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Get an inside look at steelmaking at SMU’s Steel 101 workshop
Written by Brett Linton
April 29, 2025
If you’re looking to build a solid foundation in steel or sharpen the knowledge you already have, the SMU Steel 101 Workshop is a great place to start.
Our next workshop is right around the corner and will be held in Memphis, Tenn., June 10-11, 2025. Attendees will learn how steel is made. And then they’ll get a first hand look during a guided tour of Nucor Steel Arkansas. Seeing and feeling the heat of steel being made really makes that knowledge stick.
The Steel 101 workshop is created for people of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are in sales, purchasing, logistics, operations, or support, you’ll come away with a better understanding of how steel is produced, how it’s priced, and what drives the market.
One of the things that makes these workshops so unique is our instructors. You’ll learn from industry veterans who have spent decades working in the field. They’ll share their knowledge on everything from metallurgy and coating extras to futures and indexation. They’ll teach the fundamentals of the industry, and they’ll share real-world insights you won’t find in any textbook.
Getting to tour a steel mill in person brings everything you’ve learned to life. It’s one thing to hear about steelmaking in a classroom – it’s another to see the sparks fly for yourself.
Seats are limited, so if you’re thinking about joining us in Memphis, now’s the time to sign up. We’d love to see you there!


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