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SPECIALTY ALUMINA
Hindalco to acquire US-based AluChem Companies

Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals these fast-evolving markets. Impor-
flagship firm of the Aditya Birla tantly, it deepens our high value-added
Group, has announced the acquisition portfolio with differentiated products
of a 100% equity stake in US-based that drive profi tability and strengthen
AluChem Companies, Inc., a promi- our global competitiveness.”
nent manufacturer of specialty alumina,
for an enterprise value of $125-mn. The AluChem brings Hindalco a strong
acquisition will be carried out through presence in North America with a capa-
Aditya Holdings LLC, a step-down city of 60-ktpa across its three ad-
wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindalco. position in value-added, high-tech mate- vanced manufacturing facilities in
rials. Our strategic foray into the spe- Ohio and Arkansas. The company is a
Hindalco’s Specialty Alumina busi- cialty alumina space will not only acce- long-established supplier of ultra-low
ness, a key pillar of its value-added lerate the development of future-ready, soda calcined and tabular alumina –
strategy, has delivered consistent dou- sustainable solutions but also open new materials known for their exceptional
ble-digit growth in recent years and pathways to pursue high-impact growth thermal and mechanical stability used
emerged as a high-growth, high-margin opportunities. By integrating advanced in cutting-edge applications in high
vertical within the company’s portfolio. technologies into our value chain, we precision mechanical components, and
As specialty alumina fi nds newer appli- are reinforcing our commitment to self- energy-intensive industrial refractories.
cations across cutting-edge sectors such reliance, import substitution, and build-
as electric mobility, semiconductors, ing scale in innovation-led businesses.” The global specialty alumina mar-
and precision ceramics, this acquisition ket is projected to grow signifi cantly,
is expected to help Hindalco move up Commenting on the develop- with increasing demand for tailored
the innovation value chain. ment, Satish Pai, Managing Director, solutions in sectors ranging from cera-
Hindalco Industries, said, “As alumina mics and electronics to aerospace and
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman gains increasing relevance in critical medical applications. Hindalco currently
of Aditya Birla Group, said, “This ac- and clean-tech sectors, AluChem’s operates 500-ktpa of specialty alumina
quisition is an important step in our advanced chemistry capabilities will capacity and aims to scale up to 1-mtpa
global strategy to build a leadership signifi cantly enhance our ability to serve by FY30.

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE
FICCI invites nominations for ‘Chemicals
and Petrochemicals Awards’

The Federation of Indian Chambers operational excellence, and global FICCI said Ernst & Young (EY)
of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is leadership. will serve as the ‘Knowledge Partner’
inviting for nominations for the ‘FICCI for the awards, bringing their expertise
Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards The awards will be conferred dur- in assessment to ensure a fair and
2025’, which aim to recognise exem- ing the 4th edition of the ‘Summit on objective evaluation.
plary achievements and contributions Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals
in the Indian chemicals and petrochemi- Manufacturing Hubs (GCPMH 2025)’ The fi nal decision on the award
cals sector. being jointly organised by the Depart- winners will be made by an indepen-
ment of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, dent jury of industry experts, based on
These awards recognise companies Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, clear criteria and the documentation
and individuals who have signifi cantly Government of India, in collaboration submitted by the nominees. The last
contributed to advancing the industry with FICCI on 13-14 November 2025 date for receiving applications is 30th
through innovation, sustainability, safety, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. August 2025.

136 Chemical Weekly July 8, 2025

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