Vedanta Aluminium’s masterclass on extrusion development drew worldwide participants

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited and one of the world’s leading producers of aluminium, conducted the third technical masterclass on innovation and efficiency within the extrusion sector last week. The session, titled ‘The Metallurgy of Extrusion’, led by a globally acclaimed extrusion expert and technical advisor Mr Jonathan Pangbom, attracted almost 200 participants from all over the world, including registrations from the US, UK, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Qatar, UAE, Portugal, and so on.

The masterclass provided in-depth knowledge on new product development, applications, current market trends, and technical advancements in the aluminium extrusion industry.

Vedanta Aluminium is India’s largest producer and exporter of high-quality aluminium billets. It offers a myriad of billet choices, including the 1xxx, 3xxx, and 6xxx alloy series, to the global aluminium extrusion industry according to their needs.

Vedanta, with a production capacity of 850,000 tonnes per annum, manufactures billets using world-class technology from Wagstaff, Inc. (US) and Hertwich Engineering GmbH (Austria). The company once launched a special range of high-speed billets that can improve extrusion speed by at least 25 per cent with zero compromises in strength.

Mr. John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said: “Catering to our customers’ dynamic needs is at the core of Vedanta Aluminium’s business approach. Our pursuit of excellence in aluminium production is matched by our dedication to delivering unparalleled value to our customers. In addition to continuous product improvement, high-quality manufacturing, and customer empowerment, we also strive to elevate industry standards through technical partnerships, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning opportunities.”

Mr. Jonathan Pangborn, Technical Advisor – Extrusion, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “I see aluminium extrusion as a pivotal element in our modern lives, seamlessly incorporated into most of our gadgets, vehicles, and living spaces. As we strive towards creating a sustainable future, the continuous advancement of aluminium applications gains even more significance, playing a key role in ongoing decarbonization initiatives across various industries. The need to share this knowledge is essential; it equips industry leaders with the means to embrace innovation and encourages a shared commitment to sustainability.”

Vedanta Aluminium manufactured 2.29 million tonnes of aluminium in FY2023, which was more than half of India’s aluminium. The company ranked second in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, which reflects Vedanta commitment towards sustainability.