2011 was a bittersweet year for both metal producers and processors, after a good start early this year, the market turned out to be confused and gloomy for most of the time. As we look into 2012 and beyond, the on-going economic downturn and political chaos will continue to take its toll on ferrous and non-ferrous industries with a slow-down in production, volatile price and weaker end-use demand. For what it’s worth, Asia and developing countries still have potential to sustain the growth, particularly China. In the 12th five year planning, China emphasizes the need to produce green product, enhance sustainability performance of mills, improve existing process with a focus on safety, energy conservation and environmental protection, and maximize the use of scrap and to further promote recycling industry.

First launched in 2003, China Int’l Metal Recycling Conference has been held successfully for four sessions and has quickly evolved into a global industrial event offering fast, efficient and cost-effective access to the metal recycling community. With attendees of about 450 delegates, the 4th China Int’l Metal Recycling Conference 2011 had been a grand gathering of the year for metal scrap sellers, users, dealers, processors as well as related government institutions, industrial associations and technology & equipment providers. The goal of our conference is helping metal recycling professionals better understand development trends of the industry, connecting metal scrap sellers and buyers, promoting use of scrap in the steel and the non-ferrous metals industries, proliferating low-carbon production and living concepts, as well as strengthening international communication and cooperation.

With China’s 12th Five year Plan carried out in full swing, we believe the time for scrap has come. The 5th China Int’l Metal Recycling Conference, to be held in conjunction with the renowned 7th China Int’l Steel Congress and the 13th China International Metallurgical Industry Exhibition, will surely become another success.

Delegates break down by profession for 4th China Int’l Metal Recycling Conference