On the first day of Tube 2026, Schoeller CEO Alexander Mertens will participate in the „Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloy Tube & Pipe Market Insights Day 2026″. As part of a high-calibre panel discussion, he will address market developments, regional priorities and the role of welded and drawn tubes in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.
The event is organized by SMR Events in cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf and will take place at CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf, Rooms 14–15 (South Entrance, adjacent to Exhibition Hall 1). Alexander Mertens will speak in Session 4 – „Welded Tube & Pipe: Market and Technology” – starting at 15:15.
Market Dynamics in Focus
The panel discussion brings together international industry representatives to examine key questions facing the global stainless steel tube and pipe industry: How are end-use markets such as automotive and energy developing? Which regions are gaining strategic importance? Alexander Mertens will bring Schoeller’s perspective to the table – where we set our focus, which markets we prioritize, and how he assesses current developments both domestically and internationally.
Technology on the Agenda
Session 4 will also address technological topics – among them drawn tubes, an area to which Schoeller attributes particular relevance. Dimensional precision, tight tolerances and surface quality are not abstract specifications: they determine whether a component performs reliably under real operating conditions – and with that, the tangible value a premium manufacturer delivers in demanding applications.
Trade Policy as a Framework
The panel will also examine the broader trade policy environment. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and safeguard measures present the industry with significant new strategic challenges.
The Market Insights Day is designed for professionals who want to enter the trade fair week well-informed and strategically prepared for their discussions and business meetings.
Conference attendance is not included in the trade fair ticket and requires separate registration. Further information and registration: www.smr-events.com