Client Testimonials & References

"Dr Kotas, working with a team of international market, technical, environmental and financial advisors and with the full support and cooperation of the Czech Steel Federation and local steel experts, worked diligently in the preparation of this complex Programme. The outputs included business and turnaround plans for achievement of viability by each of the three main steelmaking plants. The resulting National Steel Restructuring Plan was accepted by the European Commission as a substantive document facilitating subsequent EU-related accession talks including legalisation of prior State Aid to the steel industry."

"Dr Kotas worked with a multidisciplinary team of market, technical, environmental and financial experts and with the full support and cooperation of the Instytut Metalurgii Zelaza (Institute for Ferrous Metallurgy) in Gliwice, Poland. I am pleased to state that in my personal opinion Dr Kotas worked very expertly and professionally on the Steel Programme. The role of Dr Kotas in facilitating the positive long-term development of the Polish steel industry through consulting support to the Polish and other government bodies as well as to 3rd party foreign investors has been most prominent."

"MCI, as a team of four experts led by Dr Andrzej M Kotas, undertook due-diligence investigations of a leading integrated East European iron and steel plant for the EBRD during July and August 2008. The investigations, which covered strategic, market and technical assessments and involved the preparation of financial forecasts to assist with evaluation of debt repayment ability, related to substantial melt shop and subsequent hot strip mill modernisation."

"During July and August 2006 UK-based Metals Consulting International ('MCI'), led by Dr Andrzej M Kotas, assisted Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG ('OeKB') with a steel sector feasibility study for a major steelmaker in the Ukraine. The feasibility study concerned the market, technical, environmental and financial aspects of a plant-wide modernisation involving both up- and downstream investment in steelmaking plant and equipment. OeKB was pleased with the performance of the entire MCI consulting team. MCI delivered the feasibility study to schedule and to a comprehensive and high quality standard. The Consultants supported OeKB professionally throughout the assignment."

"Over the period Jan - May 2012 a team from Metals Consulting International - led by Dr Andrzej M Kotas - assisted us in preparing a feasibility study for investment in a new steel plant at a greenfield site in Angola. The study assessed the market, technical and commercial aspects of the proposed investment, involving steelmaking, casting and rolling. We were very satisfied with the performance of the MCI consulting team. Dr Andrzej M Kotas and his colleagues delivered the written reports and spreadsheet analyses on schedule and within budget, to a very good quality standard."

"MCI, as a team of six experts led by Dr Andrzej M Kotas, undertook due-diligence investigations of the Erdemir and Isdemir steel works for Ordu Yardimlasma Kurumu (OYAK) during August and September 2005. The investigations, which covered market, technical and environmental assessments and involved the preparation of financial forecasts assisting with business valuation, related to the potential acquisition by OYAK of the controlling interest of Erdemir Steel Group. We were very pleased with both the performance of Dr Kotas, and with that of the whole MCI consulting team. MCI delivered written reports and financial assessments to OYAK that were both on schedule and prepared to a high quality standard. The MCI team supported OYAK professionally throughout the due-diligence process, and in early October 2005, OYAK submitted the winning bid for the business."

"In mid-2017, management of the Egyptian Iron & Steel Company wished to move forward with rehabilitation of iron and steelmaking at HADISOLB. Metals Consulting International (MCI) was approached for support with preparation of a bankable feasibility study. A team of MCI consultants that included market, technical and financial experts - led by Dr Andrzej M Kotas - visited the plant and engaged with management in discussions concerning the modernisation. Within a few weeks, this team prepared a comprehensive written feasibility report (with a financial model) concerning the rehabilitation. The feasibility study was prepared on time and to the agreed scope and budget and included a number of techno-commercial recommendations for performance improvement. The management of HADISOLB were very pleased with the performance of MCI, who supported us both diligently and efficiently in moving forward with the rehabilitation programme."

"Mr Dr Andrzej M Kotas was working as a consultant for Trinecke Zelezarny a.s. during the period July-August 2003, providing the Company with advisory support in the preparation of a business plan for submission to the European Commission. Performance of Mr Kotas was diligent and effective for Trinecke Zelezarny a.s. and of the highest professional standards."

"Dr Andrzej M Kotas was approached by TransAcier for various steel industry consulting projects from 2013 onwards. These projects included steel market analyses, steel sector competitor appraisals and feasibility studies for steel mill modernisation and investment. All of these studies were undertaken by Metals Consulting International (MCI) and related to the steel sector in West Africa. I am pleased to confirm that the support of MCI on all of these assignments was very professional indeed and that - under the supervision of Mr Kotas – all the projects were completed to TransAcier's full satisfaction, often to a very tight timeframe."

"Deloitte engaged the services of Metals Consulting International Limited (MCI) for a steel industry restructuring assignment in Central Europe during March and April 2014. I am pleased to note that the MCI consulting team, led by Dr Andrzej M Kotas, assisted Deloitte very diligently with technical issues relating to the restructuring assignment and that all expected deliverables were supplied on time and to a high quality standard. Deloitte therefore have no hesitation in offering a positive testimonial for MCI as a competent and professional firm of steel industry experts."

"Over the period January-May 2004, Dr Andrzej M Kotas worked as Team Leader on the preparation of a National Steel Industry Restructuring Study in the Republic of Croatia. This work, which was for the European Commission, involved Andrzej managing a team of steel sector experts focused on the financial, market, technical and environmental aspects of the restructuring. During the course of this work Andrzej worked both diligently and effectively, with preparation of the Study completed on budget and to schedule."

"A team of steel industry experts from Metals Consulting International Limited – led by Dr Andrzej M Kotas – supported RSM Ashvir Consulting Ltd between April-June 2014 with the preparation of a feasibility study for investment in a Greenfield Steel Mill in Kenya. This assistance included market, technical and financial evaluations relating to the new steel plant including steelmaking technology selection. RSM Ashvir Consulting Ltd were pleased with the performance of MCI on this assignment. Dr Andrzej M Kotas and his consulting team delivered all necessary reports covering the agreed scope of work on time and within the requested fee budget."