Sub-Saharan Africa Workshop will take place as part of METEC
by David Fleschen
This year, a separate workshop on the metallurgy market in Africa will be held for the first time within the framework of METEC - initiated and organized by africon in close cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf and leading industry associations. Representatives from various African countries and companies in the industry are expected to give first-class insight into the challenges and opportunities of the African metallurgical market in presentations and panel discussions.
Workshop program,
Wednesday 26th June, Room 225 at the Entrance North
09:00
Welcome and introduction
09:30
Panel 1: Needs and expectations of German/international metals production, metals processing and metallurgical machinery sectors when looking into doing business in Africa (e.g. technology, education & training, competition, etc.)
Panelists:
- Frech Group,
- Germany Maschinenfabrik Herkules,
- Germany Ruhe Consult,
- Ethiopia VDMA,
- Germany South African Institute of Foundrymen (SAIF),
South Africa Moderation: africon GmbH
10:45
Networking Coffee Break
11:15
Panel 2: What can the African markets offer to and need from German/international metallurgy, steel casting and metal companies willing to start business in Africa? (e.g. market potential, financing, local support)
Panelists
- ABP Induction Systems, Germany
- Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Kenya
- Ministry of Mines & Steel Development, Nigeria
- Kamal Steel, Tanzania
- ANDRITZ Maerz GmbH, Germany
Moderation: VDMA
12:30
Networking Lunch