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2017
Hydro in GermanyHydro is a global aluminium company with production, sales and trading activities throughout the value chain. Hydro is the largest aluminium company in Europe and Germany.
ProductionRecyclingR & D CenterAluminium cluster in the Rhineland
Facts and figures at a glance
Traditional production since 1917Revenues of 1.35 billion euro (2016)
More than 6,000 employees (including Alunorf)
Since 2002, 1billion euro investment150,000 tons of recycling
capacity planned by 2020
Hydro in Germany The largest and most versatile aluminium company in the country
Alunorf, Neuss Employees: 2,200
HamburgEmployees: 657
Dormagen(two sites)Total employees: 65
RackwitzEmployees: 52
BonnEmployees: 115
Rheinwerk, NeussEmployees: 750
GrevenbroichEmployees: 2,100
• Production of sheet ingots in the Rheinwerk in Neuss
• Hot-rolling and strip production in the Alunorf plant in Neuss
• Processing and converting in Grevenbroich
Together with the Research and Development Center in Bonn, the aluminium plant Rheinwerk as well as the aluminium rolling mill Alunorf in Neuss and the processing plant in Grevenbroich form an efficient cluster consisting of production, processing, recycling and innovation. In addition, the Recycling Center in Dormagen is equipped with a highly innovative aluminium scrap sorting system. This cluster integrates all the important steps for the production of aluminium rolled products in a small area thus providing the basis for success.
Aluminium cluster in the Rhineland
The distribution of tasks in the aluminium cluster
History of Hydro in Germany
1923VAW consolidated by Vereinigte Industrie-Unternehmungen Aktiengesellschaft (VIAG): Combination of aluminium and electricity provides a good basis for the development of the aluminium industry
1962 Founding of Rheinwerk in Neuss
1964 Founding of R&D Center in Bonn
1998 Acquisition of Rackwitz plant by Hydro
2016Opening of UBC line in Neuss
2017Opening of
automotive line 3 in Grevenbroich
2002Hydro aquires VAW thus evolving into an international and integrated aluminium company and the number 1 in Europe and Germany
1965 Founding of Alunorf in Neuss
1945 End of the war and shutdown of the plants
1951 Return to commerce: Release of aluminium production by the Allies
1917• Founding
of Vereinigte Aluminium-Werke AG (VAW) and thus the German aluminium industry
• Opening of the Erfwerk and start of production in Grevenbroich
1933Aluminium becomes an important part of the NS armaments industry
1970Founding of Hamburg
1985Expansion of Grevenbroich
• Recycling of process and production scrap in the Rheinwerk in Neuss
• Research and Development in Bonn
• Aluminium scrap sorting system in Dormagen
Rheinwerk Alunorf Grevenbroich
Sheet ingots Re-roll coils
Customers
Scrap Scrap
Innovation driver R&D in Bonn
Dormagen(two sites)Total employees: 65
It is our aim to improve the climate footprint along the whole value chain.
Environmental commitment
Renewable energiesAluminium components are used in the production of photovoltaic modules and wind turbines
Our commitment Our customers’ benefits
EmissionEmission reduction through state-of-the-art rolling technology
Extending R&D lead Developing products with environmental benefits in the user phase
Recycling Use of advanced sorting technology, development of recycle-friendly alloys and support of initiatives fostering the reuse of packaging
CarsAluminium parts replace heavier materials and due to their lower weight, they reduce the traffic-related impact on the climate sustainably
Buildings Aluminium roller shutters protect against too much cold or heat from outside and help save energy
Packaging Aluminium packaging protects the contents against external influences without the use of external cooling
Hydro Aluminium Aluminiumstraße 1D-41515 Grevenbroich
www.hydro.comwww.hydro.com/de
Michael Peter Steffen Communication and Public AffairsTel.: +49 2181 66 30 70
© Hydro 2017
Hydro is a global aluminium company with production, sales and trading activities throughout the value chain, from bauxite, alumina and energy generation to the production of primary aluminium and rolled products as well as recycling. Based in Norway, the company has 13,000 employees involved in activities in more than 40 countries on all continents. Rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy production, technology development and progressive partnerships, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of the customers and communities we serve.