Eurometal celebrates 75th anniversary of its foundation

Eurometal, which represents European distributors of steel, pipes, and metal products, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The association will mark the occasion with an anniversary conference to be held at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce on July 2-3.

This landmark special event will bring together leading speakers from various industries specializing in flat steel service centers, steel trading, and distribution. It will provide a unique platform for discussion, industry networking, and forward-looking strategies for shaping the future of European metallurgy.

The anniversary conference will provide an opportunity to hear from leading industry leaders and will focus on market trends, trade policy, innovations in steel distribution, service centers, and trade.

Speakers at the event include:

  • Henrik Adam, Tata Steel,
  • Guido Kerkhoff, Klöckner & Co,
  • Antonio Marcegaglia , Marcegaglia,
  • Edwin Basson, World Steel,
  • Anthony de Carvalho, OECD,
  • Axel Eggert, Eurofer,
  • Alexander Julius, Eurometal,
  • Henri Reding, ArcelorMittal,
  • Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister of Luxembourg,
  • Carlo Thelen, Director General of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and others.

The event will address topics such as challenges for the European steel industry, creating sustainable steel supply chains, global and regional markets, adding value to the metal supply chain, and more.

Eurometal was founded in 1950. It is now the recognized voice of steel, pipe, and metal distributors in the EU.

The detailed program and registration are available at the link.

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