New production plant on target for 2011 completion
Almatis is confirming its commitment to the Asian market for its premium alumina
products with the investment in construction of a full scale state-of-the-art
calcines production facility in China.
"This project is one of the biggest investments Almatis has ever made," states
Remco de Jong, Almatis CEO. "Our decision in September 2010 to go forward
with this project following a two-year worldwide industry recession demonstrates
our commitment to the Asian region. China is the largest steel producing nation in
the world and there is significant growth potential in ceramics applications
throughout the region as well. By increasing our calcines capacity, we will be able
to support our customers' growth with the latest production technology, lower
shipping costs and shorter delivery times."
Groundbreaking for the new facility, which will be integrated with the existing
Huangdao (Qingdao) Tabular plant, took place on October 18, 2010 at 3:18
p.m.—an auspicious combination of numbers in Chinese traditional culture. The
plant will be mechanically completed by the end of 2011 and commence
production in early 2012.
Almatis business activities in China date back to 1998 when the Huangdao
processing plant was established to manufacture crushed and sized alumina
products. Almatis opened its expanded and fully integrated Tabular alumina
facility in Huangdao in 2006. In addition to its regional headquarters in
Huangdao, Almatis has a sales office in Shanghai. Currently Almatis employs
about 150 people in China, which is expected to grow when the calcines plant
goes into production in 2012.
About Almatis
Almatis is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of highquality
specialty alumina products. With nearly 900 employees worldwide, the
company's products are used in a wide variety of industries, including steel
production, cement production, non-ferrous metal production, ceramics and
electronic industries. Almatis operates nine production facilities worldwide and
serves customers around the world.
For more information:
Almatis GmbH
Phone: +49.69.957341-0
E-Mail: info@almatis.com
www.almatis.com