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Norsk Hydro Asa — Metal Bulletin's 19th International Aluminium Conference 2004
17 slides from Norsk Hydro Asa's conference presentation, Sep 21, 2004
Slide 1: Creating Innovative and Sustainable Solutions for Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Opportunities
Aluminium Hydro Aluminium Jon-Harald Nilsen Executive Vice President Creating Innovative and Sustainable Solutions for Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Opportunities Metal Bulletin’s 19th International Aluminium Conference 19–21 September 2004
Slide 2: Welcome to Norway
Welcome to Norway 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 2
Slide 3: Well developed aluminium industry cluster in Norway
Well developed aluminium industry cluster in Norway Mosjøen Metal plant Recycling plant Trondheim Extrusion plant Rolling mill Sunndal R&D Centre Large aluminium processing plant Raufoss Universities & Research Institutes Karmøy Oslo 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 3
Slide 4: A fully integrated global aluminium company
A fully integrated global aluminium company Bauxite/ alumina Virgin metal Casthouse products Rolling Extru- sion Fabrication & Systems Automotive 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 4
Slide 5: Western World demand expected to grow in the coming years
Western World* demand expected to grow in the coming years 1 000 tonnes 40 000 % growth per 35 000 segment 2900 Other 2700 3000 30 000 4.0 2500 2700 Durables 2400 5900 2500 25 000 2400 5500 5.1 5100 Electrical & 4800 20 000 6600 3.8 engineering 6200 5800 B&C 5600 6000 15 000 3.2 5600 5200 5000 Packa
Slide 6: China emerging as a major aluminium market
China emerging as a major aluminium market Global primary demand 2003 Global primary demand 2012E 27.3 million tonnes 42 million tonnes Other 8% US Other CIS 18 % 10 % 5% US 24 % Other Asia 13 % Other Asia 14 % Europe China 21 % 19 % Europe 25 % Japan 9% China Japan 28 % 6% Sources: CRU; Hydro Alumi
Slide 7: Metal deficits in Europe and the USA will continue to grow
Metal deficits in Europe and the USA will continue to grow Net exports, primary aluminium 1 000 tonnes 4 000 3 000 2 000 2000 2005E 1 000 2012E 0 -1 000 -2 000 -3 000 -4 000 -5 000 Asia* Europe USA China Canada South Australia & CIS Rest of America NZ world Source: CRU, Hydro Aluminium * Excluding C
Slide 8: Creating value through innovative solutions
Creating value through innovative solutions Agile Customer Unique organization responsiveness portfolio Business concepts Applications Technology 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 8
Slide 9: Properties of aluminium utilized in advanced application areas
Properties of aluminium utilized in advanced application areas Properties of aluminium: ! Easy to form and process ! Strong and light ! Impermeable and odourless ! Highly corrosive resistant ! Non-flammable ! Good conductivity ! Good recyclability ! Good reflective qualities ! Good energy absorption
Slide 10: Light-weighting the front end in automotive
Light-weighting the front end in automotive BMW 5-Series: Comparison of weight = 0.8 kg glue 19.9 kg steel 17.4 steel 47.6 kg 67.5 kg aluminium 29.4 since 7/2003 before 7/2003 (aluminium (steel) + steel) 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 10
Slide 11: Innovative solutions in building
Innovative solutions in building Aluminium in windows and facades contribute to sustainable buildings: ! Reduced energy consumption in construction and use ! Maximized user comfort on thermal aspects and daylight utilization ! End-of-life recycling and high architectural flexibility 51299 • Hydro Me
Slide 12: HYBRAZ simplifies the production process and improves environmental aspects
HYBRAZ™ simplifies the production process and improves environmental aspects The new coating presents clear benefits: ! Elimination of fluxing and degreasing operations ! Improved cosmetic appearance of brazed radiator core ! Increased productivity with up to 80% ! Possible first time yield increase
Slide 13: Superior packaging solutions
Superior packaging solutions ! Protection of food quality to withstand influences from: ! Oxygen ! Water and light ! Microorganisms ! Neutral smell and taste ! Non-toxic ! Wide range of decorative aspects 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 13
Slide 14: Innovative smelter technology – reduced emissions
Innovative smelter technology – reduced emissions Strong focus to improve external and internal working environment: ! HAL 250 technology with forced suction ! Best available technology in fume treatment ! Cooling boxes for butts and bath material ! Pneumatic ship-unloading and fully automatic close
Slide 15: Advanced filtration and casting systems – one quality to customers
Advanced filtration and casting systems – one quality to customers Technology that ensures top quality casthouse products with metal input from different sources, also giving flexibility in the optimization of supply mix and logistics 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 15
Slide 16: Common efforts needed to strengthen the position of aluminium
Common efforts needed to strengthen the position of aluminium " Global sustainable development International initiative (global targets) Aluminium " Global aluminium Life Cycle Institute Inventory " European aluminium industry European Sustainable Development Report Aluminium " Life Cycle Inventory
Slide 17: Enjoy your trip!
Enjoy your trip! HA HA Sunndal Sunndal HA HA Raufoss Raufoss 51299 • Hydro Media • 09.2004 • 17
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