NEWS RELEASES - 2001

(Washington, D.C. and Toronto, Canada) - The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) and the Nickel Development Institute (NiDI) announced today the upcoming schedule for their annual workshops for architects, and others interested in learning about innovative and cost-effective applications for stainless steel in the architecture, building, and construction industry.

"Stainless Steel for Architectural Applications" is being offered in Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and Atlanta, as follows: Dallas, September 11 at The Westin Galleria; Houston, September 12 at The Westin Galleria & Westin Oaks; New Orleans, September 13 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel; and Atlanta, September 14 at the Sheraton Buckhead Hotel.

The workshop, which runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., covers basic selection, aesthetic, design, and maintenance considerations for using stainless steels. Finish examples and other samples are displayed. A broad range of U.S. and international architectural and construction applications is illustrated during the workshop, along with case studies illustrating the advantages and limitations of stainless.

The presenters are metallurgists and industrial marketing professionals with considerable experience in using stainless steel in the building industry. SSINA/NiDI is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The course is approved by the AIA for 7 LU hours of Health, Safety and Welfare.

The workshop is highly interactive and questions are encouraged. Participants receive a literature package with additional technical information, design ideas, and a directory of stainless steel product suppliers. Continental breakfast, morning and afternoon coffee break refreshments and lunch will be served.

A non-refundable fee of $75.00 will be charged to each registrant. Registrants may pay by check, Visa, or MasterCard. Payment is due before the workshop.

For registration information, please contact Ellen Edwards, SSINA, 3050 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007; Telephone 202/342-8836 or 800/982-0355; Fax 202/342-8451, or e-mail: ssina@kelleydrye.com. The SSINA web site - www.ssina.com - also has registration information. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.

The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) is a Washington, DC-based trade association representing virtually all continental producers of stainless and alloy steels, electrical steels, super alloys and other high technology materials. The Nickel Development Institute (NiDI) is the market development and applications research organization of the primary nickel industry and is funded by major nickel producers around the world.