
Rusal, the global leading aluminium producer have signed a cooperation agreement with Gränges AB, the leading global producer of rolled aluminium products for thermal management systems, speciality packaging and selected niche applications towards the development of aluminium alloys for automotive applications.

The agreement states that RUSAL will develop new aluminium alloys, slab casting and heat treatment processes, alongside Gränges which will develop a process for the rolling and fabrication of Flat Rolled Products for automotive customers.
Viktor Mann, Technical Director, Rusal, said: “This partnership with Gränges offers new prospects for the development of original alloys and strengthens our leading position in the aluminium solutions market for automotive applications.”
Kent Schölin, Senior Vice President Technology & Innovation, Gränges AB, said: “We believe that the new alloys have significant market potential. Aluminium alloys with competitive pricing, high electric conductivity and workability will replace copper-based products already in the market.”
Rusal produces a wide range of alloys, comprising the aluminium-scandium lead alloys under the ScAlution brand. As a result of their high technological, physical and mechanical properties, ScAlution alloys contribute to lighter vehicles, thus lowering fuel consumption and air emissions.
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