Alba strengthens corporate leadership with new finance, legal and HR talent
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has appointed three executives across finance, legal and organisational development, strengthening its leadership capabilities as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site,...
Alba reinforces Bahrainisation with key managerial appointments
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, is pleased to announce the recent promotions of S. Abbas S. Baqer to Manager Calciner & Marine and Ali Aseeri to Manager Engineering & Projects. Since joining Alba in 1989 as a Vocational Trainee, S. Abbas S. Baqer...
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Alba sales increase 2.2% in the first quarter of 2013
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C was able to increase its overall sales on the back of higher production. For the first quarter of 2013, sales figures reached 219,537 metric tonnes (mt), up by 2.2% from 214,891 mt in Q1 2012. Production jumped by 3% to 227,414 mt versus 220,738 mt for the same period in...
Alba’s backs Third Untangle Autism Conference
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.'s sponsorship with The Third Untangle Autism Conference provides a tangible demonstration of the company's commitment to support initiatives that enrich the quality of life for those with special needs, and enhance learning opportunities that would help them become...
Alba applauds success of 29th GCC Traffic Week
Alba supports 29th GCC Traffic Week that took place from March 10 - 15, 2013 "Our Aim Your Safety" was the theme of the GCC Traffic Week for this year. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. commended the recently concluded GCC Traffic Week for its success in steering greater public awareness on the need for...
Alba appoints new manager for training & recruitment
Alba's Chief Executive, Tim Murray announced the appointment of Rawdha Salman Alaradi as the company's new Manager for Training & Recruitment. Ms. Alaradi, a Bahraini national, joined Alba in 2008 as Human Resources Coordinator and was later promoted as Head of Recruitment & Organisational...
Alba becomes member of Aluminum Extrusion Council
Aluminum Bahrain B.S.C.’s resolve to consolidate its commitment to the growing US aluminum market provided one of the key motivations behind its membership of the Aluminum Extruders Council – the premier association for extrusion companies and suppliers in the US. Alba’s membership to this...
Alba’s production growth under spotlight
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C’s participation in two of North America's leading trade fairs for the metals industry highlights the company's commitment to raise its profile globally, to establish firmer links with industry peers, to share its experiences, and to learn of new trends, developments and...
Alba declares 28% total dividend for the year 2012
Aluminium Bahrain has declared fresh dividend for 2012 amounting BD39.6 million ($105 million) and equivalent to 28 per cent of the nominal value of the company’s shares – half of which was distributed in August 2012. The dividend will be payable from March 20 to Alba's shareholders of record as of...
Alba takes part in the Euromoney Conference
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.'s participation in the two-day Euromoney Bahrain Conference is a clear endorsement of the company's confidence in Bahrain as an industrial powerhouse and an investor friendly destination for both the financial and manufacturing sectors. The Euromoney Bahrain Conference -...
Alba appoints smelter project director
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), ranked as one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world, has appointed Shawqi Mohd Al Hashimi as the new director of it Line 6 smelter project. In his new role, Al Hashimi will oversee the development of the Line 6 expansion project as well as lead a team responsible...
Bahrain's Alba considers taking over a bauxite mine or refinery
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), owner of the world's fourth-largest aluminium smelter, wants to take a stake in a mine or refinery as its impending expansion increases its demand for raw materials, its chief executive told Reuters. The firm has begun feasibility work on a $2.5 billion sixth production...
Alba participates in Bahrain International Garden Show to boost eco-friendly credentials
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. remains at the forefront of being an ardent advocate of a greener Bahrain with a booming agricultural sector as it takes part in the Bahrain International Garden Show 2013 taking place at the Bahrain International Convention & Exhibition Centre from February 28 to March 2,...
Alba launches Health, Safety & Environment Week
Aluminum Bahrain BSC (Alba)’s commitment to promote zero accidents across the organization received an impetus with the official launch of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Week. Alba’s Chief Executive Tim Murray inaugurated the week-long event that begins on February 25 and concludes on March...
Alba expects Aluminum Demand to rise in Middle East
Aluminium Bahrain BSC expects demand for the metal to increase this year as Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries spend more on housing, while sales will also rise in North America. “The physical demand this year looks healthy,” Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray said today on a...
Aluminium Bahrain reports decline in profit due to lower price
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), which owns the world's fourth-largest aluminium smelter, posted a 54.4 per cent slump in last year profits yesterday, citing lower prices for the decline. Alba reported net profit of US$256 million (Dh940.3m) for 2012, down from $562.1m in 2011, according to a bourse...
Alba Reports 2012 Results
Alba's sales for the full-year of 2012 were US$ 1,978 million, a decline of 16% on the back of low LME prices versus US$ 2,349 million in 2011. The company has registered a Net Income for 2012 of US$ 257 million vs. US$ 564 million in 2011 which is a drop of 54% YoY driven by lower LME prices and...
Gulf aluminium industry poised to become a primary production powerhouse
The Gulf aluminium industry is poised to become a primary production powerhouse of the metal following a $55 billion investment in new smelters and existing projects to boost the output capacity. According to major industry players, the UAE remains on front with $22 billion investment in its...
Aluminium Symposium 2013 concluded in California with Alba's sponsorship
Alba's sponsorship support for Aluminium Symposium 2013 marks the company's continuing commitment to engage with industry peers on global platforms in expanding aluminium's reach across diverse territories. Aluminium Symposium 2013 - organised by Platts, a leading global provider of energy,...
Alba increases Value-Added Sales in 2012
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) announced that despite challenging market conditions it was able to deliver higher Value-Added sales volume. For the full-year of 2012, sales figures remained almost stable at 890, 291 mt compared to 893,020 mt in 2011. Sales figures for the fourth quarter of 2012...
