İÇDAŞ is Turkey's leading private sector steel producer in terms of capacity, having begun steel production in 1970, and is also one of the largest Turkish steel exporters. İÇDAŞ group companies operate in many different branches of heavy industry, the service industry, production and trade, such as steel, energy, shipyard, road and sea logistics, air transportation, port operations, construction, insurance, mining, agriculture and livestock. The group's integrated plant in the Biga region (Çanakkale) in northwestern Turkey includes three steel mills with a total capacity of five and a half million metric tons per year and four rolling mills with a combined capacity of five million metric tons per year, a 405 MW fluidized bed power plant consisting of three units, and a shipyard consisting of several docks and a wharf. İÇDAŞ also operates Turkey’s largest private sector harbors ICDAS Port-1 and ICDAS Port -2 with forty thousand metric tons of daily loading capacity and seventy thousand metric tons of daily unloading capacity in addition to related auxiliary facilities. Furthermore, İÇDAŞ operates other energy production facilities at 10 km from its integrated plant with a total of nearly 1.673,0 MW of installed power, including 1.200,0 MW installed power capacity at a supercritical power plant consisting of two units, a 60,0 MW capacity wind power plant consisting of 19 separate units, a 4,0 MW capacity hydro-electric power plant and a 4,0 MW capacity solar energy power plant.

Founded in October 1997, CIEC Group specializes in domestic and international iron and steel trade, raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, as well as non-ferrous products and materials. It is a state-owned company affiliated with the Hangzhou Industrial Investment Group and has a registered capital of CNY3.387 billion (USD0.484billion). With over 20 years of experience in commodity trading and services both domestically and internationally, the company has established a strong "multi-product, multi-mode and multi-network" business approach. Guided by research, CIEC Group is continuously evolving its "One Body, Two Wings" strategic framework. “One Body” being the focus on commodity trading while “Two Wings” synergizes the extension and enhancement of its services for supply chain and value chain development.In 2022, the CIEC Group’s annual trading volume reached 64.964 million tons and generated an annual revenue of CNY170.15 billion (USD24.31billion). For six consecutive years, from 2016 to 2021, the company was ranked in the top two of "China's Top 100 Steel Trading Enterprises". Currently, the CIEC Group network covers 31 cities in China and 17 countries and region overseas, with a business scope that spans 52 countries and regions worldwide. The CIEC brand is recognized for its excellent commercial reputation and corporate image in the global commodity trading industry, particularly in ferrous metals.CIEC Group is committed to becoming a leading global commodity industry service provider domestically and internationally, steadily moving towards achieving its vision.

Ekinciler Iron and Steel Industries, Inc. is the main subsidiary company of Ekinciler Holding. Founded in Iskenderun Bay four decades ago, the company has an annual production capacity of 1.25 million tons. All types of construction steel are manufactured by a highly skilled workforce in the production plant, which is empowered with the state of the art technologies. EKDEMİR exports products to more than 60 countries all over the world. In 2021, Company's net sales were USD 600 million and was ranked 72nd in 2021 among the Top 500 industrial corporations in Turkey. Ekinciler Iron and Steel has “ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard Certificate”. The company always puts environmental protection and maintaining a healthy and strong workforce in the forefront of all its production processes and achieved “ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certificate”, “Sustainability Certificate”, and “ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Certificate”. At Ekinciler Iron and Steel Industries, Inc., using energy, water and raw material in the most effective way is an utmost principle. Concerning with the recycling and proper disposal of waste products, the company adopted an approach most beneficial to the national economy.

Alex Stewart International Corporation and its worldwide group of companies extends over 40 countries to provide professional inspection and laboratory analysis to business and government sectors, the latter being the area of fastest expansion during the last few years. Alex Stewart International maintains a dedicated, personalized attention to all of its customers and provides technical expertise for inspection, weighing, sampling, analysis, testing and operational auditing of all commodities and products. Alex Stewart International Corporation is a privately-owned, completely independent company providing a fully-integrated professional service for superintending sampling and analyses, and is regularly chosen as umpire laboratory in the metals/minerals field. The role of the inspection company is to express total neutrality and independence to buyers and sellers in contracts. It acts as an independent assessor of quality and ensures that these aspects of the contracts are objectively measured with complete impartiality. This is the cornerstone of Alex Stewart International Corporation's activity. The experience, expertise and overall knowledge of this company go back many years in the inspection field. In particular in the areas of all metals/minerals and related materials (i.e., base metal ores, precious metals, finished metal products industrial minerals, etc.), steel scrap materials, coal and coke materials, crude oils, chemicals, other liquids, agricultural products, grain and general commodities.

Recycling has become a necessity for individuals and companies alike. BST, Belgian Scrap Terminal, has made "Urban Mining" its core business for the past 100 years. BST is pushing the limits of recycling, removing used ferrous and non-ferrous materials from society, recycling them with smart, innovative techniques into full-fledged, high-quality raw materials, back into the economy, ready to go. And this annually for an equivalent weight of two Golden Gate Bridges or 200 Eiffel Towers! Hand in hand with the Steel Industry, BST plays a strategic role in the global green transition, and the protection of the world's natural resources, aiming to create a better world for our and future generations.

DeRISK is a premier provider of treasury and hedging solutions, assisting companies in selecting appropriate hedging products, establishing internal risk management processes, and utilizing its RMS platform to monitor physical inventory, contract profit and loss, hedging outcomes, cash flow, and inventory flows. With DeRISK RMS, any company can effectively and confidently manage thousands of physical inventory, derivatives, and cash transactions on a daily basis.”

Almet Holding is a fast-growing player in the global metals market, focusing on the trade and movement of finished and semi-finished steel products. Our growth strategy led to the opening of offices in the UK, Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, thereby significantly improving our service offerings and extending our global presence. We provide tailored, comprehensive solutions that include quality assurance, logistics, financing, and document facilitation, aimed at efficiently meeting the diverse needs of our customers and vendors.Our commitment to optimising supply chain management is supported by our team's in-depth market knowledge and local expertise. By prioritising long-term relationships with suppliers and clients globally, Almet Holding aims to surpass expectations and drive innovation within the global metal industry, ensuring every transaction is seamless and secure for all parties involved.

As a trusted company in the iron and steel industry, DFC Demir Çelik has been providing quality products and services for years now. Since the foundation of the company, at DFC Demir we have prioritized customer satisfaction and industry standards, maintaining our leadership position in the industry. Our diverse and quality product range includes steel products needed by construction, energy and many more industries. Thanks to our modern facilities and expert team, we guarantee our customers’ success by providing them with customized solutions. We are making a difference not only through our products but also through our customer-focused approach. We are fully focused on understanding the needs of each customer and offering the best solutions. Our customers’ success comes first for us and we cooperate closely with them to achieve our common goals. Quality, trustworthiness and innovation are foundational values at DFC Demir Çelik. We are working continually to maintain and strengthen our leading position in the industry by adapting to the constantly changing market conditions.

Link Inspection Expertise Services Co. Ltd. founded in Istanbul in 1999 and has been approved as A Class International Inspection & Survey Company which all provided Cargo Inspection and Marine Survey services are certified as per ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17020 Accreditation Standards. Link Inspection have branch offices in all Turkish Ports and also have branch companies in Amsterdam/Netherlands as Link Inspection (Europe) B.V. and in Boston, MA / U.S.A. as Link Inspection USA LLC. Since its establishment, Link Inspection group of companies providing Independent Cargo Inspections and Marine Surveys services for over 25 years with a team of highly experienced in-house staff composed of Marine Masters, Engineers and Surveyors. Please visit www.linkinspection.com for more details about the company and services.

Cargo inspection company operating in factories in Europe, USA, Baltic Sea and Turkey Ports as well as in various fields. Our company was established in 2014 with 25 years of experience. Our main markets include steel scrap, semifinished steel coils, steel products, construction materials, living containers, freight containers, their means of transportation. We specialize in bulk and containerized cargo. In our business, which we do with more and more passion every day, we aim to expand our range of services.

QSS Global is an international fully certified marine surveying and inspection services provider with headquarters in Geneva and numerous branches worldwide. Our core services are: • Inspection • Certification • Verification Our patented IT QSS Platform contains real-time information, certificates, reports, correspondence, and photos and videos of inspections, which can be accessed 24/7.

SAMİ SOYBAŞ DEMİR SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. is one of the most established companies operating in the Turkish iron and steel industry since 1961 and continues to work for supplying with in the best quality, in the most favorable conditions, and on a just-in-time mission all flat / long / pipe & profile steel products to its customers both in Turkey and spread all over the world.

StaalX's ultimate vision is to become the Amazon.com of the metals industry. It was established with one mission in mind: To provide value to both buyers and sellers and make the transactions easier. Founded in 2020, StaalX advocates for trade automation and e-commerce for metals. Its activities include international trading, e-commerce for steel and business development for manufacturers in the Americas. StaalX launched its online marketplace, StaalX.com, in 2021. StaalX operates in the US and brings rebar buyers and sellers together for quick deliveries. Currently rebars are bought and sold online while other steel products will be rolled shortly with the next generation website that is under construction. Buyers enter the delivery address and requested dates and the site provides instant quotes and instant payment options to complete transactions online. Orders can be delivered as early as the next day from local warehouses. Sellers enjoy getting direct access to a diverse group of rebar buyers without having to worry about collections. StaalX.com is the trusted marketplace that brings buyers and sellers together. Instant quotations, automated onboarding, deliveries and documentation are revolutionary services in the industry. Check out our site StaalX.com for more information and sign up for regular market and pricing updates.

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Arab Iron and Steel Union has been established to support and develop the steel industry in the Arab countries and all the steel related activities across the Arab States. Arab Iron and Steel Union was established in Algeria in 1971, as the first Arab qualifative Union emanating from the Council of Economic Unity of Arab League. AISU is a non-governmental organization of a special entity having no political nature nor commercial character. AISU’s areas of work include extractive and transformational industries sectors, which related to iron and steel industries in accordance with international regulations and standards. AISU Members include a wide range of multi-activity companies related to iron and steel industry. AISU is involved in the field of preparing studies, organizing courses and holding conferences for the sake of the prosperity of the Arab iron and steel industry and assisting its members in their economic, technical and technological progress.

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Steel Foreign Trade Association, headquartered in Istanbul; was established with the aim to ensure the development of domestic and foreign trade of iron and steel products and to support individuals and organizations working in this field. The association mainly operates on subjects such as strengthening the professional and technical cooperation between the companies and business people that import and export steel products; providing information to the sector companies; conducting training activities; providing solutions to the problems within the sector and sharing them with the relevant parties.

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EUROMETAL is the European federation of steel tubes and metals distribution and trading. The federation brings together and federates 18 European National Federations of Steel Distributors, along with individual distributors, service centers and steel trading companies.

Association of Turkish Coaster Owners and Operators (KOSDER) was established on January 21, 2014 in order to create a solidarity platform among the shipowners and operators of all types of Turkish-owned vessels, called coasters, which are used for various purposes, engaged in close sea transportation in national and international waters, and to contribute to the development of the Turkish coaster fleet. Since the day it became operational, our Association has received great favor from Turkish seafarers with its solution-oriented approach to the problems of both its member shipowners and operators and the general problems of the sector. With this favor, KOSDER has reached 140 members and approximately 550 vessels and has taken its place among the few maritime NGOs representing the coaster tonnage in the world.

Metallurgical Industry Press (MIP), founded in 1953, is a national publishing house of China publishing scientific and technological books and providing professional data and consultation services. Over the years, MIP has published over 18,000 original and high-quality books, many of which are gap-filling ones and have become long-lasting classics. While leading in ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy, geology and mining, and metals and materials, MIP is also strong in the areas of machinery, automation, environmental protection, work safety, energy, architecture, blasting engineering, and economic management, etc. In recent years, hundreds of books of MIP have won awards of different levels including Nomination Award of China Publishing Award and National Book Award, received funding from various funds including National Publication Foundation and National Foundation for Academic Publication of Science and Technology , and been listed in National Key Publications Plan, Textbooks in the National Plan, China Book International and the Belt and Road Book Program, etc. Looking forward, MIP will conscientiously implement the strategies of Producing Professional and Fine Books, Digitalization and Going Global, serving the growing needs of the metallurgical industry in publication, reading, information and consultation services, and strive to become a first-class professional science and technology publisher in China and a comprehensive metallurgical knowledge service provider to the world.

Turkish Iron and Steel Producers Association was established in 1970 with the goal of: promoting Turkish Iron and Steel Industry to the level of the ones in the developed countries; developing a structure which can keep up with the global developments of all aspects; compiling and disseminating the statistical information concerning the Iron and Steel Industry in Turkey and the world; discussing the problems that our members face; proposing solutions and applying all lawful means to solve those problems. It has been continuing its activities in parallel with the goals of establishment since 1970. Our association with 25 member companies represented the 98 % of Turkey’s total the crude steel production in 2011. The activities of Turkish Iron and Steel Producers Association is not limited to inside the borders of Turkey, it also actively represents Turkish iron and steel industry at international level through European Steel Association (EUROFER), Worldsteel Association (worldsteel) and OECD.

Steel Exporters' Association is one of six associations which has been operating under the body of General Secretariat of Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters' Association (IMMIB). The Association is a non-profit business organization of more than 2,000 companies representing the largest steel producers and exporters in the Turkish steel industry. It carries on its operations with the aim of increasing the export potential of the Turkish steel industry and paves the way for Turkish steel producers/exporters, with main objective to foster and attain sustainable global steel market based on free and fair trade. The Association also solves the problems of its member companies face at home and abroad, provides contact between members and foreign importers in order to ease the export processes, serves up-to-date domestic and global market news, reports and analyses.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs. It publishes the Wire Journal International (WJI), HardWIRED, the annual WJI Reference Guide, and technical products available through the WAI Store. Highlights are below; see "Resources" for all offerings.

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