Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing show to be held at MECC Maastricht

MECC Maastricht has announced that it will host all upcoming Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing (SIM) shows from 2023. Organised by Quartz Business Media, the show aims to help global-level transition towards cleaner production for heavy-industry leaders in the aluminium, glass, steel, cement, and chemicals sectors. Furthermore, it aims to help them in their path to reach their Net Zero goals and sustainability commitments. SIM is also a series of regional events and conferences that support and guide the transition to cleaner production. The upcoming show is set to take place from 25 and 26 April 2023. The impact of heavy industry Heavy industry accounts for 30% of CO2 emissions. An industry transition to Net Zero is vital to limiting global warming to a 2°C increase by 2050. The European Green Deal is the European Union’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and a transition for heavy industries to meet Net Zero will contribute to a cleaner, healthier future. José Sebastiao, event director of SIM, stated: “Time is running out and it is high time for heavy industry to act against an “irreversible” climate crisis. “Maastricht is the oldest industrial city in the Netherlands, located within walking distance of Belgium and cycling distance of Germany. We are delighted to be able to organise the next SIM Europe in Maastricht.” “We are proud to host SIM Europe, an event that is actively committed to improving sustainability in major manufacturing sectors,” added Frank Mimpen, MECC Maastricht commercial director.