Following the opening of a new production unit worth EUR 53 million at its existing site in Duffel (Flanders), US-based aluminium giant Aleris praised the ‘extremely business-friendly environment’ in the region.
To meet the growing demand for aluminum in cars, Aleris has installed a brand-new cold rolling mill at its site in Duffel, Flanders. CEO Steve Demetriou, who was present for the inauguration, was enthusiastic about the business climate in the region: “It was a pretty easy choice.
Not only is Flanders located in the heart of the European automotive industry, it is also a very entrepreneurial region that promotes inward investment and offers talented and highly-skilled employees.” Andy Ishmael, Managing Director of the site in Duffel, concurs: “We have an excellent relationship with the Government of Flanders, and immediate access to fantastic engineers and employees.”
And what about the labor costs? “They are rather high”, said Roeland Baan, CEO of Global Rolled and Extruded Products at Aleris. “But we can perfectly counter that by focusing on highly innovative technologies that are difficult to copy.”
Not only is Flanders located in the heart of the European automotive industry, it is also a very entrepreneurial region that promotes inward investment and offers talented and highly-skilled employees.” Andy Ishmael, Managing Director of the site in Duffel, concurs: “We have an excellent relationship with the Government of Flanders, and immediate access to fantastic engineers and employees.”
And what about the labor costs? “They are rather high”, said Roeland Baan, CEO of Global Rolled and Extruded Products at Aleris. “But we can perfectly counter that by focusing on highly innovative technologies that are difficult to copy.”
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