Frankfurt, September 16, 2026 – During the International Colloquium on Refractories (ICR) in Aachen, Germany, Almatis and ROMCO signed a term sheet outlining the key principles for a long-term strategic partnership for Brown Fused Alumina (BFA).
The proposed partnership brings together ROMCO’s established fused alumina manufacturing capabilities in India with Almatis’ global sales, technical service and distribution network. Subject to the conclusion of definitive agreements, the parties intend to establish a long-term manufacturing, sales and marketing collaboration for ROMCO’s Brown Fused Alumina portfolio.
Almatis CEO Anil Sönmez stated, “This is another significant step forward in line with our vision, ‘Alumina and Beyond for Tomorrow.’” Sönmez continued, “Following the expansion of our Calcium Aluminate Cement portfolio through a strategic partnership agreement with Çimsa in 2025, BFA is the second new material that Almatis has added to its portfolio.”
ROMCO Chairman Ashok Agarwal commented, “We see this partnership as an important step in ROMCO’s journey towards becoming a globally competitive fused alumina manufacturing platform from India. By combining ROMCO’s nearly four decades of manufacturing experience, expanding production capabilities and commitment to quality with Almatis’ global market reach, technical expertise and distribution network, we believe we can create a strong and reliable BFA supply platform for customers worldwide.”
The parties expect to conclude definitive agreements following completion of the ongoing commercial and technical discussions. The proposed collaboration is intended to provide customers with access to high-quality BFA supported by ROMCO’s manufacturing capabilities and Almatis’ extensive global commercial, technical service, supply-chain and warehousing network.
About Almatis
With more than 100 years of experience, Almatis is the global leader and the only specialty alumina supplier with a truly global footprint. The company drives innovation, sustainability, and reliability across industries ranging from refractories and technical ceramics to medical applications and thermal management. Almatis’ specialty alumina solutions help customers improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower their carbon footprint.
About ROMCO Aluminates Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1987, ROMCO Aluminates Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian manufacturer of fused alumina products for refractory and industrial applications. Operating from its manufacturing facility in Odisha, India, ROMCO produces both white and brown fused alumina and supports customers with integrated processing capabilities and a strong focus on quality, consistency, and continuous investment in manufacturing excellence. Through ongoing capacity expansion and strategic partnerships, ROMCO is strengthening its position as a reliable supplier to customers in India and international markets.