AUSTRALIAN STAINLESS STEEL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

ASSDA’s 20th National Conference and 9th International Forum focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.

You’re invited to join your colleagues for two days of education, insight, ideas and networking at PacRim Stainless 2013, the Australasian stainless steel industry’s premier conference event. We meet to discuss current and future domestic and international issues and to share knowledge and expertise in a relaxed, professional environment.

This year’s theme - Economic recovery: Rolling out a sustainable future - offers economic analysis and projections, practical advice and case studies for long-term survival in changing economic times.

› Two half-day conference sessions with world-class speakers › PacRim Gala Theme Dinner and Farewell Dinner › PacRim Golf Ambrose › Tour to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

PacRim Stainless 2013 is proudly sponsored by:

Economic recovery:Rolling out a sustainable future

17-18 October 2013QT Gold Coast HotelSurfers Paradise, QueenslandAustralia

AMITY PACIFIC PTY LTD

HOSTED BY:

What will the conference program cover?Two half-day conference sessions providing: › A global view of the stainless steel industry › Analysis of how Australia and other regions are negotiating

economic challenges › Case studies from specifiers, fabricators, asset owners and

councils › Success stories in an open market with a high Australian

dollar › New strategies and technologies for survival when we can’t

compete on price but can excel in quality and service to deliver a better cost outcome

Are there social and networking events?Both nights of the conference will kick off with a happy hour, including an Aussie-themed happy hour on the Thursday. Our ‘Stainless Ahoy!’ themed Gala Dinner will provide excellent opportunities for networking, team building and fun! Come dressed in your best nautical attire and get ready to set sail on ASSDA’s most renowned networking dinner event.

With the support of Stainless Sections Pty Ltd, ASSDA will also host its annual PacRim 2-ball Golf Ambrose on the Friday afternoon, where players will be vying for the Barry Durrant Memorial Trophy. Non-golfing delegates may enjoy a visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and experience Australia’s native wildlife shows and encounters - bring the family! Following another happy hour on the Friday, we’ll enjoy our buffet-style Farewell Dinner at Gold Coast renowned restaurant, Bazaar, and reflect on the conference highlights. Accompanying partners are welcome at all social events.

Where is PacRim Stainless 2013 being held?ASSDA is hosting its 2013 conference at QT Gold Coast Hotel, located in the heart of Surfers Paradise in Queensland, Australia. QT Gold Coast Hotel is a unique, designer hotel, offering accommodation with ocean and mountain views, and a hotel experience like no other. The Gold Coast offers a wealth of family-friendly activities and attractions, including Dreamworld, Movieworld and other major theme parks within 20km from the venue. See www.visitgoldcoast.com. Surfers Paradise is an ideal location to bring your partner or family, with surf beaches only a stone’s throw away from the hotel. Take advantage of ASSDA’s special accommodation rates and make the most of your visit to one of Queensland’s most iconic and vibrant tourist destinations.

Reasons to attend: › Gain invaluable insights about your industry and advances in

materials and technologies › Learn from real-life case studies and hear presentations from

key decision makers in the stainless industry › Discover what challenges lie ahead for your industry and how

to strategise and be prepared › Network, share knowledge and have a laugh with colleagues,

competitors and potential clients › Put a face to a name, obtain new key contacts and get your

name in front of the Australian stainless steel industry

What is ASSDA?ASSDA is a non-profit industry group that has been developing a strong and vibrant stainless steel industry in Australia since 1992. ASSDA could not continue without the valuable support of its sponsors and more than 200 member organisations who work with ASSDA to grow the market for stainless steel. ASSDA’s activities focus on:

Networking: ASSDA’s regular seminars and conferences provide a valuable forum to share ideas and knowledge, discuss key issues, and network with industry professionals.

Promotion: ASSDA’s consistent media generation has elevated the profile and reputation of its members. Leading industry publications such as Australian Stainless aim to grow Australia’s market for stainless steel.

Education: ASSDA’s education vehicles include the popular Stainless Steel Specialist Course, seminars, videos, interactive packages, publications and free in-house architectural and engineering seminars.

Accreditation: Through ASSDA Accreditation, ASSDA is taking the lead to safeguard the reputation of stainless steel and the integrity of members’ work. This gives asset owners and specifiers greater certainty that applications using stainless steel will be performed by technically competent industry specialists.

Advocacy: ASSDA supports and represents the interests of member companies and the industry as a whole on issues such as tariff concession orders, technical specifications and standards, and local content requirements.

Problem solving: ASSDA answers about 1000 technical inquiries every year, using its own technical specialist, as well as a wide network of metallurgists and stainless steel experts.

Invitation from Richard Matheson, Executive Director of ASSDA

Following its success in 2012, ASSDA looks forward to welcoming you to our annual flagship event, PacRim Stainless 2013 on the Gold Coast. Now in its 20th year, the conference has long been valued as the event that brings together Australia’s stainless steel industry and colleagues from abroad. It is the forum where we meet to discuss the important issues facing our industry and our region, share knowledge and learn from one another in support of growing the market for stainless steel in Australia.

The Asia-Pacific is a vital region for stainless steel and its raw materials. The vast majority of stainless steel is manufactured and consumed in this region, as are the important ingredients including nickel. Our theme this year will focus on new strategies for long-term survivability

and how we, as an industry, can deliver a better cost outcome and plan for long-term growth in the current economic environment.

Delegates can expect to learn from our high-profile speakers, who will likely have an influence in shaping the future of stainless steel in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference’s social events offer unparalleled networking opportunities and the Barry Durrant Memorial Trophy is again up for grabs for the winners of our annual PacRim Golf Ambrose.

I’d like to thank each of our conference sponsors for their support, whom without, this event would not be possible. Join us in October for PacRim Stainless 2013. I look forward to seeing you there.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMDAY ONE - Thursday 17 October

12.00pm Lunch & conference registration (Sunset Lounge)

12.45pm ASSDA Annual General Meeting (Sunset Room)

1.00pm Welcome - ASSDA President, Peter Caswell

1.05pm Conference session 1 commences (Sunset Room)

1.10pm PAPER 1: Tim Aiken President, Nickel Institute, Belgium The future of nickel in the Pacific Rim and the role of the Nickel Institute.

1.40pm PAPER 2: Dr Doug McTaggart Economist and Advisor, Australia Economic outlook for Australia and its manufacturing industry.

2.10pm PAPER 3: Andrew McKissock Director, Corporate and Institutional Markets - NSW National Australia Bank, Australia The foreign exchange market

2.40pm PAPER 4: Glenn Sachko Director, Global Stainless Steel Inc., Australia Pursuing market opportunities

3.10pm Afternoon tea (Sunset Lounge)

3.25pm PAPER 5: Lucien Matthews CEO, Bahru Stainless Sdn Bhd (Acerinox), Malaysia How will consumption of stainless steel develop in the Pacific Rim and is Acerinox positioning itself for regional development?

3.55pm PAPER 6: Philippe Richard (invited) Secretary General, International Chromium Development Association, France A global outlook for the chromium industry

4.25pm PAPER 7: Richard Matheson Executive Director, ASSDA, Australia Day 1 wrap-up and actions for market growth

5:00pm Speaker program ends

6:30pm Happy Hour sponsored by Amity Pacific (Fixx Cafe Restaurant)

7:30pm Gala Theme Dinner (location pending at QT Hotel) Theme: ‘Stainless Ahoy!’ Dress: Nautical. Get dressed for a high seas adventure.

DAY TWO - Friday 18 October

8:30am Conference session 2 commences (Sunset Room)

8:35am PAPER 8: Sami Packalen Marketing Director, Stalatube Oy, Finland Innovation Finland-style. How R&D is paying off for Stalatube Oy with its latest product.

9.05am PAPER 9: Mats Benson Commercial Manager, Outokumpu Stainless AB, Avesta Works, Sweden What is Outokumpu’s strategy post-purchase of ThyssenKrupp?

9.35am PAPER 10: Richard Coulson Architect and Director, Cox Rayner, Australia Specifying stainless steel and opportunities for innovation

10.05am Morning tea (Sunset Lounge)

10.20am PAPER 11: Richard Raper Director, Australian Pickling & Passivation Service, Australia Our blueprint for growth in a challenging economy

10.50am PAPER 12: Bill Aitken ASSDA Technical Committee Member/Country Manager, Bohler Welding Group, Australia Cleaning and maintaining stainless steel

11.20am Open forum Industry veteran Paul d’Alpuget chairs an open session where delegates can analyse and share information gleaned from formal conference sessions and informal gatherings. Questions and comments are encouraged as we wrap up the past two days’ gathering.

12.00pm Speaker program ends

12:10pm Lunch (Sunset Lounge)

12:45pm Choose between: PacRim Golf Ambrose Tee-off at the Royal Pines Golf Club vying for the Barry Durrant Memorial Trophy (Supported by Stainless Sections)

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Tour Experience Australia’s native widlife

6:30pm Happy Hour sponsored by Atlas Steels (Sunset Lounge)

7:30pm Farewell Dinner sponsored by Global Stainless and Winsmore Pty Ltd (Bazaar Restaurant)*PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE

REGISTRATION FORM › Please complete one form per delegate › Online registration is available at www.assda.asn.au › Accompanying partner participation can be included on delegate registration › Member rates are extended to accompanying partners of members

IMPORTANT: Cancellations within 14 working days of the event will be charged at full price. Replacement delegates may be sent in lieu of cancellation. ASSDA reserves the right to cancel the event due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond their control. Conference program subject to change.

Accompanying partner’s first and last name (for badge)

B. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Title MrDr Ms

First name

Surname

Y NSpeaker?

Company

Position

Telephone

Mobile

Email

Please specify any special dietary requirements

1. Full conference sessions package(Thurs & Fri sessions + lunch both days + afternoon/morning tea)

2. Thursday only conference sessions - 17 October(incl. Thurs conference sessions + lunch + afternoon tea)

3. Friday only conference sessions - 18 October(incl. Fri conference sessions + morning tea + lunch)

4. Accompanying partner refreshment breaks only(incl. Thurs lunch + afternoon tea & Fri morning tea + lunch; no conference sessions)

If accompanying partner is also participating, please tick the ‘x 2’ box and multiply charge x 2.

1. Full social event package(incl. Gala Theme Dinner and Farewell Dinner)

2. Gala Theme Dinner only - 17 October

3. Farewell Dinner only - 18 October

5. Golf: 2-ball ambrose at the Royal Pines Golf Club(Barry Durrant Memorial Trophy. Incl. 18 holes; excludes club rental)

Postal address

Member $690 Non-member $790

Member $440 Non-member $500

Member $440 Non-member $500

Member $80 Non-member $90

A. DELEGATE DETAILS

C. SOCIAL EVENTS

$SUB-TOTAL: B. Conference Registration

Member $270 Non-member $290 x 2

Member $170 Non-member $190 x 2

Member $140 Non-member $160 x 2

Member $120 Non-member $140 x 2

Preferred name on badge4. Afternoon tour: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - 18 Oct(incl. entry ticket (More Fun 4 in 1 Pass) and transport to and from the sanctuary)

Adult $80 pp Non-member $90 pp Child $604-14 years

D. PAYMENT METHOD (all registrations must be paid prior to event)

1. Credit card: Visa Mastercard *Amex and Diners cards not accepted

Name on card

Card number

mm/yearExpiry dateAmount payable $

2. Cheque I enclose a cheque payable to the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association

3. Please invoice me for the full amount

RETURN THIS FORM TO:Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA)Level 4, 243 Edward Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4000P: +61 7 3220 0722 F: +61 7 3220 0733 E: assda@assda.asn.au

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ACCOMMODATION: QT GOLD COAST HOTELASSDA is holding limited rooms at special PacRim Stainless rates. Please refer to the QT Gold Coast Accommodation booking form enclosed in this brochure to book and secure your accommodation. All bookings must be made directly with QT Gold Coast Hotel.Visit www.qtgoldcoast.com.au for information about the conference venue and hotel.

17-18 October 2013QT Gold Coast Hotel, Surfers ParadiseQueensland, Australia

My golf handicap is ______

$SUB-TOTAL: C. Social events

$TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE (B + C):(All costs are GST inclusive)

Do you need to hire clubs? _______(Pay $45 on the day to the club)

(incl. Thursday night Happy Hour)

(incl. Friday night Happy Hour)

Please Return to: Reservations - P: 07 5584 1200 F: 07 5584 1190 E: reservations_goldcoast@qthotels.com.au

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA)

16/10/13 – 19/10/13

Adults Children Infants

Name Address

Phone

Email State P/code

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Room

Mountain River View

($170.00 per room per night)

Ocean View

($200.00 per room per night)

QT King Suite

($300.00 per room per night)

Mountain River View (incl Breakfast for 1)

($195.00 per room per night)

Mountain River View (incl Breakfast for 2)

($220.00 per room per night)

Ocean View (incl Breakfast for 1)

($225.00 per room per night)

Bedding

Double (1 x bed)

Twin

(2 x beds)

Additional Person ($55.00 per night)

Extras

Breakfast ($25.00 per person per day)

Car Parking

($8.00 per day) Internet ($18.00 per day)

Booking Comments / Requests:

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Arrival Date Arrival Time

Departure

Date Departure Time

PAYMENT DETAILS

Credit Card Amex Diners Visa Master Card

Number Expiry Date

Name on

card Signature

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Above rates are offered exclusively for the conference. Guests are welcome to extend their stay outside the conference;

however rooms are subject to availability at time of booking.

If the guest staying at the hotel is not the cardholder and charges are to be debited against the above card, please

contact the hotel for a credit card authorisation form. If this is not received prior to check in, the guest will be charged

upon check out.

Please note, if you are settling your final account with a credit card, a credit card transaction fee of 1.5% for Visa &

MasterCard, and 3.5% for Diners, American Express and JCB applies.

A credit card number, a deposit of one nights’ accommodation by cheque or money order is required to confirm your

booking.

All bookings are confirmed subject to availability at the time of booking request, confirmed in writing by the hotel.

Due to the size and nature of the Group, all rooms will be allocated on a Run of House basis at the discretion of the Hotel.

As such specific room and feature type allocations will be at the discretion of the Hotel

CANCELLATION POLICY: Your reservation may be cancelled without penalty, if cancelled more than 7 Days prior to booking

arrival date. If cancelled within 30 days of arrival, the nominated credit card will be charged the equivalent to one (1) night’s

accommodation.

GUARANTEED CHECKIN AND CHECK OUT TIMES: Check in is at 2.00pm and check out is 11.00am

OFFICE USE ONLY

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