PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - August 27, 2009) - On September 18, 2009, architects, engineers,
contractors and others involved in the AEC community will have the
opportunity to attend
Schuff Steel
(
PINKSHEETS:
SHFK) events across the country to learn more about the
benefits of steel construction and how Schuff and the structural steel
industry are contributing to build America.
Schuff Steel will be hosting
SteelDay events in Orlando, FL,
Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Overland Park, KS, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ and
Oakland, CA, in an effort to educate customers on the advanced methods and
technology Schuff uses in its day-to-day operations. Participants will also
gain hands-on knowledge about structural steel's key benefits and features
such as sustainability, availability, speed and cost.
"As the largest structural steel fabricator in the country, our goal is to
host the best and most informative SteelDay events. Schuff's design-assist
and design-build capabilities, our use of technology and BIM methods really
set us apart from competitors. We are excited for the opportunity to have
clients visit our facilities to learn more about our unique approach to
fabricating and erecting steel," says Robb Waldrep, vice president of
Schuff International.
Schuff Steel will be hosting the following
SteelDay events on Friday,
September 18, 2009:
Orlando, FL: Presentation, Lunch and Shop Tour 11am - 2pm (EDT)
Schuff Steel office located at 7351 Overland Road,
Orlando, FL 32810
Atlanta, GA: Presentation and Lunch 11am - 2:30pm (EDT)
Associated Builders and Contractors of GA (Training
Center)
Located at 100 Hanover Park Road, Suite 100,
Atlanta, GA 30350
Houston, TX: Shop Tour 10am - 1pm (CDT)
Schuff Steel office located at 14500 Smith Road,
Humble, TX 77396
Overland Park, KS: Breakfast, Presentation, Shop Tour and Lunch
8:30am - 1pm (CDT)
Details TBD; Attendees can stay for all, or just a
portion of the day
Denver, CO: Presentation with Hors d'Oeuvres & Cocktails
1pm - 4pm (MDT)
INVESCO Field at Mile High - Budweiser Champions Club
1701 Bryant Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204
Phoenix, AZ: Presentation, Lunch and Shop Tour 10am - 2:30pm (MST)
Schuff Steel office located at 1841 W. Buchanan St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Oakland, CA: Presentations, Refreshments and Appetizers
3pm - 6pm (PDT)
Schuff Steel office located at 1300 Clay St.,
Suite 800, Oakland, CA 94612
Some events have limited space, so RSVPs are required. Please visit:
www.SteelDay.org for RSVP contacts and more details.
SteelDay 2009, sponsored by the
American
Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), is the first planned annual
national event dedicated to providing the AEC community with accessibility
to the latest happenings in the structural steel industry. "SteelDay is a
unique chance for participants to receive hands-on education about the
latest advances in the structural steel industry and witness new
technologies first hand," commented Chris Moor, AISC industry mobilization
director.
About Schuff International, Inc.
Schuff International, Inc. (
PINKSHEETS:
SHFK) and its family of steel
companies is the largest steel fabrication and erection company in the
United States. The 33-year old company constructs major projects
throughout the country. Schuff offers integrated steel construction
services from a single source. Professional services include design-build,
design-assist, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel modeling/detailing,
fabrication, advanced field erection, joist and joist girder manufacturing,
project management, and single-source steel management systems. Major
market segments include industrial, public works, bridges, health care,
gaming and hospitality, convention centers, stadiums, mixed-use and retail,
transportation, and international projects. Schuff International, Inc.,
which is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, owns and operates nine steel
fabrication plants and two steel joist-manufacturing plants. Companies
include Schuff Steel Company located in AZ, NV and CA; Schuff Steel-Midwest
Division located in Overland Park, KS, Ottawa, KS, Chicago, IL and Denver,
CO; Schuff Steel-Gulf Coast, Inc., located in Houston, TX; Schuff
Steel-Atlantic, Inc., located in Orlando, FL, Albany, GA and Atlanta, GA;
Schuff Steel Management Company-Southwest, Inc., located in Gilbert, AZ;
and Quincy Joist Company located in Quincy, FL and Buckeye, AZ. Schuff
employs approximately 1,500 people throughout the country. For more
information, visit
www.schuff.com.
About the American Institute of Steel Construction
The American Institute of Steel Construction, headquartered in Chicago, is
a not-for-profit technical institute and trade association established in
1921 to serve the structural steel design community and construction
industry. AISC's mission is to make structural steel the material of choice
by being the leader in structural steel-related technical and
market-building activities, including: specification and code development,
research, education, technical assistance, quality certification,
standardization, and market development. AISC has a long tradition of
service to the steel construction industry of providing timely and reliable
information.
Contact Information: Contact Information:
Pam Nightenhelser