Page 41 - Qatalum Altogether Magazine Issue 04 Enlgish

41 The exhibition conference, which took place over 23- 25 April, was its third edition and brought together QATALUM international industry front-runners including producers, manufacturers and processors of raw materials and end products made with aluminium CENTRE STAGE components, as well as suppliers of technologies and accessories for aluminium production, processing and refinement. The focus was on the MENA region’s fast-growing role in the global aluminium industry, AT ALUMINIUM highlighting investment plans in new smelters and expansion of existing capacities by the regional market MIDDLE EAST players from the GCC countries. Qatalum was involved both as exhibitor of what is the leading exhibition for aluminium products, technologies and investments in the Middle East, and as one of the DUBAI 2013 supporters of the event– which set new records in welcoming more than 3,500 renowned industrial and manufacturing sector representatives from over 70 countries. It brought together international industry front-runners including producers, manufacturers and processors of raw materials and end-products made with aluminium components, as well as suppliers of technologies and accessories for aluminium production, processing and refinement. Qatalum has taken a central role in the Aluminium Middle East Qatalum chose to support and exhibit at Aluminium Dubai 2013 Conference, which has Middle East because it provided an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest technologies wrapped up after three days at the and advancements from around the globe - a vital Dubai International Convention & opportunity for all industry players - and to benefit from Exhibition Centre (DICEC). exclusive one-to-ones with high profile individuals from leading organisations and from potential partners and customers, while being able to showcase innovative products and services in an interpersonal format.