The Verband der Deutschen Feuerfest-Industrie e. V. (VDFFI) works to support and promote the professional interests of its member companies. As the voice of the German refractories industry, it works on international, European and national topics. It serves as the first contact for politics, ministries, the press and interested third parties. The focus of the work is • the representation of policy interests • contacts with politics, economics and science • cooperation on questions of standardization (DIN, EN, ISO) • industry-specific education (seminars and congresses) • press and public relations