23 January 2010

• Alba's foundry alloy ingots achieve monthly production record of 9,632 metric tonnes in December 2009.
• The production record for this high value product far surpasses the monthly production target set for 2010.
• This achievement was made possible by streamlining the production process and focusing on operational efficiency.

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s commitment to operational efficiency is bearing results as the company succeeded in surpassing the monthly production targets set for 2010 in the month of December 2009 for one of its best value products.

Alba achieved a production record of 9,632 metric tonnes for its high value foundry alloy ingots in December, which far exceeded the monthly production plan for 2010.

Alba's Casthouse Operations Manager, Abdul Rasool Ahmed commented on this achievement:

"This record was accomplished while maintaining Alba's stringent quality standards and performance requirements. It was made possible by streamlining the production processes and focusing on operational efficiency to increase productivity levels.

"Since foundry alloy ingot is one of Alba's high value products, this increase translates into higher profitability, and places the company on track to remain one of the most competitive smelters in the industry."

Alba has been consistently ranked as one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world and is known for its technological strength and innovative policies. It has maintained a high track record for safety and continues to enforce strict environmental guidelines and has surpassed production targets set for the year. It supports numerous community oriented programmes and social activities that have underlined its status as one of Bahrain's leading industrial organisations that remains fully committed to its corporate social responsibility.