Until the mid-eighties, aluminium cast plates were available in Europe virtually only as imports from the United States. To cover the increased demand in cast plates in Europe, alimex invested in a local production site in Germany.
Using a newly-developed method Helmut Geller revolutionized the production of aluminium cast plates in 1985, laying the foundation for the company's global success. The manufacturing principle has stood to this day.
The constant growth of the company has always been driven by innovative ideas for which alimex have been repeatedly awarded.
Chronicle & Milestones
| 1970 | Establishment of alimex metal trading Ltd. by Helmut Geller |
| 1984 | Revolutionizing of the production process and manufacturing ramp-up of the first aluminium cast plates in Europe (ACP 5080R und ACP 5080) |
| 1987 | QSF-D certification for semi-finished aluminium products for the aircraft and aviation industry |
| 1995 | Extension of the stock and sawing business in Germany |
| 1996 | First time certification complying with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 |
| 1998 | Honour for special performance; category: materials, from EuroMold trade fair |
| 1999 | alimex employs more than 100 members of staff |
| 2003 | Relocation of the component parts production to a new, fully air-conditioned workshop |
| 2004 | Foundation of the affiliate company alimex benelux B.V. in the Netherlands |
| 2006 | Foundation of the affiliate company alimex UK Precision in Aluminium Ltd. in the UK |
| 2006 | Market launch of the mirror surfaced aluminium cast plate ACP 5080MF |
| 2006 | Market launch of the AFP 5000, an aluminium foam plate with inseparable joining between top layers and foam core |
| 2007 | Market launch of the aluminium cast plates ACP 5080RS and ACP 5080S with reduced microporosity. |
| 2007 | Foundation of the affiliate company alimex Precision in Aluminum, Inc. in the USA |
| 2007 | More than 180 employees work at alimex |
| 2008 | Extension of the production area in Germany to 21,000 m² |
| 2008 | Market launch of the products ACP 5080R GIANT, ACP 5080 GIANT, ACP 5080RS GIANT and ACP 5080S GIANT for large measurements |
| 2008 | 'Supplier of the year 2008' award from the customer Smith Metals |
| 2008 | 'ASMAC Gold Award Winner from the customer Toyota |
| 2008 | 'European Aluminium Award 2008' from reed Exhibitions Germany Ltd. |
| 2009 | 'Supplier of the year 2009' award by the customer Smith Metals |
| 2009 | The use of a new milling head with 2,700 mm diameter allows a consistent milling pattern for widths / lengths up to 2500 mm x 6000 mm |
