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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HWI Recognizes J.T. Thorpe & Son with Innovation PLUS Award at 2026 C/I Seminar

Innovation is an important part of advancing the refractory industry. By combining technical expertise, application knowledge, and strong industry partnerships, HarbisonWalker International, Inc. (HWI)/US and its Contractor/Installer (C/I) Network work...

Company News, General, Global News

Alfran Strengthens Its International Capacity with Specialized Machinery

Alfran/ES continues to strengthen its international operational capacity through a fleet of specialized machinery designed for maintenance work and the installation of refractory solutions. These units are currently distributed across...

Company News, General, Global News

RATH AG/RATH Group Reaches Agreement with its Key Financial Creditors on the Terms of a Transformation Agreement and Launches a Transformation Programme

RATH Aktiengesellschaft and four of its subsidiaries have reached agreement with their key financial creditors on the terms of an agreement governing a transformation process. The agreement provides for the...

Company News, General, Global News

Trent Refractories Offers Flexible Toll Manufacturing Services

Trent Refractories/UK is expanding its support for customers seeking toll manufacturing solutions, providing flexible, efficient, and confidential services tailored to individual production needs. The company’s facilities and experienced team enable...

Company News, General, Global News, Iron and Steel

Mesabi Metallics Creates a Fully Integrated American Steel Company, Uniting Minnesota Mine and Iowa Steel Complex

Mesabi Metallics/US announced in September an USD 18 billion investment to build a fully integrated steel company, uniting its iron ore mine on Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range with a new...

Company News, General, Global News, Iron and Steel

Tenova to Supply Second Consteel® EAF to Nippon Steel’s Hirohata Plant

Tenova/IT, a leading developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the metals and mining industries, has been awarded a contract by Nippon Steel Corporation through Daido Steel Co., Ltd. as...

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