A Huge Thank You to Our 2024 ALFED Annual Dinner Sponsors

With less than 2 months to go until the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) Annual Dinner kicks off at the biggest venue to date, the De Vere Beaumont Estate, Windsor, there’s no better time to celebrate our gratitude to the members who we are proud to call our event sponsors!

This exclusive black-tie affair is more than just a dinner—it’s a premier networking and socialising opportunity, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries under one roof… and it all wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our sponsors!

Stay tuned as we highlight each and every one of them in this article.

Meet our Diamond Sponsor, Mechatherm

Mechatherm International Ltd is a leading provider of bespoke casthouse equipment to the Aluminium industry, specialising in solutions tailored to each of our client's specific requirements.? They can take on various size projects ranging from small existing plant upgrades right through to multi-million-pound turnkey projects.

Mechatherm are a prime example of a long-term supporter of the ALFED Annual Dinner, and one who looks to increase their presence at the event year-on-year. As platinum sponsors of last year’s dinner, they’ve gone bigger and better again by becoming diamond sponsors; and that doesn’t even include the fact that this year is the first year of their Sales Director, Mark Allen taking his position on stage as the new ALFED President!

Meet our Sapphire & Casino Sponsor, Thermserve

Thermserve has a worldwide reputation as a dynamic, service-orientated company offering engineering solutions to the aluminium, steel and other metals industries. Providing innovative solutions to both the cast-house and extrusion sectors. They are the first choice for a number of the world’s metals producers.

This year, Thermserve are renewing their position as the official charity of the post-dinner entertainment, the charity casino. Raising money this year for the incredible mental health charity, the Frank Bruno Foundation, the post-dinner casino is more important than ever, fundraising for such a worthwhile cause. The Frank Bruno Foundation exists to provide support and encouragement and the motivation to succeed for those currently facing or recovering from mental ill-health issues. They aim to achieve this by providing opportunities to participate in a wellbeing and non-contact boxing programme, supported by a need led wrap around service. To find out more about the foundation, please visit their website.

Meet our Apprentice Award Sponsor, Sherwood Stainless & Aluminium Ltd

Sherwood Stainless & Aluminium Ltd is an ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified privately owned specialist supplier and fabricator?of aluminium extrusion, stainless steel & aluminium coil, stainless steel?sheets?and special finish lighting products for industry.

This year’s Annual Dinner represents an inaugural moment with the launch of the Apprentice of the Year Award. Sponsored by Sherwood Stainless & Aluminium, the Award aims to honour exceptional apprentices who have demonstrated remarkable skill, dedication, and contribution to the aluminium manufacturing and processing industry.

…and it wouldn’t be possible without the help of Michael Horan, CEO, Sherwood Stainless & Aluminium, who was previously responsible for launching a similar award scheme in the steel industry. Speaking on the launch of the Award in the aluminium sector, Award Chair, Michael Horan commented: “Our industry is facing a skills gap shortage, and it is essential that we take proactive steps to attract, upskill, and retain the best young talent. The Apprentice of the Year Award will not only celebrate the achievements of our apprentices but also inspire and motivate the next generation of leaders in our industry.”

Meet our Gold Sponsors!

Amongst the Gold sponsors of the Annual Dinner, we have ALFED member Aluminium Shapes; a fully owned UK business, specialising in aluminium extrusion. Located in Corby, Northamptonshire, their expertise is underpinned by our full technical backup, ensuring that they deliver superior quality products with precision and attention to detail every time. Aluminium Shapes pride themselves on our end-to-end project management, overseeing all aspects of the aluminium extrusion process from design to final delivery. With direct and indirect press capability, they can handle various extrusion methods, offering flexibility to match your specific needs.

We are also proud to have Aluminium International Today as the official media partner/ gold sponsor of the business briefing that takes place in the daytime before the dinner. Aluminium International Today is an English language journal dedicated to the production and processing of aluminium. It contains a digest of global news, events, and statistics as well as more detailed technical articles, company and country profiles, conference reports and regular regional economic briefings.

Meet our Silver Sponsors

Among the silver sponsors for this year’s Annual Dinner, we are proud to announce Amari Metals Engineering Group (AMEG), BOAL Extrusion UK, Bridgnorth Aluminium, the London Metal Exchange, Tandom Metallurgical Group, and Swan Alloy. Let’s find out a bit more about each of these ALFED members!

Amari Metals Engineering Group (AMEG):

Amari Metals Engineering Group (AMEG) is a consortium of market-leading companies that specialise in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply of precision components, fittings, forms, hollow and solid sections, materials.

As a group, they provide these services in a large array of materials including, but not limited to high-performance and marine grade stainless steels, copper, brass, bronze and aluminium. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and sub-contractors in engineering and manufacturing can source all metals processing requirements, materials, and product design from AMEG - with confidence.

BOAL Extrusion UK:

BOAL Extrusion specialises in designing, extruding and finishing aluminium profiles for a wide variety of sectors including hi-tech greenhouse construction, building systems, profiles for high-quality partition walls, for fa?ade systems, for ladder and access product manufacturing and fastening systems for solar panels. Over five decades’ worth of experience allow them to serve clients all over the world. Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the industry’s value chain, their clients enjoy delivery reliability and flexible timelines.

Bridgnorth Aluminium:

With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Bridgnorth Aluminium is the UK’s leading manufacturer of flat rolled aluminium coils and the only fully integrated UK operation where all stages of research, development and production are managed on one site including casting, hot/cold rolling, heat treatment, slitting, levelling, and degreasing.

London Metal Exchange (LME):

The London Metal Exchange is the world centre for the trading of industrial metals – the majority of all non-ferrous metal futures business is transacted on our platforms.

A member of HKEX Group, the LME brings together participants from the physical industry and the financial community to create a robust and regulated market where there is always a buyer and a seller, where there is always a price and where there is always the opportunity to transfer or take on risk – 24 hours a day.

Tandom Metallurgical Group:

Tandom recycle and process all types of metal waste from a wide range of sources, which is then sold for re-purpose across the globe. They offer reliable, secure removal of your metal waste, with our team able to identify it quickly and offer you a competitive price.

Swan Alloy:

As a leading aluminium recycling specialist, Swan Alloy cater to a diverse range of industries. Their brand represents precision, innovation, and reliability, ensuring customer satisfaction and trust in our products and services.

Meet our Bronze Sponsors

Amongst the Bronze sponsors of the ALFED Annual Dinner, we are proud to announce the following member companies: ALCAS Metals, Avon Metals, BASF Chemetall, Harsco ALTEK, Jonas Metal Software, Metsource, Mypower, Richard Auston Alloys, and UK Profile Components (Love Aluminium). Let’s find out a little bit more about them!

ALCAS Metals:

Alcas Metal has a closed area of 36.000 m2 on a land of 42.000 m2 in Tekirda? and has 5 extrusion presses as 4.400 Tons, 2.750 Tons, 1800 Tons, 1540 Tons and 880 Tons in the facility where 420 personnel who are experts in their fields work. The annual production capacity is 34,000 tons and all kinds of profiles from DU 5 mm to DU 410 mm can be produced.

Alcas has been serving the Turkish and world industry since its establishment. It has become an indispensable partner of many industrial companies by producing profiles for sectors such as automotive, LED, solar panels, furniture, white goods, machinery.

Avon Metals:

Avon Metals is a multi-award-winning, privately-owned UK-based manufacturer of specification Aluminium & Copper alloy ingots and a physical processor and trader of scrap Aluminium, Copper, Nickel and Cobalt revert alloys and an extensive range of exotic minor metals including Chromium, conflict-free Tantalum, Niobium, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Rhenium, Hafnium, Zirconium, Vanadium, Manganese, Silicon and Magnesium.

Originally established over 50 years ago, they are widely regarded as an important global trader in both on and off-exchange metals and we trade in accordance with internationally recognised specifications laid down by the LME, BMRA, MMTA, BIR and ISRI.

BASF Chemetall:

Chemetall, which was acquired by BASF in December 2016, is a leading supplier of applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries and end markets. Chemetall’s globally established product ranges are used in a variety of applications and serve the automotive, aerospace, aluminium finishing, coil, cold forming, glass and general industrial markets, including metal fabrication.

Harsco ALTEK:

ALTEK?is a technology-based company with specialist expertise and experience in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminum dross and scrap processing systems. They pride themselves on supplying market-leading equipment and expertise to maximise the aluminium recovery from dross.? They are the only partner than can provide world class Total Dross Management.

Jonas Metal Software:

Jonas Metals Software offers exceptional support coverage that stretches throughout the globe. With the backing of a large organisation that provides security and support by allowing them to be small enough to care but big enough to take on the largest of challenges. Their systems are supported by the people who work in the business not outsourced to contractors – meaning you will receive an outstanding service that is second to none from a team that cares about our clients with a dedication that goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Metsource:

Metsource are a unique business which are proud to supply a wide range of Non-Ferrous Aluminium Ingot, Raw materials and Master Alloys; supplying materials with the reassurance of ISO14001 and ISO9001 accreditation. ?

Mypower:

Mypower is?a solar panel company that designs, supplies?and installs award winning photovoltaic (PV) systems, enabling?companies?to generate their own electricity,?lower their long-term energy costs?and reduce their impact on climate change.?In 2020 they?celebrated their 10th anniversary, and have continued to go from strength to strength achieving the milestone of our 100,000th panel, installed in early 2023.

Richard Austin Alloys:

Since its formation in 1981, Richard Austin Alloys have developed into one of the UK’s largest independent Aluminium and Stainless-Steel stockholders. At their various locations throughout the UK they have invested in a comprehensive stock range, modern warehouse and processing facilities and a professional sales team.

UK Profile Components/ Love Aluminium:

Being specialists in aluminium extrusion since 2006, Love Aluminium are a UK-based aluminium extrusion provider, supplying services including: aluminium design, extrusion dies, aluminium extrusions, aluminium finishes, aluminium fabrication, and delivery.

There might even be some of their famous aluminium extrusion centrepieces on display on the tables at the Annual Dinner… So, keep your eyes peeled!

Time is running out to get your Annual Dinner Tickets!

With over a month to go until the big day, we are at a position where we can say that accommodation numbers at the Beaumont itself are SOLD OUT!

There are still dinner tickets available, albeit now limited, so if you are still planning to attend on Thursday 28th November then we strongly advise acting quickly to book your place! To do so, please contact the ALFED team by emailing [email protected], or call us on 0333 240 9735.

To find out more about ALFED, or to become a member, please visit: www.alfed.org.uk.

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