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OYAK Group’s alumina giant Almatis, acquired in 2015, is establishing its fourth manufacturing facility in China as part of its global expansion strategy. The new 5,500-square-meter plant will be located in the Qingdao Economic Development Zone, according to Patronlar Dunyasi, and is set to double the company’s production capacity once operational.
Almatis, one of the world’s largest producers of specialty alumina used in ceramics, electronics, and electric vehicle components, announced the investment through its official website and social media accounts. The new calcined alumina facility will be built in Huangdao’s Qingdao Free Trade Zone, marking another step in Almatis’ growth strategy in Asia, where it has operated since 1998.
The expansion comes amid rising global demand for alumina—a key material in sectors ranging from protective ceramics to high-performance electronics. By increasing local capacity, Almatis aims to better serve industries that rely heavily on advanced materials and precision engineering.
Founded more than a century ago, Almatis operates 14 sales, research, and production facilities across countries from India to Brazil, employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide. Since joining Türkiye’s OYAK Group in 2015, the company has been a cornerstone of OYAK’s industrial diversification, following earlier acquisitions such as Akdeniz Kimya and Austria-based Chemson in the stabilizer sector.
With the new Qingdao plant expected to go online in 2026, Almatis is reinforcing its position as a leading supplier to critical sectors including technical ceramics, electronics, and electric mobility—industries at the heart of the world’s green and digital transitions.
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