To celebrate 100 years of stainless steel, ICDA organized a Round table on Chromium and stainless steel towards the next 100 years between stainless producers and end-users.

The opening debate was structured in 3 parts:
Part 1: Looking back at 100 years of stainless steels. Topics included: growth (reasons for), grade properties, key applications

Part 2: Today: the situation of the stainless steel industry. Topics included: China, raw-material volatility, the sustainability of stainless steel, competing products

Part 3: The future challenges for stainless steel. Topics included: new applications, technological innovations, new applications, new markets (BRICE), the environment, information / communication, recycling

ICDA had a great feedback from this Round table from all the delegates (about 150 from all over the world).Needless to say that participants were satisfied with the other conferences, the variety and quality of speeches given.

Top Economist Mr Philippe Chalmin gave an impressive macro-economic outlook. Other sessions focused on technological improvements and environmental issues as well as outlook for ferrochrome and of course an overview on the current and possible scenario for China and South Africa.

The Chromium 2012 conference was also the ideal opportunity for networking and bringing together all the actors of the chrome industry!