The eleventh edition of Made in Steel took place from May 6th to 8th at fieramilano Rho.
Organised by siderweb, the biennial international event brought together key players from the Italian and global steel supply chain. It was once again a valuable occasion to reflect on the role of our industry in today’s uncertain global economy, to meet clients and partners, and to strengthen Duferco’s presence across the European steel sector.
Conferences, talks, and events
The program of conferences and talks was diverse and comprehensive. The opening session saw our President, Antonio Gozzi, speak in the main conference hall. Following interventions by MEPs Giorgio Gori and Massimiliano Salini from Strasbourg, President Gozzi underlined the importance of events like Made in Steel in encouraging dialogue between industry leaders, institutions and associations. He also stressed the need for bold and practical decisions by European policymakers:
“In recent years, Made in Steel has been much more than just a trade fair: it has been a place and a platform to exchange thoughts and ideas. It has fostered a new sense of awareness, one that today allows us to proudly affirm that the Italian steel industry stands as a European and global leader, distinguished in particular by its pioneering role in decarbonization. However, bold choices and concrete actions are needed from European institutions: fair rules that ensure a level playing field and allow continued innovation in the name of economic and social sustainability, not just environmental”.
Listen to President Gozzi’s speech at minute 1:26:16.
Update on the market and raw materials
In an interview with siderweb, Sales Director Giuseppe Zolezzi hared an update on market trends, the macroeconomic situation, and Duferco’s investment strategy. He pointed to encouraging signs in domestic steel demand, boosted by public investments and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). He also outlined the strong performance of the new San Zeno rolling mill, which will allow the Group to broaden its product range. Finally, Zolezzi highlighted the importance of taking a practical approach to sustainability and establishing a common definition for green steel.
Scrap also took centre stage in one of the key panels of the event. Giordano Simeoni, Purchasing Manager at Duferco Travi e Profilati, joined the session “Scrap: availability and prices, the challenges of the future.” The discussion with Romano Pezzotti (Fersovere), Ennio Busseni (EFB Trading), and Stefano Gennari (siderweb) focused on the key issues of price, availability, and outlooks of this essential raw material for the steel industry, especially considering the needs of the energy transition.
Link to:https://www.siderweb.com/articoli/top/725803-rottame-il-mercato-alla-prova-del-futuro
The Duferco booth: an opportunity to showcase the Group’s integration and its divisions
Lo stand di Duferco Travi e Profilati a Made in Steel
Il presidente Gozzi a Made in Steel
Giordano Simeoni partecipa al convegno sul rottame
Giuseppe Zolezzi a Made in Steel