AIST Announces CVS Technologies as AISTech 2013 Global Event Sponsor
01/30/2013 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce CVS Technologies as the Global Event Sponsor for AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, 6–9 May 2013.
The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce CVS Technologies as the Global Event Sponsor for AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, 6–9 May 2013. AISTech 2013, North America’s largest annual steel conference and exposition, is expected to attract close to 10,000 attendees from across the globe.
CVS Technologies has been serving the steel industry in Turkey and surrounding areas since its establishment in 1998, and is now one of the largest Turkish engineering and manufacturing companies. CVS Technologies provides plants and equipment for meltshops and rolling mills, as well as turnkey solutions. CVS is represented in more than 65 countries with over 150 customers.
“CVS is the only Turkish company that exports technologies to leading iron and steel companies on four continents. Our company focus is on establishing new collaborations and partnerships to provide solutions for the global iron and steel industry,” said Murat Karatekin, member of the board for CVS Technologies. “As the Global Event Sponsor for AISTech 2013, we expect the relationships between Turkey, the United States and other countries to continue to grow and expand.”
AISTech 2013 will feature technologies from all over the world, allowing steel producers to compete in today’s global market. With more than 400 technical presentations, attendees will gain a command of cutting-edge steel-related technologies and discover dynamic solutions to everyday business challenges.
In conjunction with the Technical Conference, the Exposition allows attendees to meet face-to-face with the key individuals who specify, purchase, design and operate a variety of plants and facilities associated with the production and processing of iron and steel. The 2013 exposition is already forecast to be the largest yet, with over 70,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 400 exhibitors.
Highlights of the 2013 event will include the President’s Award Breakfast, featuring a keynote presentation by Richard J. Harshman, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Allegheny Technologies Inc.; the Town Hall Forum, consisting of a moderated panel discussion among respected leaders in the steel industry; and plant tours of U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works and The Timken Company.
For more information about AISTech 2013 please visit AISTech.org, or contact AIST Member Services at +1.724.814.3000, ext. 1.
AIST is an international technical association representing 16,000 individual members from iron and steel producers, their allied suppliers and related academia. AIST is recognized as a global leader in networking, education and sustainability for advancing iron and steel technology. The association is dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.
