAN Technical Institute, our know-how management programme focused on the world of Refractory Technology, both in the manufacture of materials and in its installation procedures.
Through this platform, we actively contribute to the development and validation of innovate refractory solutions.
A key pillar of our collaboration with FIRE is the integration of academic research into real industrial applications. By engaging with MSc and PhD students, ALFRAN fosters a bidirectional knowledge transfer, where theoretical models are validated in operational conditions, and industrial challenges inspire new research pathways.
As highlighted by our President, José María Domínguez Ibáñez: “Innovation in the refractory industry requires not only material development, but also a deep understanding of application, installation, and operational performance.”
At ALFRAN, we believe that initiatives like FIRE are essential to accelerate technological progress and deliver reliable, high-performance solutions to our clients worldwide, protecting the industry core.
José María Dominguez Ibáñez
President of GRUPO ALDOMER ALFRAN
Website: alfran® - Refractories, Insulation & Passive Protection
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2026 FIRE Student Photo Competition dedicated to high-temperature resistant materials
If you are a student or recent graduate (up to 5 years after graduation), we invite you to submit a photo showing a material being able to withstand the power of FIRE. Both refractory and another high temperature resistant material qualify. Whether it is from a lab or industrial environment, we would love to see what amazes you.
Highlight of the members of the Board of Directors - Victor Carlos Pandolfelli
My journey with FIRE began in 2003, together with Prof. Michel Rigaud and other academic and industrial colleagues. In 2005, our first official meeting in Limoges, France, transformed this vision into reality. From the beginning, FIRE was founded on a strong belief in cooperation between universities and industry towards a better education. Its strength has always come from working across institutional, cultural, and national borders.
Contact us and/or Become Member!
Contact us for any information and/or to Become Member of FIRE: fire@ecers.org
