Alba sponsors 27th International Aluminium Conference in Moscow

Alba is one of the key sponsors of the 27th International Aluminium Conference which is being held in Moscow from today until Friday.

The sponsorship presents a tangible demonstration of the company's support for global initiatives that help in boosting closer interactions between members of the aluminium industry, and in forging a better understanding of trends and developments facing the industry worldwide.

The conference, organised by Metal Bulletin Events, is expected to attract more than 500 delegates comprising diverse sectors of the aluminium industry.

Alba will be represented by chief executive Laurent Schmitt, chief financial and supply officer Tim Murray, chief marketing officer Jean Baptiste Lucas as well as senior officials.

"As a company with a 40-year legacy in pioneering the smelting industry in the Middle East, Alba remains committed to play a leading role in tackling issues facing the global aluminium industry," said Mr Schmitt.

"Our support for the conference reflects our confidence in the opportunity this event will provide in addressing some of the industry's current challenges as well as prospects for growth.

"We are also optimistic about seeing how interactions with industry peers will, hopefully, result in potential trade partnerships," he added.

Amongst the key conference topics during the three-day event, there will be extensive focus on China as well as a look on producer strategies in the face of rising costs and narrow margins with particular emphasis on relocation possibilities to regions like the Middle East.

Other topics will include the stock market, recovery in the automotive sector and the impact of global economic crisis on consumption.

Alba has been consistently ranked as one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world, and is known for its technological strength, global competitiveness and innovative policies.