Date: Thursday August 18th, 2011
Time: 4:30 p.m. (tour starts promptly at 5pm)
Place: Birmingham Fastener Manufacturing
Address: 931 Avenue W, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Fastener is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, transportation, water works and utilities, original equipment manufacturers, construction, MRO and more. They manufacture custom and non-standard fasteners and operate the highest volume distribution center of nuts and bolts and standard fasteners in the U.S. Many manufacturing processes are utilized in the Birmingham location including cold heading, hot heading, thread rolling, among others.
From Birmingham: Take I-59 South to Exit 121. At the bottom of the ramp turn right onto 19th Street. Take 1st right onto Avenue V. Avenue V turns into Avenue W. Facility is on the right side of Avenue W.
From Tuscaloosa: Take I-59 North to Exit 120. At the top of the ramp turn right onto Ensley 5 Points W Ave. Take 1st left onto Pike Road. Continue Straight on Pike Road. Pike road turns into Avenue V. Avenue V turns into Avenue W. Facility is on the right side of Avenue W.
Upon arrival, tell the guard that you are with the SME tour group and you will be directed to the office area to park.
SCHEDULE:
• 4:30 pm – Meet and greet
• 5 – 6 pm –Meeting/Tour begins.
PPE: Hard hats, steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs are required. Hard hats, glasses, and ear plugs can be provided, but bring your own if you have them.
Please register for this event by sending an e-mail to Blane.Vines@nucor.com.
