History and Milestones

2022
Major volume growth success, and 24 hour shift working achieved in the US plant in South Carolina
2021
New capital investment major automation/robotic cell manufacturing starts in Willich-Germany
2021
New USA AL Production line starts for North American customers
2021
New factory in Malaysia first production starts for customers in Asian market
2020
New factory in Asia opens in Johor, Malaysia
2020
New capital investment decisions are made for a US AL Plate production line
2017
First year of USA production starts with Large vertical saw and Precision saws
2016
New USA Factory opens in Columbia, SC
2014
Introduction of the new product ACP 5754 for extraordinary anodizing results
acp5754
2011
Implementation of a new ERP System
2009
The use of a new milling head with 2,700 mm diameter allows a consistent milling pattern for widths / lengths up to 2500 mm x 6000 mm
2009
‘Supplier of the year 2009’ award by the customer Smith Metals2008 Market launch of the products ACP 5080R GIANT, ACP 5080 GIANT, ACP 5080RS GIANT and ACP 5080S GIANT for large measurements
2008
Extension of the production area in Germany to 21,000 m2
2008
‘Supplier of the year 2008’ award from the customer Smith Metals2008 ‘European Aluminium Award 2008’ from reed Exhibitions Germany Ltd.
2008
‘ASMAC Gold Award Winner from the customer Toyota
2007
More than 180 employees work at alimex
2007
Market launch of the aluminium cast plates ACP 5080RS and ACP 5080S with reduced microporosity.
5080rs
2007
Foundation of the affiliate company alimex Precision in Aluminum, Inc. in the USA
2006
Market launch of the mirror surfaced aluminium cast plate ACP 5080MF
ACP 5080MF
2004
Foundation of the affiliate company alimex benelux B.V. in the Netherlands
2003
Relocation of the component parts production to a new, fully air-conditioned workshop
1999
alimex employs more than 100 members of staff
1998
Honour for special performance; category: materials, from EuroMold trade fair
1996
First time certification complying with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
1995
Extension of the stock and sawing business in Germany
1984
Revolutionizing of the production process and manufacturing ramp-up of the first aluminium cast plates in Europe (ACP 5080R and ACP 5080)
ACP 5080r
1970
Establishment of alimex metal trading Ltd. by Helmut Geller
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