ME Metals Recycling Conference captures pulse of regional sector

Source：Recycling Today Media Group Release Date：2014-03-03 85

Metalworking

Metals recyclers, traders, recycling equipment makers and suppliers discuss key industry issues with speakers from the Middle East, U.S. and Europe.

The global recycling community has gathered in Dubai for the 2^nd edition of the Middle East Metals Recycling Conference which runs in 2-3 March at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel.

The event got off to a great start with the Keynote address by eminent speaker Mr. Venkatesan Subramaniam, Global Director, Metals & Minerals, Frost & Sullivan. His presentation focused on the global mining sector's challenges and implications on mining-driven economies. It also covered the role of recycling for a sustained, metal value chain with an analysis into Middle East recycling markets.

Delegates to the event had the opportunity to hear from leading industry experts from around the globe during the day. At the "Steel's Strengths and Weaknesses" session, delegates heard from three important industry players. Adam Smiths from Platts, Doug Kramer, Kramer Metals Ltd, and Evangelos Chatzigiannis, Global Marketing Systems Inc, each provided insights into the demand for ferrous scrap and the prospects for increased arisings in 2014.

In the third session of the day, 'The Quest for Aluminium Sustainability,' speakers including Will Adams, Fastmarkets Ltd, Stephan Schwarz, ALBA Group and Richard Mayenkrecht, Ma'aden Aluminium touched upon the aluminium industry's ongoing sustainability efforts and provided updates on aluminium's supply and demand balance in the region as well as globally.

Jim Keefe, Recycling Today Media Group said, "We're excited to produce our second Metals Recycling event here in Dubai. We've attracted more than 300 delegates from nations throughout the world creating an excellent venue for networking and gaining valuable market insights."

"The conference provides critical insights to our delegates and also a great platform for networking and business development. Discussing operations and market opportunities is just as important as the sessions," commented Dr Kayyum Ali Bohra, CEO, Waste & Recycling Middle East magazine.

Delegates will also hear from leading international firms such as Voss international Ltd, K&C International Consulting Co Ltds, Metco Marketing & Metals Recycling Association of India, Umicore Precious Metals Refining, PGI Group, Sims Recycling Solutions FZE, La Farga Group, Aurubis AG and Ala Metals during the course of the event.

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