refractories WORLDFORUM – Manufacturing & Performance of High-Temperature Materials

refractories WORLDFORUM is the most comprehensive technical and scientific journal for the entire refractories sector. Technology, development and application of high-temperature materials are the focus. refractories WORLDFORUM updates its readers on state-of-the-art processes and innovative technologies for the following sectors: 

  • iron and steel
  • non-ferrous metals and aluminium
  • cement, lime, glass and ceramics
  • foundry and power generation
  • petrochemical and waste incineration

refractories WORLDFORUM addresses refractories professionals worldwide, i.e. in the production of refractories as well as in industries processing and consuming refractories, raw materials and additives, plant and machine suppliers. Each issue also features market analyses of selected countries, company profiles and interviews with manufacturers and suppliers, reports on new and upgraded plants as well as news items on companies, people, products, events. 

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Seminar: High Temperatur Raman Imaging – Neue Methode für Feuerfest und Keramik (in German)

from

8. September 2026

till

8. September 2026
Höhr-Grenzhausen / DE
https://www.ecref.eu/de/all-events/high-temperatur-raman-imaging

Seminar: Künstliche Intelligenz in Forschung und Industrie (in German)

from

9. September 2026

till

9. September 2026
Höhr-Grenzhausen
https://www.ecref.eu/de/veranstaltungen/kuenstliche-intelligenz-in-forschung-und-industrie-2

International Colloquium on Refractories: ICR 2026

from

16. September 2026

till

17. September 2026
Aachen / DE
https://www.ecref.eu/en/icr
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General, Global News

FGF Launches First Interlaboratory Study on Cold Crushing Strength

The Forschungsgemeinschaft Feuerfest e. V. (FGF) is launching its first “Interlaboratory Study (ILS)” for refractory products, with “Cold Crushing Strength (CCS)” selected as the first testing method. The new programme...
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Company News, General, Global News

Asbury Advanced Materials Announces Completion of Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH Acquisition

Asbury Advanced Materials/US announced in July that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH/DE from AMG, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued evolution as...
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General, Global News, Iron and Steel

Primetals Technologies Wins Major Ladle Furnace Upgrade Order from Outokumpu Stainless USA

Primetals Technologies/UK has secured a contract to supply a 180-ton twin ladle furnace to Outokumpu Stainless USA. The new furnace will be installed at Outokumpu’s facility in Calvert, Alabama, replacing...
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Company News, General, Global News

Kymera International Appoints Willson Ropp as CEO

Kymera International, a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced specialty materials, including SiC from FIVEN and high-performance surface coatings, has announced the appointment of Willson Ropp as...
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Company News, General, Global News

RHI Magnesita and Khemka Refractories Launch MINPRO Following Completion of Joint Venture

RHI Magnesita/AT, the global leading supplier of refractory products, systems, and solutions, announced the successful completion of its previously announced joint venture with Khemka Refractories Pvt. Ltd/IN. The new company...
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Company News, General, Global News

Trent Refractories Is the Official UK Distributor for Cofermin Chemicals

Trent Refractories is the official UK distributor for Cofermin Chemicals, a global supplier of high-quality raw materials and chemical products for the refractories, ceramics, and glass industries. This represents a...
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