Damco announced that Aldel factory in Farmsum will be placed in care and maintenance as of 1 September 2022 due to skyrocketing energy prices and a lack of government support. This decision was taken after consultation with the Works Council and other stakeholders. A controlled shutdown allows Damco to be ready to restart production when conditions improve. The situation and market conditions will be continuously evaluated.The decision to base an aluminium smelter in Delfzijl was based largely on the discovery of natural gas in 1959, an opportunity to develop employment for the local community plus the direct, open connection to the sea. Damco Aluminium Delfzijl, ALDEL, was originally founded by three large companies: Alusuisse, Billiton and Koninklijke Hoogovens. Over the course of the years, it has been through many changes both in ownership and people and from November 2017 it was bought out by Damco Aluminium Delfzijl. Aldel produces high quality aluminium alloys for the benefit of businesses and other aluminium processing companies in and outside Europe.
Damco announced that Aldel factory in Farmsum will be placed in care and maintenance as of 1 September 2022 due to skyrocketing energy prices and a lack of government support. This decision was taken after consultation with the Works Council and other stakeholders. A controlled shutdown allows Damco to be ready to restart production when conditions improve. The situation and market conditions will be continuously evaluated.The decision to base an aluminium smelter in Delfzijl was based largely on the discovery of natural gas in 1959, an opportunity to develop employment for the local community plus the direct, open connection to the sea. Damco Aluminium Delfzijl, ALDEL, was originally founded by three large companies: Alusuisse, Billiton and Koninklijke Hoogovens. Over the course of the years, it has been through many changes both in ownership and people and from November 2017 it was bought out by Damco Aluminium Delfzijl. Aldel produces high quality aluminium alloys for the benefit of businesses and other aluminium processing companies in and outside Europe.
