On December 4, 2025, the AIDI team gathered at our Bound Brook, New Jersey, headquarters for our annual all-hands meeting. These sessions are designed to align the team around strategy, priorities, and shared goals—but they also create space for something equally important: hands-on learning.

As part of the day, we hosted an on-site Ultra-tec Cable Rail training session, bringing product

The primary focus of the workshop was the use of chemical patinas and metal finishes across several commonly used materials, including steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass. Attendees were able to see how the same patina reacts differently depending on the base metal, surface preparation, application method, and dwell time. In some cases, Tracey demonstrated how heating the surface can significantly