The 15th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2016 will take place from January 19 – 22, 2016 in Salzburg, Austria.
IERC 2016 is the recycling industry’s most important event, bringing together over 500 international experts: producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, standards bodies, NGOs, regulators and many more.
Topics of the conference:
- Challenges of the Circular Economy
- Reports on the recycling of precious and strategic metals
- Staying profitable as products and markets change
- Best available recycling technologies
- Worldwide take-back schemes, quotas and challenges faced by OEMs
- How do countries & electronics manufacturing companies close the recycling loop?
- Which standards, compliance regulations and controls support the industry?
- Business opportunities and models in emerging markets
- Where is EPR in WEEE? Perspective of recyclers, consumers, OEMs and legislation
The program includes also Tool Box Talks and a Podium Discussion on “Circular Economy: Is it hype or mega trend?”
A large exhibition area with over 60 booths is integrated in the congress facilities, where vendors can meet their clients. Cocktail receptions and a networking dinner "Wild Wild West" create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, friends and competitors.
The following powerful Keynote Speakers will inform and inspire:
- Dr Markus Laubscher, Philips Group Sustainability, Netherlands
- Steve Skurnac, Sims Recycling Solutions, USA
The conference is also offering workshops:
- ProSUM Prospecting Secondary raw materials in the Urban mine and Mining wastes
- ADR-compliant transport of lithium batteries from WEEE
The participants may register to the following plant tours to:
- EAR (Elektronik Altgeräte Recycling West GmbH) and TRG (Tiroler Recycling GmbH & CoKG), Pfaffenhofen
- Montanwerke Brixlegg AG, Brixlegg
- Müller-Guttenbrunn, Metran and MBA Polymers, Amstetten/Kematen
For more information and graphic material please contact:
ICM AG
Susann Schmid
Schwaderhof 7
5708 Birrwil, Switzerland
Phone: +41 62 785 10 00
Fax: +41 62 785 10 05