This advanced electric furnace will replace three gas-powered units, streamlining heat treatment operations in ALRO’s Processed Aluminium Division and marking a significant step toward the Company’s goal of becoming a more environmentally friendly producer, supplying low carbon aluminium, suitable for market requirements, reads the company’s report.
“Investing in state-of-the-art technology, such as this new fully electric heat treatment line, represents a strategic move to consolidate ALRO’s position as a top supplier of high value-added aluminum products,” said Marin Cilianu, ALRO’s Chief Executive Officer.
The project will optimize the heat treatment process (artificial aging) by enhancing the equipment efficiency and ensuring a more precise control of temperature and other critical parameters. This will result in a more efficient output of top quality high added-value aluminium. The system is specifically designed for aging aluminium plates of the 2xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx series alloys, with dimensions of up to 13,000 mm in length and 2,200 mm in width.
“By replacing natural gas with electricity, this equipment not only brings greater precision and efficiency to our production processes, but also aligns with our strong commitment to sustainable development. Compared to traditional solutions, electric heat treatment furnaces offer multiple benefits: increased efficiency, superior control, reduced environmental impact, and better alignment with sustainability requirements and current industry standards. Technological modernization allows for enhanced product quality, a significant reduction in environmental impact, and positions us better to meet the increasingly complex demands of our global customers, as well as to control our carbon footprint and specific emissions,” added Marin Cilianu.
Alro switched to net profit of RON20.7 million in Q1/2025, after a RON14.9 million loss in the same period of last year. Turnover climbed by 28%, to RON1.03 billion.
ALRO is a subsidiary of Vimetco PLC (Republic of Cyprus), a global, vertically-integrated primary and processed aluminium producer. The structure of ALRO shareholders is: Vimetco PLC (54.19%), Paval Holding (23.21%), Fondul Proprietatea (10.21%) and others (12.39%).
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)