A panel of leading industry executives will gather at AISTech 2010 to participate in a moderated panel discussion for an extensive dialogue of global steel industry issues, concerns and opportunities. This exchange will include an open discussion intended to stimulate ideas and debate. The Town Hall Forum will explore numerous topics necessary for the creation of a sustainable steel industry. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists. Please note: The Town Hall Forum is open to all full paid conference registrants and to those who have purchased a one-day conference registration for Wednesday, May 5.
Assessing the Situation
Life After 2009: The Long Road to Recovery
Steel Economics 101... Here’s What We See:
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Order books are recovering: Slowly but surely... |
Inventories remain low: Has the paradigm shifted? |
| Production levels are rebuilding: Fire in the hole! |
Imports in the U.S. are down: That should help! |
| Raw materials are volatile: So what else is new? |
Bankruptcies are few and far between: That’s good, right? |
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| Unemployment rates are high: Longest down cycle in modern history! |
Federal stimulus plans abound: But no real impact for steel. |
| Healthcare and environmental legislation looming: Is now the best time? |
And what about CAPEX: Isn’t it time to spend some money? |
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Finding the Opportunities
Every Cloud Has a Steel Lining
Reading the Tea Leaves... Here’s What We Want to Know:
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Safety awareness: Has it ever been better? |
Federal stimulus plans: Why do they seem to be working there but not here, and will they ever impact steel? |
| Steel economics: How did you, as a company, manage through the downturn? |
CAPEX spending for 2010: When do we rebuild the steel infrastructure? |
| Cash, credit and confidence: Is the situation improving? |
Raw materials: Was vertical integration a good move? |
| Autos, construction and energy: Where’s the hot market? |
Cap and trade: Does ANYBODY believe this is a good solution for the environment? |
| Fixing unemployment: Can steel manufacturing survive in developed markets? |
Green initiatives: Who’s doing their part? |
| The weak dollar: Can the U.S. export more steel? |
Steel 2010: Is our industry an attractive, viable career for young people? |
| Implementing border controls: Mercantilism and protectionism — Are both wrong? |
What have you learned from recent history that will make your company stronger? |
China: Is it all quiet on the Eastern Front? — Are they really focused on curbing growth? |
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James D. Frias
CFO, Treas. &
Exec. Vice Pres.
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Gretchen R. Haggerty
Exec. Vice Pres. & CFO
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Andrew S. Harshaw
Exec. Vice Pres., Operations
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Dieter Hoeppli
Managing Director, Global Head of Steel & Head of Metals and Mining in the Americas
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Mario Longhi
CEO & Pres.
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Gary M. Novak
Pres., Global Linings Division
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Richard P. Teets Jr.
Exec. vice Pres. for Steelmaking, Pres. & COO of Steel Operations
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 Jon Delano
Town Hall Moderator |
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 George J. Koenig
President, Berry Metal Co.
Town Hall Chair
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