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Hydro is a global supplier of aluminium with activities throughout the value chain, from bauxite extraction to the production of rolled and extruded aluminium products and building systems.
Aluminium

Hydro is a global supplier of aluminium with activities throughout the value chain, from bauxite extraction to the production of rolled and extruded aluminium products and building systems. Based in Norway, the company employs 23,000 people in more than 40 countries. Rooted in 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.

Key facts

  • Legal name: Norsk Hydro ASA
  • Founded: 1905
  • Business areas: Bauxite & Alumina, Primary Metal, Metal Markets, Rolled Products, Extruded Products, Energy 
  • Number of employees: 23,000
  • Company presence in more than 40 countries worldwide
  • President and CEO: Svein Richard Brandtzæg

Key figures, 2010 

  • Revenue: NOK 75,754 million
  • Underlying EBIT: NOK 3,351 million 
  • Net income from continuing operations: NOK 2,118 million

For further financial information, see Hydro's Annual reporting 2010

Updated: September 1, 2011
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