Service and Performance
The German Refractories Association represents and pursues the politico-economic interests of its member companies vis-à-vis public authorities and government bodies in both national and European contexts.
The Association covers a broad spectrum of issues and activities: It provides comprehensive support and guidance in all matters pertaining to raw materials supply security, environment and energy policy as well as tax, law, research and technology, including questions relating to standardisation.
Major German companies and international brand leaders have joined the Association, which for its part is a member of the national and European network of associations.
The Benefit
Information about current technical and economic policy developments with special attention to the interests of the refractory industry.
Creation of legally secure statistics on the development, sales and consumption of refractory products, personnel costs, fuel and energy consumption, development of raw material prices and market developments in the customer industries
Refractory committee work on technical and environmental issues and participation in BBS, BDI or DIN and ISO.
European Cooperation (PRE and Cerame-Unie) is bundled and in dialogue with the European Institutions. World trade and regulatory issues are discussed in the World Refractories Association (WRA).