Alufluor was founded as a partnership between Boliden Kemi and Alusuisse.
The by-product AluSpar is developed and introduced to the market. Aluspar is a cost-efficient and sustainable alternative to fluorspar.
ISO 9002 certificate is acquired.
1999 – 2000: Environmental management system according to ISO 14001 is introduced and certificate acquired
Canadian aluminium manufacturer Alcan acquires AluSuisse.
OHSAS 18001:1999 certification aquired.
2004 – 2006: Energy recovery from fluegases and process gases is installed.
Alcan is acquired by the Anglo-Australian multinational mining giant Rio Tinto
Kemira is divided into two companies: Kemira and Kemira GrowHow. Alufluor becomes part of Kemira GrowHow, which is in 2008 bought by the Norwegian chemical company, Yara International.
Alufluor invests in a high purity production line and our product Alufluor® HP is introduced to the market.
The company introduces Aluhydrate – a consistent dry aluminium hydroxide. Responsibly sourced from trusted aluminium hydroxide producers.
Received a lower Seveso risk classification after converting burners to natural gas — eliminating the need for LPG storage and significantly improving site safety.
We switch from natural gas to renewable biogas for all production, making us for the first time CO2 negative according to the EU Red ll directive.
Launch of AluKultur, a multi-year corporate culture initative, and developement of our four cornerstones
- We care
- We take responsibility
- We work together
- We improve
Launch of the EU Horizon funded iWAYS project read more about the project here
2021 – 2025: Major dust reducing work environment investments.
Life Cycle Analysis for AlF3
Commissioning of the innovative Heat Pipe Condensing Economisers (HPCE) innovative heat and water recovery starts.
Adopts the ISO 26000 standard on Social Responsibility by having our sustainability claims verified by an independent third party.
Installation and testing of the iWAYS- project second phase, an expansion of our water treatment plant that is expected to increase our water recovery.
Alufluor is placed in the in the top 9% of sustainability assessed company’s by EcoVadis.
