Dear Readers,

the 53rd Würzburg Brick and Tile Training Course is fast approaching. As Course Director, I am delighted to meet with the programme committee at the beginning of every year and put together an interesting course programme. And I am always impressed at the new things that have resulted and developed in the past year and the potential in our processes and products.

How true is the saying: “Standing still is going backwards!” Only with our continuous efforts can we gain new findings in research and in the field. With our innovations in all areas of production and the constant endeavours to make...