Modern Products and Processes in the Steel Industry


Thursday 15 May 2008


Organiser:
Dr Keith Walker CEng MIMMM, Director Programmes, Corus RD&T


For those in the know, the steel industry maintains its incredible array of exciting processes, making a wide range of different products. R&D is still unlocking new types of steels, with higher performance, and developing the processes to make them. Whether you are in the know or not, we strongly encourage you to attend and find out more about this important and fascinating material.

Keynote speakers:
Dr DJ Egner, Technology Manager Primary Processes, Corus Construction and Industrial
Mr A Douglas, Manager Product Development, Rods, Corus Construction and Industrial

Topics to include:
  • Overview of the key processes involved in the operation of a major integrated steelmaking site
  • The deployment of steelmaking and casting R&D within the Industry
  • Development of new grades of steels for high economic value in use
To be attended by academic staff and students from materials degree courses, postgraduates, suppliers to and customers of the Steel Industry.

Draft programme

For further details please contact:
Dr Keith Walker CEng MIMMM
Director Programmes
Corus RD&T
Swinden Technology Centre
Moorgate
Rotherham S60 3AR

T: (01709) 825180
M: 07710 156955
F: (01709) 825567
E: keith.d.walker@corusgroup.com

Co-sponsored by the National Association of Steel Stockholders