Global Aggregates Information Networ
Global Aggregates Information Networ
I am delighted to present our second newsletter, thanks to the enthusiastic responses by all in submitting their latest news items. There was very positive feedback from the first newsletter from across the globe; GAIN members really appreciated keeping in touch, and this has prompted ongoing sharing of experiences and solutions.
The articles demonstrate positive momentum in our markets in most regions. The industry is becoming ever more sophisticated, and there is universal enthusiasm to be innovative in our challenges and to excel in our opportunities. I think GAIN has contributed to that progress.
There is good news in that a national aggregates association is now being formed in India. With India added to our membership by the end of 2017, GAIN will then represent no less than 75% of the global production of aggregates of 55 billion tonnes. Contacts are also being established with other regional aggregates associations, mainly in Asia. I am confident that GAIN will continue to grow and be ever more effective in strengthening our industry.
There is also excellent news in that Spain has offered to host the 2018 GAIN meeting in Barcelona. It will be held on May 21 and 22, with opportunity for quarry visits on May 23. The program also ties in with premier UEPG annual events, namely the Entrepreneurs Forum on May 24 and the Delegates Assembly on May 25. Hence the program offers a really worthwhile series of events, particularly for those travelling from afar. Most GAIN members have already responded very positively towards the preliminary invitation. More details of the May 2018 GAIN meeting will be given in our third GAIN newsletter next November.
This newsletter also contains the contact details of GAIN members, so you all can readily continue to keep in touch. Please in turn ensure that you email all your newsletters and other useful publications to all GAIN members on the list.
Meantime, every good wish to you all, keep well and keep safe, Jim.