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- August 17, 2016
On September 16, steel product manufacturers will be able to celebrate what they do by opening their doors to the public. SteelDay is an interactive and networking event created by The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction.
Across the nation, steel fabricators, mills, service centres, galvanizers, HSS producers, bender-rollers and others will open their facilities, job sites, and offices. Architects, engineers, contractors, developers, students, educators and the general public are invited to see how we contribute to building Canada.
Advantages of Structural Steel
SteelDay also provides an opportunity for the industry to communicate the benefits of structural steel as a building material including:
Sustainability, with the most recycled content of any structural materialTechnological sophistication for a fully integrated supply chain, eliminating errors and downtimeReduced risk, project costs are lowered as a result of reduced labour and equipment requirements, lower foundation costsAccelerated projects - using high quality, off-site fabricationIncreased returns with aesthetically pleasing structures that maximize floor space, generate revenue sooner
North America's premier event for metal fabricating, forming and welding takes place in Chicago, IL November 18-21
North America's largest event for the metal fabricating and forming industry takes place November 18 to 21 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.
The annual event attracts fabricators from across North America. This year, event organizers are expecting more than 35,000 attendees to visit the 1,500 exhibitors already registered for the event.
This year's events includes an expanded education program with more than 100 sessions, including 64 new courses that have not been offered at previous FABTECH events. New sessions include presentations on trends and advances in laser technology and new workshops about lean manufacturing, workforce development and press brake operation skills.
Special events include a welding competition, new product presentations, a reception for women in manufacturing and a "cocktails and comedy" event on Wednesday, November 20.
For event details and for registration, visit FABTECH online at www.fabtechexpo.com.
SHOW HOURS
Monday, November 18, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 20, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, November 21, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- State of the Industry: Executive Outlook
Open to all attendees, the event takes place Tuesday, November 19, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at the FABTECH Theatre, Grand Concourse.
- · Solutions for a Qualified Workforce Pipline
Open to all attendees, panel discussion takes place Wednesday, November 20 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at the FABTECH Theatre, Grand Concourse.
- · Robotic Arc Welding Contents
Robotic welding technicians compete on Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20 in the North Hall, Booth N2099.
- · Cocktails and Comedy
Doors open at 5:00 pm at the FABTECH Theatre, Grand Concourse, on Wednesday, November 20.
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: EDITOR'S PICKS
· Precision Punch & Cutting Technology 8:00 am - 10:00 am Monday, November 18
· Automation Solutions for Press Brakes with Tech Tour 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Monday, November 18
· Welding Disimilar Metals conference 8:15 am - 2:30 pm, Monday, November 18
· Introduction to Laser Cutting Best Practices 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 19
· New Developments in Waterjet Cutting 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tuesday, November 19
· Inspecting and Troubleshooting Welded Tube 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Tuesday, November 19
· Innovations in Plasma Cutting 8:00 am - 10:00 am Wednesday, November 20
· Game Changing Technology to Increase Productivity 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Wednesday, November 20
· High Energy Density Welding Processes 8:00 am - 11:00 am Wednesday, November 20
Check event details online at www.fabtechexpo.com/learn#.
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