Asian Steel 2007
Steel Guru as media partner is proud to present Asian Steel 2007 conference which is organized by Steel & Metallurgy in association with Iron & Steel Institute of Thailand
Asia has always been the leader in world steel consumption with around half of the world steel demand generated in Asian markets. The Asian region comprises of developing Countries where infrastructural development is on the forefront of the agenda.
The other steel consuming sectors like auto, white goods etc, also view Asia as the fastest growing market, thus further strengthening steel demand. Though the region witness a setback when economist of some of the South East Asian countries face currency crises, most of the lost ground is made up and this countries are again on fast recovery track. All these make Asia the most favoured destination for not only to steelmakers but to all the allied businesses too.
The event will focus on the core issues, which are of concern to the steel makers in Asia and shall try to find means & way for proper redressal of these problems while trying to highlight the prospects of growth in the region.
Key topics under discussion in the conference
1 Resources for iron making & steelmaking in Asia pacific region-including availability of raw materials like iron ore, coking coal etc.
2 Technological development, need for upgradation and modernization of existing facilities in iron making, steelmaking, continuous casting, rolling & finishing mills.
3 Choosing the right steel-making route for long-term viability
4 Introduction of suitable automation levels for higher productivity
5 Quality control and cost reduction efforts
6 Sustainability and environment management-to become good cooperate citizens.
7 Trade related issues-impact of WTO / OECD recommendations and implementation Free Trade Agreement
8 Steel trading-present and future trends
9 Demand forecasting and meeting demand supply gap.
10 Transport and logistics-freight and related cost analysis.
11 Creating new steel applications and focus on emerging markets.
12 Steel intensive sectors like construction, automotive sector and engineering industries.
13 Steel service centers and down stream / ancillary units
Program
DAY-I Friday 9th March, 2007
Registration 8:00 am -9:00 am
Inaugural Session 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Tea/Coffee Break: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
SESSION-I
Iron making & DRI 11:00 am - 12:00pm
Environment management Sustainability 12:00pm -1:00 pm
Lunch 1:00 pm-1:45 pm
SESSION-II
Steelmaking &Continuous Casting 1:45 pm- 3:45pm
Tea/Coffee break 3:45pm-4:15 pm
SESSION-III
Rolling Mill & Automation 4:15 pm- 5:30 pm
Question/Answer & End of Day-I 6:00 pm
DAY-II Saturday 10th March, 2007
SESSION-IV
Trade Related Issues & International Market 9:00 am-11:00 am
Tea / Coffee Break 10:00 am-11:15 am
SESSION-V
Demand Forecasting & Consumption Trends 11:15 am-1:15 pm
Lunch 1:15 pm -1:45 pm
Panel Discussion &valedictory Session 1:45 pm-2:30 pm
Vote of Thanks & End of Session 2:30 pm
Venue
Rama Gardens, Bangkok Thailand
For further details
Nirmalya Mukherjee
Editor - STEEL & METALLURGY
Convener- ASIAN STEEL 2007
Phone: ++ 91 33 2441 5700
Telefax: ++ 91 33 2441 4780
Mobile: ++ 91 33 94330 38282
Email: nirmalya@steelmetallurgy.com
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