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26/11/2012
20 years of GTS –good reason to look back and celebrate
 20
years of GTS –nothing could have stopped GTS members from commemorating
this grand occasion. More than 200 participants accepted the invitation
from the GTS Head Office and celebrated the jubilee with a gala program
in Starnberg as part of the GTS Annual General Meeting. The well-known
pianist Elizabeth Sombart commenced the festivities with a piano concert
in the conference hotel of the AGM. This was followed by a riverboat
shuffle on Lake Starnberg where the guests indulged in “meat and drink”
and lively music while enjoying the evening lights on the lakefront.
We will give you a full-length report with plenty of photos of the AGM
and celebrations in the next issue.
After 20 years of GTS, it is worth taking a look at what has been
achieved so far. With nearly 190 members, GTS has become an influential
association. Its members include coating companies and manufacturers for
thermal spray supplies from all around the world, ranging from smaller
businesses to large corporations. Reputable research institutes and
universities are also represented in the membership line-up as well as
partner associations from Germany, Great Britain, China, the Netherlands
and the USA. This offers GTS an extensive network to fall back on and
thus facilitates international activities which promote the technology
and assure the quality of thermal spraying.
In addition, GTS members benefit from many services and activities
provided by the association. Regular newsletters, the patent service and
standards service keep member companies up to date. Newcomer@GTS helps
new members and the younger generation to engage in a mutual exchange of
ideas. The GTS Quality Committee compiles guidelines and can influence
technical standards and legislation. And last but not least, the GTS
Certificate has established itself as a must for many customers when
placing their orders.
When are you planning to join GTS and celebrate its next anniversary?
Links to the topic:
Download Confimation of Membership
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