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At work with aluminium in focus

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-01T13:54:57+02:00

Thousands of Hydro employees arrived at work in a “new” company on Monday morning. At the office premises in the Oslo area, they were greeted with coffee, hot chocolate and freshly baked buns. In the rest of the company, too, the fact that Hydro is now to focus completely on aluminium was marked in various ways.

Invitation to press conference

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-04T18:00:02+02:00

Hydro invites you to a press conference on the Libya issue.

Hydro boosts aluminium recycling in Neuss

Øystein Hansen — 2007-09-29T12:57:41+02:00

Hydro's new aluminium recycling furnace was inaugurated at the company's Neuss plant in Germany on Wednesday.

Review of Libya engagement (with link to statement)

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-01T08:30:33+02:00

StatoilHydro ASA and Norsk Hydro ASA will cooperate with respect to an external inquiry into Hydro Oil and Energy’s operations in Libya, which Hydro acquired through the takeover of Saga Petroleum in 1999 and which have now been transferred to StatoilHydro.

Foil business unit invests EUR 6 million in the environment

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-11T13:53:12+02:00

Hydro has installed a new state-of-the-art air washer at its rolled products plant in Grevenbroich, Germany. Some 32 metres high and weighing 66 tonnes, the washer is the biggest element in a EUR 6 million investment in new air-cleaning technology, and a key milestone in upgrading the plant's Series 2 production facility for ultra-thin aluminium foil.

Libya investigations

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-12T19:42:01+02:00

As previously announced, Jan Fougner of the Oslo law firm Wiersholm is heading the investigation of the previous Libya-portfolio, which Hydro acquired from Saga Petroleum in 1999 and transferred to StatoilHydro through the merger of October 1 2007. The US law firm Shearman & Sterling LLP is assisting with US aspects of the investigation.

Concerning Hydro’s previous Libya engagement

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-04T19:00:03+02:00

Norsk Hydro ASA today contacted the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime in the light of preliminary investigations indicating that the company may have utilized a previously mentioned consultancy company, in connection with petroleum operations in Libya, more actively than initially assumed.

Completing Ormen Lange, going forward with impressive project organization

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-05T15:25:04+02:00

When Hydro celebrated the official opening of the Ormen Lange gas field on Saturday, it was also the completion of project director Tom Røtjer’s final major oil and gas assignment. Røtjer is staying on with Hydro as the company meets the future as a pure aluminium company. Though many capable project team members have been transferred to StatoilHydro, Hydro’s well respected project organization has not been stripped of talent. On the contrary.

Hydro plays role in world premieres at IAA 2007

Anonymous — 2007-09-28T13:32:28+02:00

Lifeboat project follow-up

Anonymous — 2007-09-28T13:32:28+02:00

Strong aluminium price offset by rising input costs

Øystein Hansen — 2008-07-22T07:30:05+02:00

Hydro's underlying income from continuing operations declined to NOK 1,335 million in the second quarter of 2008 from NOK 1,442 million in the previous quarter and NOK 2,152 million in the second quarter of 2007, mainly due to the weakening US dollar and an industry-wide rise in upstream input costs which more than offset the positive effect of higher aluminium prices.

Ormen Lange gas production starts up

Anonymous — 2007-09-28T13:32:29+02:00

Contract to Grenland Group for modifications on Oseberg

Anonymous — 2007-09-28T13:32:30+02:00

Ditlev-Simonsen leaves Hydro

Anonymous — 2007-09-28T13:32:27+02:00

Hydro's annual report takes gold

Anonymous — 2007-09-28T13:32:28+02:00

Gas/condensate find in Njord area

Anonymous — 2007-09-28T13:32:29+02:00

Fatality at Hamburg plant

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-18T09:55:51+02:00

A worker died on Wednesday during construction work at Hydro's aluminium products plant in Hamburg, Germany.

Establishing research cooperation in Qatar

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-20T14:36:41+01:00

Hydro and Qatalum are open for cooperation with Qatari universities and colleges. This was established during an aluminium seminar at Qatar University on Tuesday.

Reiten: Positioned to grow – abroad and at home

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-20T14:59:25+01:00

Hydro is positioned for growth, and ready to invest in good projects with the necessary prerequisites – both internationally and in Norway, says President and CEO Eivind Reiten. He sees no contradiction between growth abroad and growth at home: "While some people present this as a matter of “either/or”, we want to do both."

Student competition winners arrive in Qatar

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-19T10:01:57+01:00

The four winners of Hydro’s student autumn competitions 2007 are now collecting their prizes – a stay in Qatar. There they will learn more about aluminium and participate in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Qatalum primary production plant.

Fusion of two cultures marked Qatalum’s construction start

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-19T13:43:56+01:00

Two cultures were fused together on Monday, as the laying of the foundation stone in Qatar marked the start of construction for the giant aluminium plant in the desert in Mesaieed.

Årdal women lead the way

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-29T11:06:30+01:00

The Årdal aluminium plant attracts the most women of all Hydro’s plants. With a female boss, and with 19 percent of employees at the plant and 36 percent of the management team women, Årdal tops Hydro’s list.

More gold for Hydro's train stunt film

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-29T21:55:35+01:00

Hydro's profiling film for Norwegian TV – where a group of budding young engineers rebuild a railway track, sending a train into a gigantic loop – won the gold medal in what is considered to be the European championship in advertising, Epica.

Key employer in Tønder

Kevin Widlic — 2007-11-23T15:43:01+01:00

Hydro has created an additional 100 jobs in its precision tubing organization in Denmark this year. One reason is the significant increase in sales volume for microchannel aluminium tubes that customers use in air-conditioning systems.

Wicona projects win prizes in Ulm

Kevin Widlic — 2007-11-26T10:21:39+01:00

Two of Hydro's Wicona-brand building systems projects in Ulm have been awarded prizes for architectural development in the German community's sustainable urban renewal competition.

Hydro to showcase integrated solar solutions at Batimat 2007

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-01T11:00:27+01:00

Hydro will introduce at Batimat 2007 in Paris a new way of using photovoltaics in its aluminium building systems, which can achieve significant savings in energy consumption.

Qatalum contract awarded to Hycast

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-01T14:45:55+01:00

Hycast AS of Sunndalsøra has signed a letter of intent worth NOK 217 million with FATA of Italy for the supply of casting equipment for the new aluminium plant to be built in Qatar. The agreement includes design and the supply of equipment for casting extrusion ingots and foundry alloys.

Hydro supports ”Together for children”

Halvor Molland — 2007-10-21T08:28:28+02:00

Hydro has contributed NOK 1 million to this year’s televised national fund-raising campaign in Norway, named “Together for children”. By supporting this year’s fund-raising campaign, Hydro wishes to contribute to making a big and lasting difference in the lives of children affected by HIV and AIDS.

Third quarter results to be released at 07:30 CET on Tuesday 30 October

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-10-26T15:18:59+02:00

Hydro's third quarter results 2007 will be released at 07:30 CET on Tuesday 30 October (06:30 UK time, 02:30 AM EST).

Customers see future in Hydro building systems concepts

Kevin Widlic — 2007-11-14T15:59:58+01:00

Nearly 7,000 people met with Hydro last week in Paris to better understand the latest developments in aluminium building systems. Sustainability was the theme at the Batimat 2007 exhibition.

Helping German students build management skills

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-16T13:47:24+01:00

Hydro is helping welcome the second generation of "VDI-Elevate!" students, a German program to train students of engineering sciences in the softer skills of management.

Australian bauxite exploration joint venture agreement signed

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-13T10:11:52+01:00

Hydro is entering into a joint venture with the Australian mining company United Minerals Corporation (UMC) with the intention of recovering bauxite and producing alumina in Kimberley, Western Australia. The agreement, which was signed in Oslo on Tuesday, gives Hydro a 75 percent share in the partnership.

Hydro best on the web

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-11-13T16:47:06+01:00

Hydro has once more come out on top among Norwegian companies in the list of websites ranked by the communication agency Hallvarsson & Halvarsson.

Cost increases affect Hydro’s second quarter results

Stefan Solberg — 2008-07-14T08:04:07+02:00

Norsk Hydro ASA expects to report an underlying EBIT of approximately NOK 1.6 billion for the second quarter compared to an underlying EBIT of NOK 2.0 billion in the first quarter. While Hydro is realizing a higher aluminium price during the quarter, Hydro is experiencing significant cost increases in the Aluminium Metal business area. The cost increases are mainly related to alumina prices, alumina freight, petroleum coke and other costs.

Corporate management members purchase shares

PressRelease — 2007-10-30T16:37:01+01:00

Corporate management members purchase shares Oslo (2007-10-30): The following members of Norsk Hydro ASA’s corporate management board have on October 30, 2007 purchased shares in Hydro. - President and CEO Eivind Reiten: 12, 000 shares at NOK 77.20 per share. New holding is 80, 456 shares.- Executive Vice President John O. Ottestad: 20, 000 shares at NOK 78.20 per share. New holding is 61, 441...

“New” Hydro’s Q3 income lifted by currency gains, EBIT weaker

Øyvind Holen — 2007-10-30T07:16:32+01:00

“New” Hydro’s Q3 income lifted by currency gains, EBIT weaker Oslo (2007-10-30): Condensed combined information "new" Hydro Third quarter Second quarter Third quarter 01.01-30.09 01.01-30.09 Year NOK million, except per share data 2007 2007 2006 2007 2006 2006 Revenue 22, 064 25, 314 24, 044 73, 283 75, 579 99,...

Hydro to terminate New York Stock Exchange listing

PressRelease — 2007-10-23T08:00:19+02:00

Hydro to terminate New York Stock Exchange listingOslo (2007-10-23): Norsk Hydro ASA’s Board of Directors resolved on October 22, 2007 to delist the Hydro share from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and to terminate its registration with and reporting obligations to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the U. S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). In the future,...

Hydro’s nomination committee’s proposal completed

PressRelease — 2007-10-29T08:00:26+01:00

Hydro’s nomination committee’s proposal completed Oslo (2007-10-29): The nomination committee of Norsk Hydro ASA is proposing the following as members of the company’s board of directors: Chair: Terje Vareberg (born in 1948) from Stavanger, managing director of Sparebank 1 SR-Bank. Deputy chair: Grete Faremo (1955) from Oslo, director for legal and corporate affairs in Microsoft Norway. She has...

Hydro's new board in place

Øystein Hansen — 2007-11-09T08:55:29+01:00

Hydro's new board in place Oslo (2007-11-08): The corporate assembly of Norsk Hydro ASA on Thursday voted in the following member for the company's board of directors: Chair: Terje VarebergDeputy chair: Grete FaremoBoard members: Finn Jebsen, Heidi M. Petersen, Bente Rathe and Svein Rennemo The board was voted in with immediate effect. In addition, Hydro's board consists of the following...

Board member purchases shares

Øystein Hansen — 2007-11-23T17:12:12+01:00

Board member purchases sharesOslo (2007-11-23): Heidi M. Petersen, member of Norsk Hydro ASA’s Board of Directors, has on November 23, 2007 purchased 6, 000 shares in Hydro at NOK 71.90 per share. New holding is 10, 000 shares. Any closely related parties are included in the transaction and holding.****Certain statements contained in this announcement constitute “forward-looking information”...

Executive Vice President purchases shares

PressRelease — 2007-10-31T16:22:37+01:00

Executive Vice President purchases sharesOslo (2007-10-31): Executive Vice President and member of Norsk Hydro ASA’s corporate management board Torstein Dale Sjøtveit, has on October 31, 2007 purchased 13, 000 shares in Hydro at NOK 78.14 per share. New holding is 20, 112 shares. Any closely related parties are included in the transaction and holding.****Certain statements contained in this...

Executive Vice President purchases shares

PressRelease — 2007-11-01T12:31:24+01:00

Executive Vice President purchases sharesOslo (2007-11-01): Executive Vice President and member of Norsk Hydro ASA’s corporate management board Anne Harris, has on November 1, 2007 purchased 6, 000 shares in Hydro at NOK 78.80 per share. New holding is 6, 136 shares. Any closely related parties are included in the transaction and holding. ****Certain statements contained in this announcement...

Capital reduction

Øystein Hansen — 2007-09-29T14:56:27+02:00

Capital reduction Oslo (Sep. 13, 2007): Norsk Hydro ASA has on 11 September 2007 completed a capital reduction by cancellation of 38, 498, 506 shares at par value of NOK 3.66 per share, which includes 16, 871, 506 shares redeemed from the Norwegian State, represented by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, on the same date. This is in accordance with the resolution passed by the Extraordinary...

Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen leaves Hydro

Øystein Hansen — 2007-09-29T15:29:20+02:00

Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen leaves Hydro Oslo (Sep. 19, 2007): Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen is leaving her position as executive vice president in Hydro. This was announced by Hydro’s acting board chairperson Elisabeth Grieg, who on behalf of the company has signed the agreement with Ditlev-Simonsen. Grieg says she is pleased that the parties have reached a mutually acceptable solution. Cecilie...

Capital Markets Day 2007: Hydro set to grow as global aluminium company

Øystein Hansen — 2007-09-29T15:06:08+02:00

Capital Markets Day 2007: Hydro set to grow as global aluminium company Oslo (Sep. 6, 2007): Following substantial restructuring, a streamlined new Hydro is determined to grow as a global aluminium company with unique captive energy production. Sound aluminium markets, operational excellence, technological leadership and a commitment to partnerships form a solid platform for Hydro’s core...

Key dates for merger

Øystein Hansen — 2007-09-29T15:03:15+02:00

Key dates for merger Oslo (Sep. 12, 2007): The merger of Norsk Hydro ASA’s oil and gas activities with Statoil ASA to form StatoilHydro ASA is expected to be completed October 1, 2007. In connection with the merger the following key dates have been established relating to the trading of the Hydro-share on the Oslo Stock Exchange. September 28, 2007, is expected to be last date the...

Review of Libya engagement

Øystein Hansen — 2007-10-01T08:33:57+02:00

Review of Libya engagement StatoilHydro ASA and Norsk Hydro ASA will cooperate with respect to an external inquiry into Hydro Oil and Energy's operations in Libya, which Hydro acquired through the takeover of Saga Petroleum in 1999 and which have now been transferred to StatoilHydro. A statement about the case is available on Hydro's webpage www. hydro. com. Hydro President and CEO Eivind...

New employee-elected members of Hydro's Board

PressRelease — 2007-10-18T12:55:48+02:00

New employee-elected members of Hydro's Board Oslo (2007-10-18): Billy Fredagsvik (51) and Jørn B. Lilleby (55) have been elected members of Norsk Hydro ASA's Board of Directors. Fredagsvik, process operator in Hydro, and Lilleby, maintenance supervisor in Hydro, replace Geir Nilsen and Ragnar Fritsvold as two of the Board’s three employee-elected...

StatoilHydro - plan for completion of the merger

Øystein Hansen — 2007-09-29T15:09:28+02:00

StatoilHydro - plan for completion of the merger Oslo (Sep. 27, 2007): The merger between Statoil ASA and Norsk Hydro ASA's petroleum business is expected to be implemented on 1 October, 2007. As announced by Hydro on 12 September this year, the following is confirmed: The completion of the merger is expected to take place before the opening of the markets in Oslo on Monday 1 October. As a...

StatoilHydro - merger completed

Øystein Hansen — 2007-10-01T08:03:02+02:00

StatoilHydro - merger completed The merger of Statoil ASA and Norsk Hydro ASA's petroleum activities has been completed today, 1 October 2007. As of today the shares of the merged company StatoilHydro ASA will trade on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker STL. Hydro continues as a focused aluminium company and will trade under the ticker NHY. Reference is also given to the announcement made...

Hydro’s financial calendar 2008

Øystein Hansen — 2007-11-26T13:31:50+01:00

Hydro’s financial calendar 2008Oslo (2007-11-26): 19 February Fourth quarter results 200722 April First quarter results 6 May Annual General Meeting 7 May Share is traded exclusive of dividend 9 May Record date for dividend22 July Second quarter results21 October Third quarter resultsThe quarterly results will be released at 07:30 CET. Hydro...

Proposal for the election of members to Hydro's corporate assembly

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-25T09:50:31+02:00

The nomination commitee of Norsk Hydro ASA has submitted its proposal for the election of new members and deputies to the company's corporate assembly.

Sale of shares to employees

Stefan Solberg — 2008-05-02T10:43:00+02:00

Norsk Hydro ASA`s employees have purchased shares under a general arrangement offered to the employees of Norsk Hydro ASA each year.

Primary insiders purchase shares

Stian Hasle — 2008-04-16T15:55:55+02:00

Norsk Hydro ASA’s primary insiders have subscribed for shares under a general arrangement offered to the employees of Norsk Hydro ASA each year. Following a good share price development for the Hydro share during 2007, all employees in Norway are being offered to purchase shares valued at NOK 20,000 with a 50 percent discount. The offer consists of 266 shares at NOK 37.57 per share.

Strong operational performance, weak US dollar weighs down

Øyvind Holen — 2008-04-22T07:32:39+02:00

Dale Sjøtveit to leave Hydro

Stefan Solberg — 2008-06-03T08:30:20+02:00

Torstein Dale Sjøtveit will step down from his position as executive vice president in Norsk Hydro ASA to take on a new job as chief executive officer in Norwegian shipbuilder Aker Yards ASA.

Sale of shares to employees

Stefan Solberg — 2008-07-11T08:51:43+02:00

Norsk Hydro ASA has today sold 64,638 shares to certain employees at NOK 37.57 per share. The transaction is part of a general share purchase arrangement offered to the employees of Norsk Hydro ASA each year.

Annual General Meeting approves dividend of NOK 5.00 per share

Stefan Solberg — 2008-05-06T22:09:30+02:00

The Annual General Meeting of Norsk Hydro ASA has today adopted the Board of Directors` proposal to distribute a dividend of NOK 5.00 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 19, 2008 to ordinary shareholders listed in the Norwegian Central Securities Depository as of May 9. The share will be traded ex-dividend from May 7.

Hydro builds in Spain with Alumafel acquisition

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-05-09T11:30:51+02:00

Hydro has agreed to acquire the privately owned Alumafel Group, one of the most established and well-known aluminium building systems brands in Spain. The transaction confirms Hydro’s position as a leading player in the global building systems industry.

Strong 2007, Q4 hit by lower prices and weaker markets

Øystein Hansen — 2008-02-19T07:42:47+01:00

Strong 2007, Q4 hit by lower prices and weaker markets Key Financial information NOK million, except per share data Fourth quarter 2007 Third quarter 2007 % change prior quarter Fourth quarter 2006 % change prior year Year2007 Year2006 Revenue 21, 651 21, 966 -1% 23, 234 -7% 94, 316 98, 752 EBIT 338 2,...

Hydro sells Production Partner and Production Services to Bilfinger Berger

PressRelease — 2008-02-19T08:25:21+01:00

Hydro sells Production Partner and Production Services to Bilfinger BergerOslo (2008-02-19): Bilfinger Berger Industrial Services AG (BIS) has acquired Hydro Production Partner (HPP) and Hydro Production Services (PT). The sales agreement was signed in Porsgrunn on Monday evening. The two companies employ roughly 2, 200 people (including contractual staff) within the areas of industrial...

EU inspection at Hydro Polymers in UK

PressRelease — 2007-12-12T20:48:54+01:00

EU inspection at Hydro Polymers in UKOslo (2007-12-12): EU competition authorities, assisted by the UK Office of Fair Trading, performed an inspection at Hydro Polymers in Newton Aycliffe, UK, on December 12 to collect information related to UK-based Ineos’ planned acquisition of Hydro’s polymers business. The purpose of the inspection was to establish whether any irregular exchange of...

EU approves Hydro Polymers sale

PressRelease — 2008-01-30T10:57:31+01:00

EU approves Hydro Polymers saleOslo (2008-01-30): The European Commission has approved the sale of Hydro Polymers to UK-based Ineos, paving the way for an imminent closure of the transaction. The sale to Ineos represents a solid, long-term industrial solution for the polymer business and is in line with Hydro’s strategy to focus on aluminium production and divest non-core assets. The...

Hydro sale of Production Partner and Production Services completed

Stefan Solberg — 2008-04-01T14:39:25+02:00

Hydro sale of Production Partner and Production Services completed Oslo (2008-04-01): Norsk Hydro ASA has today completed the sale of the two subsidiaries Production Partner and Production Services to Bilfinger Berger Industrial Services. Hydro will retain 15 percent of the shares in the two companies until the end of 2009. Press contactContact Inger SethovTelephone +47...

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2008

Stian Hasle — 2008-04-09T15:24:56+02:00

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Norsk Hydro ASA will be held at “Gamle Logen”, Grev Wedels plass 2, Oslo on Tuesday, 6 May 2008 at 5 PM.

New board member

PressRelease — 2008-03-12T17:49:15+01:00

New board memberOslo (2008-03-12): The corporate assembly of Norsk Hydro ASA on Wednesday voted in Inge K. Hansen as member of the company's Board of Directors with immediate effect. Hansen replaces Svein Rennemo, who has asked to step down as member of the board. ContactTelephoneCellularE-mail Press contactInger Sethov+47 22532036+47 95022359 Inger. Sethov@hydro. com Investor...

Annual reporting 2007: Aluminium. All the way

PressRelease — 2008-03-14T12:38:55+01:00

Annual reporting 2007: Aluminium. All the wayOslo (2008-03-14): “Hydro has been through some major changes, and the biggest of them all took place in 2007. By processing natural resources in innovative and efficient ways, Hydro has helped to create more viable societies for more than a century. We will continue to do so as an aluminium company, ” Hydro President and CEO Eivind Reiten says in the...

Irish building claims two architectural awards

Kevin Widlic — 2007-12-05T12:16:49+01:00

The Source Arts Centre and Library in Southern Ireland has captured two major architectural awards. The new building incorporates a complex façade design using Hydro's Technal-brand curtain walling.

Hydro gives three reasons to visit Veteco

Kevin Widlic — 2008-05-06T09:19:26+02:00

Each of Hydro's three aluminium building systems brands is presenting their most recent - and future - product developments at the Veteco International Window, Curtain Walls and Structural Glass trade show in Spain. The four-day exhibition at Feria de Madrid concludes on Friday, May 9.

Promoting environmental advantages of aluminium at Carbon Expo

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-05-08T16:05:37+02:00

Aluminium is saving CO2 – in many ways. To explain how, Hydro is participating at the current Carbon Expo. The fair and conference in Cologne, Germany, is a global meeting point for companies operating on the CO2 market.

New head of Hydro's Media Relations

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-30T14:55:52+02:00

Halvor Molland (35) has been appointed head of Media Relations in Hydro's Communication unit. He succeeds Inger Sethov, who was appointed Chief Communication Officer in Hydro in December.

View webcast of Hydro's annual general meeting

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-05-05T15:00:09+02:00

This year's annual general meeting in Norsk Hydro ASA is being held on Tuesday. If you cannot attend in person, you can follow a webcast of the proceedings on the Intranet.

Hydro to sponsor two NTNU professorships

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-06-02T14:20:26+02:00

Hydro has agreed with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) to sponsor two professorships for three years, opening up for extensive research across the aluminium value chain to bolster Norway’s position as a front runner in the metal of the future.

Årdal sunshine story

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-06-11T16:14:52+02:00

“Årdal has an important task in quenching the ever-increasing thirst for solar energy products worldwide. Expertise in the fields of metallurgy, processes and industrialization explain why Norway and Årdal can fulfill this role,” said Hydro President and CEO Eivind Reiten when he congratulated NorSun on the opening of the company’s first plant on Wednesday.

More awards for train film

Craig Johnson — 2008-05-20T13:38:28+02:00

Hydro’s recruiting film showing a group of young engineers-to-be sending a train in a loop continues to attract awards.

Complex project puts Hydro in Manchester

Kevin Widlic — 2008-06-02T10:05:31+02:00

Unitized curtain walling from Wicona Projects has been specified for an 18-floor office tower in the heart of Manchester – believed to be the most complex building site in the city.

Hydro shows latest in packaging at Interpack

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-11T11:44:28+02:00

Hydro will showcase the latest in aluminium packaging applications from April 24-30 at its stand at the Interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Hydro honored for its financial communication

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-15T13:04:03+02:00

Hydro has achieved three top listings in an international ranking of corporate financial reporting and investor relations performance.

Winning Hydro entry in 'Alufoil Trophy 2008'

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-09T16:27:09+02:00

Hydro’s aluminium customer ProTechT Solutions was among the winners of this years’ Alufoil Trophy, presented by The European Aluminium Foil Association.

Hydro acquires building systems distribution business in Sicily

Kevin Widlic — 2008-04-10T10:22:33+02:00

Hydro has agreed to buy four distribution centers in Sicily from the family-owned Alumetal S.r.l., expanding Hydro's aluminium building systems network in the Italian market.

Hydro invests in solar energy venture fund

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-21T13:49:43+02:00

Hydro is investing NOK 50 million in Convexa, a Norwegian venture fund specializing in technology companies working within the field of solar energy. This investment will give Hydro a greater insight into technology developments that are of importance for the company’s solar energy business.

25-year old dies following Holmestrand accident

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-22T11:28:15+02:00

A 25-year old man died on Tuesday morning from the injuries he suffered after being run over by a fork-lift truck in Hydro's Holmestrand rolling mill south of Oslo.

Hydro acquires extrusion plant in Spain

Kevin Widlic — 2008-04-18T14:17:06+02:00

Hydro has moved to the top level of the extrusion business in Spain following its acquisition of Expral s.a., a privately owned operation located near Madrid.

Win an award for your innovative product

Craig Johnson — 2008-04-21T12:48:17+02:00

The European Aluminum Award, part-sponsored by Hydro, is open for entries submitted by our customers.

Record amperage at Årdal

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-06-11T13:41:38+02:00

The atmosphere was charged with excitement when President and CEO Eivind Reiten sent the signal to the rectifier to increase amperage in the new cells in the pilot plant at the Årdal Research Center on Wednesday. The amperage was raised immediately to 420 kA, the highest amperage recorded at a Norwegian smelter.

Conversion prices for aluminium products raised

Øyvind Breivik — 2008-07-17T13:31:29+02:00

With immediate effect, Hydro is raising prices for the conversion of rolled aluminium products. The measure is caused by the significant rise of energy costs, affecting directly the sourcing of gas and power, moreover indirectly the transport and packaging of products. In addition, purchasing prices for alloy elements, namely magnesium, have risen further.

Fatal accident at Suzhou

Øyvind Breivik — 2008-07-22T15:48:56+02:00

A 35-year-old contractor working at Hydro's Suzhou site died in hospital of the injuries incurred in a work-related accident on Saturday.

More custom fabrication, growth potential at Guaymas plant

Kevin Widlic — 2008-07-10T08:49:29+02:00

Hydro's Extrusion Americas unit recently expanded production capabilities and capacity at its facility in Guaymas, Mexico. Two new CNC lathes and a cutoff machine allow the plant to produce custom-fabricated parts for industries such as automotive and alternative power generation.

International awards for Hydro’s train film ad

Øyvind Breivik — 2008-07-17T12:31:46+02:00

Hydro’s train film ad, aimed at raising young peoples’ interest in science subjects, has received a number of international awards during the past year. Showered with gold and silver medals in domestic and international advertizing industry competitions, the ad has become one of the most recognized Norwegian commercial ads ever.

Goal at Norway Cup

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-07-29T15:14:47+02:00

From the first kick of the Norway Cup soccer tournament in Oslo last Sunday – Hydro was there, as we have for the last 10 years. This year, Hydro is sponsoring 54 football players from three different teams related to our operations in Brazil, Jamaica and Slovakia. The positive effects of the sponsorship are clear.

Latin American success in Norway Cup

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-08-04T16:29:07+02:00

This year's Norway Cup was a success for Hydro and the sponsored teams, both on and off the field. The team of young boys from Jamaica made it all the way to the final in their class, while the Brazilian team seized victory in the B Final. Meanwhile all participants conducted themselves in exemplary fashion and enjoyed an injury-free tournament.

Piflex® ready for application in CO2 systems

Kevin Widlic — 2008-07-24T07:15:13+02:00

Hydro's high-pressure flexible aluminium tube solution for "green" air conditioning systems has exceeded the test specifications set by the German Association of the Automotive Industry and is being tested by potential customers.

Technal honors Spain's top architecture

Kevin Widlic — 2008-07-25T10:44:10+02:00

The aluminium building systems brand Technal has honored some of Spain's most respected and recognized architects for their work on some of the country's most splendid new buildings.

Hydro's train stunt film wins in Cannes

Halvor Molland — 2008-06-21T21:18:46+02:00

Hydro's train film went all the way to the top Saturday night during Cannes Lions 2008 International Advertising Festival. The film was awarded "Silver Lion", the top award in the category "Corporate" - considered to be a tough and prestigous category.

Denso honors Hydro on several continents

Kevin Widlic — 2008-06-26T09:25:30+02:00

The Denso Corporation, the largest manufacturer of automotive components in the world, has honored Hydro for its work on several continents.

Written warning from Nord Pool

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-06-13T13:02:12+02:00

Hydro has received a written warning from Nordic power exchange Nord Pool, which states that the company was in breach of insider trading rules in relation to a transaction that occurred on 17 April this year.

Technal puts touch on Sheffield student village

Kevin Widlic — 2008-06-17T08:29:02+02:00

More than 5,000 Technal-brand windows are being used in the construction of a new student village at the University of Sheffield - one of the largest privately financed student accommodation projects in the UK.

‘Dry’ river flows again

Craig Johnson — 2008-07-03T12:43:02+02:00

What had been a nearly a dry, stone desert is today an idyllic, living river through Rjukan, Norway.

Domal presents Ferrari Architecture exhibition

Kevin Widlic — 2008-07-08T09:26:37+02:00

Hydro's Domal brand is presenting "Ferrari Architecture in Maranello," an exhibition that illustrates the effectiveness of combining aesthetic values with sustainability in buildings.

Hydro continues cooperation with Save the Children

Frank Dyrhovden — 2008-06-28T07:56:20+02:00

A new cooperation agreement with the Norwegian branch of Save the Children continues Hydro’s position as one of the most important supporters of the children’s rights organisation.

Hydro adds Alumafel, moves to top in Spain

Craig Johnson — 2008-07-01T12:53:42+02:00

Hydro has formally acquired the privately owned Alumafel Group, one of the most established and well-known aluminium building systems brands in Spain.

Aluminium designer table at world’s biggest furniture show

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-09T11:41:04+02:00

Three young, Norwegian furniture designers will in a few days be heading down to Italy to take part in the major international furniture exhibition "I Saloni". They are taking with them their own new product – an anodized aluminium table – plus some practical and financial support from Hydro.

Polymers transaction completed

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-02-01T16:41:32+01:00

The sale of Hydro Polymers to UK-based Ineos was completed on Friday.

Hydro increases strip prices for Mg-alloys

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-02-05T16:23:10+01:00

With immediate effect Hydro increases prices for aluminium strip containing magnesium and manganese, delivered into the general engineering market.

Trainee campaign a success

Craig Johnson — 2008-01-17T11:21:59+01:00

Hydro’s trainee program attracted great interest from hundreds of candidates from around the world. The first trainees will soon begin their tour of duty.

Senator praises efforts to secure jobs in Hamburg

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-01-31T12:08:21+01:00

Hydro and the 640 employees at the rolled products plant in Hamburg, Germany, enjoyed great shoulder-clapping from Gunnar Uldall, Senator for Economy and Labor of the City State of Hamburg.

Hydro inaugurates die innovation center in Eupen

Kevin Widlic — 2008-02-14T23:43:24+01:00

Hydro inaugurated on February 15 its in-house extrusion die innovation center in Eupen, Belgium. The site is part of the company's ambition to increase its level of service to extrusion customers throughout Europe.

In position in Western Australia

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-02-07T14:25:17+01:00

Head of Hydro’s bauxite and alumina project in Western Australia, Wenche Agerup, is now in place in Perth. Proving the reserves of bauxite has commenced, but there are many challenges that need to be overcome before a project can be realized.

Closer in Italy's changing systems market

Kevin Widlic — 2008-02-11T13:03:44+01:00

The pace of change in the building industry in Italy is high. Hydro is assuring its domestic customers - small or large – that it will continue to support their move into the future with tailor-made local service and energy-saving aluminium building systems.

Structure clarified for Hydro's European Works Council

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-02-14T10:56:31+01:00

It is now clear how the European Works Council (EWC), the cooperative body for European trade unions, will operate in Hydro in the future. The trade unions and the company’s management have agreed to extend the agreement that previously applied to Hydro’s aluminium business.

Nobel laureates have advice for business

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-12-11T22:29:25+01:00

Nobel Peace Prize winners Al Gore and head of United Nation's top climate panel Rajendra Kumar Pachauri had some advice for businesses like Hydro at a reception at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo Tuesday.

Hydro teams with Chelsea Football Club

Kevin Widlic — 2007-12-14T11:53:23+01:00

Chelsea FC has unveiled its new multi-million pound, world-class training facility. The building has been predominantly glazed in high-specification curtain walling from Technal, one of Hydro's aluminium building systems brands.

Taking a share of the Nobel Peace Prize

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-12-06T14:28:37+01:00

When the Nobel Peace Prize is handed over in Oslo on December 10, Hydro researcher Halvor Kvande will share a small slice of the glory.

Magne Furuholmen: Reclaimed aluminium in the climate debate

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-12-07T16:17:04+01:00

Artist Magne Furuholmen’s aluminium sculpture at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo is a house of cards on the verge of collapse, a symbol of the fragile balance of the world we live in. By re-using aluminium, the artist wanted to address the climate debate without making too big a carbon footprint himself.

New website for precision tubing customers

Kevin Widlic — 2007-12-28T12:25:29+01:00

Hydro has upgraded the website dedicated to its aluminium precision tubing business, and is confident that the new site will capture the attention of potential and current customers. It is more product-related than before, and far more customer friendly.

Safe bet with aluminium profiles

Kevin Widlic — 2008-01-16T16:47:26+01:00

Using aluminium extrusions in the doors of safe deposit boxes makes it easier to adapt the designs to the special environments in banks. Robur Safe and Hydro have been improving the products for years.

StatoilHydro can keep name for additional year

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-12-20T10:00:05+01:00

StatoilHydro and Hydro have agreed to give StatoilHydro an additional year to find a new name and logo.

Inger Sethov appointed Chief Communication Officer in Hydro

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2007-12-28T12:01:50+01:00

Inger Sethov (37) has been appointed Senior Vice President in charge of Communication in Hydro. She has been acting Chief Communication Officer since August and succeeds Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen.

Fatal accident at Slovalco

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-02-22T08:55:05+01:00

An operator at Slovalco, a primary aluminium production plant part-owned by Hydro, died on Thursday of the injuries incurred in a work-related accident earlier the same day.

Toyota awards Hydro's quality

Kevin Widlic — 2008-03-14T15:51:50+01:00

Hydro is one of Toyota's best suppliers. The company has received further proof, having been selected as one of the winners of Toyota’s Excellent Quality Performance Award.

Hydro strengthens engagement in solar energy cells of the future

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-27T09:08:27+01:00

Hydro has invested NOK 147 million in shares in Ascent Solar, increasing its stake in the American solar energy cell manufacturer from 22 to 34.8 percent. The transaction is part of Hydro’s engagement in energy solutions of the future.

Hydro 投資台灣冶煉廠

Øystein Hansen — 2008-04-01T11:10:15+02:00

Hydro 簽署了一份合約，收購正在台灣建設中的 Famco 鋁冶煉廠 45% 的所有權股份。 Famco 建成後每年將生產大約 75,000 噸擠壓錠。

"Draft legislation on reversion will hinder industrial development in Norway"

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-14T13:00:24+01:00

“We have developed hydroelectric power in order to develop industry in Norway. We want to continue generating our own power, so that we can continue to produce aluminium. This proposal will make it more difficult to further industrial development in Norway.”

Hydro to invest EUR 14 million in recycling at Alunorf, Germany

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-04-03T13:05:23+02:00

Hydro will invest EUR 14.3 million in a new aluminium recycling furnace in Germany, with an output capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year. The twin-chamber furnace will be part of a new recycling center at Alunorf, a joint venture between Hydro and Novelis in Neuss, German.

Foresight in focus at Tube 2008

Kevin Widlic — 2008-04-09T08:46:10+02:00

Visitors to Hydro's stand at Tube 2008 in Düsseldorf were treated to the latest in forward-looking solutions within the area of aluminium precision tubing for automotive and non-automotive applications.

Labor organization issues strike warning

Craig Johnson — 2008-03-28T13:49:04+01:00

Norway’s largest labor organization, LO, issued a strike warning on Friday, which would affect aluminium production in Norway from April 2.

Aluminium façade in Sheffield's tallest building

Kevin Widlic — 2008-03-27T10:06:23+01:00

The Wicona unitised curtain walling system has been specified for a new 32-floor tower in Sheffield, which will be the tallest building in the British city. The £3.5m façade contract will be delivered by Solaglas in partnership with Wicona Projects.

Inge K. Hansen proposed as new Hydro board member

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-05T14:52:07+01:00

Hydro’s nomination committee is proposing Inge K. Hansen as a new member of the Board of Directors to replace Svein Rennemo, who has asked to step down as member of the board. The proposal of the nomination committee will be placed before a corporate assembly meeting on 12 March.

Qatalum on track

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-06T16:00:09+01:00

A year after preparation of the construction site started, the leaders of Qatalum and Hydro's Projects organization say that the building of the new aluminium plant in Qatar is on track. Site preparation is now almost completed, and the foundations for some of the buildings have already been laid.

Energy and the environment tops aluminium agenda

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-03T15:16:19+01:00

Next week the global aluminium industry will convene for the annual Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) conference in the USA. Hydro is making an active contribution by putting climate and energy challenges on the agenda.

A stronger Projects organization

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-03T10:36:24+01:00

A number of vacant positions to strengthen the Projects organization in Hydro are being advertised. They cover areas with responsibility for developing large, new projects like the aluminium plant in Qatar.

'Wood' systems meet building trends

Kevin Widlic — 2008-03-12T08:17:21+01:00

As an answer to the new trends within interior design, such as the return of the pure tones of nature, and the growing requests of restoration projects, Hydro has invested in a new wood-effect paint line, installed in the Pombal factory, which is located in the Portuguese district of Leiria.

Hydro invests in Taiwan remelt plant

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-13T07:39:55+01:00

Hydro has signed an agreement to acquire a 45 percent ownership stake in Famco, an aluminium remelt plant under construction in Taiwan. Famco will have an initial annual production of about 75,000 tons of extrusion ingot.

Hydro aiding children in Tajikistan

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-07T14:44:15+01:00

Hydro is funding USD 150,000 of UNICEF’s aid program in Tajikistan. The money will be spent on helping the local population, especially children and mothers, survive the extreme winter conditions with severe sub-zero temperatures.

Facing environmental issues

Eivind Bull-Hansen — 2008-03-11T12:38:09+01:00

“Hydro will use technology and innovation to make aluminium a greener metal than it already is,” said Hydro's scientist, Halvor Kvande, at the TMS conference in New Orleans on Monday. His presentation adressed Hydro's commitment to the environmental challenges that the aluminium industry is facing.