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{{Short description|Industrial aluminum company based in Atlanta, Georgia}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Novelis Inc.
| name = Novelis Inc.
| logo = File:Aditya Birla Novelis Logo.svg
| logo = File:Novelis G1.jpg
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_size = 250px
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| foundation = 2005
| foundation = 2005
| location = Atlanta, GA, USA
| location = Atlanta, GA, USA
| key_people = Steven Fisher, President and CEO <ref>{{Cite web|title=Document|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1304280/000130428020000051/nvl-10xkx33120xexh321.htm|access-date=2020-08-13|website=www.sec.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr. Steven Fisher - Leadership Team - Aditya Birla Group|url=https://www.adityabirla.com/about-us/leadership/business-heads/steven-fisher|access-date=2020-08-13|website=abg.com|language=en}}</ref>
| key_people = Steven Fisher, President and CEO<ref>{{Cite web|title=Document|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1304280/000130428020000051/nvl-10xkx33120xexh321.htm|access-date=2020-08-13|website=www.sec.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mr. Steven Fisher - Leadership Team - Aditya Birla Group|url=https://www.adityabirla.com/about-us/leadership/business-heads/steven-fisher|access-date=2020-08-13|website=abg.com|language=en}}</ref>
| industry = [[Metal]]s, [[Manufacturing]], [[Recycling]]
| industry = [[Metal]]s, [[Manufacturing]], [[Recycling]]
| products = [[Aluminium]]
| products = [[Aluminium]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| revenue = {{increase}} US$11.1 billion
| revenue = {{up}} US$17.1 billion (2025)<ref name=nl>{{Cite web|url=https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_6b5ee94f72dfea0168e60f507f999aa5/novelis/news/2025-05-12_Novelis_Reports_Fourth_Quarter_and_Full_Fiscal_1393.pdf|title=Novelis Q4FY24 results}}</ref>
| net_income = {{increase}} US$63 million
| net_income = {{up}} US$683 million (2025)<ref name=nl/>
| num_employees = Nearly 11,000
| assets ={{up}} US$16.51 billion (2025) <ref name=nl/>
| equity ={{up}} US$4.51 billion (2025) <ref name=nl/>
| num_employees = 13,250 (2025)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.novelis.com/about-us/people/|title=People|website=Novelis}}</ref>
| parent = [[Hindalco Industries]]
| parent = [[Hindalco Industries]]
| homepage = [http://www.novelis.com/ www.novelis.com]
| homepage = [http://www.novelis.com/ www.novelis.com]
}}
}}
'''Novelis Inc.''' is an American industrial aluminum company, headquartered in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis expanding in Brazil|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2011/12/21/novelis-expanding-in-brazil.html|publisher=Atlanta Business Chronicle|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=EDGAR Search Results|url=https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001304280&owner=include&count=40&hidefilings=0|access-date=2020-08-13|website=www.sec.gov}}</ref> It is a [[subsidiary]] of multinational aluminium and copper manufacturing company [[Hindalco Industries]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Our Companies - Hindalco|url=http://www.hindalco.com/about-us/our-companies|access-date=2020-08-13|website=www.hindalco.com}}</ref> Novelis is a leading producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in beverage can recycling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to Invest 50 Million for New Coating Line in Brazil|url=http://www.cantechonline.com/1868/news/novelis-to-invest-50-million-for-new-coating-line-in-brazil/|publisher=CanTech Online|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> The company serves customers in sectors including beverage cans, automotive, consumer electronics, construction, foil and packaging.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis LinkedIn|url=http://us.linkedin.com/company/novelis|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
'''Novelis Inc.''' is an American industrial aluminum smelting company, headquartered in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis expanding in Brazil|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2011/12/21/novelis-expanding-in-brazil.html|publisher=Atlanta Business Chronicle|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=EDGAR Search Results|url=https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001304280&owner=include&count=40&hidefilings=0|access-date=2020-08-13|website=www.sec.gov}}</ref> It produces rolled aluminum and is an aluminum recycler,<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to Invest 50 Million for New Coating Line in Brazil|url=http://www.cantechonline.com/1868/news/novelis-to-invest-50-million-for-new-coating-line-in-brazil/|publisher=CanTech Online|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> supplying to sectors including beverage cans, automotive, aerospace, [[consumer electronics]], construction, foil and packaging.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis LinkedIn|url=http://us.linkedin.com/company/novelis|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
 
Novelis has been an independent [[subsidiary]] of the multinational aluminum and copper manufacturing company [[Hindalco Industries]] since 2007.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Rachal |first=Maria |date=16 May 2024 |title=Ball, Ardagh, Coca-Cola aluminum supplier Novelis pursues IPO |url=https://www.packagingdive.com/news/novelis-ipo-aluminum-sheet-supply-f1/716288/ |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Packaging Dive |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Company history==
==Company history==


The Novelis company was spun off from [[Canada|Canadian]] mining and aluminum manufacturer, [[Alcan]] Inc. and incorporated in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis - Our History|url=http://www.novelis.com/en-us/Pages/Our-History.aspx|publisher=Novelis|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> The company was acquired by India's [[Hindalco]] Industries for $6 billion in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hindalco of India Buys Aluminum Rival|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.htmlres=9F05E7DE1F3FF931A25751C0A9619C8B63&sec=&spon=|work=New York Times|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> The acquisition made Hindalco one of the world's top integrated aluminum players.<ref>{{cite web|title=News and Statistics Novelis - Hindalco's Best Growth Bet|url=http://aluminium-india.org/Newsstatistics.php|publisher=Aluminum India|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> This makes Novelis a member of the [[Aditya Birla Group]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aditya Birla Group: Novelis|url=http://www.adityabirla.com/our_companies/international_companies/novelis.htm|publisher=Aditya Birla|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
The company was incorporated in 2004 after being spun off from [[Alcan]], a now defunct [[Canada|Canadian]] mining and aluminum manufacturer. In 2007 the company was acquired by [[Hindalco|Hindalco Industries]] for $6 billion,<ref>{{cite web|title=Hindalco of India Buys Aluminum Rival|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.htmlres=9F05E7DE1F3FF931A25751C0A9619C8B63&sec=&spon=|work=New York Times|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindalco To Buy Novelis For $6 Billion |url=https://www.forbes.com/2007/02/11/mergers-acquisitions-aluminum-biz-cx_0211hindalco.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> itself a subsidiary of the [[Aditya Birla Group]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aditya Birla Group: Novelis|url=http://www.adityabirla.com/our_companies/international_companies/novelis.htm|publisher=Aditya Birla|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
 
In May 2024, Novelis filed its registration statement for a proposed IPO, but it withdrew its plans in October of the same year.<ref name=":0" /> In March 2025, Novelis announced closure of its operation in [[Fairmont, West Virginia]], at a 100-year old production plant.<ref>[https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/novelis-announces-closure-of-fairmont-west-virginia-production-plant-hundreds-of-jobs-to-be-lost/article_178f043e-4da8-465f-804a-2a54e84a2f20.html 100-year old production plant]</ref> 


==Operations==
==Operations==
Novelis is the world's largest producer of rolled aluminum sheet<ref>{{Cite web |title=Novelis Inc: Leading Sustainable Aluminium Solutions Provider |url=https://www.adityabirla.com/businesses/companies/novelis-inc/ |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=adityabirla |language=en}}</ref> with operations in 11 countries. The company divides its operations into four regions: North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The regional headquarters are [[Atlanta]], [[Zurich]], [[Seoul]] and [[São Paulo]]. Novelis also has operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, China, Malaysia and Vietnam.<ref>{{cite web|title = Novelis - Geographic Locations|url=http://www.novelis.com/en-us/Pages/Geographic-Locations.aspx|publisher = Novelis|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref>
The company invested $100 million in its first manufacturing facility in China,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2014-10-29 |title=Novelis invests $100 million in its Chinese aluminum plant |url=https://www.asminternational.org/smst/results/-/journal_content/56/10192/22793677/NEWS/ |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies |language=en-US}}</ref> which opened in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to Build 100 MN Plant in China|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/novelis-to-build-100-mn-plant-in-china/162785/on/CM/|publisher=Business-Standard|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> In response to global demand for aluminum sheet for automotive, electronics and beverage cans, the company has announced capital investments including a $400 million expansion in Asia,<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to open Shanghai office|url=http://www.aluminiumtoday.com/news/view/novelis-to-open-shanghai-office|publisher=Aluminium Today|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> a $300 million expansion in Brazil<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis builds on its footprint|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/business/novelis-builds-on-its-footprint/nQQp5/|publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> and $200 million expansion in North America. In July 2014, it announced that [[Reynolds Consumer Products]] Inc., a subsidiary of the [[Graeme Hart#Rank Group|Rank Group of New Zealand]], purchased the North American consumer products division of Novelis, for CAD $33.75mn.<ref>{{cite web|title = Novelis Completes Sale of North America Consumer Foil Business to Reynolds Consumer Products|url=http://novelis.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=413|publisher = Novelis|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref>
Novelis recycles more than 70 billion used beverage cans each year.<ref>{{cite web|title = Novelis Sustainability Page|url=https://novelis.com/sustainability/|publisher = Novelis|accessdate = 2020-02-12}}</ref>{{Non primary source needed|date=December 2025}}


Novelis is the world’s largest producer of rolled aluminum sheet, with operations spanning 11 countries and nearly 11,000 employees. The company divides its operations into four regions: North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The regional headquarters are [[Atlanta]], [[Zurich]], [[Seoul]], and [[Sao Paulo]]. Novelis also has operations in UK, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, China, Malaysia and Vietnam .<ref>{{cite web|title = Novelis - Geographic Locations|url = http://www.novelis.com/en-us/Pages/Geographic-Locations.aspx|publisher = Novelis|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref>
In May 2022, Novelis announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in a new, low-carbon, aluminum plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. Once complete, it will be the first fully integrated aluminum mill built for 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2022 |title=Novelis plans $2.5 billion Alabama aluminum mill with 1,000 jobs |url=https://www.madeinalabama.com/2022/05/novelis-plans-2-5-billion-alabama-aluminum-plant-with-1000-jobs/ |access-date=24 October 2024 |website=madeinalabama.com}}</ref>
Demand for aluminum is increasing with the continued development of emerging nations, urbanization, and the increasing substitution of aluminum for other materials, making expansion a key consideration.<ref>{{cite web|title=Industry Statistics Reveal Increasing Domestic Demand, Production, and Consumption for Aluminum|url=http://www.aluminum.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=2012&CONTENTID=33309&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm|publisher=The Aluminum Association|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
The company invested $100 million in its first manufacturing facility in China, which opened in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to Build 100 MN Plant in China|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/novelis-to-build-100-mn-plant-in-china/162785/on/CM/|publisher=Business-Standard|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> In response to global demand for aluminum sheet for automotive, electronics and beverage cans, the company has announced capital investments including a $400 million expansion in Asia,<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to open Shanghai office|url=http://www.aluminiumtoday.com/news/view/novelis-to-open-shanghai-office|publisher=Aluminium Today|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> a $300 million expansion in Brazil <ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis builds on its footprint|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/business/novelis-builds-on-its-footprint/nQQp5/|publisher=Atlanta Journal Constitution|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref> and $200 million expansion in North America. In July 2014, it announced that [[Reynolds Consumer Products]] Inc., a subsidiary of the [[Graeme Hart#Rank Group|Rank Group of New Zealand]], purchased the North American consumer products division of Novelis, for CAD $33.75mn.<ref>{{cite web|title = Novelis Completes Sale of North America Consumer Foil Business to Reynolds Consumer Products|url = http://novelis.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=413|publisher = Novelis|accessdate = 2015-11-09}}</ref>


Novelis recycles more than 70 billion used beverage cans each year.<ref>{{cite web|title = Novelis Sustainability Page|url = https://novelis.com/sustainability/|publisher = Novelis|accessdate = 2020-02-12}}</ref>
On September 16th, 2025 the Oswego, NY facility suffered a fire in the "hot mill" section. The three-alarm fire brought down part of the factory’s roof, requiring 26 area fire departments to extinguish, according to the Oswego County fire coordinators office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moriarty |first=Rick |date=2025-12-03 |title=Financial toll from Novelis fires in Oswego County is adding up to a staggering amount |url=https://www.syracuse.com/business/2025/12/financial-toll-from-novelis-fires-in-oswego-county-is-adding-up-to-a-staggering-amount.html |access-date=2025-12-18 |website=Syracuse |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Isabel |last2=Benninger |first2=Matthew |date=2025-11-20 |title=Novelis aluminum plant catches fire again after costly disaster in September |url=https://cnycentral.com/news/local/novelis-aluminum-plant-catches-fire-again-after-costly-disaster-in-september-ford-automaker-jim-farley-f-series |access-date=2025-12-18 |website=WSTM |language=en}}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
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* Foil packaging
* Foil packaging
* Closures
* Closures
* Beverage Cans - Novelis produces sheet aluminum that it sells to the following companies to be made into cans:
* Beverage Cans - Novelis produces sheet aluminum that it sells to the following companies to be made into cans
** [[Anheuser-Busch]]
** [[Anheuser-Busch]]
** [[Ball Corporation]]
** [[Ball Corporation]]
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** [[GZ Industries Ltd Nigeria]]
** [[GZ Industries Ltd Nigeria]]
** [[Rexam]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis builds on its footprint|url=
** [[Rexam]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis builds on its footprint|url=
http://www.ajc.com/news/business/novelis-builds-on-its-footprint/nQQp5/|publisher=Atlanta Journal Constitution|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
http://www.ajc.com/news/business/novelis-builds-on-its-footprint/nQQp5/|publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>


===Automotive & Transportation===
===Automotive and transportation===
Aluminum structures and components for transportation products in automotive, automotive heat exchanger and mass transportation.  
Aluminum structures and components for transportation products in automotive, automotive heat exchanger and mass transportation.
<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis - Automotive & Transportation|url=http://www.novelis.com/en-us/Pages/Automotive-and-Transportation.aspx|publisher=Novelis|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis - Automotive & Transportation|url=http://www.novelis.com/en-us/Pages/Automotive-and-Transportation.aspx|publisher=Novelis|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
Auto sheet customers include:
Auto sheet customers include:
 
* [[Audi]]
*[[Audi]]
* [[BMW]]
*[[BMW]]
* [[Ferrari]]
*[[Ferrari]]
* [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
*[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
* [[General Motors|GM]]
*[[General Motors|GM]]
* [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]]
*[[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]]
* [[Jaguar Cars|Jaguar]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz]]
* [[Mercedes-Benz]]
*[[Jaguar Cars|Jaguar]]
* [[Porsche]]
*[[Porsche]]
* [[Range Rover]]<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Range Rover Evoque Features Novelis' Ac-600 PX Aluminum Sheet|url=
*[[Volvo]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to Build First Manufacturing Plant in China|url=
http://www.aluminum.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=32058&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm|publisher=The Aluminum Association|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
* [[Volvo]]<ref>{{cite press release|title=Novelis to Build First Manufacturing Plant in China|url=
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novelis-to-build-first-manufacturing-plant-in-china-146930065.html|publisher=PR Newswire|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novelis-to-build-first-manufacturing-plant-in-china-146930065.html|publisher=PR Newswire|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
*[[Range Rover]]<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Range Rover Evoque Features Novelis' Ac-600 PX Aluminum Sheet|url=
http://www.aluminum.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=32058&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm|publisher=The Aluminum Association|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>


===Specialty===
===Specialty===
* Architecture & Building
* Architecture and building
** Facade
** Facade
** Roofing  
** Roofing
** Insulation
** Insulation
** Shutters
** Shutters
* Lithography & Printing
* Lithography and printing
* Consumer Goods
* Consumer goods
**Smartphones, laptops, TV
** Smartphones, laptops, TV
* Industrial Applications
* Industrial applications
 
==Sustainability==
 
In 2012, Novelis released its second annual [http://286223ab820fcdd418c1-a70764a0e89d03092c3be35911f200c1.r41.cf1.rackcdn.com/Novelis_FY12_Sustainability_Report.pdf sustainability report]. The report stated:
 
*19% reduction in energy intensity – halfway to Novelis' 2020 goal of 39 percent
*11% reduction in water intensity, almost halfway to its goal of 25 percent
*7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, representing significant progress towards reaching its total goal of halving Novelis' absolute GHGs
*18% improvement towards the company's goal of reducing waste to landfill to zero.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis Emerging Sustainability Leader In the Aluminum Industry|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/idUS124016+30-Aug-2012+PRN20120830|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201141913/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/30/idUS124016+30-Aug-2012+PRN20120830|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-02-01|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
 
The Novelis report received an A rating from the [[Global Reporting Initiative]] (GRI), the world's most widely used framework for sustainability reporting.<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis Emerging Sustainability Leader Aluminum|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/novelis-emerging-sustainability-leader-aluminum-120000739.html|publisher=Yahoo Finance|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>


== Acquisitions ==
== Acquisitions ==
On 15 April 2020, [[Hindalco Industries]]' subsidiary Novelis Inc. acquired [[Aleris|Aleris Corporation]] for $2.8 billion. Through this acquisition Novelis entered into the high-end aerospace segment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/hindalco-closes-2-8-billion-acquisition-of-us-based-aleris-corp-11586876784438.html|title=Hindalco closes $2.8-billion acquisition of US-based Aleris Corp|last=Thomas|first=Tanya|date=2020-04-14|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref>
On 15 April 2020, Novelis acquired [[Aleris|Aleris Corporation]] for $2.8 billion. Through this acquisition Novelis entered into the high-end aerospace segment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/hindalco-closes-2-8-billion-acquisition-of-us-based-aleris-corp-11586876784438.html|title=Hindalco closes $2.8-billion acquisition of US-based Aleris Corp|last=Thomas|first=Tanya|date=2020-04-14|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref>


==Awards and accomplishments==
==Awards and accomplishments==
*2013, Novelis was named metals company of the year, and Novelis CEO Phil Martens was named CEO of the year on the Platts Global Metals Awards in London <ref>{{cite web|title=Platts 2013 Global Metals Awards winners|url=http://gma.platts.com/Winners/Winners2013|publisher=Platts|accessdate=2013-05-25}}</ref>
* 2013, Novelis was named metals company of the year, and Novelis CEO Phil Martens was named CEO of the year on the Platts Global Metals Awards in London<ref>{{cite web|title=Platts 2013 Global Metals Awards winners|url=http://gma.platts.com/Winners/Winners2013|publisher=Platts|accessdate=2013-05-25}}</ref>
*2012, Novelis CEO Phil Martens was named one of the top 25 CEOs in the world by Best Practice Institute <ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis' Phil Martens Named One of the Top 25 CEOs in the World by Best Practice Institute|url=http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/12/toward-a-greener-soda-can/|work=New York Times|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>  
* 2012, Novelis CEO Phil Martens was named one of the top 25 CEOs in the world by Best Practice Institute<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis' Phil Martens Named One of the Top 25 CEOs in the World by Best Practice Institute|url=http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/12/toward-a-greener-soda-can/|work=New York Times|date=12 June 2012 |accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
*2012 Aluminium Awards for Innovation Leadership <ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis Recognized for Innovation Leadership with Three European Aluminium Awards|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/novelis-recognized-innovation-leadership-three-090000490.html|publisher=Yahoo Finance|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
* 2012 Aluminium Awards for Innovation Leadership<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis Recognized for Innovation Leadership with Three European Aluminium Awards|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/novelis-recognized-innovation-leadership-three-090000490.html|publisher=Yahoo Finance|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
*2012 American Metal Market Award for Aluminum Excellence in Environmental Responsibility in 2012:<ref>{{cite web|title=American Metal Market Award for Aluminum Excellence 2012|url=http://www.amm.com/Magazine/3080639/Features/AMM-aluminum-award-winners-announced-for-2012.html|publisher=American Metal Market|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
* 2012 American Metal Market Award for Aluminum Excellence in Environmental Responsibility in 2012:<ref>{{cite web|title=American Metal Market Award for Aluminum Excellence 2012|url=http://www.amm.com/Magazine/3080639/Features/AMM-aluminum-award-winners-announced-for-2012.html|publisher=American Metal Market|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
*2012 Georgia Governor’s International Award for establishing its Global Research & Technology Center in [[Kennesaw, GA]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Atlanta World Showcase & International Awards|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/10/05/slideshow-2012-atlanta-world.html|publisher=Atlanta Business Journal|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
* 2012 Georgia Governor's International Award for establishing its Global Research & Technology Center in [[Kennesaw, GA]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Atlanta World Showcase & International Awards|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/10/05/slideshow-2012-atlanta-world.html|publisher=Atlanta Business Journal|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
*2011 Innovation Award from [[BMW]]<ref>{{cite web|title=BMW Innovation Award for lightweight vehicle construction|url=http://www.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/NewsItem/?vgnextoid=5a03225c8e983310VgnVCM100000621e010aRCRD|publisher=ASM International|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
* 2011 Innovation Award from [[BMW]]<ref>{{cite web|title=BMW Innovation Award for lightweight vehicle construction|url=http://www.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/NewsItem/?vgnextoid=5a03225c8e983310VgnVCM100000621e010aRCRD|publisher=ASM International|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
*2009 Vision Award from [[Keep America Beautiful]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to Receive Award for Green, Volunteering Efforts|url=http://www.reliableplant.com/Read/20649/novelis-to-receive-award-for-green,-volunteering-efforts|publisher=Reliable Plant|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>
* 2009 Vision Award from [[Keep America Beautiful]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Novelis to Receive Award for Green, Volunteering Efforts|url=http://www.reliableplant.com/Read/20649/novelis-to-receive-award-for-green,-volunteering-efforts|publisher=Reliable Plant|accessdate=2012-11-13}}</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==

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Novelis Inc.
IndustryMetals, Manufacturing, Recycling
Founded2005
HeadquartersAtlanta, GA, USA
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Steven Fisher, President and CEO[1][2]
ProductsAluminium
RevenueIncrease US$17.1 billion (2025)[3]
Increase US$683 million (2025)[3]
Total assetsIncrease US$16.51 billion (2025) [3]
Total equityIncrease US$4.51 billion (2025) [3]
Number of employees
13,250 (2025)[4]
ParentHindalco Industries
Websitewww.novelis.com

Novelis Inc. is an American industrial aluminum smelting company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[5][6] It produces rolled aluminum and is an aluminum recycler,[7] supplying to sectors including beverage cans, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, construction, foil and packaging.[8]

Novelis has been an independent subsidiary of the multinational aluminum and copper manufacturing company Hindalco Industries since 2007.[9]

Company history[edit | edit source]

The company was incorporated in 2004 after being spun off from Alcan, a now defunct Canadian mining and aluminum manufacturer. In 2007 the company was acquired by Hindalco Industries for $6 billion,[10][11] itself a subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group.[12]

In May 2024, Novelis filed its registration statement for a proposed IPO, but it withdrew its plans in October of the same year.[9] In March 2025, Novelis announced closure of its operation in Fairmont, West Virginia, at a 100-year old production plant.[13]

Operations[edit | edit source]

Novelis is the world's largest producer of rolled aluminum sheet[14] with operations in 11 countries. The company divides its operations into four regions: North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The regional headquarters are Atlanta, Zurich, Seoul and São Paulo. Novelis also has operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, China, Malaysia and Vietnam.[15]

The company invested $100 million in its first manufacturing facility in China,[16] which opened in 2014.[17] In response to global demand for aluminum sheet for automotive, electronics and beverage cans, the company has announced capital investments including a $400 million expansion in Asia,[18] a $300 million expansion in Brazil[19] and $200 million expansion in North America. In July 2014, it announced that Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., a subsidiary of the Rank Group of New Zealand, purchased the North American consumer products division of Novelis, for CAD $33.75mn.[20]

Novelis recycles more than 70 billion used beverage cans each year.[21]Template:Non primary source needed

In May 2022, Novelis announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in a new, low-carbon, aluminum plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. Once complete, it will be the first fully integrated aluminum mill built for 40 years.[22]

On September 16th, 2025 the Oswego, NY facility suffered a fire in the "hot mill" section. The three-alarm fire brought down part of the factory’s roof, requiring 26 area fire departments to extinguish, according to the Oswego County fire coordinators office.[23][24]

Production[edit | edit source]

Packaging[edit | edit source]

Automotive and transportation[edit | edit source]

Aluminum structures and components for transportation products in automotive, automotive heat exchanger and mass transportation. [26] Auto sheet customers include:

Specialty[edit | edit source]

  • Architecture and building
    • Facade
    • Roofing
    • Insulation
    • Shutters
  • Lithography and printing
  • Consumer goods
    • Smartphones, laptops, TV
  • Industrial applications

Acquisitions[edit | edit source]

On 15 April 2020, Novelis acquired Aleris Corporation for $2.8 billion. Through this acquisition Novelis entered into the high-end aerospace segment.[29]

Awards and accomplishments[edit | edit source]

  • 2013, Novelis was named metals company of the year, and Novelis CEO Phil Martens was named CEO of the year on the Platts Global Metals Awards in London[30]
  • 2012, Novelis CEO Phil Martens was named one of the top 25 CEOs in the world by Best Practice Institute[31]
  • 2012 Aluminium Awards for Innovation Leadership[32]
  • 2012 American Metal Market Award for Aluminum Excellence in Environmental Responsibility in 2012:[33]
  • 2012 Georgia Governor's International Award for establishing its Global Research & Technology Center in Kennesaw, GA.[34]
  • 2011 Innovation Award from BMW[35]
  • 2009 Vision Award from Keep America Beautiful[36]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Document". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  2. ↑ "Mr. Steven Fisher - Leadership Team - Aditya Birla Group". abg.com. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Novelis Q4FY24 results" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "People". Novelis.
  5. ↑ "Novelis expanding in Brazil". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  6. ↑ "EDGAR Search Results". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  7. ↑ "Novelis to Invest 50 Million for New Coating Line in Brazil". CanTech Online. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  8. ↑ "Novelis LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Rachal, Maria (16 May 2024). "Ball, Ardagh, Coca-Cola aluminum supplier Novelis pursues IPO". Packaging Dive. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
  10. ↑ "Hindalco of India Buys Aluminum Rival". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  11. ↑ "Hindalco To Buy Novelis For $6 Billion". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  12. ↑ "Aditya Birla Group: Novelis". Aditya Birla. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  13. ↑ 100-year old production plant
  14. ↑ "Novelis Inc: Leading Sustainable Aluminium Solutions Provider". adityabirla. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  15. ↑ "Novelis - Geographic Locations". Novelis. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  16. ↑ "Novelis invests $100 million in its Chinese aluminum plant". Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies. 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
  17. ↑ "Novelis to Build 100 MN Plant in China". Business-Standard. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  18. ↑ "Novelis to open Shanghai office". Aluminium Today. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  19. ↑ "Novelis builds on its footprint". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  20. ↑ "Novelis Completes Sale of North America Consumer Foil Business to Reynolds Consumer Products". Novelis. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
  21. ↑ "Novelis Sustainability Page". Novelis. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
  22. ↑ "Novelis plans $2.5 billion Alabama aluminum mill with 1,000 jobs". madeinalabama.com. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  23. ↑ Moriarty, Rick (2025-12-03). "Financial toll from Novelis fires in Oswego County is adding up to a staggering amount". Syracuse. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
  24. ↑ Dougherty, Isabel; Benninger, Matthew (2025-11-20). "Novelis aluminum plant catches fire again after costly disaster in September". WSTM. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
  25. ↑ "Novelis builds on its footprint". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  26. ↑ "Novelis - Automotive & Transportation". Novelis. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  27. ↑ "2012 Range Rover Evoque Features Novelis' Ac-600 PX Aluminum Sheet". The Aluminum Association. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  28. ↑ "Novelis to Build First Manufacturing Plant in China" (Press release). PR Newswire. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  29. ↑ Thomas, Tanya (2020-04-14). "Hindalco closes $2.8-billion acquisition of US-based Aleris Corp". Livemint. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  30. ↑ "Platts 2013 Global Metals Awards winners". Platts. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
  31. ↑ "Novelis' Phil Martens Named One of the Top 25 CEOs in the World by Best Practice Institute". New York Times. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  32. ↑ "Novelis Recognized for Innovation Leadership with Three European Aluminium Awards". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  33. ↑ "American Metal Market Award for Aluminum Excellence 2012". American Metal Market. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  34. ↑ "2012 Atlanta World Showcase & International Awards". Atlanta Business Journal. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  35. ↑ "BMW Innovation Award for lightweight vehicle construction". ASM International. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  36. ↑ "Novelis to Receive Award for Green, Volunteering Efforts". Reliable Plant. Retrieved 2012-11-13.

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