More than 100 customers and suppliers have been invited by Alba to experience the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2012 at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, from April 20 - 22, 2012.
A special gala dinner was held in honour of Alba's invitees at the Regency InterContinental Hotel Bahrain on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Alba's customers and suppliers were given access to the exclusive Paddock Club area and Alba's private lounge at the circuit along with the opportunity to enjoy some of the attractions Bahrain has to offer as a tourism destination.
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) invited more than 100 of its local, regional and international customers as well as suppliers to experience the thrilling action of the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2012 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir from April 20 to 22, 2012.
Alba's invitees - spanning some of its key territories in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and other countries - have been specially invited to watch the three-day sporting event as well as enjoy the attractions Bahrain has to offer as a tourism destination.
As a partner of the Bahrain International Circuit, Alba has its own private lounge along the circuit's Oasis Complex and part of the exclusive Paddock Club area. It offers a vantage point for viewing all the excitement and glamour of the Formula One race up close.
Alba's guests were also invited for a special gala dinner held in their honour at the Regency InterContinental Hotel Bahrain on Saturday, April 21, 2012. It was attended by members of the Executive Management Team and managers of various departments.
Commenting on Alba's decision to invite its customers to experience this prestigious sporting event, Alba's Chief Executive, Laurent Schmitt said:
"Alba values the contribution our customers & suppliers have made in strengthening the company's reputation as a leading aluminium smelter in the world. It is through their trust and support the company has been able to achieve its goals, and hence, it was a real privilege to meet and interact with them and learn of how our aluminium products are meeting their own requirements."
A detailed itinerary has been planned for Alba's guests to visit Bahrain's historical sites, museums, shopping centres and restaurants. They will also be undertaking a tour of the Alba plant and see the state-of-the-art production processes being used to manufacture Alba's high-grade aluminium products.
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Alba has been consistently ranked as one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world, and is known for its technological strength, global competitiveness and innovative policies. Alba produces more than 860,000 metric tonnes per annum of aluminium which meet or exceed the industry standard for purity, with products including standard and T-ingots, extrusion billets, rolling slab, propertzi ingots, and molten aluminium. It has also maintained a strong track record of operational safety and environmental compliance.
For further details, please contact Public Relations Officer, Ashish B. Gorde
Tel: (973) 17 833998 (direct)
(973) 39 029237 (mobile)
Fax: (973) 17 833822
E-mail: ashish.gorde@alba.com.bh
© Press Release 2012
