Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, unveiled its latest offering for the electrical industry at the International Aluminium Conference (IAC) 2023. The 12 mm Aluminium Wire Rod boasts a production capacity of 560 kilotonnes and is manufactured using the latest Properzi Continuous Casting technology. It offers superior surface finish, customized winding patterns and flexibility in lubrication based on customer requirements, and is made with 100% primary aluminium for unparalleled metal purity and excellent mental hygiene.
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has unveiled it’s 12 mm Aluminium Wire Rod for the electrical industry at the International Aluminium Conference 2023. The company’s smelters in Jharsuguda (Odisha) and BALCO (Chhattisgarh) produce the wire rods using the latest Properzi Continuous Casting technology. With a production capacity of 560 kilotons and equipped with cutting-edge technologies from Southwire (USA) and Continuus-Properzi (Italy), Vedanta is the largest producer of high-quality electrical conductor-grade wire rods, which are used in a range of electrical applications, including transmission and distribution networks, coils, and heating and cooling tubes.
Vedanta’s 12 mm Wire Rods are manufactured using 100% primary aluminium, ensuring excellent metal purity and hygiene. The company’s wire rods feature high-precision automation, superior surface finish, custom winding patterns, and flexible lubrication options. Reviews of the 12 mm wire rods in the Indian market have been positive, and Vedanta s looking to expand into export markets. Vedanta Aluminium’s CEO, Rahul Sharma, expressed his excitement for the launch of the 12 mm wire rods, which he believes will play a critical role in the socio-economic development of any country.
“We are delighted to launch the 12 mm Wire Rods as our latest offering for the electrical industry,” said Rahul Sharma. “Access to reliable and clean energy will be crucial to the socio-economic development of any country and its people. Aluminium is a critical raw material for the electrical industry, from generation to last-mile delivery. Our customers are at the heart of all our products, our production, and our innovation. The launch of the 12 mm Wire Rods stands testimony to the way we work with customers to co-create customized products for their current and emerging needs.”
In addition to its wire rod offerings, Vedanta is also focusing on building a Center of Excellence in aluminium and recently announced plans for the Vedanta Aluminium Park near its Jharsuguda smelter. The park will offer companies from various industries access to Vedanta’s R&D, innovation, operations, and marketing expertise, as well as its ecosystem of startups and global experts.
Vedanta Limited’s aluminium business, Vedanta Aluminium, is the largest producer of aluminium in India, producing over 2.27 million tonnes in the fiscal year 2022, which is over half of India’s total aluminium production. The company is recognized for its production of value-added aluminium products that are crucial to core industries. Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to sustainable development practices has earned it the second rank in the 2022 world rankings for the aluminium industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).