Globally
Germany
Company Established with Local Partner to Sell Automotive Heat Exchanger Materials
Responding to the strong demand for automotive heat exchanger materials, we signed a letter of intent with the Grecian aluminum manufacturing and sales company Elval Hellenic Aluminium Industry S.A. to create a sales company that will serve the European market. The company was established in October 2015.
Mexico
Supply Network Reinforced and Expanded with Establishment of Automobile Parts Manufacturing and Sales Subsidiary
In response to the impressive growth of the automotive industry in Mexico, we established an automotive parts manufacturing and sales subsidiary in the country in February 2014. Cooperating with Group companies in North America, the new subsidiary has strengthened our supply network for high-precision, high-quality metal automobile parts.
Malaysia
Company Acquired to Manufacture and Sell Aluminum Foil for Beverage Containers and Food Packaging
In January 2014, UACJ Foil Corporation acquired a Malaysian company that manufactures and sells aluminum foil, and converted it into a subsidiary. Through this acquisition, we are responding to the growing Southeast Asian demand for foil used in beverage containers and food packaging.
South Korea
Capital Participation in Sales Company for Thick Aluminum Plate and Precision-machined Products Used in Liquid-crystal and Semiconductor Equipment
In September 2013, UACJ entered a capital participation and management planning agreement with a South Korean sales company that handles thick aluminum plate and precision-machined products. This move reinforces our sales network for handling the anticipated increase in demand for thick aluminum plate and precision-machined products used in liquid-crystal and semiconductor equipment.
