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Hindalco to Acquire US-based AluChem Companies, Inc

Hindalco Industries Limited (Mumbai/IN) the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced the acquisition of a 100 % equity stake in US-based AluChem Companies, Inc., (Cincinnati, OH/US) a prominent manufacturer of Specialty Alumina, for an enterprise value of USD 125 million. The acquisition will be carried out through Aditya Holdings LLC, a stepdown wholly owned subsidiary of Hindalco. This strategic acquisition marks a significant investment in specialty alumina, a key step in scaling its high-value, technology-led materials portfolio.

Hindalco’s Specialty Alumina business, a key pillar of its value-added strategy, has delivered consistent double-digit growth in recent years and emerged as a high-growth, high-margin vertical within the company’s portfolio. As specialty alumina finds newer applications across cutting-edge sectors such as electric mobility, semiconductors, and precision ceramics, this acquisition propels Hindalco up the innovation curve – enabling access to next-generation alumina applications and driving value-accretive growth.

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 specialty 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 brings Hindalco a strong presence in North America with an annual capacity of 60 000 t across its three advanced manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Arkansas. The company is a long-established supplier of ultra-low soda calcined and Tabular Alumina – materials known for their exceptional thermal and mechanical stability used in cutting-edge applications in high precision mechanical components, and energy-intensive industrial refractories.

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