State-of-the-art technology ensures supply of Premium Aluminas for the fast growing Indian markets
Almatis, a group company of OYAK, celebrated the official opening of its fully integrated tabular alumina facility in Falta, India. The inauguration was also announced by OYAK through a press release on their website: www.OYAK.com. The opening ceremony, attended by members of the local government and trade organizations, as well as many customers, marks another milestone in the history of Almatis.
This investment is the first of its kind in India, adding a completely new sintered tabular processing plant to the existing sizing facility. Almatis India operations is now fully independent in their sourcing and supply chain requirements for the Indian market.
“Almatis is proud to have established the first integrated tabular operation in India, and is committed to being a reliable supplier and partner to our customers. This is a significant milestone showing Almatis commitment to being a reliable supplier and partner to our customers and also for tabular alumina supply to the Indian market.”, Almatis CEO Anιl Sönmez stated in his welcome speech.
Many experts from other Almatis plants around the world brought in their long experience and deep knowledge to now produce in India the accustomed reliable quality.
The history of Almatis business activities in India goes back to 1995 when a joint venture was founded by Alcoa and Associated Cement Companies Limited India (ACC). In 2007 Almatis purchased the remaining stake in the JV to form a 100%-owned subsidiary.
With sales offices in Kolkata and Singapore, technical support from a local R&D lab in Kolkata, and support from the Almatis global network, Almatis India operations is well positioned to meet the increased demand of the refractory and steel markets for the upcoming years.