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Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at WearTek, where advanced metallurgy and heavy industry come together to produce high-performance, wear-resistant components.<\/p>

\ud83d\udcc5 Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30PM<\/p>

This is a unique opportunity to see real-world manufacturing processes in action and gain insight into materials engineered for some of the toughest service environments.<\/p>

WearTek is a Spokane-area metal casting foundry and machining facility specializing in high-integrity white iron and steel castings for wear-and heat-resistant applications across industries such as aggregate, power, and agriculture.<\/p>

The tour will be led by Jerrod Miller, a metallurgist and technical leader at WearTek with extensive experience in foundry operations, process development, and materials engineering.<\/p>

PPE Requirements:
Hard hats, safety glasses, and closed-toe shoes are required.\u00a0PPE will be available on-site if needed; however, bringing your own is
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Please plan to arrive by 5:30 PM for food and networking prior to the tour.<\/p>

\ud83d\udccd Location:\u00a0Wear-Tek, Inc. 8021 W Sunset Hwy, Spokane, WA 99224<\/p>

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