Evonik has launched Alu5, the business’s first fumed alumina manufacturing plant in Yokkaichi, Japan. It is a remarkable step forward for the company’s expansion across Asia, strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality aluminium oxide solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. The facility, backed by a bulky investment, highlights Evonik’s ongoing commitment to innovation, dependable supply chains, environmental responsibility, and closer collaboration with customers throughout the region.
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Strengthening access to advanced aluminium oxide products
In the words of Emmanuel Auer, Head of Evonik’s Smart Effects business line, “The launch of our Alu5 facility goes beyond a capacity expansion, it’s a strategic initiative to position our high-performance aluminium oxide products closer to our customers in Asia”.
Elias Lacerda, who leads Evonik’s Coatings Additives business line, added, “From batteries to coatings, we’re accelerating efficient access to materials that drive industries of today and tomorrow.”
Production focus: Advanced AEROXIDE technology
The Yokkaichi plant will produce AEROXIDE, Evonik’s premium fumed aluminium oxide known for its exceptional functionality across diverse applications. AEROXIDE, which is exclusively designed for ultra-thin coating technologies, significantly accelerates durability and performance in industrial sectors like consumer electronics, electric mobility and sustainable powder coatings. Enhancing the product efficiency is aligned with Evonik’s broader sustainability goals, focused on resource-efficient motivation.
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Regional Growth Anchored in Sustainability
According to Claus Rettig, President of Evonik Asia Pacific, the new facility is proof of Evonik’s long-term strategy for the region. They have added that producing alumina locally can help in cutting down delivery times, which is required for imports, but also strengthens Evonik’s focus on sustainable innovation. Also, it helps Evonik reinforce reliability in supply chain management and lasting partnerships across Asia.
Advanced technology and shared expertise
Designed with advanced technology, the Alu5 plant successfully sets in a high-end status in terms of precision, energy efficiency, and environmental performance. The new development presents a beautiful blend of Evonik’s Custom Solutions and the Advanced Technology arm, focused on Smart Effects.
Pioneering sustainable growth in advanced-level chemicals
Alu5 is the realistic vision of Evonik’s sustainable advancement in the advanced chemicals sector. With the rising demand for durable, high-performing materials across multiple industries, Evonik’s Alu5 certainly gives it a competitive advantage over the competitors while supporting the global transition towards cleaner, more intelligent manufacturing.
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