Hydro finalizes integration of recycling company Alumetal
Two years after acquiring the Polish aluminium recycling company Alumetal S.A., Hydro has decided to finalize the integration process and rebrand Alumetal’s plants in Poland and Hungary. By presenting one face to the market, Hydro aims to take a leading role in the European foundry alloy segment.
The full integration and rebranding of Alumetal is a strategic move that will enable Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro to capitalize on new commercial opportunities with a unified presence in the market. It will not affect existing operations.
“We are setting up a true one-stop-shop for recycled and low-carbon foundry alloys that includes the full strength of Hydro’s R&D capabilities and technical support teams. Our customers can continue to expect the same high-quality service and products they have come to associate with both Hydro and Alumetal, while we keep aluminium scrap in the loop to strengthen both circularity and resilience in the European aluminium value chain,” says Hanne Simensen, Executive Vice President of Hydro Aluminium Metal.
Currently operated as a standalone company under Hydro’s ownership, Alumetal will align with Hydro’s operating model in the final stage of the integration process. Its operations in Poland and Hungary will be rebranded as Hydro Kęty, Hydro Gorzyce, Hydro Nowa Sól, and Hydro Komárom respectively in early 2026.
