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1961
The Romanian state makes the historic decision to build the country's first and only aluminum plant in the city of Slatina.
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1965
Romania reaches a milestone in the metallurgical industry: the first batch of Romanian aluminum is successfully produced in Slatina.
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1982-1989
ALRO experiences significant expansion, successfully increasing its production capacity over time. By the end of this period, the plant reaches an annual production of 263,500 tonnes of aluminum.
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1991
ALRO becomes a joint-stock company.
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1997
ALRO is listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, on the main market segment. This listing marked the company's entry into a new phase, strengthening its position in both the national and international markets.
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2002
The privatization agreement of the plant is signed, marking a crucial step in ALRO's transformation into a company ready for new challenges and opportunities in the global market.
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2004
Reduced emissions by increasing the fumes collection rate up to 99%.
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2007
Hot Rolling Mill modernization.
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2008
Invested over $60m to upgrade processing facilities while using environmentally friendly technologies.
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2012-2014
ALRO Investment Program was focused on increasing the high value-added product share.
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2014
ALRO started the aluminium scrap re-melting facility.
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2018
Energy efficiency project collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan to reduce electricity consumption in Electrolysis.
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2023
Two new double chamber furnaces were installed and commissioned in ALRO’s recycling shop.
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Present
The shareholder structure of ALRO S.A. is diversified, reflecting a portfolio of strategic and institutional investors. The main entities holding shares in the company are:
- Vimetco PLC (54.19%)
- Pavăl Holding (23.21%)
- Fondul Proprietatea (10.21%)
- Tradable Shares (12.39%), which include holdings by NN Pension Fund, Allianz Pension Fund, and others.