Bohler-Uddeholm Limited with our partner SSAB hosted the first in a series of symposiums designed to introduce the latest in material technology and educate the manufacturing industry on best practices.
Mary Scianna of Canadian Metalworking Magazine covered the event. Click here to view the story.

Programme Title: "Presenting the Future of Tooling Materials and Practices for High Strength Low Alloy and Advanced High Strength Steel for the Cold Work Industry" Michael Foos Customer Technical Support Engineer, SSAB Franz Russ Product Manager, Bohler Edelstahl GmbH Thomas Hillskog Product Manager, Uddeholms AB Senior Technical Manager, Bohler-Uddeholm Corp.
Content: At the symposium, you will be introduced to new tool steels that have been specifically designed to outperform conventional steels when bending, forming, or stamping AHSS/HSLA. We will discuss the materials in detail from a technical perspective and we will also present case studies showing measurable improvements in various manufacturing applications. Our partner SSAB will be discussing new developments in high strength steel, with a focus on improving safety standards, reducing fuel consumption, and cost efficient production methods.
Date and Time: Thursday June 3, from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm at the Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
Registration Fee: $100 which will include meals and refreshments, free parking, and copies of presentation materials. Net proceeds to be donated to the David Suzuki Foundation.
How to Register: Contact Sheriffa Cole at 905-812-9440 ext 222, or email her at sheriffa.cole@bucanada.ca. Seating is limited, so please register now to ensure your admission.
Who Should Attend: The symposium is designed for executives, procurement managers, design engineers, and tool and die makers/machinists. Our objectives are to provide our partners with a means to securing a sustainable competitive advantage and advance the manufacturing industry in Canada.
Key Note Speakers:
Patricia Miller