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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University of Bahrain gets Alba donation
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) recently presented the second instalment of BD50,000 ($132,655) to the University of Bahrain (UOB) that will go towards the purchase and installation of eco-friendly LED lights at its Sakhir campus. The instalment is a part of Alba’s BD150,000 ($397,877) donation to the...
New York-based Alcoa to face bribery lawsuit filed by Alba
A federal judge in Pittsburgh today denied a motion by Alcoa Inc. to dismiss a bribery lawsuit filed against the company by an aluminum maker controlled by the Bahrain government. Aluminium Bahrain BSC, one of the world's largest aluminum smelters, claims New York-based Alcoa reaped more than $400...
Aluminium Bahrain BSC will spend US $2.5 billion by 2015
Bloomberg reported that Aluminium Bahrain BSC will spend USD 2.5 billion by 2015 to increase output betting prices of the metal and will rebound from 30% slump in the past year that’s forcing US and European rivals to shutter plants. Mr Laurent Schmitt CEO of Alba said that “Prices reflect the...
Alba Upgrades its Calcining Plant for better efficiency
Alba's position as one of the world's leading aluminium smelters was bolstered with the recent replacement and upgrade of the indirect coke cooler at the Alba Petroleum Coke calciner. A ceremony was held at the Alba Petroleum Coke to mark this accomplishment which is expected to generate greater...
Alba Plans $2.5 Billion Expansion
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (ALBH) will spend $2.5 billion by 2015 to increase output, betting prices of the metal will rebound from a 30 percent slump in the past year that’s forcing U.S. and European rivals to shutter plants. Alba, as the company is known, plans to invest the money on adding a potline...
Alba expands its customer base across Asia with active participation in Aluminium China 2012
Alba's commitment to expand its customer base across Asia's emerging markets provided one of the key incentives behind the company's sponsorship and participation in Aluminium China 2012. The event opens today at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China and runs until Friday. Aluminium...
Alba announces structural and management changes
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has announced new changes to the company’s management structure and appointed Basem Al Sharqi as the chief support functions officer (CSFO), reiterating its commitment to strengthening the organisational performance. Both changes will take effect as of June 3, a statement...
Alba installs ergonomic safety seats in cranes
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), ranked as one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world, has installed new ergonomically designed seating arrangements in cranes at its Carbon Department. The new Ergo Seats in Kiln 3 FTA-1 cranes will be utilised by crane operators while loading green anodes,...
Alba provides support to top cardiac centre
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s commitment to broadening the benefits of state-of-the-art cardiac care treatment to Bahrain residents and supporting the development of advanced health care services in the kingdom provided the key incentive behind Alba's recent donation towards Mohammed bin...
Alba's role in European market highlighted
Alba's position as a global company with a presence for its high-grade aluminium products in European markets was highlighted during a goodwill visit to the Alba plant by British Ambassador Iain Lindsay. Alba chief executive Laurent Schmitt briefed Mr Lindsay on the strides the company has made...
Alba's growth highlighted in a video
MANAMA: Alba's position as the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East that pioneered the growth of the industry in the region in 1971 provided the main focus of Alba's newly-launched corporate video. The video also turns the spotlight on Alba's award-winning safety and environmental...
Aluminium Bahrain publishes1st Quarter Results
Alba Reports Q1 2012 Results · Q1 2012: Underlying performance maintained without the LME impact · Q1 2012: Value-Added Sales rebounded · Q1 2012: Demand for aluminium still healthy Q1 2012 Industry Highlights: · World consumption up by 1% despite the slow start of January with China output levels...
Aluminium Bahrain production up by 2%
Aluminium Bahrain increased production by 2% in the first quarter with sales remaining stable despite a slowdown in Europe. But it said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation as well as net income at US$115m and US$57m respectively were affected by lower LME levels and higher...
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) makes $57 million first quarter profit
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) achieved a net income of $57 million for the first quarter this year, the company announced today. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter were $115 million, it said. The results were impacted by lower aluminium prices...
Alba sponsors top aluminium conference in the UAE
MANAMA: Alba's sponsorship of a top aluminium conference in the UAE underlines the company's initiatives to engage in events that enrich knowledge-exchange in the industry as well as promote networking opportunities for its leaders. Billed as an authoritative event for senior executives, CRU...
Alba provides sponsorship support for global trade event
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s sponsorship of CRU Event's 17th World Aluminium Conference underlines the company's initiatives to engage in events that enrich knowledge-exchange in the aluminium industry as well as promote networking opportunities for industry leaders. Billed as 'an...
UK court adjourns Bahrain alumina Bribery case
A British court adjourned a case involving metals magnate Victor Dahdaleh and former Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) chief executive Bruce Hall, who appeared on Monday to face corruption charges linked to the supply of alumina to Bahrain. Jordan-born Dahdaleh, a former donor to Britain's Labour party and...
Alba production soar 2% in the first quarter of 2012
Q1 2012 production up to 220,738 metric tonnes (mt) vs. 216,792 metric tonnes (mt) in Q1 2011 Sales for the quarter were almost stable vs. Q1 2011 at 214,891 metric tonnes Aluminium Bahrain ( Alba ) continues to maintain the positive momentum set in 2011 -- its production figures grew 2% on a...
