Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s sponsorship of the 27th International Aluminium Conference presents a tangible demonstration of the company’s support for global initiatives that help in boosting closer interactions between members of the aluminium industry, and in forging a better understanding of trends and developments facing the industry worldwide.

The 27th International Aluminium Conference — organised by Metal Bulletin Events — will be held from September 12 – 14, 2012 at the Lotte Hotel, Moscow. The conference is expected to attract more than 500 delegates comprising diverse segments of the aluminium industry.

Alba will be represented by Chief Executive Officer, Laurent Schmitt, Chief Financial & Supply Officer, Tim Murray, Chief Marketing Officer, Jean Baptiste Lucas as well as senior officials.

Commenting on Alba’s sponsorship and participation in the 27th International Aluminium Conference, Alba’s Chief Executive, Laurent Schmitt said:”As a company with a forty year legacy in pioneering the smelting industry in the Middle East, Alba remains committed to play a leading role in tackling issues facing the global aluminium industry. Our support for the 27th International Aluminium Conference reflects our confidence in the opportunity this event will provide in addressing some of the industry’s current challenges as well as prospects for growth. We are also optimistic about seeing how interactions with industry peers will, hopefully, result in potential trade partnerships.”

Amongst the key conference topics during the three-day event, there will be extensive focus on China as well as a look on producer strategies in the face of rising costs and narrow margins with particular emphasis on relocation possibilities to regions like the Middle East. Other topics will include the stock market, recovery in the automotive sector, impact of global economic crisis on consumption, etc.