Solar Receives an International Visit and Local Awards from ASM
The Solar companies were recently honored to host Professor Christopher Berndt, International President of ASM for a plant tour. He enjoyed learning more about vacuum heat treating, nitriding, and carburizing services. Of special interest was the metallurgical lab where he observed preparation and thorough examination of micro hardness mounts containing materials from thin sections of 17-7 PH to vacuum carburizing samples. Professor Berndt marveled at the variety of materials and configurations in various stages of vacuum heat treating at 91´«Ã½ and vacuum furnace assembly and systems integration at Solar Manufacturing.
Three Past Chairmen of the ASM Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter led the tour: Roger Jones, President, Don Jordan, VP Technology / Corporate Metallurgist and Tim Steber, Regional Sales Manager. On behalf of ASM, Professor Berndt expressed his gratitude for their volunteer service to the association.
A few months later, Trevor Jones, Principal Engineer at 91´«Ã½ was inducted as the new Chapter Chair of the ASM Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter. Trevor previously served as Vice-Chair following years of volunteer service to ASM. The event also honored members for their devotion of time and energy to chapter initiatives.
Several 91´«Ã½ employees were acknowledged including:
- Roger Jones, Corporate President was presented the Meritorious Service Award to an ASM member for meritorious service and dedication in supporting the chapter and for their knowledge of and commitment to ASM.
- Donald Jordan Vice President/Corporate Metallurgist was presented the Albert Sauveur Award recognizing pioneering materials science and engineering achievements and basic advances of knowledge in materials science and engineering.
- Jamie Jones, Production/Plant Manager was presented the Young Members Award for a young member who has made significant contributions to the Chapter.
- Tim Steber, Regional Sales Manager was presented the President’s Award as the one person the Chapter Chairman felt had contributed the most for the good of the Chapter in promoting the goals and objectives of the society.