Alteo announces price increase since July

2017-07-14

Jul. 13, 2017 - Alumina production has suffered over the past months from significant cost increases which cannot be absorbed anymore.

In a very tight market environment, Alteo will raise prices on its whole product portfolio. Price increases will depend on markets and products and will apply on products shipped as of September 1st. Alteo continues to invest in new product development and capacity expansion to meet growing demand on all markets. Alteo remains committed to provide to its customers all over the world the highest quality of specialty aluminas and level of service.

With a production capacity of over 600 000 tons and a turnover of 200 M€, Alteo is a leading producer of high-value specialty aluminas. Alteo’s customers are market leaders in the ceramic and refractory industries as well as special glass, catalyst, fillers, polishing and flame retardant industries. Alteo supplies more than 1,000 different locations worldwide with hydrated, calcined, reactive, low and very low soda alumina, through an extensive network of sales offices and local inventory points. Strengthened by more than 120 years’ experience and know-how in the alumina industry, Alteo strives for the highest product quality and product development thanks to its integrated application laboratory and R&D team.