It would be nice to be a fly on the wall at their next meeting March 12-13,2009

The only international organisation for Chromium in all its forms
The International Chromium Development Association - the ICDA - was set up in Paris in 1990 and now has 105 Members from 26 countries on 5 continents. There is a permanent staff of three people, a Council with 18 Members elected by geographical region/industry sector and four Standing Committees covering Management, Health, Safety & Environment, Market Development and Market Intelligence.

The authoritative voice of the Chromium industry.
The 60 Ordinary Members account for 93% of world production of Chromite Ore, 82% of Ferrochromium, 82% of Chromium Chemicals, 60% of Chromium Metal and 65% of Stainless Steel.

An extended partnership that redefines involvement in an industry association.
There are 45 Associate and Affiliate Members, covering Trading, End-Users and Service Providers - in reality, a forum for every organisation that has any form of involvement with the world of Chromium.

With a sharp focus on reality.
Health and Environment, Market Intelligence and Market Defence/Development are the strategic issues.

The vehicle for sound industry performance.
The ICDA demonstrates an active concern on the impact of processes, products and services and insists on regulatory compliance and responsible production, use and product disposal.

Sharing scientific and technical resources.
It provides a watching brief on regulatory issues, consistent responses to specific HSE issues, hazard and risk management information and reviews of available data by independent institutions.

THE source of reliable market intelligence on Chromium.
The ICDA collects and disseminates global production data, trade movements and the latest industry news.

Serving the Industry and serving its Members
As a dedicated, non-commercial industry association, the ICDA provides its Members with confidential access to privileged information.

A singular approach to the effective use of scarce resources.
True to its objectives, it defends existing markets and assists growth in emerging markets by setting up active partnerships, cooperating in selected projects and improving networking.

The Who’ s Who of Chromium.
It organises annual events for the industry and its partners, with prominent speakers, global industry overviews, profiles of national industries and a forum for industry-wide exchange.

One step further. With the ICDA.