ener.CON Europe – The leading event for improving energy efficiency for asset intensive industries in Europe2013 will be probably one of the most difficult years to forecast for some time. Concerns remain about the changing business environment and the slowdown in the global economy.Global competition (mainly from BRIC Countries), maturing markets, over-capacity plants, increasing environmental pressure, and rising raw material prices continue to challenge the profitability of asset intensive industries such as steel, glass, chemical, pulp & paper, cement, oil & gas, petrochemicals / refineries, food, pharmaceuticals, metals, iron & steel and aluminium.The Challenge for Asset & Energy Intensive IndustriesEspecially in the asset intensive industries that use a large amount of heat, energy represents a key controllable cost and it can be as high as 20% of the total operating costs therefore achieving optimum energy efficiency has become vital in the battle to reach operational excellence and maximum profitability. To accomplish excellent energy efficiency in existing processes new approaches are needed.In this regard, the 2nd ener.CON Europe conference returns with 100+ board-level attendees from major companies from energy & asset intensive industries such as steel, pharma, chemicals, aluminium, paper, glass, cement etc.As such, it is known as the who’s who event where people go to get the best ideas, share knowledge & experience about upcoming challenges & solutions for energy efficiency & savings in plants & facilities (demand side) for asset intensive industries!