Capral Aluminium Becomes First Customer for Alba’s EternAl Low-Carbon Aluminium

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the largest single-site smelter globally, has reached a notable achievement in sustainable Aluminium production by securing Capral Aluminium as the inaugural customer for its groundbreaking EternAl Low-Carbon Aluminium primary billet. Capral Aluminium, recognized as Australasia's sole ASI Certified extruder, underscores the milestone by being the first to adopt this innovative low-carbon product.

Launched in May 2024, EternAl™ is available in two variants: EternAl-30 and EternAl-15, featuring 30% and 15% recycled content respectively, which significantly lowers their carbon footprint. The product's sustainability credentials have been independently verified by DNV, a globally recognized leader in verification assurance. Capral Aluminium has successfully concluded trials of its EternAl-15 and EternAl-30 products, solidifying its position as a provider of sustainable aluminium solutions for diverse Australian manufacturing industries. These sectors include marine, defense, transport, construction, signage, and general fabrication, highlighting EternAl™’s versatility and commitment to sustainability.

Li Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Capral, highlighting it as a major step in their mission to drive sustainable aluminium production. He emphasized that the successful trials of EternAl-15 and EternAl-30 mark a significant advance in their efforts to revolutionize the aluminium industry. By collaborating with Capral, Alba aims to deliver high-quality, recycled content products to the Australian market, empowering local manufacturers to lead in environmental responsibility and embrace a circular economy. Al Baqali expresses optimism regarding EternAlTM's capacity to drive innovation in sustainable construction, marine, and transportation sectors within the Australian market.

Luke Hawkins, General Manager of Industrial and Supply Chain at Capral, added that Alba has been instrumental in meeting their needs and exploring options for primary billet with recycled content. He highlighted that Alba's ASI Chain of Custody certification aligns with Capral’s commitment to responsible material production, ensuring that the aluminium supplied is produced sustainably throughout the value chain. Hawkins expressed confidence in taking Alba's products to market, believing they will provide a top-tier sustainable solution for Australian manufacturers and enhance their environmental efforts.

Alba is focused on significantly scaling up the production of EternAl™ to address the growing global demand for sustainable aluminium solutions. This expansion is aimed at enabling customers around the world to substantially reduce their environmental impact through the use of low-carbon aluminium. By increasing the availability of EternAl™, Alba is not only supporting global sustainability efforts but also reinforcing its position as a leader in the transition toward greener and more responsible manufacturing practices.