Aluminium Extra
Members Day at Leeds Armouries
by Phil Slinger - CAB Chief Executive
» IT HAS NOW BEEN TWO YEARS since our last physical meeting that took place at the Imperial War Museum , Salford on the 24th October 2019 . We are looking forward to welcoming our members and guests to a day of networking and discussion culminating in an evening dinner . For myself , it will be a chance to meet our members for the first time since joining CAB and listen to their concerns about the Industry and how the Association can help .
To say the Industry at the moment is faced with challenges , is possibly an understatement , with many claiming that we have a ‘ perfect storm ’; a high demand for product , but with serious supply chain problems across all sectors . A topic we will all have a view on and , no doubt , we will all be discussing when we all meet .
We have an excellent speaker line-up for the Leeds meeting which I am sure will help add to the industry debate :
The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP . Currently MP for Tatton , Esther was Minister of State at the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government , Secretary of State for Work & Pensions and Minister of State for Employment and worked with three Prime Ministers ; David Cameron , Theresa May & Boris Johnson . Esther will discuss the ins and outs of the lobby / consultation process from an ex minister ’ s point of view . Before her political career , she was a director of her family ’ s Construction business and TV presenter and producer . Esther always provides an interesting and informative speech and Q & A session .
Andy Boutle , Head of BIM at Keir Construction and engagement co-lead for UK BIM Alliance . Andy will talk about digital transformation and information management across the UK built environment sector . He will explain UK BIM Alliance aims to ensure BIM becomes business as usual whilst at the same time , transforming and future proofing the way the sector work . Andy has over seventeen years ’ experience in the construction industry , with a background in mechanical engineering , project management and CAD , working for both consultants and contractors .
Uday Patel , Senior Research Manager , Global Aluminium Markets at Wood Mackenzie . Uday will present an authoritative and enthusiastic talk on the short to mediumterm outlook for the aluminium market . Power restrictions in China is adding to concerns over the medium term outlook for production growth , whilst in the rest of the world , the shift to greater usage of low-carbon metal is also creating tightness in availability . Is the aluminium industry heading for a supply crunch over the next ten years ? Uday will assess the impact of the many factors affecting the aluminium market having over thirty years of experience in the metals and mining sector . Uday joined Wood Mackenzie in 2014 and during his career has worked on a range of projects in both the upstream and downstream aluminium sectors , including detailed market studies , cost analyses and strategic advisory work for clients .
The event is going to be well attended by members and their guests , there are still some places available so call Jesica at CAB if you are interested in joining us , and if you are not a member , you could see what you are missing ! The Armouries venue also offers a welcome backdrop with its impressive collection of warcraft through the centuries .
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