CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker
Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR, "Quaker"), a longstanding
supporter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology
(AIST), is taking its patronage to the next level as a global
event sponsor of AISTech 2018, the steel industry's premier
technology conference and exposition. The world's largest annual
steel event kicks off on May
7th and is expected to draw 7,000 attendees and
500 exhibiting companies to Quaker's hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The AIST mission is to advance the technical development,
production, processing, and application of iron and steel. Quaker,
now celebrating its centennial year, has contributed to the AIST as
a steel process fluids authority through volunteerism and thought
leadership. As a global event sponsor, the company will be
recognized at the AISTech tradeshow, as well as international
events, including CONAC Mexico and the European Steel Forum.
"At Quaker, we know how important is it to connect with our
customers. The global sponsorship gives us the valuable opportunity
to grow our partnership with the AIST and our intimacy with the
collective customer. It is also offers an opportunity to reinforce
our thought leadership in the steel industry," commented
Wayne McVey, Industry
Business Director.
Involvement
Within the AIST organization, there are 30 steelmaking technology
committees and 22 regional based chapters. Currently, Quaker has
seven associates serving in committee and chapter leadership
roles:
- John Accurso (Account
Manager, Greases) - Lubrication & Hydraulics Technology
Training Chair
- Susan Conley (Product
Manager, Tube & Pipe) - Pipe & Tube Chair
- Roger Chmura (Industry
Business Manager, Tube & Pipe) - Pipe & Tube Roundup
Chair
- Jim Murphy (Product
Manager, Hot Rolling) - Hot Sheet Rolling Chair
- Amy Beard (Market
Manager, Steel Hot Rolling) - Philadelphia Chapter Chair
- Edgar Gonzalez (Industry
Business Manager) – Mexico Chapter Chair
- Jernej Pretnar (Area
Sales Manager) – European Chapter Secretary & Treasurer
Thought Leadership
The AIST offers a network of global steel industry knowledge
through its educational programming. Many of Quaker's technical
experts have been invited to speak on their areas of expertise at
training seminars and committee meetings as well as having several
technical papers selected for presentation at conference sessions
and featured in AIST publications. For 2018, Quaker's activities
have included:
- Four technical papers to be presented AISTech at the
cold rolling, pipe and tube, lubricant & hydraulics, and hot
rolling sessions
(https://www.quakerchem.com/events/aistech-2018)
- An article, "Friction and Surface Microstructure in Steel
Cold Rolling Investigated in Pilot Mill Trials", published in
the February 2018 issue of Iron &
Steel Technology
(https://www.quakerchem.com/wp-content/uploads/events/aistech/2018/steel_aistech.pdf)
Matthew Knapik, Industry
Business Director, stated, "This sponsorship definitely extends our
exposure. The visibility at the show makes an impactful impression
especially to the young engineers not yet familiar with Quaker. I
see it as an investment in supporting the longevity of the steel
industry as a whole and our partnership with the AIST."
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About Quaker Chemical Corporation:
Quaker Chemical is a leading global provider of process
fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to a wide
range of industries, including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining,
aerospace, tube and pipe, cans, and others. For 100 years,
Quaker has helped customers around the world achieve production
efficiency, improve product quality, and lower costs through a
combination of innovative technology, process, knowledge, and
customized services. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA, Quaker serves
businesses worldwide with a network of dedicated and experienced
professionals whose mission is to make a difference.
Visit quakerchem.com to learn
more.
About AIST:
AIST is a non-profit technical association of 17,500 members
from 70 countries, with the mission to advance the technical
development, production, processing and application of iron and
steel. The organization is recognized as a global leader in
networking, education, and sustainability programs for advancing
iron and steel technology.
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