The Refractories Institute

“The institute is managed by thomas associates, inc., who provides all supporting and management duties.”

“Modification of article iii, section 3.2 (d)”

“The institute membership consists of companies in the refractories industry. Each manufacturer member is allowed to have a seat on the board of directors, but they are not required to be represented, it is their choice. Associate members elect an associate member chair and vice chair. The chair represents the associate members on the executive committee and both the chair and vice chair represent the associate members on the board of directors. All board members have equal voting rights and membership dues are determined based upon revenues of each individual company.”

“The refractories institute holds elections biannually at its spring meeting every two years. All manufacturer members provide a board representative to serve on the board. Each member has an equal vote in the selection of the board of directors and the executive committee and officers of the institute.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant and reviewed by staff and the executive manager.”

“Governing documents, policy positions and financial statements are available at the institute's office on request.”

“The mission of the refractories institute is to provide formalized methods of identifying and addressing the critical issues, which severely impact the refractories industry. In support of the primary exempt purpose, the refractories institute promoted the image of the refractories industry as a supplier of products vital to all industry, conducted research to develop and improve methods for testing refractory materials and matters related thereto and other research and testing as may be helpful to the industry and conferred and cooperated with government agencies and other official bodies in the interest of the public and the industry. During the year ended december 31, 2024, the refractories institute provided services to its member companies in the united states, canada, mexico and latin america.”