voestalpine Plant Tour
* Registration open until 4/1/26 at 12:00 AM (EDT)
Event Details
About the Facility
voestalpine is a global steel-based technology and capital goods group supplying high-performance metal solutions to automotive and industrial markets. This Georgia-based voestalpine Metal Forming Division facility in Cartersville manufactures ultra-high-strength automotive body-in-white components using precision metal forming, stamping, and assembly processes. The operation supports just-in-time delivery to automotive OEMs and provides a firsthand look at production flow, quality integration, and execution discipline inside a Tier 1 manufacturing environment—making this tour valuable for leaders focused on metal processing, operational performance, and manufacturing systems.
Three Key Highlights
Precision Metal Forming Operations – See roll forming, stamping, press operations, and die handling in action as high-strength steels are transformed into automotive structural components.
Dimensional Control & Quality Assurance – Observe embedded quality checkpoints, measurement systems, and inspection protocols used to validate parts against tight automotive specifications.
Production Flow & Material Handling – Review how material flow, inventory staging, and takt-based work sequences are structured to support continuous throughput with minimal non-value-added time.
Who Should Attend
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Continuous Improvement / Lean Leaders
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Operations / Plant Leadership
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Manufacturing Engineers
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Quality and Production Leaders
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Supply Chain / Material Flow Analysts
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Metals Processing and Industrial Engineering Professionals
Manufacturing leaders responsible for improving flow, strengthening quality systems, and optimizing metal forming operations will gain the most value through direct observation of advanced fabrication execution.
Lean & Continuous Improvement Takeaways
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Practical examples of standardized work in a mixed-model press and forming environment
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Visual controls and error proofing as part of quality assurance routines
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Flow sequencing tied to production scheduling and Just-In-Time delivery
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Techniques for integrating inspection into cell-level work without disrupting throughput
Tour Agenda
10:00 – 10:20 am Registration, Networking, GMA Welcome
10:20 – 10:40 am Tour Host Presentation and Safety Briefing
10:40 – 11:40 am Plant Tour
11:40 – 12:00 pm Wrap up and Summary
TOUR REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance is limited:
1 Ticket for non-manufacturing companies
2 Tickets for manufacturing companies
STEEL CLOSED TOED/FLAT-BOTTOM SHOES ARE MANDATORY. No High Heels! Long pants only.
No photos are allowed.
Lunch Sponsored by pct Janitorial!
