Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in US-based AluChem Companies, a leading producer of speciality alumina, for an enterprise value of USD 125 million. The deal will be executed through Aditya Holdings LLC, a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco.
This strategic move represents a major investment in the speciality alumina space, reinforcing Hindalco's commitment to expanding its high-value, technology-driven materials portfolio.
Hindalco's Specialty Alumina business has become a cornerstone of its value-added strategy, delivering consistent double-digit growth in recent years and establishing itself as a high-growth, high-margin segment within its portfolio. With speciality alumina increasingly used in advanced sectors like electric mobility, semiconductors, and precision ceramics, this acquisition positions Hindalco at the forefront of innovation, unlocking access to next-generation applications and fuelling value-accretive growth.
Mr Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, said, "This acquisition is an important step in our global strategy to build a leadership position in value-added, high-tech materials. Our strategic foray into the speciality alumina space will not only accelerate the development of future-ready, sustainable solutions but also open new pathways to pursue high-impact growth opportunities. By integrating advanced technologies into our value chain, we are reinforcing our commitment to self-reliance, import substitution, and building scale in innovation-led businesses."
AluChem strengthens Hindalco's footprint in North America with an annual production capacity of 60,000 tonnes spread across three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Arkansas. A long-standing ultra-low soda calcined and tabular alumina supplier, AluChem is known for delivering materials with outstanding thermal and mechanical stability critical for high-precision mechanical components and demanding energy-intensive refractory applications.
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The global speciality alumina market is poised for strong growth, driven by rising demand for customised solutions across industries such as ceramics, electronics, aerospace, and healthcare. Hindalco currently operates 500,000 tonnes of speciality alumina capacity and has set an ambitious target to double this to 1 million tonnes by FY30.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries, said, "This acquisition marks a pivotal step in strengthening our capabilities in next-generation alumina applications. As alumina gains increasing relevance in critical and clean-tech sectors, AluChem's advanced chemistry capabilities will significantly enhance our ability to serve these fast-evolving markets. Importantly, it deepens our high value-added portfolio with differentiated products that drive profitability and strengthen our global competitiveness. It reinforces our commitment to innovation and to expanding our global footprint."
The AluChem transaction, expected to close in the coming quarter pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, represents a pivotal move in Hindalco's downstream value-added strategy spanning aluminium, copper, and speciality alumina. This acquisition underscores the company's commitment to shaping a smarter, more sustainable future through innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Mr Ronald P. Zapletal, Founder, AluChem Companies, Inc., said, "This partnership with Hindalco brings AluChem the ability and capital to scale up faster and build scale in North America. AluChem will benefit from their world-class sustainability and safety standards and practices, access to integrated operations and consistent, reliable raw material supply chain. Their ability to leverage R&D capabilities and a talented workforce adds tremendous value to our innovation pipeline, helping drive market expansion beyond North America."
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