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ITA Contact Information RTI International Metals Allegheny Technologies 2655 West Midway Blvd Announces Implementation of Announces Expansion of its Suite 300 Succession Plan Premium Titanium and Nickel- Broomfi eld, CO 80020 USA based Superalloy Capabilities President & CEO Timothy Rupert Announces Retirement; Telephone: (303) 404-2221 Pittsburgh, PA, 1/23/07– Allegheny Facsimile: (303) 404-9111 Dawne Hickton to be Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) announced that its Board website: www.titanium.org Vice Chairman & CEO; of Directors has approved the e-mail: [email protected] Michael Wellham to be expansion of its titanium and nickel- President & COO; Jennifer Simpson based superalloy capabilities at Executive Director Steve Giangiordano to be Executive facilities located in the Carolinas. [email protected] Vice President; The purpose of the capital project is to meet growing demand from Stacey Blicker William Hull to be the aerospace and defense (both Member Services Senior Vice President & CFO jet engine and airframe), electrical Administrator energy, medical, and oil and gas [email protected] Niles,OH--2/1/07--RTI International markets. The total investment is Metals Inc., (NYSE:RTI) announced approximately $215 million, which is Jennifer Verhaeghe that Timothy G. Rupert will step down expected to be nearly evenly spread Operations Support [email protected] Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 6 TIMET Announces Management Perryman Company Welcomes Addition and Production Director of Material Capacity Update New Director Will Handle Raw Material Purchasing Visit us online at Dallas, 12/20/06 -- Titanium www.titanium.org Metals Corporation (“TIMET” Houston, PA 1/5/07- Perryman or the “Company”) (NYSE: TIE) Company, a specialty titanium prod- announced that Dr. Charles H. ucts manufacturer, recently hired Irv Entrekin has rejoined the Company Brown as Director of Material. Mr. in the position of President and Chief Brown will be responsible for purchas- Operating Offi cer. Dr. Entrekin was ing all raw materials for Perryman. formerly Executive Vice President - Commercial of TIMET until 2002. “We are pleased to have Mr. Brown Inside This Issue: Since 2003, Dr. Entrekin has been join our team. His extensive titanium What’s New in Titanium?...... 1 a Senior Advisor for Safeguard knowledge, along with his experience International Fund, during which time with the worldwide titanium market, Inside ITA ...... 7 he held various senior management will be an asset to the company as we Fundamental of Titanium positions with businesses owned move forward with our melting opera- Industry Calender of Events.....8 or controlled by Safeguard. Most tions,” said Frank Perryman, one of recently, Dr. Entrekin served as Perryman Company’s partners. “His Classifi ed Ads...... 9 President and Chief Executive Offi cer background in titanium is a perfect Current Membership ...... 10 Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 7 PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 2 What’s New in Titanium?

TIMET Announces Management Addition RTI Announces Implementation of Succession Plan Continued From Page 1 Continued From Page 1 of Timminco, Ltd, an international leader in the as its President and Chief Executive Offi cer effective production and marketing of specialty magnesium, with the Company’s April 27, 2007 Annual Meeting silicon metal and specialty ferrosilicon, calcium and and retire July 31, 2007. The Board has elected strontium alloys. Dawne S. Hickton Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer effective April 27, 2007. Steven L. Watson, Vice Chairman and CEO, said “I believe there are exceptional opportunities for our The Company also announced that it will name Company in the titanium metal industry. The manage- Michael C. Wellham, President & Chief Operating ment of TIMET is committed to pursue these opportu- Offi cer; Steve Giangiordano, Executive Vice nities and continue to grow and expand our business. President; and William Hull, Senior Vice President & Dr. Entrekin has the knowledge and experience nec- Chief Financial Offi cer. The Chief Operating Offi cer essary to help the Company fully realize its potential.” is a newly-created position. The Board of Directors Mr. Watson also said, “We continue to pursue addi- expects to nominate both Ms. Hickton and Mr. tional capacity expansion alternatives. Commissioning Wellham as members of the Board of Directors for of our Henderson, Nevada VDP sponge capacity election at the April 27 Annual Meeting. expansion project has commenced and upon achieving full production levels, our sponge productive All of these executive appointments will be effective capacity will increase by approximately 47%. The ad- April 27, 2007. Tim Rupert will continue to work dition of an advanced technology electron beam cold with the new team after April 27 as a senior advisor hearth melt furnace at our Morgantown, Pennsylvania through July of 2007. The Company also announced facility, which will increase our total melt capacity by that John H. Odle, Executive Vice President and approximately 20% and our cold hearth melt capac- Board member, who will retire at the mandatory ity by approximately 54%, is proceeding on sched- retirement age of 65 in September of this year, will ule, and we anticipate completion in early 2008. The also continue to work with the new team beyond his additional cold hearth melt capacity will enhance our retirement date. Both Mr. Rupert and Mr. Odle will ability to utilize scrap metal at our recycling facility remain on the Board of Directors until April 26, 2007. in Morgantown, which we believe should favorably impact our raw material costs in the future. As previ- “My decision to retire from RTI is strictly a personal ously announced, our 20 year conversion agreement one,” said Mr. Rupert. “I have simply decided that with Haynes International, Inc. will assure our ability after an active and successful 38-year career, it to produce fl at products, including plate and sheet, on is time to change my life priorities. I am extremely Haynes’ 4-High Steckel Rolling Mill at a signifi cantly proud of what we have accomplished at RTI during lower cost of investment when compared to the capi- my leadership tenure at the Company. Much of this tal required to develop such capacity internally. We success is the result of the talents of the leadership have numerous additional capital projects in process team announced today. I have absolute confi dence or in the planning stages to increase our capacity at in their ability to lead the Company forward. I want to all stages of the production process. As we continue thank John Odle for his support during my time with to respond to the long-term positive outlook across RTI. Finally, I want to thank all of our employees and major current and emerging end markets, we intend wish them continued success in the future.” to continue to pursue additional capacity expansion alternatives and deploy the Company’s fi nancial re- Robert M. Hernandez, Chairman of the Board said: sources in an effi cient manner to maximize the return “Tim informed us of his personal desire to retire early on investment”. from the Company and the board has respected that wish. We are extremely grateful to Tim for his TIMET is a leading worldwide strong leadership over the past eight years. He kept producer of titanium metal products. RTI strong and profi table throughout his tenure, Information on TIMET is available on which included an extended downturn in our markets its website at www.timet.com. as well as major work stoppages. Moreover, Tim Continued on Page 3 PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 3

RTI Announces Implementation of Succession Plan Prior to that, Mr. Wellham was president of Advanced Continued From Page 2 Aerospace Metals Corporation, a full line metals has negotiated important, long-term commercial, distributor that he led through the start-up phase. supply and labor contracts for the Company. These achievements have laid a foundation for the dynamic Steve Giangiordano, 49, is currently Senior Vice growth we are now enjoying and expect in the future. President of RTI’s Titanium Group. Steve has over 27 years of management experience in the specialty “The Board has been engaged in succession planning metals and aerospace industry, including 22 years of for most of the past decade. The new management R&D and acquisition implementation at RTI. He will group has been developed internally and has the continue in this role and will also spearhead RTI’s combination of skills needed to lead us into the next corporate-wide technology and R&D endeavors. decade and beyond. Dawne Hickton is an outstanding leader and executive manager with strong strategic William Hull, 49, is currently Vice President and and organization building skills. Mike Wellham Chief Accounting Offi cer at RTI. Mr. Hull joined RTI is a seasoned executive with an entrepreneurial from Stoneridge, Inc., a multi-national, NYSE-listed background and deep operations experience. Steve corporation, where he oversaw fi nancial analysis, Giangiordano has outstanding engineering and SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, fi nancial technical knowledge in the titanium and related systems management and other responsibilities. industries and is a proven operating executive. Tim Rupert, and John Odle who the RTI Board believes For more information contact the Investors/Media: is the strongest commercial executive in the industry, Makovsky + Company Hulus Alpay, 212-508-9600, will be working with this team to ensure a smooth email: [email protected] or Richard E. Leone at transition with our key customers and suppliers.” 330-544-7622, email [email protected].

Ms. Hickton, 49, is currently Senior Vice President About RTI International Metals: of Administration and Chief Administrative Ofﬁ cer. In RTI International Metals(R), this capacity she manages the accounting, treasury, headquartered in Niles, Ohio, is tax, business information systems, personnel and one of the world’s largest producers of titanium. Through its various legal functions of the Company. During her tenure at subsidiaries, RTI manufactures RTI, Ms. Hickton has played an important role in the and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, many strategic and tactical business decisions at the extruded shapes, formed parts and engineered systems Company, including the Company’s labor relations for aerospace, industrial, defense, energy, chemical and and government relations that have brought RTI to the consumer applications for customers around the world. To strong position it now holds. Prior to RTI, Ms. Hickton learn more about RTI International Metals, Inc., visit our was employed at USX Corporation for 10 years. website at www.rtiintl.com.

Ms. Hickton said: “I am honored to lead the dynamic The statements in this release relating to matters that are not company that Tim Rupert has helped to build. I look historical facts are forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, forward to continuing to work with Tim and John the impact of global events on the commercial aerospace during the months ahead, and to continuing my industry, military spending, global economic conditions, the close collaboration with Mike, Steve and Bill as we competitive nature of the markets for specialty metals, the move RTI forward together. The Board and I are ability of the Company to obtain an adequate supply of raw committed to continuing on our current strategic path, materials, successful completion of the Company’s capital and we remain focused on delivering value for our expansion projects, the design and effectiveness of the shareholders, customers, and employees.” Company’s internal control over fi nancial reporting, and other risks and uncertainties included in the Company’s fi lings with Since 2002, Michael Wellham, 41, has served as the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results Senior Vice President in charge of the Company’s can differ materially from those forecasted or expected. The information contained in this release is qualifi ed by and should Fabrication & Distribution Group, responsible for 14 be read in conjunction with the statements and notes fi led with RTI locations in seven countries. He came to RTI the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and in 1998 with the acquisition of New Century Metals. 10-Q, as may be amended from time to time. PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 4 What’s New in Titanium? Alcoa Fastening Systems Qualifi es The new Dreamliner is truly a revolutionary plane SAE AS5550 Fluid Fitting with the most innovative air travel engineering design changes in several decades. A major priority of the Torrance, CA.--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today design is passenger comfort. Quieter interiors, larger that Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) successfully windows, improved on-board atmosphere and more qualifi ed its RFKA9900-13 (SAE AS5550) fl areless, leg room are features that will make air travel much plug-in union, Ring Locked fi tting series for use on the more pleasurable in the 21st century. The comfort 787 Dreamliner. This high-pressure titanium hydraulic innovations are matched by better fuel economy adapter was selected by Boeing for its lightweight from improved aerodynamics, more fuel effi cient and construction and dual seal protection, providing up to quieter jet engines (environmentally friendly) with a 49% weight savings over the previous design for this lighter and stronger plane structure. application. Each aircraft is expected to employ over 120 of these parts. It is the lighter and stronger plane structure where Solar contributes to the Boeing project. Moving from “This fi tting is designed with a 20º metal-to-metal the standard aluminum structure and skin, Boeing is seal, which is the primary seal between the fi tting and using lightweight and high durable composite tech- mating port, and also incorporates an elastomeric o- nology that has been used in military planes for the ring that acts as a secondary or back-up seal,” stated past decade. Compared with current airliners, the Doug Pyle, AFS’ Product Management Manager for composite technology enables an increased cargo North America. “The design provides a very desirable, revenue capacity by 40% to 60%. Since titanium and leak-proof, separable port-to-tube connection.” composites conform a noble bond to each other with zero corrosion, the plane’s titanium structure forms Alcoa Fastening Systems, a business unit of the aerodynamic shape for the composite material Alcoa, is a leading worldwide designer and that covers a high percentage of the plane. manufacturer of fastening systems, specialty fasteners, components, and installation systems for aerospace and commercial Solar is heat treating titanium product assembly. Headquartered in Torrance, structural members in its 24 foot California, the company has 6,000 employees, and manufactures at furnaces. Because the company 26 locations in 7 countries. invested in the development of For more information about Alcoa Fastening Systems, visit www. large furnace technology and alcoafasteners.com. For information about its complete line of processing skills over the past Aerospace Products, contact Anne Brown at Tel: 1 714 449 4374; 15 years, Solar is the right supplier, in the right place, at e-mail: [email protected]. the right time for Boeing. The Dreamliner, Boeing’s New 787 The Western PA crew is continuously working with Hermitage, PA. Solar Atmosphere’s, Boeing engineers to develop the cycles needed to 24 foot high vacuum furnace had achieve demanding part specifi cations. Using the 24 caught the eye of Boeing’s project foot furnaces with extensions up to 36 feet long is the managers. Boeing had a very spe- evidence of the part size. So the heat treating process cifi c need to process long titanium not only had to achieve metallurgical specifi cations, components for its new commercial but dimensional stability over the length of the parts. jet, the 787 Dreamliner. After initial prototype testing, it The knowledge and understanding of the Boeing was not only the 24 foot furnace’s capacity that im- engineers, coupled with Solar’s furnace capability and pressed Boeing, but the programming skill and furnace processing expertise have helped to make possible cycle controls that have made Solar a steady vendor this massive undertaking that advances American for the new airline project. Boeing and Solar personnel aerospace engineering. have developed cycles and procedures to meet strin- gent quality specifi cations that have greatly contributed For more information contact: to the 787’s production goal of a 2008 delivery. Robert Lacock, at 800.347.3236 or visit their website at www. solaratm.com. PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 5 What’s New in Titanium? Launch of ThyssenKrupp Titanium titanium sponge and metal from 2006 to 2015. The report will examine the current cost structures and Deutsche Titan has more than 50 years of experience provide cost curves for producers of titanium sponge in the research, development and manufacture of and milled products. The report will also review the high-performance materials. The tradition of titanium profi tability of the sector and provide an insight into production at Krupp and Thyssen is now being con- strategic issues affecting the industry, including the tinued under a new name: since the start of the year, supply of titanium tetrachloride feedstock and the Deutsche Titan GmbH (DTG) in Essen/Germany has trend towards vertical consolidation. been trading under the name ThyssenKrupp Titanium GmbH, while Titania S.p.A. in Terni/Italy is now called Emerging production technologies will also be ad- ThyssenKrupp Titanium S.p.A. The 110 employees dressed and their potential impact incorporated into at the Essen plant produce titanium ingots and bars, the supply/demand forecast to 2015. As it is probable while the 130-strong workforce in Terni manufactures that there will be only a small impact on this forecast, sheet, coil and tubular products. Together they gener- due to the necessary timescales for technology devel- ated sales of some 110 million euros in the past fi scal opment and market testing, a view on how low cost year. For more information contact: Erik Walner at titanium powder could affect a future market will also phone: + 49 (0) 203 52 45 130 or email erik.walner@ be presented. thyssenkrupp.com The combination of experience and skills that each ThyssenKrupp Titanium, a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp party brings to the partnership means that this will be Stainless AG Duisburg/Germany, is implementing exten- the most comprehensive report available to date for sive measures in particular at the Essen site to further the titanium metal sector. An information brochure expand its business. In this way, the company intends to providing an indicative table of contents, subscription profi t from the rising demand for titanium products on the details and a pre-publication discount is to follow on world market. Titanium and titanium alloys are mainly used in the aerospace, chemical plant and offshore industries, the TZMI website. with additional applications in the medical, automotive About TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd and architecture sectors. “This will allow us to participate Australian-based TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd is an indepen- actively in the growth of the market and establish an out- dent consulting and publishing company, established in 1994. With standing position with key customers in the aerospace and over 80 years of accumulated experience, TZMI’s principals have plant construction sectors,” says Jürgen Fechter, Executive been closely involved in the mineral sands and TiO2 pigment indus- Board Chairman of ThyssenKrupp Stainless. tries since the 1970s. TZMI specialises in confi dential consulting services for the titanium minerals, zircon, titanium sponge and TiO2 pigment industries as well as publishing specialised market studies The Global Titanium Metal Industry – A new joint and reports based on its comprehensive database of production publication by TZMI and EHK Technologies and market data. TZMI employs full-time professional research staff who collect and analyse data, which includes up-to-date supply/demand models, technical data and operating cost data for all major TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd (TZMI) and Dr. Edwin titanium feedstock and pigment producers. TZMI’s Publications Kraft of EHK Technologies have pleasure in announc- and Data Services support its consulting activities, providing clients ing the forthcoming release of a collaborative multi-cli- with a range of authoritative data and informed commentary on all ent study relating to the global titanium metal industry. aspects of the titanium minerals, zircon, titanium metal and TiO2 pigment industries. For more information on the company, its background and personnel, visit www.tzmi.com. This initiative has arisen from the unprecedented activity in the titanium sponge and metal sectors during About EHK Technologies 2006. It is a dynamic time for these sectors, driven EHK Technologies is a small consulting fi rm based in Vancouver, by burgeoning demand across all end-use markets. Washington, USA, which assists corporations and government to establish successful strategies for advanced materials ventures, Virtually all producers are undertaking expansions and including titanium. Markets for these technologies include the auto- numerous aspiring producers, especially in China, are motive, industrial, aerospace, military and consumer industries. Dr. issuing announcements of expansion plans. Edwin Kraft, the Principal, has an extensive industrial background in the titanium industry, having served in technology, production The joint publication, due to be released by April 2007, and commercial positions in several major corporations. Dr. Kraft’s client base is international in scope and includes many Fortune 500 will cover all facets of the titanium metal industry companies and branches of the US government. For more infor- and provide an in-depth supply/demand forecast for mation on the company, visit www.ehktechnologies.com. PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 6 What’s New in Titanium?

Allegheny Announces Plate Facility Expansion Continued From Page 1 Allegheny Technologies Enters Long-Term over the next three years. ATI expects this self-funded Sourcing Agreement project to be substantially completed by the end of 2009. Pittsburgh, PA, Jan.22, 2007 - Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) announced today it has The project includes: signed a long-term sourcing agreement with GE • Additional forging capacity. ATI plans to add an Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric integrated 10,000 ton press forge, 700mm rotary Company (NYSE: GE), for the supply of premium forge, conditioning, fi nishing, and inspection facility titanium, nickel-based superalloy, and vacuum-melted to support increased forged product requirements. specialty alloy products for commercial and military jet The new forging capacity is expected to be engine applications. The agreement covers products operational by the third quarter 2009. Forging is a sold to GE Aviation’s suppliers by ATI Allvac, an hot-forming process that produces wrought forging operating company of Allegheny Technologies. The billet and forged machining bar from an ingot. total revenue of this agreement plus ATI Allvac’s direct sales to GE Aviation for the period 2007 through 2011 • Additional Plasma Arc Melt (PAM) capacity may exceed $2 billion. to support premium titanium alloy growth requirements. ATI expects this forth PAM furnace “As a key supplier, we are pleased to be making to begin production by the fourth quarter 2008. a longer term agreement with GE Aviation during Plasma arc melting is a superior cold-hearth this unprecedented aerospace cycle,” said Patrick melting process for making alloyed titanium Hassey, Chairman, President and Chief Executive products for jet engine rotating parts, medical Offi cer of Allegheny Technologies. “ATI has applications, and other critical applications. consistently invested in technological innovation, new products, and improvement in quality and customer • Additional vacuum arc remelt (VAR) capacity to support systems. Our strategic growth initiatives in support premium nickel-based superalloy and titanium products and nickel-based superalloys better titanium growth. ATI expects one new VAR to be in enable us to support our aerospace jet engine and production in the fi rst quarter 2008. The remaining airframe customers.” four VAR furnaces would be installed as needed. VAR melting is a consumable electrode re- “ATI Allvac is truly a GE preferred supplier,” said melting process that improves the cleanliness and Michael Chanatry, General Manager, Global Sourcing chemical homogeneity of the alloys. Department, GE Aviation. “ATI Allvac is recognized for excellence in delivery and product quality through “This strategic growth project further strengthens ATI’s aviation business cycles.” leadership position in the production of technically demanding premium titanium and nickel-based For more information visit their website at www. superalloy long products,” said Patrick Hassey, alleghenytechnologies.com. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Offi cer of Allegheny Technologies. “This combination of equipment is unique in the specialty metals industry. These investments enhance our ability to meet our customers’ current and future technical requirements Think Titanium and create a platform for further innovation. “Think Titanium” a US registered Trade Mark, “ATI’s long-term supply agreements in the aerospace is being offered for sale by its owner, Thomas jet engine and airframe market, and expected growth C. Hodgson, II, founder and former president of in the power generation, medical, and oil and gas Amerimet Corporation. markets make this project important to achieving our strategic growth objectives.” Interested parties may contact Mr. Hodgson by email at [email protected]. PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 7 What’s New in Titanium? Perryman Company Welcomes Director Vulcanium Metals Inc. Registered as AS9100:2004 Continued From Page 1 complement to Perryman’s newest ventures.” Vulcanium Metals Incorporated (VMI), a global leader in titanium distribution, is pleased to announce that Mr. Brown has over 30 years of titanium experience. it has been registered to AS9100:2004 through He spent over 21 years at Axel Johnson Metals, a tita- November 2009. This is an upgrade to VMI’s ISO reg- nium melting operation that was acquired by TIMET in istration, originally issued in March 2001. VMI’s quality 1996. At Axel Johnson, Mr. Brown was Director of Raw assurance program is the centerpiece of its customer Materials. He then spent the next nine years at TIMET based agenda. as Purchasing Manager of Raw Materials – North America. This latest upgrade covers the distribution of commer- cially pure and alloy metals, specializing in titanium, to Perryman Company is in the midst of a $35 million the aerospace and commercial markets. Any ques- backwards integration project that will create state-of- tions about titanium approvals should be directed to the-art titanium melting operations using both electron Mark McCall, Quality Administrator, at 847-313-4888 beam and vacuum arc remelt (VAR) technologies. or [email protected]. Located in the California Technology Park in California, Pennsylvania, the facility is currently in the installation For additional technical assistance with specifi cations, phase and should be fully functional by mid 2007. value-added services and processes, visit VMI on the web at www.Vulcanium.com. Perryman Company is headquartered in Houston, Pennsylvania, with offi ces in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and London. Manufacturing campuses located in Houston, Pennsylvania and California, Pennsylvania. A manufacturer of specialty titanium products, the company is a ITA member companies are encouraged to submit supplier to the aerospace, medical, recreational, and automo- press releases for the next edition of the TITANIUM tive markets. Perryman Company is a worldwide leader in News to [email protected]. the titanium industry with bar, coiled rod, net shapes, and hot rolled products. Articles are due to the ITA by April 5, 2007.

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2007 ITA Trade Show Schedule June 26 - 27 AeroMat - Baltimore, Maryland This year the International Titanium Association (ITA) will exhibit at the following 2007 industry tradeshows: The Association is requesting Member volunteers to assist in manning the ITA booth to assist in answering February 13-15 basic questions and to hand out titanium literature. Medical Design & Manufacturing - Anaheim, California As a Member of the ITA, you have a unique March 11-15 opportunity to serve the titanium industry by donating CORROSION NACExpo - Nashville, TN your time to the ITA booth, as well as to personally gain from the beneﬁ t of being able to network with April 30 - May 3 potential customers and participate in the shows. Offshore Technology Conference - Houston, TX Interested volunteers should contact Jennifer Simpson at [email protected]. June 3 - 7 11th World Conference on Titanium - Kyoto, Japan PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 8 Fundamentals of Titanium Fundamentals of Titanium Workshop Class Locations: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh Airport

Friday, June 8, 2007 Beijing, China Immediately following Metal pages “Chinese Titanium Symposium” Register for this class at: www.metal-pages.com/conferences/reg.php?id=3

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 The Fundamentals of Titanium will provide attendees Orlando, Florida USA with detailed information on the types, uses, and Rosen Shingle Creek Resort properties of common titanium alloys. Attendees Direct Telephone: (407) 996-9939 will leave with an understanding of applied titanium metallurgy fundamentals. This workshop will prepare Registration: you to present and work effectively with job-related Online registration is now available functions that involve titanium. You will receive $195 for ITA Members * $245 for Non-Members a complete overview of titanium and a thorough grounding in its metallurgy, characteristics, properties Registration fees include: workshop materials, and uses. entrance to the workshop, and lunch. Workshop Agenda: Historical Overview of Titanium As part of the course, ITA will provide attendees with Titanium characteristics comprehensive handouts to serve as reference tools Comparisons with other metals to utilize the information as needed in the workplace. Titanium manufacturing Attendees will also receive a 20% discounted voucher Titanium Alloys for the publication, Titanium, when ordered through Heat Treating, the International Titanium Association. Corrosion Resistance Mechanical Properties Register online in the Educational Workshop section Joining, Forming, of the ITA website at www.titanium.org. Seating is Finishing, Safety limited. Recent Technology Advances Current and Emerging Applications

Industry Calendar Of Events: March 6 - 8 HOUSTEX 2007 Exposition & Conference, February Houston, TX USA 13 - 15 U.S. Army Corrosion Summit, Clearwater, Florida USA 11 - 15 CORROSION/2007, Nashville, Tennessee USA 20-22 PAMA 36th Annual Aviation Maintenance 13 -15 MD& M West 2007 Show, Anaheim, California Symposium, Orlando, Florida, USA USA 25-28 MetalForm 2007, Rosemont, IL 25 - 3/1 Pittcon 2007, Chicago, Illinois USA 26 - 29 WESTEC 2007 Exposition & Conference, Los 25 - 3/1 TMS 2007 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Angeles, CA USA Orlando, Florida USA PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL TITANIUM ASSOCIATION PAGE 9 Classiﬁ ed Ads

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