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A magazine from the Sapa Group # 1 2011


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content #1

delverngrue value

Tim Stubbs,

President and CEO Sapa

Sapa is an international

industrial group that develops,

manufactures and markets

value-added aluminium profiles,

profile-based components and

systems, and heat exchanger

strips in aluminium. Sapa has

annual sales of approximately

SEK 32,995 billion and around

14,800 employees in companies

throughout Europe, and in

North America, Central America

and China. Shape is the Sapa

Groups customer magazine,

and is issued twice annually

in 15 languages. Shape is also

available at www.sapagroup.com

Editor-in-chief: va kselusEditor: arl jelGraphic design: tor-rne moeProduction: twouncaonPrinting: rokrk-ansrs,kng, eenChanges of address:

usoers shoul norher conac erson aaa, eloyees her salaryearen an ohers heouncaons dearenson +46 (0) 8 459 59 00.


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cutting edge


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he latest car to come from the nearly 100-year old

British automobile manufacturer is the Rapide.Designed by an in-house design team led byMarek Reichman, the Rapide was voted MostBeautiful Car 2010 by readers of German carmagazine Auto Motor und Sport. It has alsoreceived an award from Car Design News forBest Production Car Design.

Among the many features of this luxuriousfour-door sports car are four individual seats, thelatest in In-Car Entertainment, a 12 engine anda top speed of 296 km/h. The Rapide also has abonded aluminium body structure with all theextrusions and extruded aluminium door sideimpact beams produced by Sapa. In fact, all visi-

ble aluminium extruded parts and the extrusionson the body structure on the Rapide

were produced by Sapa.

We produced more than 100 different compo-

nents for the body structure alone, says Sapa Automotive Engineering Manager, BarnabyStruthers. All articles are -machined andanodized and several parts are bent, weldedand assembled.

Sapa had been workingwith AstonMartin for more than five years whenit was selected for the Rapideproject, which began in late 2008at Sapa in Hungary.

A fabricationteam consistingof five sub-

groups

cutting edge

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p) at 6000 r. ma rqe600 N (443 t) at 5000r. eeratn 060 n5.0 sens; 062 n 5.3sens. ma ee 188 .Dimensions: lent 5019 (197.6).wt (nn rrrs)2140 (84.3)het 1360 (53.5).fe caaty 90.5 tres.Ker wet 1990 k.

Aston Martin Rapide


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Aston Martin Rapide was voted Most Beautiful Car 2010 by readers of the car magazine Auto Motor und

Sport, and has been awarded Best Production Car Design by Car Design News. All visible aluminium

extruded parts and the extrusions on the body structure on the Rapide were produced by Sapa.

We produced more than 100 differentcomponents for the body structure alone.

worked together on the profiles. A group

defined the milling concept, designed fixtures andcreated (Computer Numerical Controlled)programs with software and optimized tool-ing. A pair of engineers developed the weldingand bending capabilities including bending theB-pillars in 3.

a Quality groupwrote over 300 programsfor the 3 measuring machine ()

and the mobile measuring arm. Inaddition to that, they worked

closely with Aston Martin onquality requirements

and produced all (Production Part Approval

Process) documentation.The Anodizing manager and his team modified

the anodizing Iine by building separated bathsand unloading stations in a carefully controlledenvironment. The parts required special anodiz-ing which is a pre-treatment for bonding or glu-ing that eliminates contamination. Special soft-

ware was developed to keep track of all processparameters and test results per beam.

Of all the challenges, perhaps the biggest onewas logistics. This project gave Just In Timenew meaning, says Struthers. It was a massivechallenge to deliver with the compressed leadtimes that we had, but the team in Hungary

managed to exceed expectations.TEXT i imm


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in brief

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faaesr asustainable future

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area as revsy se r te prs n te parknert, r a rter 700 anes ere nstaet reate aess r te stae .

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Did you know? Pure aluminium issoft enough to carve but mixed with

small amounts of other metal to formalloys, it can provide the strengthof steel, with only one-third of theweight? Without aluminium therewould be no commercial air travel.

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rssn te pa n a at ae 12,500 ast p ttes, te pastk eetnsessy reae ter anne estnatn yney.

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insight: solar energy

In May 2009, the Canadian province ofOntario authorised a feed-in tariff () tosubsidise renewable energy development inOntario. Under the programme, whichis also an economic development initiative,

participants must use local facilities and labourto manufacture and install renewable energysystems.

Germany-based Conergy has no productionin Ontario so a local partner was needed tomanufacture its SunTop and SolarGiant photovoltaic () module mounting systems.

Conergy had worked closely with Sapa onsolar power projects in Germany so we knew

we could draw on that expertise as needed anthat Sapa would be a reliable partner, explainDon Massa, Conergy product portfolio man-ager. Although Conergy North America hastwo production facilities in the United Statesits primary focus has been component distribtion, and its production and engineeringresources for this project were limited. In anutshell, we wanted a partner who could takethe project and run with it, says Massa.

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the firSt order of business was a visit to SapasMississauga, Ontario extrusion facility. Conergy

officials were impressed:The plant was sufficiently large, the staff

was very professional, and facility maintenanceand upkeep were impeccable, continues Massa.Conergy has high standards, especially regar-ding customer service. We wanted full confi-dence in our partner, and Sapas Mississaugateam left no doubt they were capable of doing

what we needed.We also needed technical assistance with the

extrusion process. Weve had great success withour mounting systems in Europe, but we need-ed help translating and adapting technologicalstandards to the Canadian market as well asdeveloping production specifications and amanufacturing process for the systems. SapasNorth American Technical Center () wasextremely helpful with this.

Sapa, in turn, gained much knowledge andexperience during the project, which has servedthe company well with other customers.Conergy was our first partner under the programme, says Peter Hedman, engi-neering supervisor, Sapa Extrusions. Solarmounting systems were a new product for theMississauga plant, and the Mississauga team

gained a lot of skill and confidence during theproject.

Probably our biggest accomplishment wasdeveloping a process for kitting. Striking abalance between production requirements andcustomer needs, we began to produce self-con-tained SolarGiant kits that contain everythingthe installer needs to assemble a system in thefield.

Installation is one of the most expensiveaspects of a power system, says Hedman,because it is labour intensive and the pointat which everything comes together.Consequently, if installers have to gather andorganise tools and components themselves, thistakes time and represents a huge cost, especiallyif assembly crews stand idle in the event ofmissing or defective parts and pieces.

With kits, says Hedman, the customer can

reduce and control logistics and installationcosts. To be able to offer a complete yet fully

customised finished product in a box representsreal value and huge cost savings. Its an approach to system development and a realbenefit we now offer other solar customers.

More than once Massa has recommended Sapato other manufacturers who need extrusionprofiles: What impressed us most about Sapa

was their ability to take control and work as ateam, and their constant willingness to do

whatever was needed to get the job done.Because of Sapa, we were ready to produceSolarGiant mounting systems by April 2010.Today, Conergys SunTop and SolarGiantmounting systems account for a major share ofthe market in Canada. We owe much of thatto Sapa.

TEXT mi Jim

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in a box reresents real value and ue ost savins,says peter hedman, Nc enineerin suervisor,

aa xtrusions.

Striking a balance between productionrequirements and customer needs, we beganto produce self-contained SolarGiant kits thatcontain everything the installer needs.


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he 6,500 tonne press in LichterveldBelgium, is one example of big preses within the Sapa Group. Its 14 an16 inch (35 and 40 cm) containersize immediately puts it into the ca

gory of special capability. It is the press in Sapcapable of extruding the largest profiles.

There are not many presses in the world othis magnitude, says Bob Lewis, commercial

wh s big press capacity and expertise,

aa s ready for any challenge, helng cuso-

ers ho are lookng or alernave soluons.

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big size profiles


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Everything is possible

with the equipmentand the knowledgethat we have.

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manager for big sized profiles. When you addup the ability to make complex shapes up to65 kg/metre in weight, long lengths up to 26metres, a whole range of value-added processes,you have a formidable offer to the market.

the MaxiMuM profile diMenSionS on this pressare 62050 mm, 300300 mm, and a maxi-mum diameter of 320 mm.These specific largeprofiles have been produced at Lichtervelde fornearly 20 years, during which time Sapa hasbuilt up specialist and engineering skills to offercustomers a truly reliable partner with thepotential to supply customers around the world.

Everything is possible with the equipmentand knowledge that we have, from casting ourown billet to supplying fabricated or finishedparts in kit form, direct to customers produc-tion lines, Lewis says.

New markets and applications for large profiles

are continually developing as customers discovertheir potential. Big profiles can replace differentsmaller ones, reducing expensive assemblies, jointsand welds. Difficult fabricated parts can bereplaced with one simple profile and there is nolimitation on length. Heavy machined parts canbe re-designed into large profiles reducing costsand increasing functionality, Lewis notes.

It is my job to spot new application oppor-tunities, push the boundaries a bit and find thereal customer need so we can develop ideas andpractical solutions, he says. Project EngineerDirk Ghequiere combines his technical andpractical knowledge with a flair for solving cus-tomers design issues. He can take a sketch intoa project and finish up with an ingenious work-ing product. Export Sales Manager for Bel-gium, Kevin Vanhoutte, focuses on new mar-kets and customers further afield. We workclosely with all Sapa sales organisations which

are the most important part of our team, pro-viding the local link and understanding of theircustomers requirements.

large profileS are increasingly in demand in thetransportation sector where there is a need toreduce weight, increase payload and achieveenvironmental targets, adds Lewis, highlighting

Wrtsil and Schwarzmller as examples,amongst others. Another market that is discover-ing the advantages of big profiles is the greenenergy sector, namely for wind turbines, wheretraditional steel products can be replaced withlight-weight, maintenance-free profile structures.A customer with the desire to do something dif-ferent and take a step forward with the rightpartner can achieve a big commercial advantageand become a market leader, says Lewis.Sapa wants to be that supporting partner.

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in brief

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insight: sapa btg

asia is the worlds largest and fastest-growing market for aluminiumextrusions: the market is alreadylarger than those of Europe andNorth America combined. Our

customers are there and the markets are there,so its time for us to establish a strong footholdin the region, states Svein Tore Holsether, for-

mer business area president for Sapa Asia andthe Middle East and newly appointed presidentof Mergers and Acquisitions at Orkla, Sapasparent company. Our goal is to make SapaProfiles Asia a third and equally valuable part ofSapa Profiles operations, in addition to those inEurope and North America.

in 1999, Sapa Started producing rolled alumi-nium in Shanghai for brazed aluminium heatexchanger manufacturers. As a global producer

with diverse expertise, we could serve the localoperations of large international companies ina region that, until then, had consisted only of

local and regional suppliers with limited resour-ces, continues Holsether.

As economic development in China boo-med, Sapa also began to supply China-basedbusinesses. Today, both global and domesticheat exchanger companies comprise Sapa HeatTransfer Shanghais customer base. And busi-ness is growing: in 2010, the facility doubledits production capacity. Sapa Heat TransferShanghai is a model for how we should run ouroperations in Asia, says Holsether.

Yet, despite its still high growth potential,Northeast Asia which Sapa defines as China,Taiwan, Korea, and Japan has already become

a mature market for profiles, with relativelyhigh barriers to entry. Consequently, Sapa isfocusing on niche markets in the region suchas automotive components and heat sinks, andhighly technical applications such as its jointventure with Chalco, Chinas largest aluminiumproducer. Sapa and Chalco will begin supplyingprofiles and friction stir welded panels to train

manufacturers in 2011.

South aSia, however, in terms of aluminiumprofiles, is still relatively undeveloped andrepresents a market with enormous potentialfor growth. Sapas goal is to quickly establishoperations in the region. The profile market inVietnam, for example, shows great potential forfast growth.

Its the same scenario you see in Indiaand throughout Southeast Asia, explainsHolsether. Thats why joint ventures withlocal companies such as the Ben Thanh Groupare important. They understand the local

market and business culture and, therefore,are well-positioned to assist us while Sapa cancontribute technical expertise and managementsystems. Partnerships such as these are primeopportunities to enter local markets early andto grow with local partners. Ultimately, we

want to become the preferred supplier to localcustomers in the region.

Asia is an exciting place to do business rightnow. People are ready to make decisions andgrow their businesses. Theres much to be lear-ned that, in turn, can be applied to Sapa opera-tions throughout the world.

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Did you know? Once made, aluminium can be recycledagain and again, using only a very small fraction of theenergy required to make new metal. Recycling savesabout 95% of the energy required for primary production.


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In September 2010, Sapa purchased Thulesentire roof rail business which included twoproduction plants along with sales, design

and engineering resources in Poland and the .A company specializing in high-quality

automotive-related products, Thule has a longhistory of producing roof racks, boxes, railsand other products for vehicles. As its strategic

direction shifted more towards branded consu-mer-related products and retail, Thule decidedto divest its roof rail business.

Acquiring that part of Thules business madegood sense for Sapa. It fits in very well withthe rest of Sapas automotive offering, saysFrank Krnert, marketing manager at Sapa

Automotive. Roof rails are an integral part ofa vehicle and this is something we can supplydirectly to our customers.

Although Sapa was able to offer customersroof rails in the past, the acquisition enables itto supply more of them, and to a much broaderand international group of customers, Krnert

adds.

roof railS, which are a very visual part of avehicle, have also become decorative and thusneed to be just as attractive as the rest of a car.

Many automotive manufacturers want high-gloss finishes, something which requires arather complicated process. This is where Sapaslong expertise in aluminium products and finis-hing processes, comes in.

Ninety-nine percent of all roof rails aremade with aluminium extrusions and as amanufacturer, it is important to have know-

ledge about the material in order to do advan-ced specially treated surface processes, saysKrnert. Finishing the rails is a challengingprocess and in addition to having the rightaluminium alloys for the purpose, Sapa also hasthe anodizing, fabrication and polishing proces-ses needed.

Combining Sapas alloy and surface treatmentcompetences with Thules product and fabrica-tion knowledge makes sense, says Krnert,adding that customers will get the best of both

worlds. We are producing these roof rails atour manufacturing sites in the and Polandand now have more control over the whole

value chain, offering everything from extrusionof the profile to fabrication and surface treat-ment.

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Dag Holmgren

Age: 66. Family: we, t ren an tranren. Career: instra desncnstant t a master instra desn atunversty cee rts, crats an desnsn tk. in 2003 ante pressr instra desn at nneern,jnkn. has een a bar eer bd,e brea rean desn ssatnsan te rst t rn a er desn oe neen. meer te bar e esn ssatn. oner te ns-

tany dh instre desn b n jnkn.Leisure: hntn an n. Most relaxed:in te serse n steren n te st een. Likes most about aluminium:e sstes te atera ers. Likesleast about aluminium: dnt kn teres anytn a, ts nt stae i st ntse t. Best design in aluminium: etn car esne y tean brsesan frerk mattsn. Favourite Quotes: kn a esn s en yant t k t, teven js, ner e.

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ust six kilometres from Istanbuls famous Bos-phorous Bridge, is the Akasya project coveringan area of 182,000 square metres. It comprises1,580 apartments in 60 and 170-metre hightowers, a shopping centre, lake, and even aforest. To the east of Akasya, is yet anothernew development the award-winningVaryap Meridian real estate project. In addi-tion to office buildings, the environmentallyadapted -certified project comprises fiveresidential tower blocks, ranging from 90 to240 metres in height. The project, located inthe Atasehir district, has garnered a numberof major awards including the InternationalProperty Awards.

The two large-scale projects have somethingin common: Both selected building systemsfrom Sapa.

Following a tender process, Sapa was selectedby the Akasya project to deliver its door sys-tems. The Confort 125 and Confort 160 slid-ing systems were chosen. The thermally brokenConfort sliding system for aluminium doors isespecially suitable for large glazed surfaces.

This project demonstrates that well-engineered sliding systems can be successfullyused in high rise towers, says Sapa Projectand Marketing Manager, Safak Senturk. The

Akasya project selected 1350 Pascal (Pa) watertightness performance, particularly critical forthe tower buildings, he adds.

the akaSya project also chose Sapas Avantis55 window system and the Elegance 52 alu-minium curtain wall system, matching furtherrequirements for high performance.


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This projectdemonstrates that

well-engineeredsliding systems

can be success-fully used in high

rise towers.

aas slng syses an curan all anelsyses grace o o isanbul, turkeys most

prestigious ne hgh-rse bulng rojecs.

The Varyap Meridian project also opted forelegance, choosing Sapas Elegance 72, a uni-tised curtain wall system. This unitised systemis designed to meet a variety of requirementsand can be adapted to customer wishes when itcomes to drainage, thermal insulation, acous-tics, solar control, aesthetic design and more.

For this particular project, the curtain wallhad to match requirements for weather andother elements challenging Istanbul. The cus-tomer required a panel system for their build-ings which would be durable in earthquakes,Senturk says. If you use a system on high-risebuildings, it must have very specific features.Everything is different at 150 metres. Thereare very high winds, and water tightness, airpressure values, system opening and security allneed to be adapted for such heights, he adds.

conStructing earthQuake-reSiStant buildingsis critical in Istanbul. Turkeys largest city,

with a population of about 13 million, lieson the North Anatolian Fault zone. In 1999,the city of Izmit, which straddles the samefault, was hit by a devastating 7.6 magnitudeearthquake.

Sapa designs its systems to meet toughbuilding codes and requirements worldwide.Sapa Building System in Turkey workedclosely with customers Varyap Meridian and

Akasya for at least six months each, workingout the custom design system solutions anddetails. Both projects were completed thisyear (2011).

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res t a t tena aenes an aevae. e Nwb a n cns anever een eete n anytn ese tan steen te Neterans. e Nwb s te ar st-rtr ra sns t te dt vernent.r te rvne Nr-braant, aape prts nay t te ane t ntreteseves as a rest ts assatn.

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poles hadded value

Did you know? Its combination of properties ensurealuminium and its alloys can be easily shaped by anyof the main industrial metalworking processes rolling,extrusion, forging and casting.

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s yet, the motorhome is the only oneof its kind, and was exhibited for thefirst time in September 2010, butthere has been enormous interestfrom equestrians. The motorhome

is unique in its class, and according to the manu-facturers is the only combined motorhome andhorse transporter designed to cope with coldScandinavian winters. Well-insulated walls andunderfloor heating guarantee a steady temperatureeven when the temperature outside drops belowzero. In the front section of the eight-metre longvehicle is a living area with kitchen, toilet andsleeping space for four. In the rear there are stowagespace for saddles and fodder, and a box that caneasily be adapted for one or two horses. Umeslpand Solifer Polar are based in northern Sweden and

Because the horse box is largely built fromaluminium profiles, we were closely involved withit, says Lars-Erik Lindstrm, a salesman with SapaProfiler in Ume.

the Quality of the end product is thanks in part toSapa, according to Ulf Wiklund from Umeslp,

which has been using aluminium profiles to buildhorse transporters since 1996.

If Sapa hadnt provided such a good service,the end result would not have been so good. Theprofiles are bonded and joined to create a rigid,attractive finish, says Wiklund.

The task of combining a motorhome and horsebox to create an integrated concept was entrustedto S-karosser, a subsidiary of Solifer Polar.

Were good at creating individual solutions but

i s a versale oorhoe ha has sace or everyhng, nclung he

horses. oler polar, a oorhoe buler, an Uesl, ho are exers

n ransorng horses, have oole her exerse an coe u h he

ne polar mul 800 oorhoe an horse ransorer.

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uct. It is the result of cross-collaboration betweenexperienced teams, and Sapa has been involvedall the way as a result of its long-standing relationships with everyone concerned, commented UlSellgren, from S-karosser.

Polar Multi 800 is currently being marketed aa motorhome and horse transporter, but there halready been interest from sporting circles that reon a different form of horsepower.

In response, there are now designs on the drawing board that show how the cargo space can beadapted for karts, motocross bikes and even snowmobiles

e par mt 800 sees r ee an as akten, seatn area an tet. t te rear tere ssae r t rses, r a kart r trye, reae.

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