Alba sales jump 8.4% in Q3 2011

Aluminium Bahrain’s (Alba) sales figure for Q3 went up by 8.4% compared to the Q3 2010 figure, ahead of the company's own forecast for the period.

Sales for Q3 2011 rose to 220,608t compared to 203,474t in Q3 2010. Production figures for the same period of this year were up by 5% from 211,854t in Q3 2010 to reach 222,552t.

In addition, Value-Added sales represented 67% of the total sales in Q3 2011 versus 62% for the same period in 2010.

Overall, the increase in sales came as a result of higher production by the company thanks to the continuous improvement of its operational efficiency.

Alba's Chief Executive, Laurent Schmitt said: "The success Alba has delivered in Q3 2011 is primarily due to the dynamic teamwork shown by the Alba workforce in enabling the company meet its goals."