UC RUSAL (HKSE code 486, Moscow Exchange Code RUAL), one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has taken part in Aluexpo 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey, a major international aluminium industry technology, equipment and products fair.
The fair was held in Istanbul, Turkey on October 10 through 12. Over the three days it was visited by thousands of people, including aluminium consumers and equipment manufacturers from all over the world.
UC RUSAL's customers and other visitors were duly impressed with the company's booth devoted to the ALLOW low-carbon footprint aluminium and hydroelectric power generation.
The guests also took part in an entertainment programme. A two-metre cuddly toy, the Baikal seal, welcomed the guests visiting the UC RUSAL booth. Visitors also took part in a lottery that was followed by a string trio performance.
'Turkey's always been an important market for UC RUSAL as we have for many years been the largest importer of aluminium there. In a bid to meet customer expectations the Company is paying special attention to making value-added products and reducing our environmental footprint,' said Roman Andryushin, UC RUSAL Head of Sales and Marketing. 'We are proud of how popular the company's booth is at the Aluexpo fair as it serves as yet another confirmation that our customers value our company.'
95% of aluminium raw materials sold in Turkey are imported and the market is the second largest in Europe after Germany with annual consumption of 1.2 million tonnes. The bulk of the demand comes from the automotive industry and the construction sector.