Novelis Wins BMW Aluminum Contract

Novelis Inc., a leader in aluminum-rolled products and aluminum can recycling, has been selected by BMW to supply aluminum sheet for the lightweight hoods of its all-new X6 crossover SUV.

“The X6 is yet another landmark vehicle from BMW, and we are proud that Novelis was chosen to supply our advanced aluminum sheet for the vehicle’s hood,” says Pat McNulty, automotive market director for Novelis in North America.

Novelis also supplies aluminum sheet for a number of other BMW models in both the U.S. and Europe, including the 3 Series, the 5 Series and the 7 Series, as well as the X% and the Z4. Aluminum m for the X6 and other models produced in the U.S. is supplied from Novelis’ manufacturing plants in Oswego, N.Y and Kingston, Ontario.

“Aluminum is gaining popularity because it helps cut vehicle weight, which improves fuel economy and reduces emissions, “ says Buddy Stemple, vice president of Specialty Products for Novelis in North America. “With concerns over climate change and tough new fuel-economy regulations on the way, more automakers will be turning to weight reduction to deliver the next generation of safe and fuel-efficient vehicles.”

Novelis operates in 11 countries, employs approximately 12,700 people and reported revenue of $11.2 billion in 2008. Novelis supplies aluminum sheet and foil products to automotive, transportation, packaging, construction, industrial and printing markets throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia.