AluSolutions to host speakers from Rio Tinto, Norsk Hydro and Schüco

AluSolutions 2016, the only free exhibition and conference addressing sustainability challenges in aluminium production and processing, is excited to announce confirmed speakers from Rio Tinto, Norsk Hydro and Schüco.

Taking place on 10th - 11th May 2016 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the AluSolutions conference will demonstrate how the aluminium industry is making continuous improvements in the environmental efficiency of producing aluminium, as well as its sustainability benefits in end-use applications.

The second day of the conference (11th May) will host Dr Fiona Solomon, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Director, as keynote speaker. Dr Solomon brings nearly 20 years of experience in sustainability and corporate social responsibility to her role at the ASI and will present on how the industry can address the environmental, social and governance aspects of the aluminium value chain.

As members of the ASI, Rio Tinto, Norsk Hydro and Schüco will present their roles in working towards a sustainable future for the aluminium industry. Other speakers will include a representative from EGA, European Aluminium, Melanie Williams, Sustainability Consultant, Graham Bruce from Taha International Corporation, as well as a representative from the Bureau for Middle East Recycling and TOMRA Sorting Solutions.

The two-day exhibition will host equipment OEMs, plant suppliers, smelters and recyclers.

“We are excited to be holding this event in a region with such growth and technology,” said Nadine Firth, Editor, Aluminium International Today. “Sustainability is a very important topic across the aluminium industry and AluSolutions is the perfect platform to highlight challenges in this area and demonstrate new and innovative technologies.”