Kings Aluminium Industries begins construction of facility to bolster sustainability efforts
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi–KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones and Kings Aluminium Industries recently announced the commencement of construction for a state-of-the-art aluminium manufacturing and recycling facility in KEZAD.
With a total investment of AED 750mn by Kings Aluminium Industries, the facility in KEZAD will be spread across 100,000sqm of land leased from KEZAD Group for a 50-year tenure and will source its raw material from Emirates Global Aluminium, one of KEZAD Group’s anchor tenants in the Metals sector. EGA operates the region’s largest Aluminium smelter in KEZAD.
Significant step
The Kings Aluminium facility marks a significant step in the UAE’s efforts to localise manufacturing of various supply chains, utilise local raw material, enhance environmental as well as sustainability aspects in the production process, and promote the circular economy.
The facility will transform virgin aluminium and aluminium waste into high-quality reusable materials, reducing the carbon footprint associated with aluminium production.
“This strategic investment by Kings Aluminium marks a substantial advancement in our zone’s industrial capabilities and economic prospects,” stressed Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO, Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi-KEZAD Group.
Advantages
“Signature assets like KEZAD’s hot metal road offer advantages such as energy conservation, improved product quality, cost efficiency, and better integration in production processes,” commented Albert Melkias, CEO, Kings Aluminium Industries.
“This collaboration reinforces the project’s commitment to responsible business practices and further strengthens Kings Aluminium’s position in sustainable manufacturing and more importantly in its contribution to Abu Dhabi’s environmental goals,” remarked Robin Phillip, Founder and CEO, First Step FZC, partner in Kings Aluminium Industries.
