Aluminium - a modern material

The use of aluminium helps to make applications more sustainable in many industries. The versatile strengths of the material include its lightness, good machinability and excellent recyclability. Aluminium is one of the most widely used materials in the world today and plays a crucial role in a large number of industries.

Occurrence of aluminium in the earth

Aluminium is the third most abundant element in the earth's crust and is found primarily in the form of bauxite, a natural mineral that is the main source of aluminium production. Bauxite is found in large quantities in various regions of the world, especially in tropical and subtropical areas such as Australia, Brazil and Africa. Bauxite is mined and then processed into aluminium in a multi-stage process that includes the Bayer process to extract aluminium oxide and electrolysis to produce pure aluminium. The result is a lightweight, versatile material that has become indispensable in almost all areas of industry.

ASI - a strong initiative for a sustainable supply chain

Aluminium is not only a modern material, but also a sustainable one. The recyclability of aluminium is remarkable - it can be 100% recycled without any loss of quality, which significantly reduces the environmental footprint of aluminium production. This aspect is becoming increasingly important, especially in light of global efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote a circular economy.

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is actively committed to making the entire aluminium production supply chain more sustainable. Through its standards and certifications, the ASI promotes responsible extraction and processing of aluminium that takes both environmental and social criteria into account. As a company committed to sustainable practices, alimex supports these initiatives and is committed to contributing to an even more sustainable aluminium industry through continuous innovation and improvement of our production processes.