Amid shifting supply chain dynamics across semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) battery cells, steel manufacturing, and high-performance electronics, high-purity alumina and specialized materials remain indispensable core components. Operating under the OYAK Group since 2016, Almatis is executing a broad-spectrum expansion strategy designed to transition the corporate footprint "beyond alumina" into advanced technical materials.
Following the commissioning of its integrated tabular alumina plant in India in 2022, Almatis completed its calcined alumina expansion project at its Arkansas facility in the United States in 2025. Furthermore, the company broke ground on a new calcined alumina plant in China in 2025, which is slated for operational startup in 2027. The upcoming Chinese manufacturing hub will supply high-spec raw materials critical for semiconductor manufacturing and EV battery chemistry tracks.
Global Alliances, Operational Synergies, and Decarbonized Product Lines
Detailing the group's global footprint expansion, internal group synergies, and its overarching "Mission NeutrAL" sustainability strategy, Almatis CEO Anıl Sönmez emphasized:
Geographic Expansion & Group Synergies: In addition to signing distribution and technical service agreements across Africa, North America, and Europe, Almatis executed a strategic partnership in South America alongside fellow OYAK enterprise Akdeniz Chemson.
Customer-Centric Customization: Internal surveys confirm that 90% of Almatis clients rate the company's innovation capabilities as "good" or "excellent," reflecting a shift from commodity raw material supply to tailored technical customization.
ECO-TAB® and Operational Yield Increases: Under its decarbonization framework, the company introduced low-carbon alumina lines like ECO‑TAB®. Industrial trials conducted with steel producers demonstrate that refractory systems incorporating ECO‑TAB® cut overall annual material consumption by 4.7% while yielding substantial thermal energy savings.
Anıl Sönmez (CEO of Almatis): "What sets us apart is not merely product quality, but technical depth, a one-on-one client engagement culture, and a long-term partnership approach. Over the next 10–20 years, we position Almatis as the global technical benchmark across strategic industries. Moving forward under the OYAK 2030 strategy, our target is not just growth, but to hold a decisive voice in global industry, set technical standards, and achieve this transformation through the strength of Turkish capital.
