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Expanding its future development strategy in China: On November 25, Alleima further strengthened its position in the Chinese market by putting its second production facility in Zhenjiang into operation. The investment in this project amounts to 193 million yuan. Its commissioning coincides with Alleima’s 40th anniversary in China, and it represents an important milestone for the company in meeting the growing demand for high-quality piping products in industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, hydrogen energy, pulp and paper, and healthcare. This investment will help Alleima’s Zhenjiang pipe manufacturing plant double its production capacity, expand its product range, create new job opportunities, and significantly shorten delivery times for customers in China and Asia. As a global manufacturer of high-value products in the fields of advanced stainless steels and special alloys, Alleima was founded in 1862 in Sandviken, Sweden, and is one of the first Swedish industrial companies to operate in China. Since entering China in 1985, the company has continued to expand its presence there. This investment includes a 12,500 square meter cold processing factory, which will double production capacity and introduce a range of high-end specialty pipe products. Göran Björkman, President and CEO of Alleima He Ruimai, said, “This investment is aimed at responding to the strong growth in the Chinese market.” By increasing production capacity and expanding our product portfolio, we are strengthening our product supply capabilities in Asia. As a benchmark in the field of material technology, we focus on providing high-quality pipe products for the most demanding industries. This meets the client’s needs for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability—which are the core pillars of our long-term growth strategy. "In 2023, Alleima announced an investment of 255 million Swedish kronor (approximately 193 million RMB) in China to build a new pipe manufacturing plant, in order to meet the growing demand in sectors such as chemicals and petrochemicals, hydrogen energy, pulp and paper production, and healthcare. The expanded factory will produce high-performance pipe products, including heat exchanger tubes, as well as high-temperature pipes, composite pipes, and hydrogen energy pipes (high-pressure pipes) that previously had to be imported. This investment not only expands Alleima’s portfolio of high-end piping products in Asia, but also enhances the company’s ability to serve customers locally. It also adheres to principles of sustainable manufacturing, improving process efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Carl von Schantz, President of the Pipe Division, said, “China is one of our most important growth markets.” By expanding local manufacturing capabilities, we have shortened delivery times, improved supply reliability, and strengthened our cooperation with Chinese customers. This investment underscores our long-term commitment to the Chinese market, while positioning Zhenjiang as a strategic hub with the potential to serve the broader Asian market. Over the past seven years, we have achieved significant growth in the Asia region. Revenue in the chemical and petrochemical sector has continued to grow robustly, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 20%. "Through new investments, Alleima has expanded its product offerings and production capacity for composite pipes, high-temperature pipes, heat exchanger pipes, hydrogen pipes (high-pressure pipes), and cold-worked pipes. The new factory will be powered by solar energy, an approach that is in line with the company’s recognition as a \"Green Factory\" by Jiangsu Province. Sharath Satish, President of the Pipe Division in the Asia-Pacific region, said, \"Over the past four decades, Alleima has evolved in China from a product importer to a local manufacturer of world-class advanced material solutions.\" The new pipe manufacturing plant is equipped with world-class equipment independently designed by Alleima, incorporating advanced manufacturing technologies developed through over 160 years of global experience and 40 years of local innovation. The factory has further expanded our range of cold-worked pipes (outer diameter 6–115 millimeters) to meet the growing demands of the most demanding industrial environments. Together with our other factories in the Asia-Pacific region, this investment will strengthen our regional manufacturing base, bring us closer to our customers, ensure supply reliability, and help them achieve more efficient and sustainable operations. "Allleima He Rui Mai’s development in China • 2008 – Construction of the Zhenjiang factory began • 2010 – First batch of pipes was delivered successfully • 2013 – Investment for a new R&D center was approved • 2019 – New coiling production line came online • 2025 – New factory for the second-phase project was put into operation, marking 40 years in China