Alba has invested nearly US$ 100,000 in installing new air ventilation louvers in the north side of Potlines 4 and 5
Improved work conditions, increased productivity and enhanced performance levels are at the heart of the new investment
The new air ventilation louvers will act as heat evacuation mechanism that will allow fresh air to enter the shop floor and cool the surrounding area
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) remains committed to achieve zero harm across the plant as demonstrated by its recent investment of nearly US$ 100,000 in installing new air ventilation louvers in the north side of both Potlines 4 and 5.
The air ventilation louver project begun in 2011 as part of Alba's overall initiative to improve work conditions for employees on a regular basis, bolster increased productivity and enhance performance levels.
Commenting on the installation of the new air ventilation louvers in the two potlines, Alba's Chief Executive, Laurent Schmitt said:
"Our employees are our most valuable assets since it is primarily through their hard work that Alba today is one of the world's leading aluminium smelters. Hence, the safety of our employees and improving of their work environment remains a continued focus as well as a priority. With smoother air circulation and cooler work conditions made possible, the new air ventilation louvers are expected to play a key role in boosting performance levels."
The air ventilation louvers will basically operate as heat evacuation mechanisms that will allow fresh air to enter the shop floor leading to cooling down of surrounding temperatures. It will benefit operators working in the north side of the pot lines who are involved in activities like anode changing, pot maintenance, etc. It has been further designed to close in winter and open in summer and thereby provide increased flexibility to Alba's employees.
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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) 39029237 (mobile)
Fax: (973) 17 833822
E-mail: ashish.gorde@alba.com.bh
© Press Release 2012
