The Pioneer reported that the National Aluminium Company (Nalco) added one more feather in its cap by producing a new product, strontium modified aluminium billets CH-91 grade as a part of its product diversification. The first consignment of the new product was despatched to Jindal Aluminium Ltd, Bangalore on December 8. The product would technically benefit the end-product manufacturer, with decreased energy consumption and improving the overall productivity and output of billets. With this product, the customers can attain better surface finish with increased metal recovery.
CMD Dr TK Chand said, “Nalco continues to focus its energies in diversification and increasing its product portfolio to develop new markets that has the potential to increase the company’s profitability. The smelter team at Angul has worked hard to introduce strontium modified aluminium billets.”