I have had the privilege of attending the VSP Technologies Bolting Symposium for the last several years. The sessions, presentations, and exhibitors are insightful and highly relevant to my work.

The speakers are always knowledgeable and engaging and especially appreciate having access to some of the “bolting greats” who attend; they are true subject matter experts in this field. Being face-to-face with other bolting enthusiasts is such an invaluable experience. I have made meaningful connections with my peers in this industry – other engineers, gasket suppliers, bolt suppliers, assemblers – each time I visit.

The bolting demonstration that typically takes place near the end of the Symposium is one of my favorite parts; we get a chance to put our hands on the tools, to see with our own eyes the tools of the trade, and gain a better understanding of what we as engineers are asking the field technicians to do.

Each time I attend, I walk away with practical insights that I can apply directly to my work, a host of new contacts, renewed relationships with other experts (and those I now call friends!), and an opportunity to transfer this knowledge to others in my company. It’s such a fun couple of days of learning and sharing.

I highly recommend this symposium to anyone looking to stay informed and inspired within the bolted flanged joint integrity industry.

– Kelly Schupp (Equity Engineering)