Alba expands relationship with Italian companies
Aluminium Bahrain B(Alba) has recently signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Fluorsid SpA, Fata SpA and Techmo Car SPC. The MoUs aim at further strengthening business relations with these three Italian companies. Alba has an existing contract with Fluorsid for the supply of 15-20 kt of smelter grade aluminium fluoride, which amounts to 70% of Alba’s yearly requirements. Fata is the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for Alba’s Port Capacity Upgrade Project, part of Alba Line 6 expansion. And Techmo is a producer of mobile and stationary equipment for the aluminium smelters and enjoys a long-standing commercial relationship with Alba.
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