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Major cablemakers and industry stakeholders to meet face-to-face in London
Supply issues related to the pandemic and geopolitical situations hold sway in the wire and cable industry.
The war in Ukraine, the sanctions on Russia, and all related inflationary pressures on energy and raw materials prices are affecting market dynamics. At the same time, the demand for wire and cable products remains at high levels due to their importance in the energy transition and in creating increasingly complex communications networks.
All these issues and more will be discussed in London from July 25 to 27 during the CRU Wire & Cable Conference.
CRU's flagship event will be held at the Sofitel London St. James Hotel, close to the CRU headquarters.
Now at its 16th edition, this relevant industry event regularly attracts 200 executives, including leading cable manufacturers and representatives of the whole supply chain for insulated wire and cable.
Key trends the 2022 agenda will address:
• Understand the strategies of leading producers preparing to find success in uncertain markets
• How has the outbreak of war in Ukraine, sanctions on the Russian economy, and associated inflationary pressures on energy and raw material supply impacted wire and cable market dynamics?
• What might be the longer-term implications of geopolitical shifts away from a globalized economy?
• Gain perspectives on the outlook for the metallic wire and cable, and optical fiber and cable markets, from CRU's experts
• Discuss the opportunities in specific growth markets, including offshore wind, electromobility, datacentres, and defense
• Understand the external influences affecting the wire and cable sector, including macro-economic trends, investors’ views, consumer perspectives, and policy advocates
• What is causing the various inflationary pressures in production costs and what can be done to manage volatility in the supply chain?
• An exploration of ESG trends and how wire and cable industry leaders and innovators are working to ensure the industry has a sustainable future
• Hear from leading innovators showcasing the latest designs and new processes that may disrupt the wire and cable industry
After two years of virtual connections, don't miss this opportunity to meet face-to-face, share a drink, and talk with your industry peers once again!
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