“This is an essential step in our Navigate plan for sustainable growth. Partnering with SIG will bring us a big step closer to climate neutrality by 2040 and further increase our sourcing of sustainably produced metal and energy. The demand for sustainable aluminium solutions is on the rise throughout Asia. This partnership strengthens our competitiveness and enables us to create more value for our customers,” says Jörgen Rosengren, CEO of Gränges.

With the supply of rolling slabs from the joint venture operations, Gränges Asia anticipates halving its carbon emissions intensity by 2025.

“Shandong Innovation Group is a leader in aluminium cast products in China and has been a valued and trusted partner and supplier to Gränges Asia for many years. We share the same vision for an innovative and sustainable development and I’m very pleased to extend our partnership through this joint venture. This is also an important step for Gränges Asia to strengthen our competitiveness and future-proof our operations in China and Asia,” says Colin Xu, President Gränges Asia.

Gränges will invest approximately SEK 225 million and control 49 per cent of shares and capital of the joint venture. The new casting operations will serve Gränges Asia and other downstream customers with cast aluminium products. The investment is expected to take around two years to complete and is over time expected to generate a ROCE in line with Gränges’ target level of above 15%. Gränges Asia plans to gradually replace its current in-house casting operations in Shanghai by sourcing corresponding capacity from the joint venture operation. The joint venture will be recognized and consolidated into Gränges Group by the equity method.

The completion of the joint venture is subject to customary regulatory approvals in China.