First lots of 7-micron foil have been shipped. ARMENAL’s ultra thin foil is designed for further gauging and packaging applications. The product quality and its compliance with packaging standards for food, drugs, and pharmaceuticals were certified by the Russian certification centre Rosstandart, German ISEGA, and other international organisations.

Expansion of ultra thin foil production became possible through the comprehensive modernisation completed at ARMENAL with over USD 70 million invested in it.

From January through August 2009 the mill produced approximately 14,000 tonnes of foil, up 85% from the same period last year. The product is targeted for customers in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

About ARMENAL

Founded in May 2000 in Erevan, Armenia, as part of the Kanaker aluminium smelter, ARMENAL is one of the largest industrial sites in Armenia and the only aluminium foil mill in the Caucasus and Central Asia. After joining RUSAL in 2000 the foil mill became part of the company’s Packaging Division, which also includes SAYANA Foil, SAYANAL, and Urals Foil. ARMENAL employs approximately 700 people.

About UC RUSAL

United Company RUSAL (www.rusal.com) is the global leader in the aluminium industry, accounting for approximately 12% and 15% of global production of aluminium and alumina respectively. RUSAL sells its products in 70 countries worldwide and employs 90,000 people in 19 countries, across 5 continents.

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