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Our history

We have pioneered high-strength, large-diameter recycled aluminium billets for over 90 years.

Rooted in German engineering and craftsmanship, EGA Leichtmetall brings together innovation, precision and deep technical expertise. From the invention of the continuous casting technology in the 1920s to becoming part of Emirates Global Aluminium, we have continuously improved our processes and expertise, building on a tradition of learning and innovation that began at our founding.

    1. 1920s

      Development of the continuous casting process

    2. 1934

    3. 1936

      Founding of the Vereinigte Aluminium Werke (VAW) research-center in Hanover

    4. 1980s

      Development of revolutionary induction melting furnaces together with the Leibniz University of Hanover

    5. 1993

      AVH joint venture (60% Alcoa, 40% VAW)

    6. 1994

    7. 1997

      Foundation of VAW Gießerei Hannover GmbH as a stand-alone casthouse

    8. 2002

      Takeover by Norsk Hydro SA as Hydro Aluminium Gießerei Hannover GmbH

    9. 2014

      Acquisition by Quantum Capital Partners AG, Munich. Renamed to Leichtmetall Aluminium Giesserei Hannover GmbH

    10. 2021

      Massive investments in eliminating production bottlenecks in order to become the industry benchmark for short lead times

    11. 2024