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2014
Thursday 9th and Friday 10th October
Hilton Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Queensland, Australia
›› Half-day industry seminar Stainless 201
supported by Engineers Australia
Catching the next wave
The Australian stainless steel industry’s premier
conference event, and ASSDA’s 21st National
Conference and 10th International Forum focusing on
the Asia-Pacific region.
›› Two half-day conference sessions with an
exceptional line-up of speakers
›› Happy Hours
›› PacRim Gala Dinner
›› PacRim Golf Ambrose
›› Local brewery Tour
›› Farewell Dinner
Brought to you by
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Event begins 9 October 2014
IMAGE COURTESY OF GOLD COAST TOURISM.
PacRim Stainless 2014 is proudly sponsored by:
PacRim Stainless 2014 offers a phenomenal line-up of speakers
from around the corner, around the country and around the globe.
2014
Dr Doug McTaggart
Dr Gerhard Pariser
Economist and Advisor
(Australia)
Market Research Director
Heinz H. Pariser (Germany)
Juerg Schweizer
Dr Veronique Steukers
Managing Director
Stainless Structurals Asia (Singapore)
Director, Global Public Affairs & Advocacy
Nickel Institute (Belgium)
Geoff Matheson
Dr Fausto Capelli
Principal
McKays Solicitors (Australia)
Managing Director
Centro Inox (Italy)
Lee Kremer
Gerard Mulcahy
President
Stellar Solutions Inc. (USA)
Managing Director
MME Surface Finishing (Australia)
Richard Matheson
Greg Childs
Executive Director
ASSDA (Australia)
Queensland Manager
Valbruna (Australia)
Peter Shaw
Industry Director - Highways & Structures
AECOM (Australia)
To view the speaker biographies and to keep
up-to-date with the conference program and
speaker additions, please visit:
www.assda.asn.au
Brought to you by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA), PacRim Stainless
2014 is the premier annual event bringing together Australia’s stainless steel industry and colleagues
from abroad in an exclusive networking environment.
Hosted at the Hilton Surfers Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast in Australia on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th October, PacRim Stainless 2014
will be ASSDA’s 21st National Conference and 10th International Forum focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.
This year’s conference theme - Catching the next wave - will explore the emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation and growth
in an increasingly competitive environment.
What will the conference program cover?
Featuring an exceptional line-up of speakers, two half-day conference sessions will discuss:
›› A global and local view of the stainless steel industry
›› Economic challenges and opportunities for market growth
›› Gaining traction and market share amongst global competition
›› Forward thinking, collaboration and innovation for a long-term sustainable stainless steel industry
PacRim Stainless 2014 also offers an extensive social program with both nights of the conference kicking off with a Happy Hour
prior to a social dinner. Our Thursday night Gala Dinner is without doubt the social highlight of PacRim Stainless and will provide excellent
opportunities for networking and fun. ASSDA will host its annual 2-ball Golf Ambrose with players vying for the Barry Durrant Memorial
Trophy, and non-golfing delegates may enjoy a tour of local Gold Coast brewery, the Burleigh Brewing Co. Accompanying partners are
welcome to participate in all social events
ASSDA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
ASSDA’s AGM will be held on Thursday 9th October at 1.00pm before the conference opening. Only members of the Association may vote,
but all conference delegates are welcome to attend.
Why should you attend PacRim Stainless 2014?
Gain invaluable insights about your industry and advances in materials and technologies
Learn from real-life case studies and be inspired by experienced, key decision makers in the local and global stainless steel community
Discuss current and future domestic and international issues and what challenges lie ahead for you industry
Network, share knowledge and expertise at the conference refreshment breaks and social events.
Put a face to a name and engage with fellow members and colleagues from abroad in one place
Where is PacRim Stainless 2014 being held?
ASSDA is hosting its 2014 conference at the Hilton Surfers
Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australia, offering the perfect
opportunity to bring your partner or family for a break. Set in the
heart of Surfers Paradise and soaring above the white sands of one of
Australia’s most iconic beaches, Hilton Surfers Paradise offers stylish
guest accommodation with stunning views and elegant, modern facilities. Shopping,
entertainment, world-class dining and surf beaches are only a stones throw away
from the hotel. The Gold Coast offers a wealth of family-friendly activities and
attractions, including Dreamworld, Movieworld and other major amusement theme
parks within 20km of the conference venue. See www.visitgoldcoast.com.
ASSDA is holding limited rooms at the Hilton Surfers Paradise at special discounted
rates starting from $189 per night for PacRim Stainless delegates. We are also
offering all delegates these discounted rates 3 days pre- and 3 days post-conference.
To book with these special rates, use our online personalised group page which
can be accessed from the ASSDA website, or quote group code GASSA when
booking through the Hilton Surfers Paradise website. Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. 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.
What is ASSDA?
The Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA) was established in 1992 to address and harness stainless steel’s growth
trend in Australia. A not-for-profit organisation that aims to increase the consumption and proper use of stainless steel in Australia, ASSDA’s
acitvities focus on networking, promotion, education, industry accreditation, advocacy and problem solving. The Association could not
continue without the valuable support of its sponsors and more than 200 members organisations who work with it to grow the market for
stainless steel.
ASSDA Sponsor 1: Atlas Steels, Austral Wright Metals, Nickel Institute, Outokumpu, Sandvik Australia
ASSDA Sponsor 2: Midway Metals, Outokumpu, Stainless Structuals Asia, Stoddart Manufacturing, YC Inox Co., Ltd
ASSDA Sponsor 3: Australian Stainless Distributors, Dalsteel Metals, Prochem Pipeline Products, Sanwa, Stalatube Oy, Valbruna Australia, Winsmore
SEMINAR: Stainless 201
Conference Program
This half-day educational seminar is supported by
Engineers Australia, and is a Type II CPD event.
Thurday 9 October 2014
8.30am - 12.00pm, Thursday 9 October
SEMINAR COVERAGE
The basics
›› Why is it stainless?
›› The families and their mechanical and physical properties
›› Differences from carbon steel in strength, ductility and cold
working
Tools for using stainless
›› Selection of the right stainless steel in atmospheric, immersed
chemical or high temperature environments
Model clauses
›› Specifying handling, fabrication, weld and other clean-up,
plus post commissioning care for excellent results
Case studies
›› Success in structural, food and decorative fabrications
including comparisons to other materials
Extreme environments
›› Where some specific procedures and/or materials are required
SPEAKER: Dr Graham Sussex
Dr Graham Sussex has been ASSDA’s technical
specialist since 2001. He is a materials expert with
over 30 years’ experience and more than 600
technical publications to his name. Stainless steel
is his specialty.
Cost: $125 ASSDA and Engineers Australia members,
$150 non-members
Includes: Morning tea, lunch, a copy of the 2012 Australian
Stainless Reference Manual valued at $77, seminar proceedings
and other relevant technical publications on CD.
EA members can choose to record CPD hours for attendance at
this seminar and PacRim Stainless conference sessions in their
personal CPD logs. Members should refer to Engineers Australia’s
CPD policy for details of requirements and conditions.
Satchels sponsored by Dalsteel Metals
Name tags sponsored by Sandvik Australia
2014 marks ASSDA’s 21 PacRim Stainless conference. Join our
night of celebration as we take a walk down memory lane and
capture new memories with our very own photobooth! The
dinner will provide excellent opportunities for networking and
fun amongst live entertainment with a few little surprises. Don’t
forget your dancing shoes - a DJ will keep the crowd moving until
it’s time to dim the lights.
Conference registration
8.30am
Day 2 conference welcome
8.35am
PAPER 7: Dr Veronique Steukers
8.30am
Stainless 201 seminar commences
10.15am
Refreshment break: Morning tea
10.30am
Stainless 201 seminar
12.00pm
Networking lunch and conference registration
Sponsored by Atlas Steels
1.00pm
ASSDA Annual General Meeting
9.35am
PAPER 9: Sami Packalen (TBC)
1.15pm
Conference Welcome & Official Opening
Steve Warnett, ASSDA President
10.05am
Refreshment break: Morning tea
1.20pm
PAPER 1: Geoff Matheson
1.50pm
2.20pm
2.50pm
3.15pm
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8.15am
Supported by Engineers Australia
3.45pm
6.00pm - 10.00pm, Thursday 9 October
Theme: 21 again
Satchels sponsored by Dalsteel Metals
Name tags sponsored by Sandvik Australia
8.00am
PacRim Gala Dinner + Happy Hour
Seminar registration: Stainless 201
Friday 10 October 2014
4.15pm
4.45pm
Principal, McKays Solicitors (Australia)
Anti competitive conduct and corporate governance
PAPER 2: Dr Gerhard Pariser
Market Research Director, Heinz H. Pariser (Germany)
The global outlook for stainless steel and nickel
PAPER 2: Dr Doug McTaggart
Economist and Advisor
Economic outlook for Australia and its
manufacturing industry
Refereshment break: Afternoon tea
Sponsored by Atlas Steels
PAPER 4: Juerg Schweizer
Managing Director, Stainless Structurals Asia (Singapore)
The laser-fusion process and the possibility of creating any structural shape according to your design
PAPER 5: Peter Shaw
Industry Director - Highways & Structures, AECOM
Stainless steel in civil engineering structures
9.05am
10.30am
11.00am
11.30am
Director of Global Affairs & Advocacy, Nickel Institute (Belgium)
PAPER 8: Dr Fausto Capelli
Managing Director, Centro Inox (Italy)
Some results of the promotional activity in Italy
PacRim Golf Ambrose
Barry Durrant Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by Amity Pacific and supported by Stephen Durrant.
12.45pm - 5.30pm, Friday 10 October
This Graham Marsh designed, par 72-championship golf
course and former home to the prestigious Queensland PGA
Championship offers generous greens, wide fairways and a
multitude of pristine lakes. The 5807 metre championship layout
has the ability to challenge golfers at all levels. Each hole has its
own challenges to make your playing experience interesting and
unique.
Cost: $120 members/$140 non-members
Includes: Transport, 18 holes, motorised cart. Refreshment cart
and golf club rental available at players’ expense.
Marketing Director, Stalatube Oy (Finland)
Sponsored by Austral Wright Metals
PAPER 10: Lee Kremer
President, Stellar Solutions Inc. (USA)
Safe weld cleaning and passivation
PAPER 11: Greg Childs
Queensland Manager, Valbruna Australia
Stainless long products and the Valbruna
Australia strategy
PAPER 12: Richard Matheson
Executive Director, ASSDA
21 years to inform our future
12.00pm
Conference Day 2 wrap up and close
12.05pm
Lunch
Sponsored by Austral Wright Metals
12.45pm Choose between:
PacRim Golf Ambrose
Sponsored by Amity Pacific and
supported by Stephen Durrant.
Emerald Lakes Golf Course: 12.45pm - 5.30pm
Afternoon tour: Burleigh Brewing Co.
6.30pm
Happy Hour
7.30pm
PacRim Farewell Dinner
Afternoon tour: Burleigh Brewing Co.
2.20pm - 5.30pm, Friday 10 October
For the non-golfers, we invite you to join us on a tour of local
Gold Coast brewery, the Burleigh Brewing Co. Hear the story of
the inspiration behind their beers (while you’ve got one in your
hand) and see the journey that every brew takes, from the mill all
the way to the bottling line and coldroom. You will experience an
up-close encounter with the equipment, climb the steps to the
brewer’s deck and peer inside the tanks, take a close look at the
ingredients of a great beer, and learn all about what they do and
why they do it.
Cost: $80 members/$90 non-members
Includes: Transport, brewery tour, beverages
Footwear: Closed-in shoes
PAPER 6: Gerard Mulcahy
Managing Director, MME Surface Finishing
The importance of finishing architectural stainless
for the long term
Conference Day 1 wrap up and close
6.00pm
Happy Hour
7.00pm
Gala Dinner: 21 again
Fix Cocktail Bar
The Hilton Poolside
Cost: $170 members/$190 non-members
Includes: Thursday night Happy Hour, buffet dinner, alcoholic
beverage package, live entertainment
Dress: Cocktail
2.20pm - 5.30pm
Fix Cocktail Bar
The Deck
Please see www.assda.asn.au for speaker biographies and to keep
up-to-date with the conference program and speaker additions.
Conference program is subject to change.
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PacRim Farewell Dinner + Happy Hour
6.30pm - 10.00pm, Friday 10 October
Our Farewell Dinner on Friday evening follows ASSDA’s annual
PacRim Golf Ambrose or tour to the Burleigh Brewing Co. We’ll
gather for a night of celebration as we reflect on the conference
highlights, congratulate the winners of the Barry Durrant
Memorial Trophy, and consolidate the connections and friendships
we’ve made.
Cost: $140 members/$170 non-members
Includes: Friday night Happy Hour, buffet dinner, alcoholic
beverage package, live entertainment
Dress: Smart casual
REGISTRATION FORM
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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 Engineers Australia members and
accompanying partners of members
A. DELEGATE DETAILS
Title
Dr
Mr
9-10 October 2014
Hilton Surfers Paradise
Queensland, Australia
2014
C. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Ms
1. Full conference sessions package
(Thurs & Fri sessions + lunch both days + afternoon/morning tea)
First name
Member $690
Non-member $790
(incl. EA members)
Surname
2. Thursday only conference sessions - 9 October
(incl. Thurs conference sessions + lunch + afternoon tea)
Speaker?
Y
N
Member $440
Non-member $500
(incl. EA members)
Company
3. Friday only conference sessions - 10 October
(incl. Fri conference sessions + morning tea + lunch)
Position
Member $440
Non-member $500
(incl. EA members)
Postal
address
4. Accompanying partner refreshment breaks only
(incl. Thurs lunch + afternoon tea & Fri morning tea + lunch; no conference sessions)
Member $80
Non-member $90
(incl. EA members)
SUB-TOTAL: C. Conference Registration
$
D. SOCIAL EVENTS
Telephone
If accompanying partner is also participating, please tick the ‘x 2’ box and
multiply charge x 2.
Mobile
1. Full social event package
Email
(incl. Happy Hours, Gala Theme Dinner and Farewell Dinner)
Accompanying partner’s first and last name (for name tag)
Member $270
Non-member $300
(incl. EA members)
x2
2. Gala Theme Dinner only - 9 October
(incl. Thursday night Happy Hour)
Please specify any special dietary requirements
Member $170
Non-member $190
(incl. EA members)
x2
3. Farewell Dinner only - 10 October
(incl. Friday night Happy Hour)
Preferred name on badge
Member $140
Non-member $160
(incl. EA members)
x2
4. Afternoon tour: The Burleigh Brewing Co.
ACCOMMODATION: HILTON SURFERS PARADISE
ASSDA is holding limited rooms at discounted rates for delegates. We
are also offering delegates these discounted rates 3 days pre- and 3
days post-conference. Please refer to www.assda.asn.au to book and
secure your accommodation. All bookings must be made directly with
Hilton Surfers Paradise, quoting group code GASSA.
B. SEMINAR REGISTRATION: Stainless 201
1. Stainless 201 half-day seminar - 9 October
(incl. seminar materials, morning tea + lunch)
Member $125
(incl. 1 hour tour, transport and beverages)
Member $80
Non-member $90
(incl. EA members)
5. Golf: 2-ball ambrose at the Emerald Lakes Golf Course
(Barry Durrant Memorial Trophy. Incl. 18 holes, transport; excludes club rental)
Member $120
Non-member $140
(incl. EA members)
My golf handicap is ______
SUB-TOTAL: B. Seminar registration
$
x2
Do you need to hire clubs? _______
(Pay $20 on the day to the club)
SUB-TOTAL: D. Social events
$
TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE (B + C + D):
$
Non-member $150
(incl. EA members)
x2
(All costs are GST inclusive)
PAYMENT METHOD (all registrations must be paid for prior to event)
1. Credit card:
Visa
*Amex and Diners
cards not accepted
Mastercard
Name on card
I enclose a cheque payable to the Australian
Stainless Steel Development Association
3. Please invoice me for the full amount
Card number
Expiry date
2. Cheque
RETURN THIS FORM TO:
mm/year
Amount
payable
$
Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA)
Level 4, 243 Edward Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4000
P: +61 7 3220 0722 F: +61 7 3220 0733 E: assda@assda.asn.au
Signature
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.