The International Clay Technology Association was founded in 2006 from a merger between the Institute of Clay Technology and IOM3. We promote heavy clay technology on a UK and international basis and help members broaden their professional outlook, skills and qualifications.
Clay Technology
The member magazine of the International Clay Technology Association, focusing on the heavy clay industry and ceramics for construction. In the October issue, read about continuing construction through the pandemic, concrete stress and Ibstock's sustainability roadmap.
Forthcoming events
- CPD hours
Glass in Packaging
Join the students on our PIABC Level 5 Diploma course to explore the structure, properties and processing of glass for packaging applications.
The Hydrogen Economy
Exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the use of hydrogen as an alternative energy source to fossil fuels.
- Free
WIM3 | Lockdown - a year on
To celebrate Women in History Month running throughout March, our Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining (WIM3) group will be hosting a lunchtime webinar on the ‘Positives and Perils of Working through the Pandemic.’
Courses to support professional development in the Heavy Clay Industry
IOM3 Training Academy offers courses that are suitable for those just starting out in the industry, those wishing to develop their learning further and those needing to undertake regular training to maintain their CPD record. Our courses are available in a number of formats and some lead to recognised qualifications from PIABC. Our tutors are experts from the heavy clay industry and, along with us, they will support you throughout your learning journey.
Sustainable Future
As part of its commitment to helping build momentum for COP 26, throughout 2021 IOM3 is organising a series of virtual events, podcasts and editorial content on the theme of ‘Sustainable Future’. COP 26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. Keep an eye out for our Sustainable Future tag.