One of the biggest integrated aluminium companies in Romania and Europe ALRO S.A. publicized that its downstream in charge with the extrusion business subsidiary, Vimetco Extrusion, accomplished the installation of a new state-of-the-art 7" press extrusion line, following an investment of approximately EUR 10 million. The project was initiated in March 2021 and Vimetco Extrusion has just successfully tested the new equipment by extruding the 1st billets on this line.
However, this new installed automatic extrusion line for aluminium profiles is the third one for Vimetco Extrusion. The new press line sustains Vimetco Extrusion's strategy to upgrade its manufacturing capacity for high-value-added aluminium products, consequently, delivering to its customers a sizable portfolio of customized solutions
Marian NĂSTASE, the Chairman of ALRO's Board of Directors said, “ALRO Group believes that focusing on strategic investments, processes optimization, and cost control represents a suitable and reliable strategy to support our business and help us navigate through these challenging times. This strategy applies to all our subsidiaries, and Vimetco Extrusion's completion of a new automatic extrusion line is the latest example.”
"This is yet another step towards increasing the portfolio of high and very high value-added products while consolidating the relationship with our customers by offering them a reliable, long-term partner capable of delivering tailored products and services.”
The 7" extrusion line is exceptionally methodical in terms of production capabilities and minimizing energy consumption. Hence, the whole process is automated, being apt to extrude profiles up to a length of 60 meters, with a speed of 50 meters/minute, while having the lowest guaranteed gas consumption in the market and being tooled with an efficient energy-saving system, as well as with independently operated water and air-cooling zones designed to competently allocate resources.
The brand new extrusion line will enhance Vimetco Extrusion's annual production capacity by 11,000 tonnes, attaining a total annual capacity of 35,000 tonnes by the end of 2022.
Igor HIGER, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Vimetco Extrusion said, “Vimetco Extrusion believes in creating value for all its stakeholders.”
"We support our customers by offering them personalized solutions and products throughout the implementation of state-of-the-art technology, we support our employees by ensuring the best working conditions and training, and last but not least we uphold the local community by reducing the impact on the environment and creating new job opportunities.”
The Slatina, Romania-based fast-growing company, Vimetco Extrusion is dedicated to a successful business progression supported by innovation, flexibility and constant alignment to technology upgrades through sustainable investments.
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