ALUMNIUM Newsletter 11/ 2008

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This year's ALUMINIUM Congress was once again organised by the DGM (German Material Science Association). Throughout the week the DGM also staged the 11th round of the prestigious “International Conference on Aluminium Alloys” in Aachen. A bus service permitted visitors to shuttle between the two venues. The DGM combined the two events with the ALUMINIUM trade fair to create the highly successful "Aluminium Week 2008". The ICAA 11 was the largest event in its 20+ year history, attracting 575 participants from 44 countries and providing a platform for over 400 technical and scientific talks. It is held in countries which produce and process aluminium and was held for the first time this year in Germany. Over 150 of the ICAA participants had registered specially to attend both the ALUMINIUM Congress and the trade fair. Their numbers were boosted by various other groups of trade fair visitors. The programme of talks at this year's one-day congress consisted exclusively of invited overviews and talks which adhered to the invitation guidelines. There were no poster sessions. Separately bookable cycles were offered for the morning 2 www.aluminium-messe.com ALUMINIUM Congress focused on industry-related topics Just how much innovative force the industry has to offer was once again demonstrated by the “Industrial Design & Engineering” EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM AWARDS 2008 which were presented at the ALUMINIUM for the 6th time. 48 companies took part in this year's competition, each keen to present an innovative and afternoon. The morning was devoted to topics related to aviation and surface technology whereas automotive industry applications and process-oriented topics were the main focus in the afternoon. The overview presentations effectively combined industrial development standards with new technical approaches. They were supplemented by strategic overviews of “Global and Technical Development” issues presented by high-calibre representatives of the European aluminium industry. Further information at www.dgm.de/aluminium. Winners of the EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM AWARD 2008 show their innovative force Vasco Belgium received the award in the “Consumer Products” category for the unusual design of its “Bryce Radiator”. The aluminium jacket permits efficient heat radiation while creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Depending on how the light falls on it, it generates alluring reflections in a spectrum of different colours. A further winner of the Innovation Award in the “Consumer Products” category was Alurunner Germany. The prize-winning "Alurunner Sleigh" is the first toboggan in the world to feature genuine springing in the form of an adjustable shock absorber which ensures safe and stable tobogganing. The winner in the Automotive & Transport “Industrial Products” category was the “Aircraft Recovery System” made by Resqtec Zumro Holland. This represented a perfect combination of elegance and functionality in a lifting system. In the “Industrial Products” Building & Construction category, the aluminium stairway for the “Paliriccione” building produced by Bayrds Italy impressed the jury most. “Paliriccione” is a successful example of how to introduce elegance into an industrial use for aluminium. The stairs lend the building a striking appearance. product featuring the material aluminium. Of these entries 30 were then nominated for the Awards themselves. The jury was unanimous in its decisions for the five individual awards, the Special Award and the Jury Prize. Further information at www.aluminium-award.eu/2008. Alimex Germany received the “Mechanical Engineering & Electronics” award in the “Industrial Products” category for its “ACP5080 MF Solar Panel”. The highly reflective aluminium plates can be used for solar applications. They are manufactured using a low-cost milling technique. Balco India were the proud winners of this year's Special Prize for production technology in the “Mechanical Engineering & Electronics” category. Their "Aluminium Fuse" appealed to the jury, as the use of aluminium in a fuse is highly efficient for the primary smelting process. The Jury Prize in the 2008 European Aluminium Awards went to Lotus Engineering UK for its “Evora Aluminium Sports Car Structure”. Lotus offers a unique approach to car bodies. Adhesive techniques are combined with mechanical joints, giving rise to innovative and creative solutions. The jury's decision was based above all on the environmental and sustainability effects of lightweight constructions and products. Sponsors & Partners: Exclusive Media Partners:
How visitors view ALUMINIUM 2008 Just under 90% of the visitors were involved in the purchasing/investment decisions of their company. Around 90% of the visitors were also satisfied with the ALUMINIUM 2008 overall. Visitors – Main areas of interest The visitors at ALUMINIUM 2008 were interested primarily in aluminium semifinished products, surface refining, finished products and plant/machinery. Just under 60% of visitors came from the “Industry/Manufacturers” category. Broken down by application area, visitors showed most interest in aluminium products for the Automotive/Transport industry. The proportion of visitors from this segment was also considerably higher than at the previous event (3 percentage points). Main interests of visitors – By area of application www.aluminium-messe.com Source: Gelszus Messe-Marktforschung GmbH Source: Gelszus Messe-Marktforschung GmbH ALUMINIUM 2008 – Exhibitor Statements SMS Demag – Ralf Ohrndorf, Key Account Management Aluminium “Once again the fair more than fulfilled everyone's expectations. Our main focus was on meetings with customers – most of whom were European visitors. The whole event was a great success for us.” HYDRO Deutschland – Oliver Bell, Managing Director “The ALUMINIUM has become the number one event in the calendar for our industry. This time our main priority was getting across our key message to politicians and to our customers - that aluminium is a major force for climate protection. We're really pleased with the response – from a business viewpoint, too.” Alcoa Europe – Jasper von Zon, Manager, Communications Manager Northern Europe “Alcoa’s focus at Aluminium 2008 was to showcase solutions that ´Support a Sustainable Future´. Looking back at the show, we can conclude that ´Essen´ indeed offered us the platform to make our case. All of our business units had numerous, quality contacts. As a result, the ´Aluminium´ trade show concept earned a sustainable position in Alcoa’s overall marketing communications mix.” Sapa AG – Roberto Mocchi, Marketing Director Europe “ALUMINIUM 2008 was the best trade fair I've ever experienced in Europe. The breakdown of visitors was remarkably international this time. We met large numbers from France, the Benelux countries and Switzerland. We'll be coming back for ALUMINIUM 2010.” Your international ALUMINIUM platforms in 2009 ALUMINIUM DUBAI 2009 – Key business link with the Middle East After its successful launch during ALUMINIUM CHINA 2008, the participation in ALUMINIUM DUBAI is increasing rapidly due to one obvious fact: the exhibition is perceived as the prime channel to discover and develop key business links in the Middle East aluminium market. The region will become the world’s future hub in the industry in less than a decade, a fact that made major industry players think seriously of establishing a link and invest in downstream and upstream industrial projects in the Middle East especially in the GCC. ALUMINIUM DUBAIs importance is intertwined with the importance of this moment in the Middle East where the demands for aluminium is escalating to cover needs for quality products and efficient production technologies. New smelters are being built and the projected output is expected to reach 4 million tonnes by 2010, which means the door is wide open for all those companies who are specialized in producing upstream and downstream technologies to showcase their innovations and sell their products to high end local and regional buyers. Besides being construction and real estate driven, the market is developing to other dimensions, and the lucrative aluminium production will lead to a mature industrial development in the region where aluminium constitutes a major part of it. ALUMINIUM DUBAI 2009, taking place from 29 to 31 March, is marked by the participation of major industry leaders such as EMAL, DUBAL, SMS Metallurgy, FATAHUNTER. Besides the participation of major players, ALUMINIUM DUBAI will provide visitors from different countries in the Middle East an opportunity to have hands on the latest technologies and developments, and establish reliable business links with top market leaders and industry professionals. Just right before the exhibition MEED will hold a high-quality conference. The whole aluminium industry is invited to participate at the international aluminium week in Dubai. www.aluminium-dubai.com ALUMINIUM CHINA 2009 – Biggest Aluminium Trade Fair in Asia ALUMINIUM CHINA 2009 will take place for the fifth time, returning to Shanghai in the Shanghai New International Centre (SNIEC) from June 30 to July 2. It is asia´s leading aluminium trade fair and the host for the largest industry gathering in 2009 with over 350 exhibiting companies and 10,000 visitors and buyers from over 90 countries. The event covers the entire aluminium industry supply chain and its major application fields. It facilitates world class networking and trading activities in the heart of world’s largest and fastest growing aluminium market – Shanghai, China. With over 70% exhibiting space already booked and the list of exhibitors headed by international industry players like Dubal, Aleris, Novelis, SMS Group, SIEMENS, Wagstaff and Pyrotek and domestic key players led by CHALCO, Nanshan Alumium, Asia Aluminium, ALUMINIUM CHINA is the definitive platform for suppliers of aluminium raw material, semi-finished and finished products, surface treatment and producers of machinery, plant and equipment for aluminium processing and manufacturing, light – metals trade, consultancy and expert opinions. www.aluminiumchina.com Information and contact For further information and reserving a booth please contact Ms. Kristian on +49 211 30191 232 or jessica.kristian@reedexpo.de. 3
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