Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals 2015

Milestone Event for the Metal Scrap Market

The major annual forum “Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals” took place in February 2015. Scrap collectors, exporters, ironworkers and foreign scrap consumers met at the event, where traditionally two sections were present: the business programme and the negotiation programme. All together more than 400 participants took part in these programmes, and the interests of about 300 companies were concerned.

Here are just a few companies, which took part in the forum: Alfa met, Uralmetkom, Vtorchermet NLMK, BIK, CRU International, Gazprombank. It is worth mentioning that the awards ceremony “The Best of the Scrap Metals Market” became an integral part of the event. The leading members were acknowledged in such categories as “Leader of the Market 2014”, “Leader of the Growth”, “Leader of the Investment Activity” and so on. Such a ceremony helps not just to accentuate the best parties, but also inspires competitive performance.
  
The traditional round table proved to be extremely interesting for the chiefs of finance departments, security departments and actual business owners in the sphere of metals industry. A number of the most topical and urgent questions, which need detailed consideration at the moment, were successfully discussed. Altogether, as far as “Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals” forum is international, it became a significant event of Russian and European caliber. Every year the forum gathers various organizations' representatives from more than 30 countries.

It is interesting to note that every year the event becomes more large-scale, and it draws the attention of new participants. Thus, back in 2004, when the very first forum was held, only 220 Russian businessmen took part in it. However, step by step the event became truly mass-volume, due to the fact that the “Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals” forum is an exclusive independent branch-wise event in Russia. It is important and influential indeed, because scrap collectors and metallurgical complexes combined forces and finally managed to achieve the decision making of VAT cancellation in their business sphere.
  
The role of the National self-regulating organization of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and wastes processors and vehicle recyclers must be definitely mentioned. This organization officially appeared in 2012, and nowadays the partnership members are factories and independent scrap processors from Russia and Kazakhstan, including Uralmetkom, Translom RZHD, ImpeksTreid and many others. The organization's main aim has always been and it still is the establishment of order at the market and vehicles recycling branch development. For the Russian industry the utilization can be the most important mechanism. In the modern world recycling and utilization are being paid special attention to, and we should elaborate these issues properly as well.

A great number of questions were asked by the permanent members and new participants during the events. In particular, some people are not sure if it is necessary to visit the forum this year. According to the current economic conditions, experts recommend not to postpone the visit, as the situation needs real-time smart control. Also, every year some new topics are discussed, for instance, the problems of the business accounting sector. The forum's schedule is set by its actual participants, so one can be sure that specialists will have a chance to discuss issues, which are interesting for them indeed. We understand that the forum cannot solve all the problems in one day. However, we strive for transparency and collaboration. Yes, various companies may have slightly different targets, but our global aim is the general prosperity of economy and ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals sphere's development. 
  
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