The Charter Steel Summit

An Exclusive 2-Day Technical Training Event

Date: October 28 & 29, 2025
Where: Charter Steel | Cleveland Plant

There will be a pre-event social for drinks, appetizers and golf at Top Golf on Oct 27th  from 6:00-8:00pm.

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Charter Steel Summit

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Why attend this training?

Engage with Expert Insights

Engage with Charter Steel’s experts who will share their decades worth of knowledge and experience in the steel industry.

Technical Knowledge

Take away a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of steel manufacturing as well as the total value that only Charter Steel can provide.

Trusted Partnership

Your TSEs selected you to be part of this exclusive event with the goal of showing you our unparalleled partnership and continued commitment to your success.

The Charter Steel Summit Agenda & Hotels

Day 1 Agenda
Day 2 Agenda
Hotels

Training 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Sign-in/Breakfast (7:30 – 8:00)
  • Welcome/Agenda/Introductions (8:00 – 8:30)
  • Charter Manufacturing Overview (8:30 – 9:00)
  • Steel History (9:00 – 9:15)
  • Break/Photo (9:15 – 9:30)
  • Metallurgy (9:30 – 10:00)
  • Products (10:00 – 10:30)
  • Break (10:30 – 10:45)
  • Lab Capabilities (10:45 – 11:15)
  • Processing Levels + Coating Selections (11:15 – 11:45)
  • Choosing the Right Material for the Job (11:45 – 12:15)
  • Lunch (12:15 – 1:00)
  • Melting Overview (1:00 – 1:45)
  • Melting Tour (1:45 – 3:00)
  • Break (3:00 – 3:15)
  • Process Control for High Quality Steel (3:15 – 4:00)
  • Capital Investments (4:00 – 4:30)
  • Processing Levels and Coatings (4:30 – 5:00)
  • Dinner – TBD (6:30 – 8:30)

See The Agenda for Day 2

Training 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Breakfast (7:30 – 8:00)
  • Rolling Overview (8:00 – 8:30)
  • Processing Overview – Coil (8:30 – 9:15)
  • Break (9:15 – 9:30)
  • Processing Overview – SBQ (9:30 – 10:15)
  • Rolling Mill Tour/ SBQ Processing Tour (10:15 –11:45)
  • Wrap-up/Questions/Day 2 Evals (11:45 – 12:00)
  • Lunch/Departure (12:00 – 1:00)

See Hotel Options

There are several hotels in Independence, Ohio, near the intersection of I-77 and Rockside Road. These hotels are a 10-minute drive from the plant and conveniently close to our dinner venue at the end of day one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to attend?

The event itself is free and meals will be provided. The only potential expense is for travel and lodging.

Can I bring a colleague or guest who would be interested in attending the training?

While we appreciate the opportunity to educate more people on the technical aspects of steelmaking, this is an exclusive event by design; we are intentionally keeping it small so that we can give everyone the best experience possible. We do have more training events being planned, though, so please connect with your TSE to share the contact info of anyone who would be interested in a future event.

Will transportation be provided?

Transportation will not be provided. Each attendee will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the summit.

What do I need to bring for the mill tour?

Please wear mill appropriate clothing including closed toe shoes for the tour. Jackets, hard harts, glasses, gloves, and ear protection will be provided.

Which airport would you recommend flying into?

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport services most major airlines and is only a 20-minute drive to Charter Steel.