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The exposition for Heat Treat 2015 has sold out for the second time in a row.
Continue readingExpo sells out for Heat Treat
The ASM Heat Treating Society announced that the exposition for Heat Treat 2015 has sold out for the second time in a row. Hundreds of heat treating companies and gear manufacturers will be displaying their latest and greatest products and services next month at the 28th annual ASM Heat Treating Society Conference and Exposition in Detroit, Michigan.
With over 290 booths on the sold out floor – an increase of over 20 booths from 2013 – attendees will have plenty of opportunities to see the latest technology in action. A new addition this year are scheduled live demonstrations on the expo floor, which will educate attendees about new equipment in a hands-on way. Other exciting events happening on the show floor are plenary talk from Dr. Alan Taub of the LIFT consortium on Tuesday afternoon, and the exhibitor reception on Tuesday evening. Exhibitors are encouraged to invite their clients and prospects to attend, particularly if they are local.
Heat Treat 2015 is a biannual conference recognized by industry, academia and government professionals as the premier heat treating gathering in North America. This year it is taking placing in Detroit Michigan, a place with deep roots in heat treating and the birthplace of the ASM Heat Treat Society.
To see a list of the exhibitors, visit this page.
To register for Heat Treat 2015, visit here on the Heat Treat event website.
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