METEC sub-Saharan Africa Workshop
Messe Düsseldorf, Germany – 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
Joachim Schäfer
Dr. Christian Schramm
10:45
Networking Coffee Break
Thorsten Kock
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
Thorsten Kock
12:30
Networking Lunch
Dick van Wageningen
13:30
Guided tour on GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST
Erik Volz