# Novelis signs supplier agreement with NIO for aluminum alloys

Novelis announced a long-term supplier agreement with NIO to supply high-strength lightweight aluminum alloys for electric SUV models. NIO will draw supply from Novelis' Changzhou plant in China.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-03-16
- Where: Changzhou, China
- Status: announced
- Products: high-strength lightweight aluminum alloys
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Novelis](https://endata.com/companies/2475.md) (supplier)
- [NIO](https://endata.com/companies/22544.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [novelis.com](https://novelis.com/news/novelis-partners-next-generation-car-company-nio/), 2017-03-16: "Through a long-term partnership, NIO will leverage the unique properties of our high strength, lightweight aluminum alloys to design a lighter, better performing, & more fuel-efficient vehicle."

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