ALRO celebrates 60 years of uninterrupted activity and 28 years since its shares were listed on the stock exchange. On October 16, 1997 – two years after the reopening of the stock exchange – ALRO’s shares were listed on the BVB’s Regulated Market, making the company one of the longest continuously listed issuers.
The Company’s history began 60 years ago, marking the production of the first batch of Romanian aluminium on June 30, 1965, at the Aluminium Plant in Slatina. Since then, over 12 million tonnes of cast aluminium and 11 million tonnes of electrolytic aluminium have been produced in Romania.
ALRO’s market capitalization has increased nearly 21 times since its listing and now exceeds RON 1 billion. In the 28 years since being listed on the BVB, investors carried out over 220,000 transactions with more than 510 million ALRO shares, with a total value exceeding RON 1.4 billion. Over the years, the Company distributed gross dividends totalling RON 2.65 billion.
“Regardless of business environment conditions, legislative challenges, or unforeseen events, ALRO has continued to grow as one of Europe’s largest aluminium producers and one of Romania’s key companies,” said Marian Nastase, Chairman of the Board of Directors at ALRO. “For 60 years, we have been a constant presence in the aluminium industry, and for 28 years we have been listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, reinforcing our commitment to transparency, giving us access to capital, and supporting the implementation of our sustainable development strategy. We will continue to invest in sustainability, in innovative products, and in technologies that use resources smartly, remaining a trusted partner for clients, communities, and authorities,” added Marian Nastase.
ALRO’s strategy has been based on improving operational efficiency and integrating circular economy principles into its activity, significantly increasing the volume of aluminium scrap that is recycled and remelted. The Company operates an Eco-Recycling Facility with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year, which reintegrates aluminium into the production cycle using approximately 95% less energy compared to primary, electrolysis-based technology.
Investments in technology are complemented by investments in human capital through vocational training, upskilling, reskilling, specialization, and postgraduate programs designed to enhance employee performance.
Moreover, the Company is an active member of the local community, supporting schools and medical institutions in Slatina and throughout Olt County. ALRO also runs long-term partnerships with Romanian higher education institutions, offering internships and practical training opportunities.
ALRO has also developed a long-standing cooperation with healthcare units in Slatina and Olt County, including the Olt County Ambulance Service. Since 2008, ALRO Group donated five fully equipped ambulances to the Olt County Ambulance Service and supported local and national institutions in preventing and mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic through donations exceeding RON 1,000,000, consisting of financial support, medical equipment, and protective gear.