2001 TMS Annual Meeting: About the Exhibition

During the week of February 11–15, 2001, at the 130th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), you can join more than 4,000 science and engineering professionals, representing more than 70 different countries, who will come together for the opportunity to add to their own store of knowledge by capitalizing on the expertise and experience of their colleagues. More than 200 sessions and 1,000 individual presentations are scheduled. Whether your technical interests lie in precious metal extraction, aluminum processing, high-temperature superconductors, or just about any other materials field or metallurgical discipline, you will find programming that addresses your most pressing needs.

The 2001 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel will be the headquarters hotel for the event. All conference events, including registration, technical sessions, and the exhibition will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Make plans to attend the Annual Meeting Exhibition, featuring:

• 30,000 square feet of exhibits
• over 200 exhibiting companies
• over 30 categories of equipment, materials, services and technology, including:
  • Aluminum production technology
  • Automation and Computer Simulation
  • Carbon Technology
  • Casting - Filtration
  • Furnaces
  • Grain Refiners & Master Alloys
  • Engineering and Consulting Services
  • Measurement, Testing & Analysis Equipment & Services
  • Process Equipment
  • Recycling Technology
  • Refractory & Insulating Supplies

Show Dates and Hours

Special Attractions at the 2001 Exhibition

Hosted Grand Opening

Date: Monday, February 12, 2001
Time: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

An opportunity for all meeting registrants to join the exhibitors at the Wine & Cheese Reception

Complimentary Lunch

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2001
Time: 12:00noon-1:30 PM

Meeting registrants can enjoy a hosted lunch on the exhibit floor while visiting the booths

Afternoon Snack

Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2001
Time: 12:15 PM-2:15 PM

Join us in the exhibit hall for a New Orleans treat!

Other

• Coffee Breaks will be held in the Exhibition on Show Days
• Visit the Lunch and Snack Concession Area on the Show Floor

Product & Technology Mini-Sessions

Dates: Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February, 13
Time: 11:45 AM–2:00 PM
Location: The products and technology mini-sessions are held in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in meeting ar-eas convenient to the Exhibition and technical program.

A complete schedule for the Exhibitors Product and Technology Mini-Sessions is available for review on-line. This schedule includes a complete list of scheduled presentations, presenters, and abstracts.

Attendance to the Mini-Sessions is included with meeting registration. Attendees of the Mini-Sessions have an opportunity to:

• Learn the latest techniques, products, and processes directly from producer, manufacturer, and suppliers.
• Gain additional details regarding products and services featured on the exhibit floor.
• Identify and locate the experts— companies who provide specific solutions.

Special Exhibitor Presentations Feature:

• New and innovative technology
• Equipment and process innovations

Technical areas featured in the Mini-Sessions include:

• Casting Technology
• Refractory Technology
• Furnaces
• Carbon Technology
• Aluminum Processing and Technology

For a complete list of 2001 Exhibition Participants, view the Exhibitor List. To take part in the Exhibition and Mini-Sessions or for more details, contact Cindy Wilson at Phone: (724) 776-9000 x231. E-mail: wilson@tms.org