Hydro expands aluminium solutions for shipbuilding and construction sectors

Hydro Aluminium promotes a range of aluminium components for the maritime and building industries. In shipbuilding, the company offers custom‑extruded aluminium parts for cruise ships, mega‑yachts, defence vessels, ferries, leisure boats and offshore installations, emphasizing reduced weight, high torsional stiffness and lower production costs. Hydro highlights its long‑standing use of friction stir welding, enabling plates up to 18 m long and 3.5 m wide, and claims faster assembly and minimal material distortion.

For the construction market, Hydro supplies extruded aluminium profiles for façades, roofing, winter gardens and other building applications. The products are presented as lightweight, corrosion‑resistant, thermally efficient and recyclable, with a focus on the “Hydro CIRCAL” line that contains at least 75 % recycled scrap and the “Hydro REDUX” series aimed at low‑carbon aluminium. The company positions aluminium as a future‑proof building material that reduces maintenance and environmental impact.