Exlabesa has officially completed its acquisition of Flandria Aluminium, a French company with expertise in extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and aluminium profile recycling. The agreement, which has successfully passed the necessary legal scrutiny by relevant authorities and obtained approval from the French Competition Commission, is now in effect.
This acquisition, aligning with Exlabesa's global expansion strategy, will enhance its direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This move enables the company to deliver premium, value-added products while providing the highest level of service in these regions.
Both firms, with their roots in family heritage, share congruent values and a deep passion for the aluminium industry. These commonalities lay a solid foundation for a prosperous and enduring partnership. Exlabesa will leverage its entrepreneurial vision and financial strength to fortify the French company and propel its long-term development. Simultaneously, Flandria will retain a significant degree of independence, enabling it to address the unique requirements of its market with utmost efficiency.
Flandria Aluminium, situated in Warneton within the Nord department of France, boasts a rich heritage spanning more than five decades and maintains 170 dedicated employees. The company fabricates aluminium profiles catering to the construction, industrial, and transport sectors. Its expansive facilities, encompassing over 35,000 square meters, house two presses with diameters of 8 inches and 9 inches, respectively. Additionally, it features an aluminium recycling plant equipped with a melting furnace, a development that will enable Exlabesa to enhance its capacity for producing environmentally friendly, low-carbon aluminium.
Exlabesa is a multinational corporation with a significant history characterized by consistent expansion and responsible management practices. Its unwavering commitment to long-term growth and unique production capabilities have positioned the company as a global leader in manufacturing high-value aluminium profiles tailored to the most demanding industrial sectors.
Exlabesa operates across three continents, running nine strategically located production centres in Spain, Germany, Portugal, Poland, Morocco, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These factories collectively serve nearly 15,000 customers spanning 40 countries. With a workforce of 1,800 employees, the company annually produces 160,000 tonnes of extruded profiles.
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