# Vimetco Extrusion invests €10M in press extrusion line in Slatina, Romania

Vimetco Extrusion, a subsidiary of Alro Group, invested €10 million in a new 7'' press extrusion line for aluminium profiles at its facility in Slatina, Romania. The line will increase annual production capacity by 11,000 tonnes to 35,000 tonnes by end of 2022.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-06-27
- Where: Slatina, Romania
- Value: $10.5M (10.0M EUR)
- Starts operating: 6 Jul 2022
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 35,000 tonnes per year
- Products: aluminium profiles
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Vimetco Extrusion](https://endata.com/companies/53770.md)
- [ALRO](https://endata.com/companies/53771.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [tradingview.com](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2022-06-27:newsml_SEEkHLRPa:0-romania-s-alro-group-unit-invests-10-mln-euro-in-press-extrusion-line/), 2022-06-27: "This is yet another step towards increasing the portfolio of high and very high value-added products, while consolidating the relationship with our customers by offering them a reliable, long-term partner capable of delivering tailored products and services."
- [lightmetalage.com](https://www.lightmetalage.com/news/industry-news/extrusion/vimetco-extrudes-first-billet-on-new-press-line/), 2022-07-06: "This is yet another step towards increasing the portfolio of high and very high value-added products, while consolidating the relationship with our customers."

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