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Attendees will have a unique opportunity to meet with business colleagues; to see and compare the most technologically advanced equipment available today. Visiting each manufacturer alone would be very costly, but here at Grind Tec USA, they will all be under one roof.

Advantages you have by being an attendee:

  • Being introduced to new and innovative technology
  • Being able to speak and listen to top professionals from different industries
  • Collaborating with your peers
  • Meeting top research professionals
  • Hearing about the latest technological advances in grinding
  • Learning about the future of grinding

Leading experts from different industries will be presenting ideas on:

  • Quality
  • Productivity
  • Safety
  • Reducing Manufacturing Costs
  • Export Issues
  • Grinding on other planets

The professionals that will be speaking at Grind Tec USA:

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  • Tony Bolzani – Vollmer of America
  • Alan Carius – TQM Professional Services
  • Bruce Dibble – SBS Balancing
  • Dr. Gabriel Dontu – Diamond Abrasives
  • Karen Fender – Centerless Rebuilders, Inc.
  • John Ferriola – Advanced Technologies
  • Juanita Harthun – US Dept of Commerce
  • Irvin Kaage - Transor Filters
  • Ralf Kramer – Vollmer of America
  • Chris McKenna – Sandvik
  • Dave Rankin – Moulder Services
  • Latrella McElrath – Wachovia Bank
  • John Shultz – Super Thin Saws
  • Scott Staylor– Sonic Tool
  • Kris Zacny – Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft
  • Sven Rassbach – Ceratizit S.A.
  • Michael Magin – Ceratizit S.A.

Top manufactures that will be exhibiting during the two days:

On Saturday, Oct 6th there will a fun and friendly golf tournament. Lunch and prizes will be included with the $60.00 per person fee. Stay one more day to enjoy the mountain scenery and relax with some fun on Reems Creek Golf Course.

Event Cost
The cost of Grind Tec USA will be $125.00 per person for all attendees, which covers the following:

Meals

Wednesday October 3rd: There will be a Meet & Greet with hors d’oeuvres.

Thursday October 4th: Black Forest Restaurant will provide an authentic German lunch, followed by a buffet style reception around dinner time.

Friday October 5th: There will be southern BBQ for lunch followed by another buffet style reception around dinner time.

Coffee, Soft drinks, Juice, Water, Pastries will be available on October 4th and 5th. We will also have a cash bar at all evening receptions.

Entertainment

Thursday October 4th: The Mars Hill College “Clogging” Team will be performing at the reception.

Saturday October 6th: A Golf Tournament with prizes will be held for an extra charge of $60.00 to anyone who wishes to participate in the tournament. The cost will cover the round of golf, lunch, and the prizes for: Closest to the pin on par 3s, longest drive, and separate prizes for first, second and third place. The format will be Captain’s choice. The course we are going to play is one of the best in North Carolina; Reems Creek Golf Club.

http://www.reemscreekgolf.com We know you will all enjoy the course and the beautiful scenery. Please let us know if you plan on participating in the golf outing, so we can plan a good tournament.

Please send payment with your reservation. All checks must be made payable to Advanced Superabrasives. Please register as soon as possible because space is LIMITED.

Hotel Information
 The Asheville region is a tourist destination; we purposely scheduled our event at the height of the autumn leaf season to allow for the beauty of Asheville to be shared by all. Make reservations early; if you wait there will be no rooms will be available within 100 miles of Asheville. We initially arranged a discounted block of rooms with the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, four blocks from the Asheville Civic Center, because the normal room rate in Asheville during this time starts at $200 a night. This block of rooms is now completely claimed, although there may still be rooms available at regular rates. Call the Renaissance at 828-252-8211

We’ve made arrangements for an additional discounted block of rooms at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, directly across the street from the Renaissance Hotel. The Sheraton has assured us a rate of $129.00 a night, plus tax. Contact the Four Points by Sheraton at 828-253-1851 to make your reservations, telling them that you are members of the Grind Tec Seminar in order to receive the discounted group rate. Make sure you are speaking with the Asheville Sheraton and have not been transferred to the Sheraton national offices. They will not be aware of local arrangements. You can also use Sheraton’s email address to assure yourself the group rate: 34097@hotel.bestwestern.com

You must include the following information in each email:

  • Group Name: Grind Tec USA
  • Full Name (i.e. Bill Smith)
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Arrival and Departure Date
  • Requested Room Type (i.e. King, Double, Smoking, Non)
  • Credit Card Number and Expiration Date

Sheraton will return a confirmation number within 24 hours of your request.

Please notify us of the number of people you’ll be sending to the show, as well as the dates when they’ll be staying. This will allow us to block out more rooms for attendees.

ALL RECEPTIONS will be held at the Renaissance Hotel. The Renaissance Hotel has 36 restaurants, 25 galleries, 6 spas and many other amenities within walking distance.


Visit exploreasheville.com for additional hotel & visitor information.


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