Bahrain Tamkeen backs Alumicor’s aluminum recycling factory

Bahrain Tamkeen backs Alumicor’s aluminum recycling factory

Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for Alumicor, a global leader in aluminum recycling and manufacturing, in setting up of its new operational base in Askar, Bahrain. The initiative comes in line with Tamkeen's mission to support the industrial sector, an important pillar and contributor to the growth of Bahrain’s national economy, especially aluminum manufacturing, which represents a significant segment of the kingdom’s exports. The partnership brings cutting-edge international technologies in aluminum dross processing to Bahrain, offering local manufacturers opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, minimise waste, and improve profitability. Alumicor is recognised as an emerging global innovator in the sector, with operations spanning Bahrain, South Africa, Australia, and the Seychelles. The company's state-of-the-art technology has the capability to recycle over 48,500 tons of aluminum dross and waste annually, which equates to approximately half of the aluminum waste generated from Bahrain's manufacturing activities. Alumicor’s eco-friendly recycling techniques conserve up to 90% of the energy typically consumed in traditional aluminum remanufacturing, thereby reducing emissions and allowing for the recycling of larger quantities of aluminium, a statement said. The upcoming facility is expected to create upwards of 30 new job opportunities for Bahraini professionals, including 10 in senior executive and administrative