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Steel 101 Workshop 3 Weeks Away: Join Us in Memphis, Tour Nucor
Written by Brett Linton
March 29, 2022
We are less than 3 weeks away from our LIVE Steel 101: An Introduction to Steelmaking and Market Fundamentals training course, to be hoested on Memphis, Tennessee on April 19-20.
The workshop will include a guided tour of the Nucor Hickman mill, just across the Mississippi River in Arkansas. Attendees will be able to see first hand all stages of production at this facility, which makes hot rolled, cold rolled and coated sheet steel.
This workshop offers a welcome return to the live classroom, so that you can network face-to-face with other attendees and enjoy relaxed discussions with the experienced instructors. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in live Q&A’s after each main topic, plus we’ll have a Networking Happy Hour on day one for all instructors and workshop attendees.
Whether you are new to the industry or are experienced and changing roles, our experts will help you gain the knowledge you need to succeed!
Register now for access to all the workshop sessions, the steel mill tour, and a comprehensive Steel 101 workbook. This workshop also includes a certificate of completion for 11 hours of training that you can claim towards your ISM CPM recertification credits.
The cost for attending the Steel 101 workshop is $2,100 per person. Don’t forget, SMU and CRU subscribers can save $100 plus an additional $100 per person for companies that register two or more people for the same workshop.
Book now to join your peers on April 19-20, 2022!

Brett Linton
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