OREANDA-NEWS. October 10, 2011. Before Shanghai World Expo exhibition pavilion, the flags were flying and gongs are sounding, the Sixteenth Shanghai International Metallurgy Industry Exhibition, the 7th Shanghai International Steel Industry Exhibition and the 7th Shanghai International Metal Industry Exhibition were opened here. With "low-carbon innovation" as its theme, the exhibitions offered a comprehensive display of new low-carbon metallurgy technology, the hot spot of today's iron and steel industry , a review of the fruitful results of iron and steel industry during" 11th five year period" and looked forward to the development during "12th five year period", reported the press-centre of Baosteel.  

Chinese Academy of Engineering academian, Chinese Society for Metals honorary chairman Yin Yu, Chinese Academy of Engineering academian, Chinese Society for Metals chairman Weng Yuqing, China Steel Industry Association chairman, Shougang Group Co., Ltd. Party secretary and chairman Zhu Jimin,  Baosteel Group Corporation chairman and Shanghai Society for Metals  chairman Xu Le Jiang, Hebei  Steel Group Co., Ltd., chairman and general manager Wang Yifang, Shanghai Science and Technology Association vice chairman Lu Lin cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony (as shown in the  photo). Representatives from China Steel Association and International Steel Association , German, Italian, the United States', Japanese, Korean Consuls, Baosteel Planning Board deputy director Li Haiping, Baosteel Co.,Ltd. deputy general manager Zhou Jianfeng and more than 500 representatives from  domestic and foreign steel companies and the industry, including Anshan Steel, Wuhan Steel, Hebei  Steel, NipponSteel and Danieli  attended the opening ceremony.

Shanghai International Metallurgy Industry Exhibition began in 1986, Up to now, 15 sessions have been successfully held. It is the oldest metallurgy exhibition in China, a total of 57 countries and regions of the 4371 exhibitors have attended the exhibition with over 100,000 visitors.Shanghai International Steel Industry Exhibition is one of the largest specialized steel exhibition in Asia-Pacific region and has  successfully held 6 sessions. By virtue of exhibition scale which is expanded  year by year and significant business effect, it  establishes a good reputation  in the industry and become an important annual exhibition and trade platform for steel pipe industry. As a rising star in the field of metal processing exhibition, Shanghai International Metal Industry Exhibition is gaining more and more corporate attention and favor. After years of careful integration and construction by professional team, the exhibition scale and level is rising and it has become a new choice for metal processing equipment and technology-based businesses.

The exhibition is sponsored by Chinese Society for Metals, Baosteel Group Corporation, Shanghai Metals Association. The exhibition area covers 50,000 square meters, the scale of which is the largest compared with the past. The exhibition has attracted 560 exhibiting companies. In addition to well-known companies such as Baosteel,  Anshan Steel, Wuhan Steel, Shougang Group, Hebei Steel, Tianjin Steel, Benxi  Steel, Baotou Steel, Sinopec, Shanghai Electric, China First and Second Heavy Industries, NipponSteel, overseas pavilions and procurement groups from Germany, Italy, Australia Middle East made their debut in the exhibition site. The exhibition is the largest iron and steel industry chain exhibition in China as well as in  Asia.

In order to promote low-carbon industries and  steel industry's "green" trend, the exhibition site has a 500 square meter "low-carbon innovation" theme exhibition, showcasing  cutting-edge technology products in the field of low carbon steel. During the exhibition, domestic and international steel experts will meet here and carry out in-depth discussion around  the future development of steel. There will be 10 professional conferences: including  "XVI Shanghai International Metallurgical Industry Expo Forum" which is co-sponsored by the Chinese Society for Metals, Baosteel, Shanghai Society for Metals and "2011 Asia Iron Forum", "National Unshaped Refractories Conference ", " Steel Construction Housing Forum " sponsored by Baosteel and "National Steel Coating Technology Forum "
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On the opening ceremony, Weng Yuqing made the first speech.He said "This exhibition aims to show the development achievements of China's metallurgical industry and advanced metallurgical technology and equipment at home and abroad. It strengthens exchanges, communication, cooperation and friendship among domestic and foreign counterparts, and close contact between producers and customers and it helps in seeking mutual prosperity and development of international and domestic markets and further promote China's metallurgical industry's sound and rapid development.

Lu Lin said in his speech that the exhibition was a role model for Shanghai in promoting the implementation of low-carbon economy, the development of advanced manufacturing and the construction of livable communities and environmental friendly society. He hoped that the exhibition's interpretation of "low-carbon innovation" concept would provide useful guidance and a good reference for Shanghai's  economic restructuring and urban development.

Xu Le Jiang said in his speech, "A year ago, the Expo exhibition gave us a lot of inspiration and reflection. The human race depends on ecological harmony.We need a healthy life and civilized production. We should be kind to animals, maintain  ecological balance and live in  harmony with nature. With "low-carbon innovation" as its theme, the exhibition aims at spreading World Expo spirit--respect for life and ecology--and bringing more to human health and a better life while creating wealth for the country at the same time.

After the opening ceremony,, guests visited Baosteel, Anshan Steel, Wuhan Steel and Baotou Steel exhibition sites with great interest.