The official inauguration ceremony was performed by (from the left) Björn Rydén – local government Councillor, Gunnar Svensson - General Manager Hydro Aluminium Profiler AB and Rolf Rufener - Plant Manager.

From Vetlanda Hydro administers the Swedish extrusion sales activities as well as machining assignments for customers in several segments from all over the country. The factory is one of Sweden´s most advanced and modern of it´s kind. It specializes in advanced milling of aluminium components based on CNC machines and robotized production lines for customers within segments like transport and telecom.

At the opening visitors were guided through the plant

- To unite the Swedish extrusion activities under one roof means an extension of our services to the market and our customers when it comes to technical support, product development and also an extension of our machining capacities to even more market segments, says Gunnar Svensson, General Manager for Hydro Aluminium Profiler AB.

At the opening visitors were guided through the plant and the arrangement ended with dinner and much appreciated entertainment performed by one of Sweden´s leading Eurovision Song Contest artists Magnus Bäcklund with his band Soul Mates.

The day began with full-house aluminium seminar in the companies new conference facility, with many customers representing most market segments serviced by Hydro in Sweden. The lectures focused on alloy properties, extrusion design & production as well as machining- and surface treatment methods.

The event was very much appreciated by customers for the mix of a professional business-day ending with an official opening and the opportunity to socialize.