In recent 25 years, the world stainless steel industry has witnessed rapid growth with output shooting up to 28.36 million tons in 2006 from mere 6.435 million tons in 1981. China, with an output of 5.3 million tons, was again one of the major driving forces for the world stainless steel production in 2006; the forecasted figure for the year 2007 is 6.5-7 million. China consumed 5.95 million tons of stainless steel apparently in 2006, with import and export at 2.5 million tons and 0.9 million tons respectively. With an already established capacity of around 10 million tons, forecasts for further output improvement and consumption increase are very optimistic. While the development of China's stainless steel industry is facing the same problems as its world counterparts facing: rocketing price for major raw materials, product quality improvement and new product developing, over-accelerated capacity expansion and booming, difficulties in expanding application fields. All of these topics and more will be discussed at the "5th China Int'l Stainless Steel Congress 2007".

About the congress

Tremendous success was achieved at previous session in 2005, which attracted over 300 delegates representing 20 countries and regions across the globe. Now in its 5th year, China Int'l Stainless Steel Congress has been well established as a leading event for international stainless steel community with its impressive speaker line-up and large attendance. Join us in the 5th China Int'l Stainless Steel Congress on September 3-5, 2007 at Galaxy Hotel, Shanghai. Do not miss the opportunity of gaining insight into the constantly changing industry, networking with old friends and making new business contacts. Concurrently held with the congress is the 5th Shanghai International Stainless Steel Expo (STEXPO) during September 5-7 period in Shanghai.