Lancaster, Pa. (October 13, 2008) –  

High Steel's second annual Fall Open House was held on Thursday, October 9, with over 100 bridge design consultants and DOT officials from across the Mid-Atlantic region attending. 

The purpose of the event is to educate and inform through industry updates on steel design, pricing, availability and advances in fabrication technology.  This year's guest speakers at the morning presentations were Matthew Habinecht, Commercial Plate Manager of ArcelorMittal Steel and Bill McEleney, Regional Director of the National Steel Bridge Alliance.

After the presentations, guests were treated to a barbeque picnic lunch followed by a plant tour of High Steel's Lancaster fabrication facilities, where they experienced a behind the scenes perspective on the fabrication process.

Those interested in attending next year's open house may e-mail Lisa Fulginiti at LFulginiti@high.net to request placement on the notification mailing list

About High Steel Structures Inc.

Founded in 1931 in Lancaster, Pa., High Steel Structures Inc., an affiliate of High Industries Inc., is one of the largest fabricators of structural steel in the United States, with more than one million tons of steel fabricated over the past 20 years. High Steel's 700+ co-workers fabricate a wide range of complex bridge components and heavy building girders, and the company offers bridge steel erection and emergency bridge repair services. High Steel has been instrumental in the development of new, innovative processes and materials throughout its long history as an industry leader. The company is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., and operates four fabrication facilities in Lancaster and Williamsport, Pa. For more information on High Steel, call 717.299.5211 or visit www.highsteel.com.