{"id":1272,"date":"2017-01-07T05:18:20","date_gmt":"2017-01-07T05:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2017-01-07T07:06:39","modified_gmt":"2017-01-07T07:06:39","slug":"top-aluminium-events-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/top-aluminium-events-2017","title":{"rendered":"Top aluminium events for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New Year has just unwrapped itself with a positive note for the global aluminium industry.\u00a0 LME aluminium prices and premiums are settling down after a long period of volatility. The industry is preparing itself for an eventful year ahead hoping to uncover new business opportunities during major aluminium events.<\/p>\n<p>Asia is going to play a major role in the coming year in the upstream sector.\u00a0 The production base for primary aluminium is slowly shifting to Asia and the market remains in the West.\u00a0 After a number of international trade forums, the allegations and charges that disturbed the\u00a0industry over the year are expected to come to an end. Hope to see a healthy solidarity between the West and the East for the broader interest of the aluminium industry during the upcoming events in 2017. Aluminium applications would play a very significant role in the coming year due to fast growing automotive, aerospace and construction demand.\u00a0 Industry players would be drawn towards aluminium events that would bring worldwide upstream and downstream companies together in one platform and endorse the aluminium application sector to the optimum. Here is a compilation of the major aluminium events for the year 2017:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>JANUARY<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Argus Middle East Petroleum Coke Conference\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 10<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 11<sup>th<\/sup> January, 2017 <\/strong> <strong>Location: Dubai, UAE<\/strong> The\u00a0Argus Middle East Petroleum Coke Conference\u00a0is uniquely positioned to bring together regional and international refiners, traders, cement producers, aluminium and EPC companies looking to gain insight into market trends, explore new opportunities and enhance efficiency. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PlattsALVenueWeb1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PlattsALVenueWeb1.jpg\" alt=\"PlattsALVenueWeb\" width=\"736\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PlattsALVenueWeb1.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PlattsALVenueWeb1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PlattsALVenueWeb1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PlattsALVenueWeb1-696x392.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a02. \u00a0Aluminum Symposium 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 15<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 17<sup>th<\/sup> January, 2017 <\/strong> <strong>Location: <\/strong>Paradise Valley, Arizona The Platts Aluminum Symposium 2017 gives us outstanding educational and networking value. Hear the outlook for 2017:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Macro trends impacting the aluminum industry<\/li>\n<li>The role of the exchanges in a new economic environment<\/li>\n<li>New challenges for billet and extrusion<\/li>\n<li>Secondary scrap market dynamics<\/li>\n<li>World aluminum markets\u2014China, Middle East, Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a03. 4th Automotive Lightweight Supply-Chain Symposium 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 17<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 19<sup>th<\/sup> January, 2017 <\/strong> <strong>Location: <\/strong>Nuernberg, Germany The 5th Automotive Lightweight Supply-Chain Symposium to be focused on automotive lightweighting, supply \/ process chain and procurement management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a04. 18th IC PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY EXPO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 18<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 20<sup>th<\/sup> January, 2017 <\/strong> <strong>Location: <\/strong><strong>Tokyo, JAPAN<\/strong> Organized by Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd., the expo will showcase advanced products\/technologies\/services, necessary for downsizing and advance of semiconductors, LEDs, power devices, sensors and MEMS devices. Must-attend show for all technical persons involved in IC packaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. 4th International Indian Metals Recycling Conference\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 26<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 28<sup>th<\/sup> January, 2017 <\/strong> <strong>Location: <\/strong>Jaipur, Rajasthan, India This is a biggest opportunity for Indian recycling companies to introduce their business in the International Market. 1200 delegates are expected to attend this conference from world and the conference will deliver comprehensive market driven information on metal recycling in India.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. The Packaging Conference (TPC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 6<sup>th<\/sup> \u20138<sup>th<\/sup> February, 2017 <\/strong> <strong>Location: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. 14th International Aluminium Recycling Congress\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 7<sup>th<\/sup> \u20138<sup>th<\/sup> February, 2017 <\/strong> <strong>Location: <\/strong>Manchester, UK The Congress\u00a0will 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21.jpg\" alt=\"auto Show-Floor-21\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/auto-Show-Floor-21-696x392.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. \u00a0CHICAGO AUTO SHOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 11<sup>th<\/sup> \u201320<sup>th<\/sup> February, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First staged in 1901, the\u00a0Chicago Auto Show\u00a0is 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\u00a0edition of the Chicago Auto Show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. 4th Annual GALM: Lightweight Vehicles Manufacturing Summit 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 22<sup>nd<\/sup> \u201323<sup>rd<\/sup> February, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Detroit, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The pressing need for innovative lightweight manufacturing solutions in the automotive industry will be addressed at the\u00a04th Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. TMS 2017 146<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>ANNUAL MEETING &amp; EXHIBITION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Date: 26<sup>th<\/sup> \u20132<sup>nd<\/sup> March, 2017<\/p>\n<p>Location: San Diego, California<\/p>\n<p>The TMS Annual Meeting &amp; Exhibition\u00a0brings 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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>MARCH <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Window Door Facade Expo 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 11<sup>th<\/sup> \u201313<sup>th<\/sup> March, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Guangzhou, China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the first sourcing event for window, door, and facade products in China,\u00a0Window Door Facade Expo\u00a0has been dedicated to bringing new business and creating new partnerships in the industry for over 22 years. The event provides a best solution to all exhibitor and visitors to develop the new ideas for the business and to meet the leading organization people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. South African Metal Casting Conference 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 14<sup>th<\/sup> \u201317<sup>th<\/sup> March, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Gauteng, South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foundries are resource intensive businesses (material, energy, labour) and compete globally in a very competitive market. In view of this, the theme of the conference programme is\u00a0World Cast in Africa \u2013 Innovate for Sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Metal-Bulletin-Bauxite-Alumina-Conference-625x391.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Metal-Bulletin-Bauxite-Alumina-Conference-625x391.png\" alt=\"Metal-Bulletin-Bauxite-Alumina-Conference-625x391\" width=\"625\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Metal-Bulletin-Bauxite-Alumina-Conference-625x391.png 625w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Metal-Bulletin-Bauxite-Alumina-Conference-625x391-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Metal-Bulletin-Bauxite-Alumina-Conference-625x391-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Metal Bulletin\u2019s 23rd Bauxite and Alumina Conference\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 14<sup>th<\/sup> \u201316<sup>th<\/sup> March, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Miami, USA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only event of its kind to analyse both metallurgical and non-metallurgical markets,\u00a0Metal Bulletin\u2019s 23rd Bauxite &amp; Alumina Conference\u00a0continues to bring the entire met and non-met supply chains together as they discuss the production and consumption trends for these important raw materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 21<sup>st<\/sup> \u201323<sup>rd<\/sup> March, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: New Delhi, India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ACMA Automechanika is the India\u2019s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. 20th Global Foundry Sourcing Conference 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 21<sup>st<\/sup> \u201322<sup>nd<\/sup> March, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong><strong>Xuhui District, Shanghai, China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event\u00a0aims to build a procurement negotiation, market analysis, technical communication platform for the foundry industry. The conference will attract several hundred delegates from the domestic Chinese industry and abroad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>APRIL <\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>16. 121st Metalcasting Congress\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 25<sup>th<\/sup> \u201327<sup>th<\/sup> April, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong>he AFS Metalcasting Congress\u00a0is an annual technical conference and trade show event that brings together suppliers, foundries and casting customers for the biggest industry event of the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. 7th International Conference on Electrodes for Primary Aluminium Smelters\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 25<sup>th<\/sup> \u201327<sup>th<\/sup> April, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Reykjavik, Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conference topic will include both anodes and cathodes. Emphasis will be on environmental issues, increasing productivity and future prospects and challenges in the aluminium industry.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>MAY <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>18. Aluminium Middle East Dubai\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 15<sup>th<\/sup> \u201317<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Dubai, UAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Aluminium Middle East is the leading exhibition for aluminum products, technologies and investments in the Middle East, which takes place every two years in Dubai. It is an international meeting point for aluminium manufacturers, aluminium processors, suppliers of semi-finished products, finished products and surface treatment as well the allied industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19. The 8th World Aluminum Raw Materials Summit 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 18<sup>th<\/sup> \u201320<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Sanya, Hainan, China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Raw Materials Summit will highlight the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing global bauxite supply structure and Chinese demand<\/li>\n<li>Chinese alumina industry development and overseas investment<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Supply Side&#8221; reform and Chinese primary aluminum industry<\/li>\n<li>Report on Chinese aluminum market development in 2017<\/li>\n<li>Chinese prebaked anode supply and export demand<\/li>\n<li>Global challenges faced by Chinese aluminum fluoride producers<\/li>\n<li>Chinese bauxite import and global marine logistics market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a020.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Aluminium Valley in Business Trade Show 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 23<sup>rd<\/sup> \u201324<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in the heart of the Aluminium Valley, one of the most attractive sites in the world to transform aluminum, and having gathered thousands of participants since its first edition in 2005, the Aluminium valley in business trade show is a key aluminum event in North America.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. 8th International Congress Astana Mining &amp; Metallurgy &#8211; AMM 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 25<sup>th<\/sup> \u201326<sup>th<\/sup> May, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Astana, Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AMM Congress, which is referred to as the main meeting of geologists, miners and metallurgists, is a dialogue platform for industrial enterprises, consulting companies, financial and research institutions of different countries, a meeting venue for government agencies and businesses.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>JUNE<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>22. Metal + Metallurgy China 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 13<sup>th<\/sup> \u201316<sup>th<\/sup> June, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Shanghai, China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Metal + Metallurgy\u00a0is regarded as the largest exhibition in the hot metal processing industry in Asia and the second largest in the world. Following China\u2019s rapid industrialization process, Metal + Metallurgy China keep on enriching the content and refining the category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23. Aluminium Two Thousand-ICEB\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 20<sup>th<\/sup> \u201324<sup>th<\/sup> June, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Verona, Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aluminium Two Thousand Congress\u00a0is an international not-to-be-missed conference about aluminium world. After 9 editions, it has become a very important and irreplaceable meeting point for all the operators working in the Aluminium industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24. METEF 2017\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 21<sup>st<\/sup> \u201324<sup>th<\/sup> June, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Verona, Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>METEF, is an expo of customized technology for the aluminium and innovative metals industry. The expo aims at meeting the needs of the adhering companies by showcasing the specialization of the Italian and European firms in the aluminium and innovative metals industry in a single event.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>JULY<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Aluminium-China.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-983 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Aluminium-China-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Aluminium China\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Aluminium-China-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Aluminium-China.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>25. ALUMINIUM CHINA 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 19<sup>st<\/sup> \u201321st July, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong><strong>Shanghai, China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ALUMINIUM CHINA\u00a0is a professional trading, sourcing, networking and branding platform for the complete aluminium industry chain, bringing together outstanding industry figures, cutting edge technologies and advanced applications annually in Shanghai, China.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>SEPTEMBER <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>26. ALUEXCON &#8211; aluminium exhibition &amp; conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 7<sup>th<\/sup> \u20139<sup>th<\/sup> September, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong><strong>Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian economy is witnessing multi-faceted development and growth, which in turn entails greater investment in Aluminium Sector. <strong>This event<\/strong>\u00a0would help India take a decisive step towards achieving the milestone of providing a comprehensive platform to cater to the needs of Aluminium Industry.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>OCTOBER<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>27. ICSOBA 2017 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 2nd \u20135th October, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Radisson Blu hotel, Hamburg, Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Objectives of the Conference\u00a0are to review the status of bauxite, alumina and aluminium industries in the world with emphasis on Europe, discuss research developments aimed at production, productivity and cost improvements and highlight proposed Greenfield and Brownfield activities in the aluminium industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>28. Aluexpo 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 5<sup>th<\/sup> \u20137<sup>th<\/sup> October, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong><strong>Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aluexpo\u00a0is an international aluminium technology, machinery and products exhibition and the first trade fair of its kind in Turkey. It spans all aspects of today&#8217;s aluminium industry, from smelting and foundry products, to metal working and processing machinery, to allied services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/usa-aluminum.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/usa-aluminum-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"usa aluminum\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/usa-aluminum-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/usa-aluminum-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alcircle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/usa-aluminum.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>29. Aluminum USA 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: 25th \u201326th October, 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Nashville, USA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ALUMINUM USA\u00a0is the place to be to get a comprehensive overview of the entire aluminium industry. With\u00a0ALUMINUM USA, Reed Exhibitions expands its world leading brand ALUMINIUM to one of the most important markets for the global aluminium industry.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>30. ARABAL 2017 (Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: November 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: OMAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The prominent ARABAL conference brings together the World&#8217;s leading aluminium companies and manufacturers to network with the Gulf aluminium industry focusing on global challenges to the industry and suitable solutions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><em><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>31. International Metal Technology Taiwan\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:\u00a06<strong>th \u20138th December, 2017<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, Taiwan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Metal Technology Taiwan (iMT Taiwan)<span style=\"color: #303030;\">\u00a0integrates the entire supply chain of the metal technology sector into one single event, creating a platform for industry players to showcase their products, find new business partners, better understand the Asian market, and to interact with industry professionals from all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, prepare your check list and block your dates after going through our compilation of events. The list is not all inclusive and we would keep you updated with the latest information. Stay tuned to our monthly event update for more details.\u00a0 AlCircle has created a niche of its own as one of the premier event partners to the top aluminium events worldwide and it is a media partner to most of the events that we have mentioned in our list. For event listing and partnership, reach us at: kalyan.pramanik@alcircle.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Year has just unwrapped itself with a positive note for the global aluminium industry.\u00a0 LME aluminium prices and premiums are settling down after a long period of volatility. The industry is preparing itself for an eventful year ahead hoping to uncover new business opportunities during major aluminium events. 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