Gear up for top aluminium events in February 2017

2017 has unveiled itself with positive expectations for the aluminium industry when LME aluminium prices hit 20-month peak in January at US$1870 per ton in anticipation of capacity cut in China, supported by retreating dollar. The second month of the year unfolds a number of significant events from the recycling, end user and aluminium processing sector. Aluminium metal processing is getting much advanced with the application of latest technologies. Events that cover aluminium metal processing and the end user application are going to draw a good amount of visitors and industry participants in 2017.  We are giving a list of the top aluminium events from the month of February, so that you can block your dates for the events.

1.       The Packaging Conference (TPC)

Date: 6^th –8^th February, 2017

Location: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL

TPC is designed to provide the latest information for those in the packaging supply chain. Attendees range from retailers and brand owners to resin suppliers, technology providers, equipment manufacturers and converters. 

2.       14th International Aluminium Recycling Congress 

Date: 7^th –8^th February, 2017

Location: Manchester, UK

The Congress will engage participants on topic relating to market trends, the innovative technology, applications and the latest political developments in the field of aluminium recycling and circular economy. 

3.       CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 

Date: 11^th –20^th February, 2017

Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 108th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

4.       Metalworking EURASIA 2017 

Date: 9^th February –12^th February, 2017

Location: San Diego, California

Metalworking EURASIA 2017 is an International Trade Fair for Metalworking and Machine Tools. Metalworking will offer a wide range of products & components to the industry professionals with its developed concept.

5.       The 14th China International Automotive Aftermarket Industry & Tuning (Shenzhen)Trade Fair 2017

Date: 15^th February –17^th February, 2017

Location: China, Shenzhen

The 14th China International Automotive Aftermarket Industry & Tuning (Shenzhen) Trade Fair 2017 – a trendsetter on the Chinese car market, in the industry of spare parts, service, tuning and accessories.

6.       Advanced Materials in Construction Summit 

Date: 16^th February –17^th February, 2017

Location: Berlin, Germany

Advanced Materials in Construction Summit is designed to enable participants to learn about the latest innovations and solutions in Smart materials field. It will offer deeper insight into the manufacturing processes and factories latest developments.

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7.       MachAutoExpo-2017 

Date: 17^th February –20^th February, 2017

Location: Ludhiana, India

MachAutoExpo-2017 a unique and most trustworthy event which is going to organized by Udan Media & Communication Pvt Ltd , MachAutoExpo has been categorized as one of the Biggest Machine Tools and related products exhibition in Ludhiana the hub of all industries and Industrial capital of Punjab.

8.       The 4th Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Summit 2017 

Date: 22^nd February –23^rd February, 2017 Location: Detroit, MI

The 4th Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Summit 2017 will be held on 22nd – 23rd February, 2017 at Detroit Marriott, Detroit, MI. Developed in close collaboration an industry advisory board, consisting of Toyota, Ford & General Motors. The 4th Lightweight Vehicle Manufacturing Summit 2017 will feature a brand new agenda which will examine the latest joining, forming & surface treatment technologies and their applications for mixed material structures.

9.       4th Annual GALM: Lightweight Vehicles Manufacturing Summit 2017  

Date: 22^nd –23^rd February, 2017

Location: Detroit, USA

The pressing need for innovative lightweight manufacturing solutions in the automotive industry will be addressed at the 4th Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Show.

10.  TMS 2017 146^th ANNUAL MEETING & EXHIBITION

Date: 26^th February –2^nd March, 2017

Location: San Diego, California

The TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition brings together more than 4,000 business leaders, engineers, scientists and other professionals in the materials field for an outstanding exchange of technical knowledge leading to solutions in the workplace and in society. 

The February aluminium events will open up a number of avenues in the field of material processing and automotive sector. Automotive sector would be one of the major demand drivers for aluminium in 2017. Plan your trips in order to get the best out of these events through networking and brainstorming with the local and international industry players.