The Steel Index to Hold Scrap Seminar in March

Following the success of its European scrap event in 2011, The Steel Index (TSI) says it will be holding its next TSI Scrap Seminar March 14, 2012, in Chicago. The seminar precedes SBB Steel Markets North America conference (SMNA12), to be held on March 15-16 at the same location.

The one-day event will feature a panel of experts from the physical and financial markets to enhance attendees’ knowledge of the scrap industry and the options available to minimize risk.

Speakers presently slated to appear include:

• Joseph Pickard, chief economist and director of commodities, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc.;
• Abe Ulusal, steel risk management specialist, Mitsui Bussan Commodities;
• Daniel Uslander, principal, Eagle Way Capital;
• Brad Clark, senior derivatives broker, Freight Investor Services; and
• Tim Hard, director of steel and scrap, The Steel Index.

The event also will include a major U.S. scrap supplier and a representative from a major U.S. demolition company.

More information is available at http://www.thesteelindex.com/en/scrapsemchicago/.