This year more than ever the galvanizers, end-users, raw material suppliers and technology providers need to get together to discuss where the industry is going. After several months of reduced demand for galvanized products and raw materials, producers are looking for new export markets and new technologies reducing costs of production.
Building on its great success of the past 13 years, the Metal Bulletin’s Galvanizing and Coated Coil Conference will once again cement its reputation as the number one gathering for the key players in the galvanizing industry.
Over 80 delegates already reagisted - view the attendee list now.
Our eminent speaker panel includes:
Jean-Martin Van der Hoeven, General Manager Automotive Europe, ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Europe S.A.
Joachim von Scheele, Marketing Manager, The Linde Group
Antonio Marcegaglia, Chief Executive Offier, Marcegaglia
Carl Perry, Regional Manager, Bluescope Steel International Ltd
Kai K. O. Bar, Managing Director, Adphos Thermal Processing GmbH
Mike Walsh, Director, Hatch Beddows
Anoop Nair, Director – Investments, Sales Coordination and Supply Chain, ArcelorMittal Ostrava
Gorkem Bolaca, Head of Flat Steel Division, Promeks Steel
Maja Domnick, Product Manager, Stemcor Europe AG
Key questions which will be answered this year will include:
- How has the global economic downturn changed demand dynamics and what are the likely long-term implications on the industry?
- Where will growth and demand opportunities present themselves in the next 2-3 years?
- What are the cost-control opportunities of new automotive galvanizing grades such as zinc-magnesium coatings?
- How do we see the use of zinc gauge galvanizing and zinc gauge pre-painted in the future?
- What will be the future shape of the construction industry?
- When will the wheels start turning again for the automotive industry?
- How does the volatility of the zinc price impact the competitive position of galvanized steel sheets versus the alternatives – stainless and plastic?
- How are the prices for raw materials likely to change in the near future?
The venue for the next event – Prague has been chosen by delegates who identified Central Eastern Europe as a potential new growth market. While many parts of the World report diminished demand for galvanized products due to falling production in key industries, such as construction and automotive, Eastern European demand remains relatively strong. The market presents stable growth opportunities to galvanizing producers, raw material suppliers and technology providers. Of course the conference maintains a strong global focus and other parts of the World, such as India, Middle East and China will be given strong exposure.
Key reasons to attend:
- Learn about the future of the automotive and construction industries and how this is going to impact the galvanizing industry
- Find out what is currently happening in the market and where demand is rising
- Assess what the emerging challenge facing the Indian galvanizing industry is
- Don’t miss the opportunity to network with the key players in the steel as well as the galvanizing and coated coil industries in Europe and around the globe
- Keep up-to-date with the most influential opinions and views from the industry
- Delegate Messenger System - contact registered delegates before the event
Over 120 international senior level delegates from major companies attended in 2008 including:
Arcelor Mittal
Aspen Metals
Borçelik
Bronx International
Carbofer
Corus
Duferco
Kandil Steel
Krohm Stahl
Nippon Steel Corporation
Pyrotek
Promeks Steel
Siemens
Tat Metal Boru
Rautaruukki
ThyssenKrupp Steel AG
Voestalpine
and many more