This strategic move represents a major investment in the speciality alumina space, reinforcing Hindalco's commitment to expanding its high-value, technology-driven materials portfolio.
Hindalco's Specialty Alumina business has become a cornerstone of its value-added strategy, delivering consistent double-digit growth in recent years and establishing itself as a high-growth, high-margin segment within its portfolio. With speciality alumina increasingly used in advanced sectors like electric mobility, semiconductors, and precision ceramics, this acquisition positions Hindalco at the forefront of innovation, unlocking access to next-generation applications and fuelling value-accretive growth.
Mr Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, said, "This acquisition is an important step in our global strategy to build a leadership position in value-added, high-tech materials. Our strategic foray into the speciality alumina space will not only accelerate the development of future-ready, sustainable solutions but also open new pathways to pursue high-impact growth opportunities. By integrating advanced technologies into our value chain, we are reinforcing our commitment to self-reliance, import substitution, and building scale in innovation-led businesses."
AluChem strengthens Hindalco's footprint in North America with an annual production capacity of 60,000 tonnes spread across three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Arkansas. A long-standing ultra-low soda calcined and tabular alumina supplier, AluChem is known for delivering materials with outstanding thermal and mechanical stability critical for high-precision mechanical components and demanding energy-intensive refractory applications.
