Greater Shelby Chamber - Quarterly Industry Tour at Grede
Greater Shelby Chamber Quarterly Industry Tour to be Held at Grede
Join the Chamber's Existing Industry & Business Work Group at its first Quarterly Industry Tour of 2015 on April 16. The Industry Tour -- sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon -- will be held from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at Grede, 130 Industrial Park Road, Columbiana, AL 35051-9359. Participants are asked to meet on-site to tour the facility.
The iron foundry uses the Lost Foam Casting process to create parts for the automotive, heavy truck, agricultural and construction equipment markets.
Grede is the largest manufacturing employer in Columbiana. This specific operation dates back to the early ‘60’s when it began as Simsco. Today, their customers are some of the most recognized and successful equipment manufacturers in the world.
On your visit, there will be a short brief on the overall business followed by a walking tour of the facilities. Reservations are requested by April 13 and the tour is limited to 20 attendees. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made by contacting Brooke Story at 663-4542, ext. 105, email brooke@shelbychamber.org or register online above.
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 16, 2015
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
April 16, 2015
9:00AM until 11:00AM
Guests will meet on-site.
Location
Grede
130 Industrial Park Road
Columbiana, AL 35051-9359
(205) 669-5700(205) 669-5700
Fees/Admission
Reservations requested by April 13.
Tour limited to first 20 registrants.
No cost.
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Contact Information
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Story, Director of Business Development & Support
663-4542, ext. 105
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