AGMA SRN – Materials and Manpower for the Future
March 8-9, 2011
AJAX Rolled Ring and Machine
BMW Manufacturing Company (tour)
South Carolina
EDUCATION EVENTS
Steel Consumption Update
Timken Steel Company – Cengiz S. Kurkcu – Vice President, Industrial Engineered Steel Solutions
This discussion focused on the current state of the steel industry in North America post-recession including the economic outlook for major markets, supply and demand, lead-times; and other factors which impact steel producers, including commentary on the future impact of China’s steel industry.
Invest in the Future of Gear Manufacturing
Speakers:
Ron Johnson – South Carolina State Director of Apprenticeship, Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor
Dean Burrows – President, Nixon Gear, Syracuse, NY
Bob Kral – Vice President, Okuma America Corporation, Charlotte, NC
Dr. Joanne Zukowski – Associate VP of Economic and Workforce Development, York Technical College, York, SC
Cengiz S. Kurkcu – Vice President, Industrial Engineered Steel Solutions, Timken Steel Company, Canton, OH
Moderator: Jack Masseth, SRN Chair – Arvin Commercial Vehicles System, Troy, MI
Available presentations:
Johnson Presentation
Kral Presentation
Zukowski Presentation
About Ajax Rolled Ring and Machine
Ajax Rolled Ring & Machine is a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings that are used in a variety of industrial components including bearing races, gears, flanges, and valve seat rings. End-use markets include the bearing industry; power-generation steam and gas-turbine; wind energy; mining and construction equipment; oil and gas; petrochemical, defense; rail transportation; and more.
Ajax was established in 1980 and employs 100 dedicated individuals who operate two Wagner rolling mills within a 140,000 square foot facility.
About BMW Plant, Museum, and Gift Shop
BMW’s only American factory is a marvel of the blending of modern engineering and design aesthetics. See for yourself during your guided plant tour.
The BMW Zentrum Museum is unlike any other building in North America. Here you can experience the power and history of the BMW brand firsthand, from its beginnings in aviation and motorsports to its rise to prominence on the global stage. View rare and important vehicles from BMW’s past, such as the famous Isetta “Bubblecar”, BMW motorcycles, and Art Cars. You will also explore BMW’s current endeavors through exhibits that feature state-of-the-art technologies and an Hydrogen Car.
Schafer Gear has benefited from the technical know-how the association has to offer
Bipin Doshi