The January issue of Metal Supply and Sales magazine published a ranking of leading metal production companies for the 2nd half of 2019. The ranking was compiled on the basis of a survey of metal market experts, buyers of metal products, as well as a comprehensive analysis of Russian metal producers.
The top spots in the rolled aluminium products and aluminium extrusions category went to members of the Aluminium Association. The rolled aluminium products leaders include Arkonik SMZ, Aluminium Metallurg Rus and KraMZ. Meanwhile, TATPROF, Holding Al5, LPZ Segal, Astek-MT and Alunext were named leaders in the aluminium extrusions sector. In addition, Alfa-Metal was named top metal trader in the Aluminium Extrusions and Rolled Aluminium Products category.
The following criteria were used to determine the best companies: business growth figures, quality of customer service, total sales, product quality, openness and transparency, as well as reliability in the performance of contractual obligations.