Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), one of the United Kingdom’s leading aluminium rolling companies, has secured a major five-year agreement to supply battery-grade aluminium to Lotte Aluminium Materials, one of the world’s prominent suppliers of advanced materials for the battery industry. The contract represents a significant milestone in BAL’s expansion into the rapidly growing battery materials sector and reinforces its position in the global electric mobility and energy storage value chain.
The agreement was signed at Lotte Aluminium Materials’ facility in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, following an extensive programme of technical collaboration, product development and commercial engagement between the two companies. Over the past several years, both organisations have worked closely on material qualification, testing and process optimisation to develop aluminium products that meet the demanding performance standards required for next-generation battery applications.
Under the agreement, Bridgnorth Aluminium will manufacture battery-grade aluminium at its production facility in Shropshire, where the company employs 368 people. The material will be supplied to Lotte Aluminium Materials for use in the production of high-performance battery foil, an essential component in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
The contract reflects growing global demand for reliable and high-quality battery materials as manufacturers accelerate investments in electrification and renewable energy technologies. Battery foil plays a critical role in enhancing battery efficiency, durability and safety, making long-term supply partnerships increasingly important for companies serving the automotive and energy storage industries.
Adrian Musgrave, Head of Sales at Bridgnorth Aluminium, said the agreement marks an important step in the company’s long-term diversification strategy. He noted that the transition towards electric mobility and energy storage represents one of the most significant industrial opportunities of the decade, adding that Bridgnorth Aluminium’s technical expertise, flexible manufacturing capabilities and environmentally responsible production processes position the company to support this rapidly expanding market.
The latest contract caps a strong period of growth for Bridgnorth Aluminium. Over the past 18 months, the company has returned to continuous 24-hour production while strengthening its presence across multiple industries, including printing, packaging, construction, energy and battery materials. Backed by the Viohalco Group, the manufacturer has also expanded its workforce and invested more than £2 million in advanced cast house technology and a dedicated slitting line to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
According to the company, these investments have strengthened its capability to develop high-performance aluminium products for emerging industries while enhancing its competitiveness in international markets. BAL continues to pursue collaborative partnerships with customers during the early stages of product development, enabling it to tailor material specifications that deliver optimal performance for specialised applications.
The partnership with Lotte Aluminium Materials is expected to strengthen both companies’ positions within the evolving battery supply chain while supporting growing demand for advanced materials across the global electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.
