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Chairman’s message It is with great pleasure that I present to you the Advance Conference Program of this year’s jubilee edition of the Stainless Steel World Conference. Carefully selected by the international Steering Committee from a pool of high-quality submissions, the line-up of presentations and discussion-based workshops promises to provide a much-needed update on recent advances in the manufacture and application of corrosion-resistant alloys. The program has been designed to address a range of key issues relevant to the global stainless steel community, including new material grades, design and material standards, safety, quality control, sustainability, market trends, supply chain management and the all-important end-user experience. Bringing together researchers, corrosion specialists, welding engineers, designers, manufacturers, stockists and other industry professionals from around the world, this event is a must-attend for everyone involved in the manufacture and use of stainless steels. The world of stainless steel is a vibrant one, characterized by continuous innovation and development of new technologies, materials and

solutions to ensure the safety and economic viability of industrial operations. The Stainless Steel World Conference has established itself as the premier international forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience on corrosion-resistant alloys. Taking place in parallel with the Stainless Steel World Exhibition, this event provides an excellent platform to network in a jovial atmosphere not only with professional peers, but also with world-leading manufacturers and suppliers. Personally, I always leave the conference with new insights and acquaintances, returning back home to the United States inspired and invigorated. It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the Stainless Steel World Conference 2017 and I cannot wait to present each and every one of you with a warm and big ‘howdy’ from Texas. On behalf of the Steering Committee, I cordially invite you to come to Maastricht and already look forward to meeting you there in November! Roy A. Grichuk



Chairman of the Stainless Steel World Conference 2017

Roy A. Grichuk works as Director of Piping at Fluor in Sugar Land, Texas, USA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston and has nearly 30 years of experience in piping engineering. During his career at Fluor, Roy has held a variety of positions, including Lead Piping Materials Engineer (PME) for several multimillion projects, Supervisor of the PME group that averages between 15 and 30 employees, Area Lead Piping Engineer and Technical Fellow. His true passion has always been design. Roy has particularly enjoyed his involvement with the selection process for piping material, including specifying component standards for the materials specified for individual process streams, finishing out the process by assisting in the purchasing of components, working out contracts technically with fabricators, and solving design issues during installation. Roy is deeply involved with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 Committee which is part of the ASME Board on Pressure Technology, Codes and Standards. He is currently a member of the Subgroup on Materials, Chair of the B31 Materials Technical Committee and a member of the B31 Main Committee.

Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017 The Organizers Conference Coordinators Matjaž Matošec & Kiyo Ichikawa [email protected] [email protected]

Sales & Marketing Manager Elisa Hannan [email protected]

International Steering Committee Chairman: Roy A. Grichuk, Fluor, USA Members (in alphabetical order)

Exhibition Coordinator Jan Dieperink [email protected]

Publishing Director Robert-Jan à Campo [email protected]

Some of the members of the international Steering Committee of the Stainless Steel World Conference 2017 Disclaimer The publisher and authors state that this advance program has been compiled meticulously and to the best of their knowledge. However, the publisher and authors can in no way guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information. The publisher and authors therefore do not accept any liability for any damage resulting from

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Jacko Aerts, DSM, the Netherlands Svein Prestrud Astad, Statoil, Norway Raymond Cordewener, R. Cordewener Management & Consultancy, the Netherlands Stéphanie Corre, Industeel, France Jean-Michel Damasse, Aperam, France Mrinal Das, Jacobs Engineering, India Ali Davoodi, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran Oliver Dietrich, Acciai Speciali Terni, Italy François Dupoiron , TOTAL Refining & Chemicals, France Barinder Ghai, Sandvik Materials Technology, UK Joelle Greenwood, Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes, France Norbert Heinzle, BUTTING, Germany John Houben, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, the Netherlands Nicole Kinsman, International Molybdenum Association, UK Thomas Ladwein, Aalen University, Germany Jintao Lu, Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute, China Rahul Mehta, Chandan Steel, India Mamoru Nagao, Kobelco Steel Tube, Japan Guri Nustad, Aker Solutions, Norway Iris Rommerskirchen, Wilhelm Schulz, Germany Lars Rose, DuPont De Nemours, Germany Kenneth Söderberg, Stalatube, Finland Ingo Stiebe, Hempel Special Metals, Germany Jan van de Wetering, AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals, the Netherlands Peter van Gansewinkel, Brück Group, the Netherlands Lena Wegrelius, Outokumpu Stainless, Sweden Marc Wilms, Shell Global Solutions, the Netherlands Mitsuru Yoshizawa, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Japan L. William Zahner, A. Zahner Company, USA

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STAINLESS STEEL The Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition is renowned as the foremost gathering of the global stainless steel community, bringing together the highest concentration of experts and key stakeholders from across the engineering landscape and supply chain. For those seeking to update their knowledge base, the conference affords a perfect setting to catch up on the latest developments, technologies and trends. The conference program, moreover, has been carefully put together so that there is ample time not only to absorb the information from the lectures, but also to search out peers to discuss work challenges, get advice and solutions, negotiate a contract, or just take the opportunity to make new friends and meet up with old ones.

Keynote Speakers L. WILLIAM ZAHNER President and CEO of A. Zahner Company, USA THE VERSATILE METAL – STAINLESS STEEL IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE The interest in the use of metal in architecture and art over the last several decades has skyrocketed. Metals, in particular stainless steel, have the ability to provide lightweight, durable and aesthetic characteristics for visible surfaces. Stainless steel can impart variable specular influences on the interplay of light across a surface. This lecture will provide an overview of current technological approaches to producing custom surfaces and forms. It will showcase what will be possible in the near future – the articulated façade and the design platform that connects designers to fabricators. CATHERINE HOUSKA Senior Development Manager at TMR Consulting, USA RESILIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAINLESS STEEL Sustainability is a global megatrend with the potential to influence every industry and application. Green building, infrastructure and other rating systems now emphasize material longevity and life cycle analysis. ‘Resilient design’ is increasingly important because of terrorism concerns and environmental changes, such as coastal flooding and seismic events. These developments present tremendous opportunities for stainless steel, but fully capitalizing on them requires an understanding of the opportunity, third-party documentation, proactive education of decision makers and active participation to guide sustainability standards development. The lecture will review the opportunities for stainless steel and suggested actions. ALEŠ MIKUŽ Foundry Manager at Akrapoviˇc, Slovenia THE FUTURE IS ULTRA-LIGHT Although electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular, there is still room for improvements in the current ‘internal combustion engine’ automotive segment. One such opportunity is to optimize the weight of automotive components, thereby lowering fuel consumption and making cars more environmentally friendly. This lecture will review various types of materials and technologies used in exhaust system manufacture, including titanium, stainless steel, nickel superalloys and composites, and discuss their benefits and drawbacks during the development of an ultra-light exhaust. Also discussed will be different production processes concerning the development of a lightweight product. STEVE PATERSON Materials and Corrosion Adviser at Arbeadie Consultants, UK KEEPING STAINLESS STEELS SAFE IN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES Stainless steels are used widely in oil and gas production facilities and often considered to be ‘trouble-free’ because of their corrosion resistance. However, assurance of the integrity of stainless steel systems during design, manufacture, fabrication and operation is essential to ensure that process safety is not impacted. This lecture will review some of the key requirements for the safe application of stainless steels in oil and gas production and will be illustrated with some examples of potential pitfalls.

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TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2017 09:00 OPENING: Stainless Steel World 09:15 CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME: Roy A. Grichuk, Fluor, USA 09:30 10:00 10:30

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KEYNOTE LECTURE: The Versatile Metal – Stainless Steel in Art and Architecture, L. William Zahner, A. Zahner Company, USA

KEYNOTE LECTURE: Resiliency and Sustainability Create Opportunities for Stainless Steel, Catherine Houska, TMR Consulting, USA COFFEE & EXPO BREAK Euro Room

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CORROSION Chair: Jan van de Wetering, AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals, the Netherlands

WELDING Chair: Iris Rommerskirchen, Wilhelm Schulz, Germany

HEAT EXCHANGERS Chair: John Houben, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, the Netherlands

Budi Susilowati A. Soedarsono, MEDCO E&P Natuna, Indonesia

Loïc Amadu, Friedlander – Ortec Group, France

Jan-Willem Rensman, Fluor, the Netherlands

316L Stainless Steel Instrument Tubing Repetitive Leak in Marine Environment

Welding of Superduplex without Filler Metal

Design and Fabrication of Tube-Tubesheet Joints Involving Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloys

Charles Leballeur, Institut de la Corrosion, France

Takahiro Osuki, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Japan

François Dupoiron and Cornelis Reinhoud, TOTAL Refining & Chemicals, France

Design and Qualification of a New Crevice Assembly Adapted for Tube Geometries

Weldability of 347AP with Excellent Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance Heat Exchanger on Cooling Water: Use of DSS Tubes Welded on Carbon Steel TS. Industrial without Post Weld Heat Treatment Experience and Electrochemical Modeling

Jacko Aerts, DSM, the Netherlands

John Haines, Arc Energy Resources, UK

Yong-Joo Kim, Webco Industries, USA

Massive Cracking in Stainless Vessel Due to ‘Small’ Mistake during Construction – a Case Study

Weld Overlay – an Attractive Alternative

Seam Welded Duplex Stainless Steel Tubing – Critical Process Components for Optimum Corrosion Performance

Dirk Engelberg, University of Manchester, UK

Kasra Sotoudeh, TWI, UK

Jérôme Bridel, Aperam Stainless Europe, France

On the Application of Standard Corrosion Practices and Test Procedures to Assess Stainless Steel Microstructure Susceptibility

Weldability and Characterisation of Duplex-to-Duplex and Duplex-to-Carbon Steel Friction Stir Welds

Heat Treatments of Cold-Rolled Aperam DX2202 Welds

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WORKSHOP: Fighting Counterfeit Products Moderators: Steve Paterson, Arbeadie Consultants, UK Thomas Ladwein, Aalen University, Germany

WORKSHOP: Let’s Focus on Welding Moderator: Raymond Cordewener, R. Cordewener Management & Consultancy, the Netherlands

WORKSHOP: Heat Exchanger Reliability Improvement Moderator: John Houben, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, the Netherlands

Counterfeit stainless steel components have caused a large number of incidents in recent years and present an increasing risk in the current cost-constrained business climate. To combat this problem, an integral approach will be needed, involving the entire supply chain and other key stakeholders. The recent development of ISO 17781 for duplex stainless steels and related alignment of internal standards between end users will be discussed. The objective of this workshop is to explore and propose additional industry initiatives that could further mitigate the manufacture and use of counterfeit products.

Every welding engineer will think, “How can I focus on welding if there are so many things to consider?” and name at least ten aspects: the weldability of the steel, the influence of the welding process, the welder, the welding consumables, matching composition, multi-layer welding, automated welding, manual welding, laser welding, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, etc. But still – we would like to focus. Bring your experience to this workshop. We invite you to share your disasters, challenges and dilemmas with the panel and fellow delegates. With so many welding experts in the room, solutions to your questions are almost guaranteed. Four short presentations on various aspects of welding will set the stage for a fruitful discussion. We look forward to focusing with you on welding.

Failure or low operational efficiency of a heat exchanger can lead to significant lostopportunity costs for process plant operators. Fouling and under-deposit corrosion are among the most typical factors behind these risks. This workshop will address two main strategies to reduce maintenance costs and improve the reliability of heat exchangers. The first one is material upgrade from lower-alloyed stainless steels to highly corrosionresistant duplex grades, while the second one involves corrosion mitigation by means of surface modification and, more specifically, electropolishing. Following four short presentations detailing these strategies, delegates will be invited to pose questions to the workshop panel and share their own experiences and problems related to heat exchanger materials and performance. The workshop will also follow up on questions and discussions from the morning session on heat exchangers, providing a perfect opportunity to address all issues concerning this critical part of process equipment, including design, fabrication and in-service experience.

Panellists: • Jared Ayres, IPP Group, UK • Alan Cockerill, Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association, UK • Carlo Farina, Friedrich Geldbach, Germany • Joelle Greenwood, Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Steel Tubes, France • Michael Kremmel, Erne Fittings, Austria

Presenters: •B  riony Holmes, TWI, UK Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Microanalysis of Stainless Steel Weld Metal • Gerrit Sasse, Sandvik Materials Technology, Germany The Benefits of Hyper-Duplex and How to Weld It • Peter Stones, Sandvik Materials Technology, UK Successful High Deposition, Overlay Welding with 25% Cr Strip Electrode to Achieve a Super Duplex Composition

Presenters: • Sarrata Cisse, Industeel, France Effect of Ageing on Lean Duplex UR2202 (1.4062) Properties • Benedikt Henkel, HENKEL Beiz- und Elektropoliertechnik, Germany Electropolishing of Metal Alloys – Setup, Applications, Benefits and Limits for Industrial Use in Practice •B  ernardo Siza Vieira, Sandvik Materials Technology, Portugal Comparison SANDVIK SAF2707HDTM Vs. Nickel Based and Other Duplex Alloys

WEDNESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2017 Euro Room

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DUPLEX Chair: Jacko Aerts, DSM, the Netherlands 09:00 Charles David, Aperam Stainless France, France Influence of Galvanic Coupling between Two Phases of Duplex Stainless Steel on Environment Assisted Cracking Resistance

NICKEL ALLOYS Chair: Jan Links, Dow, the Netherlands Martin Wolf, VDM Metals International, Germany

OIL & GAS Chair: Marc Wilms, Shell Global Solutions, the Netherlands Freddy Busschaert, TOTAL, France

Weld Qualification of the Novel Highly Corrosion-Resistant Material Alloy 2120

Case Studies with Materials in Oil and Gas Upstream Production

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Makoto Kawamori, Kobe Steel, Japan Effect of Tantalum Addition on Pitting Corrosion Behavior of Heat-Affected Zone in Super Duplex Stainless Steels

Helena Alves and Heike Hattendorf, VDM Metals International, Germany Alloy 2120, Alloy 31 Plus and Alloy 699 XA – New Alloy Developments for the Chemical and Petrochemical Process Industry

Jean Denis Mithieux, Aperam Stainless Europe, France Influence of Temperature and pH on Stress Corrosion Cracking Assisted by H2S Susceptibility of 22% Cr Duplex Stainless Steel

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Vincent Villaret, Industeel, France Effect of Welding Operation and Residual Aluminum Content on Duplex UR2205 Properties (1.4462)

Tracey Holmes, Special Metals Corporation, UK Corrosion Performance and Fabricability of the New Generation of Highly Corrosion Resistant Ni-Cr-Mo Alloys

Deniz Ugur, Shell Global Solutions, the Netherlands Unexpected SCC Failures of Stainless Steel in Low Chloride and Very Low Oxygen Conditions

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Jocelin Poinsot, Université de Bourgogne / Industeel, France

Martin Müller, Brück, Germany

Clara Herrera, Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Specialty Steel, Germany

Influence of Copper and Tungsten Addition on the Passivity and on the Pitting Corrosion Resistance of Super Duplex Stainless Steel

Forging and Ring Rolling of Nickel-Base or High-Nickel Alloys with Challenges During Production and Achievable Properties

Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of High CrMnN Austenitic Stainless Steels for Oil and Gas Applications

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INTERACTIVE SESSION: Duplex Moderator: Jacko Aerts, DSM, the Netherlands

WORKSHOP: 3D Printing & Powder Metallurgy Moderator: Alain Honnart, Metalvalue, France

Duplex stainless steels (DSS) show superior corrosion resistance compared to standard austenitic grades. This is especially the case in chloride-containing environments where many austenitic grades are failing due to stress corrosion cracking. However, even DSS have their limitations, for example, when a substantial chloride load is combined with a low-pH environment. Understanding the limits of application of DSS grades is therefore crucial to prevent unexpected – and costly – failures. The presentations in this interactive session will address both the application limits as well as how these are linked to the specific material structure of DSS. These presentations will be shorter than those given in the preceding session on the same subject, to allow for more comments and questions from the audience. Following the presentations, delegates will be invited to engage in further discussion and are encouraged to bring forward their own cases for comments by the panel and fellow delegates.

3D printing is entering the mainstream, not only in the manufacture of consumer products, but also in the production of demanding industrial applications. Riding on the wave of recent technological advances and facilitated by the proliferation of powder metallurgy on which it relies for feedstock, 3D printing with metals is no longer science fiction, but reality. Some industries, such as aerospace, biomedical and automotive, are already fully exploiting the advantages which this novel manufacturing method affords (customisation, minimal scrap, etc.), while others are slowly but steadily understanding and realising its potentials. This discussion-based workshop will open with a broad ‘state of the art’ overview of recent developments in additive manufacturing processes for metals, followed by three short presentations revealing some of the opportunities that await to be seized upon across the industrial landscape. Join us to discover how 3D printing could revolutionise your business.

Presenters: • Hiroshi Urashima, Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Corporation, Japan Passivation Behaviors of Various Types of Duplex Stainless Steel in Sulfuric Acid Including Chloride Ion • Steve Roberts, Goodwin Steel Castings, UK Greater Levels of Safety for Super Duplex Steel • Florent Krajcarz, Aperam Stainless Europe, France Influence of Centerline Intermetallic Stringers on the Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility of Superduplex Stainless Steel •A  bdelkader Meroufel, Desalination Technologies Research Institute, Saudi Arabia Galvanic Corrosion between Corrosion Resistant Alloys – Application to Desalination Process 13:00 14:30

Presenters: • Charles de Forges, Spartacus3D, France Is Metal 3D Printing Ready for Production? • Freddy Busschaert, TOTAL, France Oil and Gas End-User Experience on Hipped Components • Mats Petersson, Sandvik Powder Solutions, Sweden A New PM HIP Super Austenitic Grade

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PLENARY DISCUSSION: Availability Is a Key Material Property (Open to Conference Delegates and Exhibitors) Moderator: Lars Rose, DowDuPont, Germany Although, technically speaking, availability is not an inherent material property, its importance is on a par with the chemical composition, quality, finish and any other material characteristic. Long lead times can delay projects, encourage the use of unsafe products, and have an adverse effect on all industry stakeholders. Why does it take so long to manufacture/deliver certain materials, particularly non-standard CRAs? What can mills, fabricators and vendors do to improve their lead times? What role do end users and EPC contractors play in this process? How can all parties forming the supply chain work together to make hard-to-get products and materials more readily available? These and other crucial questions will be first addressed by a carefully selected panel representing the entire supply chain, followed by a plenary discussion with the audience. Do not miss this unique opportunity to participate in an attempt to solve a pressing industry-wide problem.

Panellists: • Liam Bates, Outokumpu, Finland • Freddy Busschaert, TOTAL, France • Pinakin Desai, Larsen & Toubro, India • Lizette Hartholt, Hart b.v., the Netherlands • Norbert Heinzle, BUTTING, Germany • Luca Pentericci, Raccortubi Group, Italy • Hiromichi Tsuchiya, JGC, Japan

THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2017 09:30 10:00 10:30

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KEYNOTE LECTURE: The Future Is Ultra-Light, Aleˇ s Mikuˇ z, Akrapoviˇ c, Slovenia KEYNOTE LECTURE: Keeping Stainless Steels Safe in Oil and Gas Production Facilities, Steve Paterson, Arbeadie Consultants (formerly Shell Global Solutions), UK COFFEE & EXPO BREAK Euro Room

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HIGH TEMPERATURE Chair: Barinder Ghai, Sandvik Materials Technology, UK

APPLICATION Chair: Lena Wegrelius, Outokumpu Stainless, Sweden

DESIGN / STANDARDS Chair: Peter van Gansewinkel, Brück, Germany

Oxidation Characteristics of Porous Stainless Steel

New Developments on Roll-Bonded Clad Plates

Recent Developments in International Design Standards for Structural Stainless Steel

Vincent Villaret, Industeel, France

Björn Helmersson, Outokumpu Stainless, Sweden

John Mclean, John Mclean Architect, USA

Lars Rose, DowDuPont, Germany

Sarrata Cisse, Industeel, France

Nancy Baddoo, Steel Construction Institute, UK

Development of a Test Methodology for the Stress Relaxation Cracking Issue Corrosion Performance of Stainless Steel in Wet Scrubbers

Architecture and ‘zero-stressSM’ Structures

Steve Roberts, Goodwin Steel Castings, UK

Sandra Le Manchet, Industeel, France

Mrinal Das, Jacobs Engineering, India

Next Generation Nickel Alloy Castings for High Efficiency Power Plants

Duplex Stainless Steels for Storage Tanks

Codes & Standards, esp. with Regard to Compatibility of Different (Inter)national (Safety and Quality) Standards and Challenges Arising from Differences between Them

Tommaso Coppola, RINA Consulting – Centro Sviluppo Materiali, Italy

Stephan Heppner, Outokumpu, Germany

Yassar Ghanimi, Andritz, Austria

Microstructurally-Based Methods for Residual Life Assessment of Components at High Temperature

With Simulation to an Award-Winning Application

Mechanical Surface Treatment of the Soft-Martensitic Stainless Steel F6NM (1.4313) by Means of Deep Rolling and Its Effect on Hardness, Roughness and Residual Stresses

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Join us, join the celebration! Join us in Maastricht to exchange knowledge, trade and expand your professional network while taking part in the celebrations of the jubilee 10th edition of the Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition! This year’s event is set to break all previous attendance records and – packed with an exciting social program – will offer networking opportunities that you simply cannot miss.

Welcome Reception The eve of the event is traditionally reserved for a welcome reception, organized for conference delegates and exhibitors. Come and introduce yourself, meet the conference steering committee, presenters, fellow delegates, exhibitors and the Stainless Steel World team at this informal gathering. A perfect way to kick-start your participation in this prestigious event!

The Stainless Steel World Dinner & Party

One of the highlights of the social program of each Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo is the Dinner & Party, traditionally held on the Wednesday night of the event. As befits the occasion of this year’s jubilee, an exquisite venue has been chosen to host the dinner: the La Butte aux Bois country estate in the Belgian town of Lanaken, only a short distance from Maastricht. Boasting a Michelin-starred restaurant and surrounded by a verdant wooded area, the venue affords a perfect setting to celebrate and dine in style as well as to network in a relaxed ambience. Delectable food, joyous atmosphere, wonderful company and top-class entertainment guarantee a memorable evening which you do not wish to miss. Free bus transport to and from the dinner venue will be organized.

Lunch & Refreshments Throughout the event, lunches and refreshments will be available to purchase at the open lunch and coffee areas in the Expo Hall. A varied selection of menus to cater for all tastes will be on offer, providing the opportunity to chill out or get together with friends or business acquaintances.

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Closing Reception

Opening Reception Held in the heart of the Expo Hall on Tuesday, 28 November at 16:00, the opening reception will be the official kick-off to the jubilee 10th edition of the Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition, bringing together everyone taking part in this year’s event: exhibitors, exhibition visitors, conference speakers and delegates, our valued sponsors and supporters, and other distinguished guests. This festive occasion will also see the official launch of the Stainless Steel World India Journal, so be sure to attend the ceremony, make a toast and bear witness to the birth of a new publication devoted to stainless steel! 6

To purchase your Dinner & Party ticket, please visit www.stainless-steel-world.net/ssw2017/ and follow the link to Conference & Expo Dinner Registration.

On Thursday, 30 November, the falling of the curtain on the Stainless Steel World Conference 2017 will be followed by a closing reception in the Expo Hall, providing all conference and exhibition participants with a chance to reflect on the event and bid a farewell to old friends and new acquaintances. Join us in the lunch area to relax after three productive days of business making, knowledge sharing and networking, before a final tour around the exhibition and heading back home.

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Hotel Accommodation and Travel Hotel Reservations

Book your hotel room through MECC Hotel Services, the official housing partner of the Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017. Because of the long-standing collaboration between MECC Hotel Services and the hotels, they are able to offer you the most competitive room rates in Maastricht and surroundings. Your Benefits: • Best available room rates • Guaranteed availability • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival • Wide variety of hotels in Maastricht and surroundings Please be aware that we are expecting large crowds in Maastricht during the Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017. We therefore advise you to reserve your hotel room as soon as possible. Information regarding all accommodation needs for your stay in Maastricht can be found on our Hotel Information webpage which can be accessed via www.stainless-steel-world.net/ssw2017/. The dedicated team of MECC Hotel Services can also assist you with special requests. For more information about their services, please check their website (www.mecc.nl/hotelservices) or contact them directly by email ([email protected]) or telephone (+31 43 38 38 361).

Transportation to Maastricht and the MECC

For all your travel arrangements to the Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017, please visit our Travel Information webpage which can be accessed via www.stainless-steel-world.net. Simply follow the links to our dedicated Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017 webpage and click on Travel Information. Here you will find information regarding all forms of transportation to our event, from flights, trains, shuttle services, car hire, and even parking facilities. Working together with MECC Hotel Services, we hope to make your trip a safe and pleasant one.

Special Airport Shuttle MECC Hotel Services is more than willing to help you book your shuttle service from and to various airports in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. Especially for visitors and exhibitors of the Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017 a shuttle service has been arranged. • Transfer shuttle to and from the airport from €40 • Easy and fast online booking • Comfortable buses and highly professional staff • Bookings for private taxis or minivans possible Please visit the Travel Information webpage on the Stainless Steel World website for the direct link to the booking website.

Travel Tips AIR THE NETHERLANDS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Amsterdam–Schiphol is a major international airport with connections to most larger cities worldwide. Upon flying into Amsterdam–Schiphol you can take the train to Maastricht, which will take you approximately 3 hours. Eindhoven Airport Eindhoven Airport offers direct flights to and from London Heathrow, London Stansted, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Barcelona Girona, Istanbul, Rome Ciampino and Milan Bergamo. For further information regarding services to and from Eindhoven Airport, please visit www.eindhovenairport.com.

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Arrangements Due to Maastricht’s proximity to Belgium, Germany and France, there are also a number of airports in the vicinity of Maastricht from which a shuttle service is provided directly from the airport to Maastricht. BELGIUM Brussels Airport For detailed information regarding flights and onward connections to Maastricht and any other European capital, please visit www.brusselsairport.be. Charleroi Airport Charleroi Airport offers direct flights to and from various cities. For further information, please visit www.charleroi-airport.com. GERMANY Cologne Bonn Airport Cologne Bonn Airport is a major airport with connections to larger cities worldwide. For further information regarding services, please visit www.airport-cgn.de. Düsseldorf Airport Düsseldorf Airport is major airport with connections to larger cities worldwide. For extensive information on flight bookings, transfers and onward transport, please visit www.dus-int.de. Weeze Airport Weeze Airport is located directly by the A57 motorway near Kleve, approx. one hour away from Düsseldorf city centre. All major car rental companies are represented at the airport. It is located 114 km from Maastricht. Detailed information can be found at www.airport-weeze.de.

TRAIN

You may also choose to travel to Maastricht by train or may have to combine your flight with train travel.

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The nearest train station, Maastricht Randwyck, is located 250 metres from the MECC. There are frequent trains between this station and Maastricht Central Station which is connected to the national and international railway network. Train Connections from Amsterdam–Schiphol to Maastricht Please allow up to two changes and between 2.5 and 3.5 hours for this journey. These times are for reference only. We recommend you visit www.ns.nl for detailed information regarding train and travel times from Amsterdam–Schiphol to Maastricht as well as for information about all other train travel in the Netherlands. Train Connections from Brussels to Maastricht We recommend you visit www.ns.nl for detailed information regarding train and travel times from Brussels to Maastricht.

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Travelling by car? We are also here to help! The MECC Maastricht website provides a handy route planner. To access it, visit www.mecc.nl and follow the links to About Us > Accessibility. It may also be useful for your planning to know the following driving directions and time estimates: If you are travelling south on the E25/A2 motorway (from Amsterdam–Eindhoven), take exit 55, “Randwyck–MECC.”

If you are travelling north on the E25/A2 motorway (from Paris– Liège), take exit 56, “Gronsveld– MECC.” Please see below for an estimate of your travel time to Maastricht from the following locations: Place Amsterdam (Schiphol) Brussels (Zaventem) Düsseldorf (airport) Eindhoven (airport) Hamburg (airport) Paris (Charles de Gaulle) London (Heathrow)

Duration 2 hours 30 min 1 hour 1 hour 30 min 1 hour 4 hours 30 min 4 hours 30 min 6 hours (in combination with a train)

Please note that all the above information is for reference only. We strongly recommend that you check all your travel arrangements with the appropriate agencies before you travel.

Maastricht Convention Bureau

The Maastricht Convention Bureau is a foundation of several organisations in Maastricht and the surrounding area, which provide their services to planners of meetings, incentives, conventions and events. It knows the possibilities of the Maastricht region like no one else and offers professional, independent and objective information, advice and mediation regarding any aspect of organising business meetings: congress centres, hotels, venues for parties or dinners, transportation, organisational support, catering, social and partner programmes. Its services are entirely free of charge. The Bureau also represents several design and classic venues: convention centres, hotels, party and dinner locations, castles and caves in the historical part of the city, but also in the parts with modern architecture and in the green, hilly surroundings of Maastricht, and together with their expertise they will help make your event unforgettable. For further information visit www.maastrichtconventionbureau.com or contact them and ask for their advice without obligation (Tel.: +31 43 763 4730).

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Company

Exhibitor List Company

Country

Aamor Inox Ltd. India Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A. Italy Acerinox sa Spain Alok Ingots Mumbai Pvt. India Amari Metals Ltd. United Kingdom Ambica Steels Limited India Aperam Stainless Europe Belgium Arc Energy Resources Ltd United Kingdom Arcus Nederland bv The Netherlands ASR Met Tech Pvt. Ltd. India Aveska Edelstahl GmbH Germany Bahco (SNA Europe) Spain Baofeng Steel Group Co., Ltd. China Baoji Hongsen Titanium Metal Manufactory Co., Ltd. China Bayar Stainless Steel Service Center Turkey BCUBE Freight Forwarding s.r.l. Italy Bene Inox France Italy Bercellesi Berinox srl Bhandari Foils and Tubes Ltd. India Switzerland BIBUS Metals AG Binder Edelstahl Produktionsgesellschaft mbH Germany Blacoh Metals USA Böhler Bleche GmbH & Co KG Austria Germany Böllinghaus Steel GmbH Bristol Metals LLC United States of America Poland BTH Import Stal Sp. z o.o. Germany Buhlmann Rohr-Fittings Stahlhandel Germany BUTTING GmbH & Co. KG C.C.T. Inox S.p.A. Germany Cangzhou Beyond Metal Products Co., Ltd. China Cangzhou Co-win Metal Products Co., Ltd. China Cangzhou Haoxing Hardware Manufacturing Co., Ltd. China Cangzhou Huayi Precision Casting Co., Ltd. China Cangzhou KH Fittings Corp. China Cangzhou Shengxiong Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd. China Centravis Ukraine Century Steel Singapore Chandan Steel Ltd. India Chia Far Industrial Factory Co., Ltd. Taiwan, ROC Chr. Höver & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG Germany Chromstahl GmbH Germany Italy Chun & Vollerin srl Cogne Acciai Speciali SpA Italy Combilift Ireland Costa Levigatrici SpA Italy CSAI Centro Servizio Acciai Inox SpA Italy Dacapo Stainless BV The Netherlands Damstahl GmbH Germany Dongtai City Yuanyang Stainles Steel China Deutsche Nickel GmbH Germany Echjay Forgings Pvt. Ltd. India Economic Forge Pvt. Ltd. India Ecor Spa Italy Edelstahl Jansen GmbH & Co. KG Germany Element Materials Technology The Netherlands ELFE-Brides forgées inox France Energy Metals USA Ensitech Australia Epsilon Hydraulique France European Mold & Form Tec S.L. Germany Feiting Pipe Engineer China FeNiXS Steel NV Belgium Fischer Edelstahlrohre GmbH Germany FOMAS Group Italy

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Country

Foshan Vinmay Stainless Steel Co.,Ltd. China Foshan Yaolong Metal Co., Ltd. China Gemini Corporation N.V. Belgium Göktürkler Turkey Good Luck Engineering Co. India Goodwin Steel Castings Ltd. United Kingdom Grande-Tek Flow Control Co., Ltd China Grupo Lapuente S.A. Spain Gyscoal Alloys Limited India Hailong (Zhang Jiagang) Industriy Co., Ltd. China Haitima Corporation Taiwan Harald Pihl AB Sweden HART b.v. The Netherlands Hebei Metal & Engineering Products Co., Ltd. China Hego Stainless Steel & Aluminium The Netherlands Helaxa BVBA Belgium Hempel Special Metals GmbH Germany HENKEL Beiz- und Elektropoliertechnik GmbH & Co.KG Germany H.M. Industrial Pvt. Ltd. India Hunan Allianz Metal Products Co,.Ltd. China Germany HW-Inox GmbH ILTA Inox S.p.A. Italy IMS Nederland B.V. The Netherlands India Steel Works Ltd. India Industeel – ArcelorMittal Group France Inox Laghi Srl Italy Intra Logistic Solutions Ltd United Kingdom Intras Limited United Kingdom Spain Irestal Group ISM – Ibero Stahl GmbH Germany Italfond SpA Italy Italinox s.r.o. Czech Republic Jay Jagdamba Profile Engineering Products Ltd. India Jiangsu Daming Metal Products Co. Ltd. China Jiangyin Guoxiang Forging Co. Ltd. China Jiangyin Hengye Forging Co.,Ltd. China Jiangyin Kangrui Stainless Steel China Jiangyin Longrun Flange Co.,Ltd. China Jindal Quality Tubular Limited India Jindal Stainless Ltd. India Ukraine JSC Dneprospetsstal Jyoti Steel Industries India Kobelco Steel Tube Japan Krystal Steel Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. India La Meusienne Stainless Steel Tubes France Lamiflex AB Sweden Laxcon Steels Ltd. India LCMA Luxemburg Loeser GmbH Germany LSI-Lamiere Speciali Inox SpA Italy LST – Linster Stainless Trading GmbH Germany Luoyang Sunrui Titanium China Maass Special Alloys The Netherlands Mangalam Alloys Limited India Marcegaglia SpA Italy Maxim Tubes Co. Pvt. Ltd. India Maxvalue Industries Co., Ltd. China MCB Specials B.V. The Netherlands MDM d.o.o. Slovenia Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Germany Metals 28 United States of America Montanstahl AG Switzerland MW metal China Nav Bharat Tubes Ltd. India

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Nichelcrom Acciai Inox S.p.A. Italy Nicromal Edelstahl & Metallhandel GmbH Germany Nikel Stainless Steel Service Center Turkey Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Corporation Japan Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation Japan Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd. Japan Nitty-Gritty srl Italy Nobelclad/DMC USA Nordic Flanges AB Sweden Nords International AB Sweden Nova Trading sa Poland Novacel GmbH Germany Novastilmec S.p.A. Italy Nuova HPT srl Italy Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH Germany Officine Orsi SpA Italy Olimpia Inox Italy Olympus Europe SE & Co. KG Germany OSCAR Production Group Ukraine OSTP Sweden AB Sweden Outokumpu Oyj Finnland PA Inc United States of America Padana Tubi & Profilati Acciaio SpA Italy Pantech Stainless & Alloy Industries SND.BHD. Malaysia Paras Bhavani Steel Pvt Ltd India Paul Meijering Metalen BV The Netherlands PCM Technology Oy Finland Petig Edelstahlhandel GmbH Germany Philipex Trading Ltd. Bulgaria Pipextra Stainless Ltd United Kingdom Poligrat GmbH Germany Proform SA France PSC “VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation” Russia Quality Foils (India) Pvt. Ltd. India Quest 4 Alloys Ltd United Kingdom Raccortubi S.p.A Italy RathGibson United States of America Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. India Ratnaveer Stainless Products Pvt.Ltd. India Rimjhim Ispat Ltd. India Roba Metals bv The Netherlands Rohrbogen AG Switzerland Rolf Kind GmbH Germany Ronconi SpA Italy Rostfrei-Stahl Germany RTI Industries France Ruspolymet Russia Sankyo & Co., Ltd. Japan S + D Spezialstahl Handelsgesellschaft mbH Germany S&N Stainless United Kingdom Sadel Stainless Steel Belgium Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel GmbH Germany Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes Germany Sandmeyer Steel Company United States of America Sandvik Materials Technology Sweden Saritas Stainless Steel Turkey Schmidt Edelstahl GmbH Germany Schmidt + Clemens GmbH + Co. KG Germany Scoda Tubes Limited India Schoeller Werk GmbH & Co. KG Germany Shaanxi Lasting Titanium Industry China Shaanxi Rongyuan Industrial Development Co., Ltd. China Shaanxi Yi Heng Non-Ferrous Metals China Shandong Juli Welding Co., Ltd. China Shanghai Huaxia International Trading Co., Ltd. China Shanghai ShangShang Stainless Steel Tube Co.,Ltd. China Siderval SpA Italy Siderinox SpA Italy SIJ Group Slovenia SIPI S.p.A. / OIKI Acciai Inossidabili S.p.A. Italy Snel Staal BV The Netherlands Sotep SAS France SpecialSteelStock – C.S.C. S.p.A Italy Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH Germany Srinox BVBA Belgium

Company

Country

Stalatube Oy Finland STAPPERT Deutschland GmbH Germany STAPPERT Noxon B.V. The Netherlands Starofit Klose GmbH + Co. KG Germany Steel Aiids Enterprise P Limited India Steelcom Fittings S.r.l. Italy Steel Color SpA Italy Surface Engineering S.r.l. Italy Sverdrup Steel Norway TC Titanium China Tecnica Tre S.r.l. Italy Techno Tube Russia Teuling Staal BV The Netherlands Thai-German Products Public Co., Ltd. Thailand Thermo Fisher Scientific GmbH Germany thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH Germany Timesavers International BV The Netherlands TISCO China Titalia SpA Italy Titanium Consulting & Trading Italy Tool Peaks Industries Limited China TrafiTec s.r.l. Italy Tubacex Spain TubiSteel S.r.l. Italy Universal Stainless India Valbruna Edel Inox GmbH Germany Van Leeuwen Stainless The Netherlands Varzene Metal Turkey VDM Metals GmbH Germany Venus Pipes and Tubes India Villares Metals International BV The Netherlands Vinlong Stainless (Vietnam) Steel Co., Ltd. China Viraj Profiles Ltd. India voestalpine Böhler Welding GmbH Austria Voß Edelstahlhandel GmbH & Co. Germany Walzwerke Einsal GmbH Germany Webco Industries, Inc. United States of America Western Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd. China Winlin Stainless Steel Industry Company China WT-Westtube, LDA Portugal Xi’an Jinhao New Metal Materials Co., Ltd. China Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co., Ltd. China Zhejiang Shenji Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. China Zhejiang Stellar Pipe Industry Co., Ltd. China Zhejiang Tenglong Stainless Steel Products China Zhejiang Yuli Pipeline Industry Co., Ltd. China Zirom SA Romania Zwahlen & Mayr SA (ZM Tubes) Switzerland

Co-exhibitors AD Tubi Inossidabili SpA Dnepropress steel Giussani Abrasivi S.r.l. Isotubi sl Millstock Stainless Ltd Oiki S.p.A. Quarto Deutschland GmbH Quarto International SAS Sosta bv Stahlkontor Hahn – Branch of thyssenkrupp Schulte GmbH thyssenkrupp Materials Belgium N.V. thyssenkrupp Materials Nederland B.V. Tonglian International Trading Co., Ltd Valbruna Nederland BV Van Leeuwen Stainless Van Leeuwen Ltd Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube

Italy Ukraine Italy Spain United Kingdom Italy Germany France The Netherlands Germany Belgium The Netherlands China The Netherlands The Netherlands United Kingdom The Netherlands

This list includes exhibitors confirmed by 21 August 2017. For the most up-to-date list, visit www.stainless-steel-world.net/ssw2017/ and follow the link to Exhibitor List.

EXPO FORUM Once again the Stainless Steel World Exhibition Floor will play host to the Stainless Steel World Expo Forum. Featuring both technical and commercial presentations, the Expo Forum provides an excellent platform to gain insights into the latest technological and market developments and trends – in a comfortable and informal setup. Held in the open area of the North Hall, the three-day program of presentations will be open and free to all visitors. The line-up of speakers will include materials specialists, innovators, industry leaders and decision makers, all gathered to deliver highly informative presentations and address thought-provoking issues. Each of the 20-minute presentations will be followed by a Question & Answer session, allowing all audience members to boost their knowledge as well as to share their own expertise. The full Expo Forum program will be announced prior to the event on www.stainless-steel-world.net/ssw2017/ and featured in our Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition Catalogue.

REGISTER ONLINE FOR YOUR EXHIBITION VISITOR PASS!

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The Stainless Steel World Exhibition 2017 is the ideal place to develop an extensive B2B network with suppliers, traders and manufactures – all gathered in one place at one time! At every booth experienced technical and sales staff will be on hand to update you on the availability of company products and services and give you hands-on solutions to the practical challenges you face in your company. So come along and tap into the myriad of business, networking and learning opportunities afforded by the Stainless Steel World Exhibition!

Register now and benefit from reduced rates!* Reasons to visit: Ø➢Expand your international business network Ø➢Get access to more than 280 globally located exhibiting companies Ø➢Talk directly to manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers and stockists Ø➢Network with end users and decision makers of the industry Ø➢Join more than 7000 industry peers Ø➢Strengthen existing business relationships Ø➢Initiate new partnerships Ø➢Learn about the latest market trends & technologies at the Expo Forum Ø➢Co-shape the future of the stainless steel industry To register for your Exhibition Visitor Pass, visit www.stainless-steel-world.net/ssw2017/ and follow the link to Visitor Registration. *The Exhibition Visitor Pass provides access to the Exhibition only. The Conference requires additional registration and fee. See the back of this brochure for details or visit www.stainless-steel-world.net/ssw2017/ and follow the link to Conference Registration.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition 2017

28–30 November 2017, Maastricht, the Netherlands Name: Mr. / Ms. Position: Company: Address: City:

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Registration until From 1 October until 30 September 2017 24 November 2017

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Passepartout 3 Conference Days 3 Days Expo Visit Conference Presentations Online

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Passepartout for Exhibitors (incl. 25% exhibitor discount)

€745

€970

€1120

Passepartout for Presenters (incl. 25% presenter discount)

€745

€970

€1120

SSW Official Dinner on Wednesday, 29 November

€115

€115

€115

Total Price EU members fill in VAT number – If you are an end user, EPC contractor or student, please contact Mrs. Irina Gast ([email protected]) directly to benefit from our special discount rate. – Prices are in euros excluding 21% VAT. VAT can be reclaimed via your local tax authorities. See the Stainless Steel World 2017 event webpages for further details. Go to www.stainless-steel-world.net/ssw2017/ and follow the link to Conference Registration.

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All payments must be remitted in euros. Details for payment via Bank Transfer will be provided upon receipt of completed registration form. American Express/MasterCard/Visa for ______________ EUR Credit Card Number: ………………….…...…..….…..….……..……. Expiration Date: …………...…..…………. Card Verification Code (CVC): ...…..……. Cardholder’s Name: ………………………………….…..…….…..…… Cardholder’s Signature: .…..…………………….…..….….…..….…..……….…………….….. For Visa and Mastercard/Eurocard you can find your CVC on the reverse side of your credit card, printed into the signature filed. It is a three-digit number. The full credit card number is reprinted in the signature box and at the end of the number is the verification code number. For American Express the verification code number is a four-digit number on the front of the card above the credit card number on either the right or the left side of your American Express credit card. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations in writing prior to 1 October 2017 will be subject to a €50 processing fee. Refunds will not be granted after 1 October 2017. Refunds will not be given for no-shows after the conference start date. PLEASE SEND THIS FORM TO MRS. IRINA GAST BY EMAIL: [email protected] OR BY FAX: +49 2821 71145 69