Where?
June 11, 2026
Louisville, Kentucky
Hotel Distil, Autograph Collection
101 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Save-the-date
Join us at this year’s GEORG Technology Day and look forward to our latest innovations and new products.
Mark the date. And secure your place by registering in advance now. More detailed information will follow.
Key Note by Eddie Lehner, CEO Ryerson
We are especially honored to welcome Eddie Lehner as our keynote speaker. As CEO of Ryerson — one of North America's foremost value-added processors and distributors of industrial metals — Eddie brings deep industry expertise and a clear-eyed view of the forces shaping our sector.
His keynote will address the key dynamics driving change for service centers across North America: from evolving market pressures and supply chain shifts to the opportunities that lie ahead.
What to expect
Get ready for in-depth technical presentations on our latest innovations and cutting-edge solutions designed specifically for service centers.
- Escalating Operating Costs & Operational Efficiency
Practical, technology-driven solutions that help offset rising operating costs and deliver measurable efficiency gains. - Skilled Labor Shortage
Reduce dependence on skilled operators through smart automation solutions designed for today’s workforce challenges. - Flexible Growth
Scalable, demand-driven investment options for slitting and cut-to-length lines — enabling you to expand at your own pace.
- Quality & Cost-Effectiveness in Leveling Technology
Innovative leveling solutions that combine high product quality with cost-efficient production. - Compact & Scalable Tooling Robot
Our automated GEORG toolingrobot for slitting lines adapts to changing production requirements and evolving operational demands.
Behind the Scenes – On-site visit at Ryerson
In this video, get an inside look at the upgraded operation, where advanced metal processing meets strategic investment. The expansion is part of our flat roll franchise, Ryerson Processed Metals.
- Cut-to-Length Line – Precision coil processing for sheet and plate orders
- Automated Storage & Retrieval System – Maximizing space and speeding up order fulfillment
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
| Wednesday, June 10th | |
| starting 04:00 p.m. | TopGolf LouisvilleMeet at: 301 Oxmoor Ln, Louisville, KY 40222, USor: pick up at Hotel Distil at 03:40 p.m. |
| 06:00 p.m. | Welcome Dinnerat TopGolf Louisvilletransfer back to the hotel is organized by GEORG |
| Thursday, June 11th | |
| 08:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Registration |
| 09:00 a.m. | Welcome & GEORG as holistic partner for Service Centers |
| 09:30 a.m. | Keynote Current Challenges and Opportunities of Service CentersEddie Lehner, CEO Ryerson |
| 10:00 a.m. | Coffee break |
| 10:30 a.m. | The new mobility 4.0: The omnidirectional move-e-starHIT Hafen- und Industrietechnik GmbH |
| 11:00 a.m. | Revolutionizing Material Flow: ASRS Solutions for Steel and Metal ProcessingFehr Lagerlogistik AG |
| 11:30 a.m. | GEORG toolingrobot: The Next Step for Autonomous Slitting |
| 12:00 p.m. | GEORG precisionflex & augmented reality experience |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch & Networking |
| 01.30 p.m. | GEORG smartleveling: Digital Wingman for Operator and Production |
| 02.30 p.m. | Departure to On Site visit at RYERSON |
| 07:00 p.m. | Dinner |
GEORG precisionslit flex
Simple. Smart. Flexible.
With our new flexible modular system, we offer an ultra-modern, demand driven slitting line, tailored for the needs in the service center market and designed in proven GEORG quality.
Starting from a basic line at an attractive entry level price, the equipment can be upgraded with selected packages and various individual applications.
GEORG toolingrobot
Smart. Simple. Flexible.
With our new, flexible GEORG toolingrobot, we offer a state-of-the-art robot with a modular design. It is tailored to the needs of the metal service center business with a focus on frequent program changes.
The GEORG toolingrobot automates all additional manual tasks such as regular and careful tool cleaning and inspection.
GEORG smartleveling
High Automation. High Connectivity.
We are known for highly automated leveling technology, such as our fully automatic cassette changing system. With GEORG smartleveling we have made it our mission to digitize the actual leveling process. The combination of a high-precision optical measurement device, an intuitive visualization and control system and smart algorithms is the key to success in terms of operation and quality.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Dress Code
We recommend business casual.
Photo & Filming
We would like to accompany this unique experience with photo and film shoots. If you do not wish to be photographed and filmed, please let us know in writing at: band@georg.com.