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MTI Cancels EuroTAC Spring 2020 Meeting

By MTI Admin posted 11 days ago
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St. Louis, MO – The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) has canceled the Spring EuroTAC Meeting scheduled May 25-27, 2020 at the Institute de Soudure due to the impact of COVID-19. The EuroTAC leadership committee has been monitoring the situation closely and made the decision today. The Fall EuroTAC Meeting is currently scheduled November 17-19, 2020 at the BASF facility, Ludwigshafen am Rhein. More information about the fall meeting will be made available at a later date
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MTI Cancels AsiaTAC Spring 2020 Meeting in Vietnam

By MTI Admin posted 18 days ago
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St. Louis, MO – The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) has canceled the Spring AsiaTAC Meeting scheduled for the week of May 25, 2020 in Vietnam due to the impact of COVID-19 in the region. The committee has been monitoring the situation closely since reports of the virus spreading in China and the region. The meeting, which was originally scheduled April 8-10, 2020, was postponed until May. As the situation has continued to grow, the committee announced it will cancel the event this year and plan to instead visit Vietnam for the Spring 2021 meeting. The Fall AsiaTAC Meeting is currently scheduled for September 2020 near Shanghai, China. More information ...
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MTI Symposium Keynote to Focus on Optimizing Assets while Assuring Safety

By MTI Admin posted 01-29-2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2020 St. Louis, MO – Jerry Lebold, Senior Vice President and General Manager at BASF’s Geismar, Louisiana site will discuss “How to Optimize Assets while Assuring Safety” at MTI’s Global Solutions Symposium in Baton Rouge on February 19, 2020.  As the general manager of BASF’s largest chemical manufacturing complex in North America and one the largest facilities globally, Lebold and his team are faced daily with maintaining the integrity for billions of dollars in equipment and assets for one of the top chemical companies in the world. “We must optimize these assets to achieve profitability while balancing the responsibility ...
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Ten Reasons to Attend MTI's Global Solutions Symposium

By MTI Admin posted 12-18-2019
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According to Ed Naylor, a Materials Scientist and Asset Strategist for Nouryon, the required speed of decision making is increasing exponentially, but so are the safety and regulatory ramifications of those decisions. "We have to be faster and more efficient but no less accurate," points out Naylor. "MTI technical symposiums are becoming all the more vital to keeping pace with developing technologies, critical production challenges and the loss of expert knowledge. The MTI Global Solutions Symposium keynotes focus directly on today's challenges." He adds that the subject tracks are loaded with relevant technical content and knowledge sharing that can contribute ...
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MTI Symposium to Focus on CPI Challenges and Upgrading Technology

By MTI Admin posted 11-18-2019
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St. Louis, MO – The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) will host a Global Solutions Symposium at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, in Baton Rouge, LA, February 18-20, 2020. The information-packed event will feature 23 presentations on Emerging Technology, Turnarounds, High Temperature Corrosion, Corrosion Under Insulation, and Knowledge Management.  The technical program, organized by MTI members from leading companies in the Process Industries, is designed for engineering, operations, and management personnel in Chemical Production, Refining, Mining, and other Processing Industry organizations. Jerry Lebold, Senior Vice President BASF, Geismar, ...
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Bridging the Gap Between Legacy Methods and Innovation

By MTI Admin posted 10-17-2019
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By Peggy Salvatore We are firmly in the grip of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (see upcoming topic  at the Global Solutions Symposium 2020). Today, emerging opportunities include elements of artificial intelligence, robotics and quantum computing taking us well beyond the information age to the age of analytics where data becomes actionable intelligence. During this transition, as in all transitions, a few early adopters are champing at the bit to bring the world up the curve while the majority looks on cautiously. You might even say the majority are wary, if not downright skeptical, of what is coming that will disrupt the world as they have known it. ...
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Managing the Technological Revolution

By MTI Admin posted 09-17-2019
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In Transitional Times, Engage Experts to Capture Critical Knowledge that Ensures Continuity of Operations BY PEGGY SALVATORE A corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plan addresses problems, issues and deficiencies after they have occurred. However, companies can be proactive in avoiding the defects and problems that precipitate failures, product rejections, recalls and even regulatory action. By engaging your experts and experts-in-training to capture what they know and do, you can make critical information available to the employees who must access it at the point of need and avert the need for correction later. Knowledge Transfer as a Preventive Step ...
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MTI to Host FRP Training in Nanjing, China this September

By MTI Admin posted 07-31-2019
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REGISTRATION AVAILABLE! AsiaTAC Fall 2019 Date: September 17-20, 2019 Location: Nanjing, China   Special Event: In-Service FRP Inspection Training Materials Technology Institute (MTI) is sponsoring a two-day training program on Inspection of In-Service FRP Equipment & Piping. This unique program will provide a comprehensive overview of the areas that are of critical importance for evaluating the quality and conformance of plant FRP equipment and piping, as well as provide some basis around Fitness for Service. Meeting Information AsiaTAC Meeting 17 September 2019 Welcome ...
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MTI Recognizes Schickling for Completion of Ceramics Training at AmeriTAC 129

By MTI Admin posted 07-02-2019
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Congratulations to MTI Champion Jay Schickling, Chemours, for leading and completing the Ceramics training project, Condition Assessment and Repair of Refractory Systems, on Monday, June 17, 2019. Mark Cook (Dow), AmeriTAC Chair, presents Jay Schickling (Chemours) with a project completion certificate. The successful one-day training session focused on condition assessment, failure analysis and repair techniques of refractory lined vessels and ceramic components. It included a morning visit to the Harbison-Walker International Advanced Technology and Research Center (ATRC) with gunnite and casting demonstrations and a tour of the analytical lab. ...
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Exhibitors Invited to Reserve Space at MTI Global Solutions Symposium 2020

By MTI Admin posted 06-26-2019
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The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) is offering a new opportunity to connect with our diverse technical community comprised of key companies and leaders in Chemical Processing, Refining, Mining and other industries. In 2020, MTI will host the Global Solutions Symposium, February 19-20, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The symposium is a technical two-day conference designed with the focus on Upgrading Technology and Addressing Challenges in the Chemical Process Industry. In addition to the technical tracks and workshops, the symposium will feature an Exhibit Hall. With nearly 12 hours of exhibition and networking available, including all receptions, meals ...
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MTI to Hold New Symposium in 2020

By MTI Admin posted 05-30-2019
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MTI is excited to announce the MTI Global Solutions Symposium 2020! The symposium is a technical two-day conference, which will take place February 19-20, in Baton Rouge, LA. Designed with the focus on Upgrading Technology and Addressing Challenges in the CPI, it will feature tracks on aging infrastructure and plant management, a program on utilizing subject matter experts and knowledge transfer, and an exhibit hall. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions and panels with topics in Emerging Technology, Turnarounds, High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA), Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), Knowledge Management and Case Studies. ...
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MTI Announces New Staff Changes

By MTI Admin posted 05-15-2019
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ST. LOUIS, MO – The Materials Technology Institute is announcing new staff changes effective immediately. Lindsey Skinner, current Communications and Publications Manager, will become the new Director of Communications and Business Development and Kirk Richardson, current Director of Marketing, will become the new Director of Marketing and Sales.  As Director of Communications and Business Development, Skinner will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all the organization’s marketing communications and public relations activities, both external and internal. She will assume the editor’s role for the MTI CONNECT Magazine and annual ...
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MTI Completes Middle East FRP Training, CPI Roundtable

By MTI Admin posted 04-10-2019
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MTI successfully hosted it's first-ever meeting in the Middle East, April 2-4, 2019, in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.  The meeting featured a two-day training session on FRP and a day-long roundtable focused on issues faced in the Chemical Process Industries for this region with approximately 30 members and non-members in attendance. The In-Service FRP Inspection Training, instructed by Pradip Khaladkar (MTI), was a two-day interactive training session, featuring nine training modules. The training topics included: FRP Design Overview Preparing for Inspection (Internal & External) Quality Assurance – New Fabrication Visual In-service Inspections ...
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MTI Offers Webinars On-Demand

By MTI Admin posted 03-28-2019
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Couldn't make it to past MTI webinars or want to see the presentations again? You’re in luck – MTI now offers webinar topics on-demand! Registration is free to MTI members and $50 for non-members. Webinars are located on the Education page under the Resources section of the MTI website. Past topics include: Webinar 1: Fitness for Service Determination of Polymer Based Materials Webinar 2: Understanding How to Use Corrosion Resistant Nickel Alloys Webinar 3: Inspection & Repair of Reactive Metal Equipment Not all topics are available yet; however, they will be added soon. In the future, most topics will be made on-demand approximately ...
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MTI Adds 4 New Members in 2019

By MTI Admin posted 03-13-2019
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ST. LOUIS, MO – In 2019 (to date), MTI is pleased to add four new member companies – two producers and two suppliers – to the ranks of global materials experts. Let's give a warm welcome to ARKEMA, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Andronaco Industries and Enerfab! Modern-day engineers need real-time access to reliable answers and information, and for more than 40 years, MTI has has been tapping into a global network of industry experts to help member companies improve their safety, reliability, sustainability and profitability.  Interested in how MTI could help your company improve? Click here to learn more about th
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MTI Recognizes 6 Project Champions at AmeriTAC 128

By MTI Admin posted 02-20-2019
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During the February 2019 AmeriTAC meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla., MTI recognized the following project champions for successful completion and leadership of MTI projects: Ken Kirkham, Equity Engineering – 2018 MAP USA Conference Jim Fritz, Nickel Institute – Guidelines for Measuring the Amount of Ferrite in Duplex Stainless Steels Debra McCauley, Chemours – Sensors in Metallic and Polymer Systems David Cole, Eastman Chemical – Carbonate Stress Cracking in Refinery Service Jeremy Nelson, Koch Industries – Carbonate Stress Cracking in Refinery Service    Not Present:       6. Keith Briegel, Dow – Design for Inspection MTI Project Champions ...
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MTI Website Tutorial

By MTI Admin posted 02-20-2019
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Connect. Participate. Collaborate. – Website Tutorial and Quick Start Tips Member Guide Login: Visit mti-global.org and click the green login button in the upper right corner of your screen. Profile: After logging in, access your profile in the upper right corner and add your photo so fellow members can recognize you! While you’re there, go ahead and add some information about yourself so everyone can get to know you better. Communities: Begin signing up for * project teams. Simply visit the “Communities” tab from the main menu and click the "Join" button for each project team, PDC or other community ...
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MTI CONNECT – The First Issue

By MTI Admin posted 02-11-2019
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It's finally here! MTI is pleased to announce the release of the first issue of CONNECT – the premier news and information publication of Materials Technology Institute.  Here's a quick preview of the issue: Leading into the Future FRP Training and Roundtable in Saudi Arabia Ceramics 201 Training MTI People: Watkins Retiring, Freed hired as new AD TAC Updates Industry Codes Atlas of Microstructures for Alloy C-276 Completed Project Champion Spotlight on Meghan Oaks, BASF TAC Bulletins Update The online version also features several new capabilities. You can now read it as an online magazine with flip pages, search within the magazine, ...
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MTI to Offer Special Roundtable and Training Program in the Middle East April 2019

By MTI Admin posted 01-07-2019
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ST. LOUIS, MO – The Materials Technology Institute is presenting a special Middle East/North Africa Technical Advisory Council (MENA-TAC) event. MENA-TAC is a three-day event featuring a two-day In-Service FRP Training Program and a special one-day Chemical Processing Industry Roundtable to learn about materials challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. The meeting will take place April 2-4, 2019 at the Al Reem Hotel in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. frp inspection training program Materials Technology Institute (MTI) is sponsoring a two-day training program on Inspection of In-Service FRP Equipment & Piping. This unique program will provide a comprehensive ...
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MTI to Host Remote Internal Inspection Seminar February 2019

By MTI Admin posted 12-18-2018
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ST. LOUIS, MO –  MTI will host a seminar on drones, robots and remote visual inspection on Monday, February 18 from 9 AM to 3 PM in St. Petersburg, FL. The seminar is to be held in conjunction with the AmeriTAC 128 meeting on February 19-20. Registration is now open to everyone; please see the event information below for details and to sign up. Internal Inspections are expensive, require significant downtime, clean out time, and require stringent vessel entry safety protocols. Traditional inspections are often the best or only way to gather the information needed for an SME to determine the integrity and condition of equipment. There is significant incentive ...
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