(…) The symposiums began in January and will continue through the end of March and are generally formatted for a half day (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) program. Participants will learn about the latest in gasket and fastener fabrication and usage techniques. The focus of these symposiums is heavily geared toward engineering and technical topics so that the participant leaves with a firm grasp on gaskets and fasteners and how the components interact in a bolted joint assembly, therefore, increasing plant efficiency. (…)