Bridgnorth Aluminium secures five-year battery foil supply deal with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA

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Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), the UK’s last remaining aluminium rolling mill, has strengthened its position in the growing battery materials market after signing a five-year supply agreement with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA.

The agreement was signed at Lotte’s facility in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and will see BAL supply battery-grade aluminium for use in battery foil production. The material will support the manufacture of next-generation batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) across North America.

The deal follows joint development work, qualification programmes and product testing aimed at meeting the requirements of the rapidly expanding battery sector.

Bridgnorth Aluminium employs 368 people at its production facility in Shropshire and has increasingly focused on supplying high-value aluminium products to emerging markets linked to electrification.

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Adrian Musgrave, Head of Sales at Bridgnorth Aluminium, described the agreement as an important step in the company’s diversification strategy and its expansion into battery materials.

According to Musgrave, “Material manufactured here in Bridgnorth will be used by Lotte Aluminium Materials for the next five years. It will go into production of next generation batteries that will end up in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.” He noted that battery foil is a critical component in battery performance and that reliable supplies of high-quality aluminium are becoming increasingly important for manufacturers serving both the EV and energy storage sectors.

The agreement comes during a period of growth for the Shropshire-based aluminium producer. Over the last eighteen months, the company has returned to 24-hour, seven-day production and expanded its workforce to 368 employees.

Supported by the Viohalco Group, Bridgnorth Aluminium has strengthened its order book across a range of sectors, including printing, packaging, construction, energy and electrification.

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The company has also invested more than GBP 2 million (USD 2.6 million) in new manufacturing equipment, including upgrades to its cast house operations and a dedicated slitting line designed to improve efficiency and capability.

Musgrave said the investments complement the company’s experience in developing specialised aluminium products and provide a stronger platform for growth in both domestic and international markets.

He added, “We’re leveraging collaborative agreements where we get involved in the early stages of a project. This means we can influence specification and ensure the high-grade material we supply delivers the most effective performance possible.”

The long-term agreement with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA reflects the growing demand for battery-grade aluminium as investments in electric vehicles and energy storage continue to expand. Through the partnership, both companies aim to support the development of a more secure and reliable battery supply chain for the North American market.