The British Stainless Steel Association with the support of CRU Events are hosting a major conference on stainless steel which will look at both the challenges and the opportunities for this versatile material. Topics covered will include the market environment, the outlook for raw materials, and the impact of Asia on supply and demand. The conference will highlight the opportunities and explore how the different regions are promoting and developing the use of stainless steel.

Topics covered will include:

- The economic environment
- The stainless steel market
- The impact of Asia on supply and demand
- Key environmental issues
- Views from the supply chain: raw materials, production, distribution, product manufacturing and retailing
- Key end-use sectors, such as the water industry, energy, construction and transport

Confirmed key speakers include:

Brett Olsher, Global Head of Industry Coverage & Natural Resources at Deutsche Bank

Martin Abbott, CEO of the LME

Peter Kaumanns, Director Economics & Statistics, ISSF

Andrea Gatti, Executive Vice President Group Sales & Marketing, Outokumpu Oyj

Michael Wright, Chairman of ELG Haniel Metals Ltd and CEO of ELG Haniel GmbH

Markus Moll, Managing Director, SMR - Steel & Metals Market Research GmbH

Taking place over two days, the Conference provides an excellent opportunity to promote your orgnaisation to the stainless industry and beyond, both in the UK and intrenationally, whether through sponsorship or as an exhibitor. Further details available shortly. http://www.bssa.org.uk/events.php?id=222