PoliFest 2025, an event organised by the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, brought together numerous leading companies, academic staff, students and pupils eager to discover the world of engineering and innovation between 3 and 5 April.
In this dynamic setting, As Metal had a remarkable presence, marking not only its active involvement in education, but also its strong partnership with the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering. As Metal’s participation in PoliFest was not just a simple exhibition presence, but an opportunity to create authentic connections with future engineers, to convey the company’s values and to offer an example of how technical knowledge can be applied in industry.
The As Metal stand attracted numerous visitors, from pupils curious to learn what materials engineering involves, to students interested in internships, research projects and employment opportunities. As Metal specialists answered questions, offering valuable information about possible career paths in industry, as well as about the way academic theory is translated into concrete industrial solutions. The partnership between As Metal and the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering is more than a formal collaboration. It is a long-term commitment to education, research and the development of a generation of engineers prepared for the challenges of modern industry. This relationship is built on shared values: a passion for materials, technological innovation, sustainability and excellence.
Through presentations, applied discussions and an interactive stand, As Metal succeeded in conveying a strong message: industry needs well-prepared, passionate young people who are eager to get involved. And the company is ready to offer them the right environment in which to grow. Materials engineering is no longer only about technical performance, but also about environmental impact, recycling, energy efficiency and social responsibility. By presenting sustainable solutions, As Metal showed that it is a company looking to the future, ready to integrate the demands of a modern society into its development strategies.
The partnership with the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering is not only about collaboration, but about building a future together, a future in which aluminium comes to life, ideas become solutions, and students become engineers prepared for a world of continuous change. As Metal remains a partner of Romanian technical education and an active supporter of those who have the courage to shape the future through science, work and vision.
Cora-Fany Stefanescu