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Scheduled at:
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011, Saal B2.2 2:25 PM
Quality & Qualification
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What are the benefits of an association such as GTS for a thermal spray company?
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Werner Krömmer* / Linde AG Linde Gas Division, Germany
Peter Heinrich / Linde AG,
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GTS is now 18 years old and has nearly 200 members from all thermal spray sectors. In this time, a great deal has been accomplished and GTS members are already using those tools which the association has made available to them and which are important to them. Here, the original idea of enhancing the quality of our technology and maintaining it at a high level continues to be an imperative.
In addition, many other essential issues have been addressed such as further education and training, safety, environment, REACH and the compilation of guidelines to name but a few. In such matters, an association can make faster progress than each company on its own.
The work of many in our organization has also yielded many fruits and made a difference to boot. However, the benefits for each of us only become apparent if we all actively work together.
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