Wednesday 11th November 2009 at the National Metalforming Centre, West Bromwich.

We found your company details on the internet and thought that you may be interested in this event.

At the one-day event, all the essentials about working with stainless steel will be addressed. The workshop will concentrate on practical help, including advice concerning grade selection, fabrication, welding ‘dos and don’ts’ and will also highlight the importance of post-fabrication cleaning.

Specialists from Outokumpu Stainless, TWI, BSSA and member companies will outline best welding practices and correct some misconceptions concerning fabricating with stainless steel. There will also be speakers who will give an insight into using stainless steel in particular projects including the Beckton Desalination plant, being built in time of the London Olympics, and other projects.

The workshop should interest anyone already involved in the fabrication of products in stainless steel but equally will be of interest for those with little or no experience of working with the material.

The event is organised by TWI, Outokumpu Stainless and the BSSA and supported by the Association of Welding Distributors and the Welding & Joining Society. Both TWI and IOM3 accredit the workshop as a CPD event.

Space is limited and previous workshops have been well attended, so early booking is recommended. The enrolment fee is £70 + VAT and includes a copy of the workshop handbook, lunch and refreshments.

For further information please follow this link to the event page on the BSSA website: http://www.bssa.org.uk/events.php?id=573, or find the event flyer/ programme/ booking form attached for your convenience.

For further assistance please contact Lucy Gubbins on 0114 267 1260 or lucy.gubbins@bssa.org.uk

Do you think it’d be safe to venture off to the steel city for the following in a couple of weeks? It’s a free seminar in Sheffield that anybody is welcome to attend:

How can the BSSA help you during the downturn? Come to our free seminar and find out about opportunities available to BSSA members:

o Training in the downturn – how Metskill and the BSSA can help small and medium size businesses with skills training, including help to access funding;

o A chance to hear about the BSSA Buying Group and how it can save you money when purchasing a wide range of products and services;

o Advice and training from the BSSA – what help can the Association provide?

The forum will provide chance to discuss these opportunities and how they could benefit your business.

Non – members welcome

BSSA Forum Agenda

16.00 Registration & refreshments

16.30 Introduction – Nigel Ward, BSSA

16.35 Training in the Recession – Lisa Herbert, Metskill

17.00 BSSA Buying Group – Mick Rice, Independent Buyers

17.25 Advice, Training and Education from the BSSA – Alan Harrison, BSSA

17.50 Questions

18.00 Networking & Buffet

19.00 Close

You’re supposed to register your interest prior to the 16th of June so they know how many butties to make. There’s all the info you need here.