EUROMETAL at Steel Plate Conference Europe by Metal Expert
EUROMETAL participated last March 11 in the 2nd Steel Plate Conference Europe, convened in Düsseldorf by Metal Expert.
One of the speakers of the conference was Georges Kirps, Director General EUROMETAL, with a presentation on the Systemic Role of Steel Distribution in EU Plate Supply.
World plate market is estimated to about 130 million tons.
Theoretical world plate capacity is about 210 million tons, meaning a capacity utilization rate of about 60%.
World plate market is estimated to increase to 185 million tons in 2024.
EU plate market accessible to steel distribution is presently 9.6 million tons.
European plate market is estimated to grow between 2014 and 2024 by a CAGR of +1,7 %.
Long term growth forecasts of European plate using sectors:
– Construction: + 0,5 %
– Line Pipe: 0,0 %
– Shipyards + 1,1 %
– Wind Energy Onshore: + 5,0 %
– Wind Energy Offshore: + 8,0 %
– Mechanical Engineering: + 3,0 %
– Oil & Gas Short term: ?
– Oil & Gas Long term: positive
In Europe, capacity utilization is running at 53%.
In 2015 and for the first time since long, Europe has become a net importer of plates.
Here are the two key charts of the EUROMETAL presentation:
Invitation to the EUROMETAL Regional Meeting Central Europe 2016 in Prague
After a great success last year in Vienna, EUROMETAL will convene again a EUROMETAL Regional Meeting Central Europe, this time in Prague, on coming 19 April 2016.
In last 20 years Central European steel markets have developed their own specific business models based on dynamic growth patterns.
Will these positive trends continue in coming years or are there now signs of structural changes leading to a rethinking of future Central and Eastern European steel business models.
EUROMETAL Regional Meeting Central Europe is intended to address these and other crucial questions and challenges.
In the attachment you may find your invitation to register to this important steel business meeting, in Prague on 19.April, having focus on Central Europe
Please note that EUROMETAL invites all participants to a welcome buffet at the meeting hotel HILTON Old Town in the evening of 18 April, from 19.30 Hrs on.
Hoping to greet and meet you in Prague on coming 18.- 19. April 2016.
Best regards,
Georges Kirps – Director General EUROMETAL
EUROMETAL REGIONAL MEETING CENTRAL EUROPE PRAGUE 19 APRIL 2016 – INVITATION LETTER
EUROMETAL REGIONAL MEETING CENTRAL EUROPE PRAGUE 19 APRIL 2016 – CONFERENCE FLYER & PROGRAM