Where to Find the ALFED Team at UK Metals Expo!

There’s just 5 days to go until UK Metals Expo kicks off again in Hall 12 at the NEC, Birmingham. Being the leading event that brings the entire UK metals supply chain together, the 2024 show is set to be bigger and better than last. The expo is an annual, free-to-attend event that aims to foster relationships and maximise opportunities across the metals supply chains, advance education, share best practices, and drive innovation in the industry, position the metals industry in the circular economy, and to showcase top solutions across the supply chain.

A look back to the 2023 show for the UK Aluminium Federation (ALFED)!

UK Metals Expo was a great success for the ALFED team in 2023. More than 300 stand visitors across the two days, and more than 20 fellow exhibiting members to catch up and network with was a key highlight. Team ALFED also hosted our own ‘Meet the Aluminium Industry’ networking drinks event at the end of Day 1 at the expert, which proved to be a great opportunity to meet the ALFED team and other industry representatives, as delegates enjoyed a refreshing English Garden cocktail from a 100% recycled aluminium can after a hard day’s work at the show. Members of the ALFED team, including Nadine Bloxsome and Jan Lukaszewski were also active participants in various panel discussions throughout the show, providing key insights into vital issues and challenges facing our sector.

Where can you find the ALFED team next week?

Team ALFED are ready and will be back at the NEC, Birmingham next Wednesday 11th September and Thursday 12th September, exhibiting on Stand B30 across the two-day expo, ready to chat to any stand visitors, offer a cold beverage in an aluminium can, and inform you about who ALFED are, what we do, and the latest news, upcoming events, and membership opportunities available. Besides on then booth itself, there will be various places to find the ALFED team members. ALFED Chief Executive Officer, Nadine Bloxsome and Technical Manager, Jan Lukaszewski will be participating in panel discussions throughout the show, including:

Launch of the Back British Metals Initiative

• Sustainability and Circular Economy Theatre
• Day 1 – 11th September 2024
• 2.30pm – 3.20pm

This landmark initiative, driven by a selection of trade associations and metals industry stakeholders, aims to promote and strengthen the UK’s metals and critical materials industries. Join us for a compelling panel discussion as we call on the UK Government and all political parties to adopt a long-term approach that fosters a thriving environment for these essential industries.

Featuring:

• Nadine Bloxsome – CEO, Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
• Pam Murrell – Chief Executive, The Cast Metals Federation
• Mike Blakeney – Head of Government & Public Affairs, Cobalt Institute
• John Goodwin – Regulatory Affairs Director, Johnson Matthey

Unlocking the Potential of Aluminium in Construction

• Construction Day, Technology, Innovation, and R&D Theatre
• Day 2 – 12th September 2024
• 11.00am – 11.50am

Join the Aluminium Federation for a dynamic and informative panel session, which will delve into the unique properties of aluminium, the crucial role of clear and consistent specification in the architectural metalwork industry, and the myriad benefits aluminium offers to the construction sector.

Aluminium is often overlooked in construction despite its numerous advantages due to several factors. Cost misconceptions lead to the perception that aluminium is more expensive than materials like steel or concrete, overshadowing its long-term cost benefits from durability and low maintenance. A lack of awareness about aluminium’s full range of benefits among architects, builders, and specifiers results in a preference for traditional materials.

The construction industry’s inertia and reliance on familiar practices also hinder the adoption of aluminium. Additionally, without clear and consistent specifications, aluminium’s use can lead to variability in quality and performance, deterring its application in critical areas. Limited high-profile case studies further contribute to the reluctance in adopting aluminium. This session aims to address these misconceptions and highlight how aluminium can be a game-changer in the construction industry.

Featuring:

• Jan Lukaszewski – Technical Manager, Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
• Prakash Srirangam – Associate Professor, University of Warwick (WMG)
• Richard Besant – Sales and Marketing Director, Powdertech (Corby)
• Richard Hart – General Manager, Architectural and Metal Systems (AMS UK)
• Stewart Phillips – Sales Manager, Spartal Ltd

‘Meet The Expert’ Networking Event

This year, on Day 2 of the expo, ALFED will be hosting a ‘Meet the Expert’ networking event on our stand. This is planned to give our members and the wider aluminium industry the opportunity to speak to industry representatives one-to-one and have the chance to ask any questions you are looking to gain the answers to.??

Experts confirmed to be joining us, include:

• Renata Williams-White – Department for Business and Trade
• Nicolas Nebout – CarbonChain – Answering all your carbon/CBAM-related questions!
• Adam Baker – Equity Energies
• Sue Roberts – Better Pathways (The official charity of this year’s UK Metals Expo)
• Rory Ingham – Avails Energy
• Lord Redesdale/ Jamie Wigley – Talking about the ALFED-accredited ESGc course
• Rachel Wiffen - Innoval Technology
• Gabriel Rozenberg - CBAMBOO

The experts will be on our stand from 11.00am – 12.30pm on Thursday 12th September, so be sure to come down to Stand B30 to see them all there!??

Watch out for all these ALFED members!

ALFED are pleased to have more than 20 members exhibiting at this year’s show, and we can’t wait catch up with each and every one of them! Confirmed ALFED members exhibiting at the show, are:

• Alloy Heat Treatment – Stand B32
• Alutrade – Stand M51
• Amari Metals Engineering Group (AMEG) – Stand E50
• Architectural and Metal Systems – Stand F82
• ARUN Technology – Stand D22
• Bridgnorth Aluminium – Stand L55
• Countrywide Metals – Stand K58
• Empire Resources – Stand J82
• Equity Energies – Stand M70
• Hitachi ‘inspire the Next’ – Stand B76
• Innoval Technology – Stand B40
• Jonas Metal Software – Stand E82
• Joseph Ash Galvanizing – Stand J46
• Locate Supplies Ltd – Stand F32
• MG Metals – Stand D80
• Professional Polishing Services – Stand E84
• Richard Austin Alloys – Stand F60
• Righton Blackburns – Stand E50
• Smart Architectural Aluminium – Stand H10
• Smith’s Metal Centre’s – Stand H40
• Steel & Alloy Gonvarri Industries – Stand J25
• Tyrolit – Stand H14
• Voss Stainless – Stand C84

To find out more about ALFED, please visit: www.alfed.org.uk?

To find out how to get your FREE visitor pass to this year’s show, please visit: www.ukmetalsexpo.com.?