Reaffirms regional leadership position and strengthens global footing
Qatalum, the state-of-the-art aluminium smelter, concluded their highly successfully participation in the Tenth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition (ET), which was held in Miami, Florida, the USA from 15 to 18 May. Qatalum’s presence at ET ‘12 was in line with the progressive smelter’s overall strategy to develop itself into a leading player in the aluminium sector on a global level.
The definitive seminar series for the aluminium extrusion industry, the International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition is a four-day educational event that attracts upwards of 1,300 industry professionals from all over the world. Held every four years, ET brings together technical professionals, thought leaders, and decision makers in the aluminium extrusion industry from more than 50 countries.
Speaking on Qatalum's participation in ET 12, Mr Tom Petter Johansen, Qatalum CEO, said, "Our participation in the Tenth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition formed an invaluable opportunity for Qatalum to strengthen its position as a global player in the field of aluminium extrusion. Qatalum prides itself on being at the forefront of technological advancement in its field and as such ET was not only a perfect platform on which to showcase our abilities, but also an opportunity to explore even greater avenues for scientific development."
He went on to add that Qatalum made use of the opportunity to make contact with other industry leaders to explore mutually beneficial collaborations, discuss common issues and challenges, and investigate methods to further optimise and improve processes and operations.
Mr Johansen commented, “In line with the GCC region’s progressively emergent role as a significant primary aluminium producer, Qatalum is constantly working to ensure that it remains at the head of the aluminium technologies development surge within in the region. By taking part in events such as the International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition, Qatalum is not only working to make sure that it retains and builds on its own state-of-the-art position, but that the benefits from advancements in this field are also passed on to all of the aluminium adjacent industries within in Qatar, and so benefits the entire economy.”
As a leader in operational excellence, high-quality aluminium products and environmental performance in the Gulf, Qatalum is actively working towards a future where the combination of Qatalum’s primary aluminium production and other Qatari firms’ utilisation of the aluminium to create value-added products, results in Qatar becoming one of the main centres of aluminium trade and production, not only in the region, but in the world.
