ZURICH, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis, the
global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, was awarded with
the prestigious Jury Prize and two Special Prizes at the 2012
European Aluminium Awards yesterday during the Aluminium 2012 Trade
Fair in Dusseldorf,
Germany.
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Novelis was recognized for the following innovations:
- Jury Prize for the Titanic Belfast aluminium facade panels
- Special Prize, Surface Treatment for its anti-graffiti
aluminium surface – Clearky 105
- Special Prize, Rolling for its three-piece tailored welded
blank for Mercedes SL
"We are honored to be recognized as a catalyst for innovation,
partnering with some of the world's great companies to shape the
most advanced and desirable products in use today," said Novelis
Senior Vice President and President Europe Tadeu Nardocci. "The
awards acknowledge and honor the skill and talent of our people for
continuously breaking new ground in the aluminium industry. I thank
and congratulate Novelis employees in Europe for their dedication and passion."
Novelis, together with EDM Spanwall, was recognized for the
striking promotion of aluminium showcased through aluminium panels
on the iconic Titanic Belfast complex in Northern Ireland. The façade is entirely
covered in geometrically complex anodized Novelis aluminium J57S
panels.
Clearky 105, a coil-coated anti-graffiti aluminium surface, uses
an innovative lacquer system that resists graffiti and allows it to
be easily removed from aluminium surfaces. Clearky-treated
aluminium sheets can be used on facades, wall paneling and shop
fronts, among other applications.
The three-piece tailor welded blank, featured in the
transmission tunnel of the new Mercedes SL model, uses a new
Novelis alloy that provides enhanced crash safety and strength.
Aluminium is used instead of a uniform sheet of steel, as it allows
for a lighter and more fuel efficient vehicle.
The European Aluminium awards recognize products or projects in
which aluminium has been applied in an innovative manner. The
awards are organized by the Dutch Aluminium Centre, the European
Aluminium Association (EAA) and the GDA - the German Aluminium
Association.
About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is the global leader in aluminium rolled
products and aluminium can recycling. The Company operates in 11
countries, has more than 11,000 employees and reported revenue of
$11.1 billion in fiscal year 2012.
Novelis supplies premium aluminium sheet and foil products to
automotive, transportation, packaging, construction, industrial,
electronics and printing markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia,
and South America. Novelis is a
subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited (BSE: HINDALCO), one of
Asia's largest integrated
producers of aluminium and a leading copper producer. Hindalco is a
flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational
conglomerate based in Mumbai,
India. For more information, please visit
www.novelis.com.
SOURCE Novelis