Joseph (JC) Castellena, Stainless & Alloy …s...•Exploring the implications of new investments in the US steel sector on ferroalloys demand •Ferrochrome supply and demand –

International Manganese Institute

I’ve been coming here since 1995 . . . it’s a great group of people, well attended . . . this is by far the premium opportunity for me to really network with both customers and suppliers.

Joseph (JC) Castellena, Stainless & Alloy Commodity Manager OmniSource – Non-Ferrous Stainless/Alloy Group

Connecting buyers and sellers in contract season

Sponsors

Supported by

Ferroalloys 201821-23 October 2018 • Orlando, USA

24th year

engineering · consulting · technology

For more information and to book your place, visit www.ferroalloysconference.com #CRUferroalloys

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What to expect The CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys conference is the most important ferroalloys conference in the US market. The event assembles 600+ ferroalloys buyers at the height of contract season. Attending means maximizing the number of companies you do business with in 2019, eliminating unnecessary travel, and not losing out to competitors. It’s the “go-to” event for doing business.

Sunday:1pm – 5pm Golf Tournament

2pm – 5pm Tennis Tournament

6:30pm – 8pm Welcome Networking Reception

Monday:7am – 9am Networking Breakfast

7am – 8am Running Club

8:55am – 10:55am Conference Agenda

10:55am – 11:30am Refreshment Break

11:30am – 1pm Conference Agenda

1pm – 2:30pm Awards Lunch

2:30pm – 5pm Roundtable

6:30pm – 8pm Cocktail Reception

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Networkingreceptions, breakfasts,

lunches, dedicated areas, plus 50 meeting rooms

Informal Networking

golf, tennis, running club

New!Awards Lunch

Conference Agenda

workshops, roundtables, panel discussions

Delegate List

full contact details are shared from

mid-JulyThis is the best event, anywhere in the world, due to the high number of end-users who attend.

Michael Haw, General Manager AMG Superalloys

Tuesday:7am – 9am Networking Breakfast

7am – 8am Running Club

8:55am – 11am Conference Agenda

11am – 11:30am Refreshment Break

11:30am – 12:30pm Conference Agenda

12:30 – 2pm Lunch

2pm – 6pm Private Meetings


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Who will I meet?

Great opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones.

Bharat Mandloi, Director Abcom Pte Ltd

The full delegate list with contact details is released to all registered and fully paid delegates mid-July so you can set up your meetings.

Company activity

600 delegates, from 400+ companies, based in 35+ countries

30% of delegates travel to the event from outside North America

58% of delegates occupy a senior decision-making role

Job FunctionPresident /Equivalent 26%

Trading/Sales 30%

Other 24%

Materials Management 3%

Commercial 3%

Procurement 10%

Operations 4%

26%

Producer

24%

Trader

14%

Scrap Processor

13%

Steel Mills/ Other End

Users

11%

Vertically Integrated Producer

6%

LogisticsServices

6%

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Conference topics A great opportunity to sharpen your knowledge and gain deep insights into today’s and tomorrow’s trading conditions for the ferroalloys market.

The agenda combines CRU’s independent market intelligence with perspectives from leading industry figures. The result is an informative and balanced view on the market. The 2018 agenda will blend formal presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions, which help you identify opportunities, avoid risks, and develop deeper knowledge of current events and key markets.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Trade developments – consequences for the ferroalloys industry

• Forecasting manganese ore, silicon manganese and ferromanganese markets and prices

• Examining nickel and nickel ore markets

• Indonesia in the stainless steel production driving seat –implications for global markets

• Exploring the implications of new investments in the US steelsector on ferroalloys demand

• Ferrochrome supply and demand – predicting 2019 prices

• Plus, coverage of cobalt, titanium, molybdenum, vanadium andkey demand developments

Agenda highlights:

Market outlooksManganese, trade, silicon,

chrome, nickel, steel, stainless and more Roundtables

Battery metals, additive manufacture and powder

metallurgy

Commodity demand from EVs, ‘000T:

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Outstanding networking opportunities, much needed information on markets and strategy.

Kevin F. Kirby, General Manager, Engineered Alloys and Continuous Cast Alloys, part of the JWF Group of Companies

For the latest agenda, please visit www.ferroalloysconference.com #CRUferroalloys




CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 2018 is proudly sponsored by:

Maximize your business opportunities at the event:

Sponsor: Raise your profile/brand awarenessExclusive sponsorship packages to enhance your profile and maximize your exposure at this event. There’s a wide range of bespoke options, to raise your profile and highlight your brand.

Advertise in the book: Your company front of mind all yearExtend the impact of your presence by advertising in the delegate information book. Given to every attendee, it includes the delegate contact details for future reference, ensuring the impression you make at the event will last long into the future.

Exhibit: Promote your products and servicesDirectly demo your product or service to your target audience face-to-face. Exhibition space is available in the networking area, where functions take place, so you can showcase your products to, and interact with, the majority of the delegates.

Private Meeting Rooms: LAST FEW REMAININGCut the deal - on the dayAt the event, you’ll find fellow professionals you’ll want to discuss business opportunities with. To conduct your meetings in private, CRU offer a number of meeting rooms onsite for you to utilize. You will have the delegate list before the conference to plan your meetings and to maximize your return.

engineering · consulting · technology

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To discuss your opportunities, contact:Sharon Davies, Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Executive on +44 (0) 20 7903 2402 or [email protected]


CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 2018 AwardsNominations will close in early October, visit www.ferroalloysconference.com/awards to make your nominations!

Hall of Fame Recognizes an executive involved in the ferroalloys industry who has made an

outstanding contribution to the industry. Candidates could be traders, purchasers,

analysts, business leaders or service providers. The candidates will

be judged on: business acumen, integrity, leadership, innovation

and industry standing.

Executive of the Year

Directly involved in the sales or purchase of alloys or metals, the candidate could be a top-ranking

executive or destined for greatness. The winner delivers results, shows integrity, is innovative and has had a measurable

impact on the fortunes of their company. The judging criteria

for this award will be: achievements,

industry standing, innovation and business acumen.

Service Provider of the Year

The company that wins this award could be involved in transportation & logistics, finance, technology or

support the industry in another capacity. Judging criteria for this award are:

integrity and industry value-add.

Categories:


To view the full judging criteria, please visit www.ferroalloysconference.com/awards #CRUferroalloys


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Networking breaks:

Breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and a range of networking areas are available throughout the conference for you to network and have

meetings

Cocktail Receptions: Held in the early evening, you can

meet new people or strengthen existing

relationships

Tennis:An exciting

tournament of doubles and the chance to win a

cash prize!

Running Club: For the early risers, join

your peers for a relaxed run

Golf Tournament:

Some of the strongest business relationships have been built on the golf course. Plus cash

prizes!

Networking

It is a very good networking/meeting opportunity with producers, traders and end-users of metals and ferroalloys.

Renato Tichauer, Tremond Metals Corp

CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys is designed to maximize your networking opportunities to enable you to do business.





Frequently asked questionsCapitalize on 2019 business opportunities

Give me some background information

CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys conference started 24 years ago. It is the most important ferroalloys conference in the US market attracting 600+ delegates from 400+ countries and 35+ countries.

Who will I meet at this conference?

Delegates at the event represent ferroalloys producers and traders, and also leading consumers of mill or powder products from the steel, aluminium, foundry, chemical, power and aviation industries.

What does the organizer do to facilitate networking?

We provide full contact details of all attendees and a networking platform from mid-July. You will have ample time to set up meetings in advance. There are over 50 rooms set aside for private meetings and a range of other networking areas. The event also provides two cocktail receptions, breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks and sporting activities to facilitate informal networking, including a golf tournament, tennis tournament and a running club.

What else makes the event good value?

The event takes place in an excellent business hotel close to an international airport with cost-effective room rates. The 50+ company meeting rooms, conference and networking areas are all located in close proximity to each other.

What are the opportunities to sharpen my knowledge?

The conference offers a range of traditional and interactive presentations and sessions. You can expect to hear outlooks for bulk and noble ferroalloys, relevant LME and minor metals. You can also join interactive sessions about the impact of emerging sectors, such as electric vehicles and additive manufacture.

The business case for attending is irrefutable.

Book now and benefit from: the large delegation with their ‘ready-to-do-business’ attitude, the perfect timing, the cost-effective location, the optimized networking and the great agenda.

The CRU conference has proven to be one of the best networking opportunities for alloys. It is very convenient to be able to meet most of our suppliers, and their competitors, in one place.

Pierre Charbonneau, Materials and Procurement Supervisor Ivaco Rolling Mills





Yes! Book my place at the number one event for networking in the ferroalloys market today

CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys conference is the established event of the year, with a trusted track-record for delivering delegates from across the full supply chain and facilitating deal-making on a scale that’s second to none.

Perfectly timed, cost-effective and optimized for business, delegates are influential and come to the event with a friendly and ‘ready-to-do-business’ attitude. It’s probably the most valuable three days you’ll spend out of the office all year. Book your place today.

3 easy ways to register:


[email protected]

+44 (0) 20 7903 2444

Extremely impressed with the variety of people who show up . . . people come from all over the world. It’s about business and as for value for money, it’s very, very highly-rated and worthwhile.

Larry Stryker, Vice President of Sales DBlock Metals LLC

Delegate Fees Rate

Until July 27, 2018 $1475

From July 28 until September 21, 2018 $1575

September 22 until the conference $1675





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Joseph (JC) Castellena, Stainless & Alloy …s...•Exploring the implications of new investments in the US steel sector on ferroalloys demand •Ferrochrome supply and demand –