“A week well spent; learning things I didn’t know I needed till I came”
Martin Moser – H.C. Stark
“This course was much more in depth than I was expecting but I believe all the content will help me when new issues come up …”
Billy Ogle – Aleris Rolled Products USA
“IRTC is a comprehensive well designed course for all experience levels”
Bud Evans – Aleris Rolled Products USA
“A very thorough explanation of all aspects of rolling strip, delivered by passionate, knowledgeable guys in a professional yet friendly manner. As they say on e-bay ‘RECOMMENDED’!”
Glynn Williams – Corus UK
“Mandatory training for young engineers in the rolling metals industry.”
Mark Mattingly – ArcelorMittal, East Chicago USA
“The IRTC provided me with an understanding of rolling fundamentals. Such understanding allows us to move away from “trial and error” approaches and can greatly increase the effectiveness of de elopments in our process.”
Carel Anthonissen – Hulamin South Africa
“It will take a year to look through all the ideas I have had at IRTC to check for improving our mill. If any one of the ten major ideas work out, it will pay for the course.”
Jeb Taylor – Nucor Decatur USA
“Friendly atmosphere, tight schedule and surprisingly enriched knowledge.”
Shi-Rong Chen – China Steel Corporation
“You haven’t seen anything in the steel industry until you’ve completed an IRTC, opening my eyes to all the aspects of hot rolling technology”.
Andy Houchen, ArcelorMittal USA
“IAS successfully brought together the theoretical concepts and valuable practical experiences in a unique course”.
Caetano Da Silva, ArcelorMittal Brazil
“I have just found the key to open the black box of rolling strategies, thanks to IRTC”.
Indra Buwanaprija, Krakatau Steel Indonesia
“This is my second IRTC in 15 years – a very powerful course. There is something for everyone (equipment supplier, mill manager, mill operator) with hands-on computer tutorials and discussion groups that help you to understand the various mill processes and control information presented by the very experienced lecturers. A great chance to interface with others in the metals industry”.
John Wallace, Butech Bliss USA
“Thank you for this very valuable learning experience. I come back home with plenty of ideas for future project improvements”.
Bruno Magnin, Alcan France
“A very good training experience – finally lots of rolling concepts summarized in a hopeful way. A tool box for my job”.
Lorenzo Caniglia, Alcan Italy
“A wonderful journey through proven rolling concepts”.
Pieter Schaak, Corus The Netherlands.
“A very complete course, covering all aspects of rolling is what I needed to kick-start myself as a Process Engineer and I found it with IRTC”.
Paul Pierson, Alcan France.
“In this course you will meet people from over the world with one interest – rolling!”
Kobus van der Merwe, Columbus Stainless South Africa.
“An excellent course, covering all aspects of rolling technology given by highly experienced presenters – first class!”
Alan Davis, RTC Australia.
“Extraordinarily welcoming with an in-depth knowledge of the material”.
Ahmed Al-Barqui, Hadeed Saudi Arabia
“A journey for knowledge worth taking”.
Alaa Fadak, Saudi Iron & Steel Co (HADEED).
“It was a wonderful experience and helped me to understand more about rolling. I recommend this course to all the people who work in the rolling area”.
Nuno Porello, Lusosider Portugal.
“A guided tour through the minefield of rolling mill technical challenges”.
Paul Cornelius – Corus, UK.
“IRTC has given me a truly three-dimensional view of hot rolling dynamics. I feel ENLIGHTENED”.
Bill Bell – Nucor USA.
“An excellent insight into rolling theories, concepts and control mechanisms – superbly delivered and highly recommended whatever your background”.
Mike Sanders – Novelis UK.
“I am very glad that I could attend IRTC. This course was very useful for refreshing and learning more of hot and cold rolling techniques. It is really worth the cost. The lecturers show a very high level of theoretical and pratical experience”.
Markus Wolske – Hydro Aluminium Germany.
“World class results require world class knowledge – IRTC provides that”
David Vittetoe – ISG Indiana Harbor USA.
“I was mostly impressed with how the course was set up. IAS would spend time on a lecture, sharing the theory and their experiences with rolling and then we would spent time with the computer model, simulating what we had learned. Following the tutorials small group discussions allowed us to summarise the major points and learn from others experiences”
Chad Pinson – Norandal USA.
“Excellent course content and structure, second only to the competence and commitment of the tutors”.
Ray Macera – Alcan UK.
“I feel I can use this information to repay the course fees very quickly”
Michael Marks – Nucor USA.
“All your technology problems will be solved during and/or after the IRTC course. Enjoy the well organised IRTC course and broaden your rolling network worldwide”
John De Wit – Corus Packaging Plus, Netherlands.
“Well planned, well executed, well done! Technically superb. Many thanks”
Terry Smith – Alcan UK.
“A well organised and superbly run rolling course by a team of internationally known professionals with theory and industrial practice equally balanced. An absolute must for the beginner as well as the experienced rolling professional. It has been a real pleasure being part of this wonderful team”.
Filippos Patsiogiannis – ELVAL Greece.
“The course provided a thorough background of both hot and cold mill fundamentals in just one week – quite an achievement”
Johan Ackerman, Columbus Stainless South Africa.
“The course was excellent. It was perfectly organised from all aspects. The lecturers were top-class professionals with real experience both in theory and in practice. The information provided through the documentation is a golden resource of knowledge. The course is simply the best of its kind”
Theodore Arabatzis, Elval SA Greece.
“Thank you for giving a deep introduction into all important rolling process issues and for explaining the possibilities, limits and current status of rolling simulation”
Dr Raimund Sicking, Hydro Aluminium Germany
“IRTC was one of the most valuable training courses I have attended. Not only did it broaden my knowledge of rolling mills, it was fun and something I will never forget”
Coenraad Leow, Duferco South Africa
“The lecturers are very experienced and always ready and available to help delegates. The atmosphere is very pleasant and that fact enhances the effectiveness of the course”
Leonidas Pantazopoulos, Corus Netherlands
“Absolutely valuable for every engineer involved in rolling technology – return on investment for participant’s company can be expected”.
Thomas Wirtz – VAW Germany.
“A very well organised course comprising abundant theory backed up by practical exercises and discussions with opportunity to meet like-minded people from around the world”
Dave Noble – Corus UK.
“The course demystifies rolling practices through integrated theories in a holistic approach and adaption of proven models. The course is a must in a fast changing, competitive environment”.
Peter Njuguna – Mabati Rolling Mills Kenya.
“Those of us who are excited by the fundamentals of rolling theory found the course positively pornographic”
Sam Gilroy, Process Control Engineer, Corus, Llanwern, Wales UK
“The mysteries of metal rolling revealed and explained – the IRTC is a valuable tool in enabling its attendees to improve manufacturing performance”
Ron Wigfield, Manufacturing Manager Hot Strip Mill, Corus Port Talbot Wales UK.
“Its nice to have your excellent research and logical thinking to assist in our consideration of operations; my past knowledge ….. has been elevated to a much richer experience in the understanding of rolling mill theory and its application, through sophisticated modelling”
Terry V Herzberger, Plant Manager, CSM Industries (H.C. Stack) USA a
“This 5 day course is well organised and gives delegates a valuable overview and details as well, for both hot and cold rolling technology. I really appreciated the knowledge shared by IAS as well as by delegates from all over the world – thanks a lot”
Edwin Speijer, Project Engineer, Corus Netherlands
“This is a very fast paced course covering a wide range of topics in considerable detail and the format provides time for the delegates to interact with the staff individually as well as with each other”
Tim VanEpps – Snr Staff Process Control Engineer, AK Steel USA.
“The course effectively removes the misconceptions of the ‘black art of rolling’ and puts the scientific facts across, which enables a totally logical approach to process optimisation and trouble shooting”.
Don Begg – Manufacturing Manager, Cold Rolling, Corus UK
“The course offered a very comprehensive review of rolling principles and is essential for someone new to strip rolling to accelerate the learning process”.
Jim Andreas – Manager Operations / Systems, Carpenter Technology, USA.
“The most you will learn in one week – EVER.”
Hussein Harb – Dofasco Canada.
“The IAS Group provides a comprehensive, thorough and detailed presentation on rolling technology, control systems and the latest modeling techniques.”
Marc D. Wolitz – Aleris Rolled Products USA.
“…I also liked meeting people from different countries and different companies.”
Guillaume Dupriez – Novelis Canada.
“Excellent review of the rolling process and equipment, rolling theory, control stragies and technology. Each of the speakers have expertise across the entire domain, which was very impressive.”
Ann Rittiger – ALCOA USA.
“The course is up to date with the latest trends in rolling.”
Brett Henschen – Olin Corporation USA.
“As an operator of a rolling mill, it has taught me more about how to ‘think’ of rolling instead of the traditional ‘remembering’.”
Todd French – Nucor USA.
“I attended IRTC for a second time after 10 years. I have learned more than I expected. The documentation and presentation have vastly improved. The IRTC Faculty has further increased their skills to explain difficult concepts in simple ways. Anyone who has attended IRTC in the past should definitely consider attending again.”
Atul Tiwari – California Steel USA.