Team Insight: Learnings from MetSoc COM 2024
The Furnace Solutions team descended upon the Halifax Convention Centre in Nova Scotia, Canada, for the MetSoc COM 2024 conference. Held in August, the conference is an essential fixture in the global metallurgy conference trail.
With an agenda packed full of technical symposia and keynote talks, this event was full of knowledge sharing and focused networking for industry leaders in metallurgy and mineral processing.
Conferences like COM 2024 are not just about meeting and greeting; they require precision planning and execution from both the event organisers and specialist businesses in attendance. This is much like the shutdown maintenance and furnace rebuild projects we tackle every day, where collaboration between multiple specialist teams is essential for project excellence.
Our team, including Ben Burchill, Chad Loan, Ashleigh Bastian, and Jackey Sjam were on the conference floor, engaging with the attendees and soaking up the latest in industry trends. The symposia covered a range of topics, from advanced manufacturing and materials to the challenges of extracting critical materials.
A theme that was covered extensively across the conference presentations and general discussions was the industry's transition toward Net Zero operations. Furnace Solutions plays a critical role in supporting this transition by ensuring that electrometallurgical plants, which require substantial investments, maintain uptime and efficiency.
Our expertise helps smelters and extraction facilities get the most from their assets, enhancing their ability to operate as they embrace new technologies.
The conference may be over, yet the conversations and insights we gained will continue to influence our approach to furnace maintenance and rebuild projects. If you missed us at COM 2024, our team is always ready to discuss how we can bring the same level of precision and expertise to your next project.
Please reach out for more information about our expertise in furnace and smelter maintenance.