New extrusion press adds Hydro jobs in Poland
 IN 2006: Hydro Aluminium Chrzanów in Poland will celebrate its 10th birthday in 2006. |
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(Nov. 4, 2005) A new extrusion press - now in operation - will allow the Hydro extrusion plant in Chrzanów, Poland, to develop new markets in the construction and transportation industries in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
The EUR 11 million investment in Hydro Aluminium's Chrzanów plant will increase production capacity of the plant in Southern Poland by 15,000 metric tons to 26,000 mt per year. Further, the development will add approximately 20 jobs in direct employment, increasing the total number of jobs at the plant to 140.
The new press will allow the Chrzanów plant to supply larger sections such as large façade profiles for building systems companies and, also, to attract new customers in the road transport market.
The Chrzanów plant is already established as a market leader in Poland and has proven to be a consistent performer in the Hydro extrusion network.
 NO. 1: The building sector is the largest market for aluminium extrusions in Europe. |
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"The investment in Poland is proof of our commitment to invest in new technology as part of a new and more aggressive market strategy," says Johnny Undeli, president of Hydro Aluminium's Extrusion sector.
"Our stepping up in Chrzanów will offer cost-competitive sourcing for customers in this fast-growing region."
The Hydro Aluminium Chrzanów plant was established in 1996 with the installation of an 1,800-mt extrusion press.
The project to install the plant's second press – the new 3,500-mt extrusion press – was executed on time and within budget.
Undeli points out that, in addition to its consistency in financial performance, the plant has a strong focus on safety performance. There is a definite link between the two, he says.
"A prerequisite for maintaining a position as a quality and high-profile supplier is a consideration for health and safety," says Undeli.
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