Programme

Final Schedule of Meetings

Sunday, 28 October 2012

14.00-18.00: registration desk and hospitality area opening hours

10.00
Convention Committee*

11.30
Finance Committee*

13.00
Communications Committee*

14.30
Membership Committee*

16.00
Advisory Council*

18.30
Press Cocktail
by invitation
20.30
Advisory Council Dinner*
by invitation 
 
 
* restricted to Board/Committee members
 

Monday, 29 October 2012

08.30-18.30: registration desk and hospitality area opening hours

08.00
Paper Board* (breakfast)
09.30
Paper Round-Table
plenary
10.00
Textiles Board*
10.30
Latin America Committee*
11.00
Ferrous Board*
11.30
Textiles Round-Table
plenary
13.00
Luncheon Paper + Textiles + Ferrous + Plastics
14.30
Ferrous Round-Table
plenary
16.30
plastics Round-Table
plenary
16.30
Stainless Steel Board*
17.00
Shredder Board*
17.30
Young Traders Committee*
19.30
Welcome Evening 
for all registered delegates, guests and spouses
21.30
Young Traders Evening
by invitation
 
* restricted to Board/Committee members
 

Tuesday, 30 October 2012

08.30-17.00: registration desk and hospitality area opening hours

08.30
Ambassadors Committee* (working breakfast)
08.30
Non-Ferrous Board* (working breakfast)
10.00
Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Round-Table
plenary
11.30
International Environment Council
plenary
13.00
Luncheon Stainless + Non-Ferrous + Tyres
14.30
Non-Ferrous Round-Table
plenary
16.30
Tyres Round-Table
A visit to a tyres recycling plant will be organised on Wednesday, 31 October
plenary
* restricted to Board/Committee members
 
 
End of the Convention

Welcome Reception

PALAU NACIONAL
Museeu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
(Museum of National Art of Catalonia)
Monday, 29 October 2012 at 20.00
Duration approx. 3 hours

The Palau Nacional is an imposing Neo-Baroque building that was erected on the occasion of the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona. The sprawling structure now houses the National Art Museum of Catalonia. The magnificent Oval Hall where the BIR Welcome Reception will take place was renovated in 1992 and opened in time for the summer Olympics, held in Barcelona that year.

All registered participants, guests and spouses are cordially invited to the BIR Welcome Reception (the participation is included in the registration fee). This evening has many surprises in store, including a stunning entertainment and plenty of delicious food (no need to book a restaurant afterwards).

Dress code: Business suit required

 

Sponsors to date:
Uve2003 Oryx Interseroh Nicrinox Chatarras

BIR Secreteriat

Postal Address:   24 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt
1050 Brussels
Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 627 57 70
Fax: +32 2 627 57 73
E-mail: bir@bir.org
Website:
www.bir.org
Platinium Sponsor "Hospitality Area"

 

UVE 2003 specializes in the recovery, transport, storage and sale of non-ferrous metals. It is one of the biggest non-ferrous metal suppliers in Spain and it is composed of two plants located in Barcelona and Madrid.

UVE 2003’s added value lies in its creation and establishment of some specific techniques for the buying and selling of scrap metal, resulting in a work philosophy based on service, quality and value for money. The company uses a certification process that complies with the Quality and Environmental Management System based on the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and the EMAS. 

 

Platinum Sponsor "Lanyards"

Oryx Stainless

Oryx Stainless is one of the world's leading companies in the trade and processing of raw materials for the stainless steel industry. Oryx's clients include the most renowned stainless steel producers in the world.

Oryx Stainless offers its business partners the ideal combination of various fortes: continuity, competence and individual service on the one hand, a strong financial basis and an international network on the other.

Platinum Sponsor "Convention briefcases"

As part of the ALBA Group, Interseroh is one of the major companies for steel and metal recycling in Europe.

With more than 100 scrap yards and leading technology, our worldwide network guarantees industry a reliable supply of high-quality secondary raw materials.

www.interseroh.com

 

Titanium Sponsor "Divisional Luncheon - Stainless Steel"

Nicrinox

NICRINOX has become one of the world leaders in stainless steel scrap recycling by extending expert experience, integrity, accurate and true analysis determination and strong financial support.

Being a final link between consumers and suppliers all over the world and blending functionality with quality, NICRINOX provides the best in stainless steel, nickel-alloyed, chromium-alloyed and molybdenum-alloyed scrap.

Understanding suppliers’ and consumers’ needs makes NICRINOX a most trust-worthy link in the stainless steel recycling industry.

www.nicrinox.com

 
Ruby Sponsor "Young Traders Networking Dinner"

Chatarras

 

Since 1947 Chatarras Hernández has grown steadily consolidating its commercial position and developing a process of technological innovation.  Supported by a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty has ensured the Company´s current position as a leader in both national and International markets.

At Chatarras Hernández we are thoroughly committed to the results.  This obligation is evident in the constant search for innovative solutions and the increase in investment in new technology to achieve the very best quality raw materials

www.chatarrashernandez.com