What Impexmetal SA does

Impexmetal SA, now operating as Gränges Konin S.A. following its 2020 acquisition by Swedish aluminum group Gränges AB, is a Poland-based B2B manufacturer of flat rolled aluminum products. The Konin facility was founded in 1966 as a state enterprise (Huta Aluminium Konin), privatized in 1995, and merged with Impexmetal S.A. in 2008 before its acquisition by Gränges AB. It produces flat rolled aluminum coils and sheets in multiple alloy series (1xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, 8xxx) with thickness ranging from 0.05–2.00mm and widths of 12–1,500mm, serving industrial customers in five primary segments: heat exchangers (HVAC and automotive), electrification and battery components (cathode foil, cell casing, cooling plates), construction and structural sheets, packaging/closing materials, and general distribution.

The facility operates a vertically integrated production chain comprising a casting department (200,000 mt annual capacity), a rolling mill (165,000 mt), and final processing (140,000 mt), with current flat rolled output of approximately 100,000 tons per year and a planned expansion to 140,000 tons by 2025. Technology centers on aluminum rolling and recycling, supported by certifications including IATF 16949:2016 (automotive), ISO 9001/14001/45001, ASI 314/315 stewardship standards, and CE marking. Its commercial model is direct B2B sales — pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed — with technical consultation delivered through company representatives targeting industrial buyers in heat exchangers, automotive, construction, battery, and packaging sectors. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly listed Gränges AB (Nasdaq Stockholm), the company benefits from group-level market access, sustainability expertise, and corporate functions while maintaining local manufacturing operations.

Customer value is anchored on capital-intensive production scale, multi-alloy flexibility, and a sustainability positioning aligned with Gränges Group's circular economy and net-zero ambitions. The company's product mix spans mature segments (heat exchangers, construction, packaging) and growth segments (EV battery components, including battery cathode foil), positioning it within structural demand drivers from vehicle electrification and HVAC efficiency. Revenue mechanics are tied to tonnage sold and aluminum price pass-through, with no public pricing lists and contracts negotiated directly with industrial buyers.

Name

Impexmetal SA

Legal name

Gränges Konin S.A.

Website

https://impexmetal.com.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gränges Konin S.A. (formerly Impexmetal SA) is a Poland-based manufacturer of flat rolled aluminum products for industrial buyers in heat exchangers, automotive, construction, battery, and packaging sectors, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweden's Gränges AB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Flat Rolled Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315), Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum (331314)

SIC

Secondary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3341), Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Rolling & Finishing (Cold-Rolled Coil/Sheet, Temper, Skin Pass) (IMAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)

Keywords

• Flat rolled aluminium
• Aluminium rolling mill
• Aluminium sheet products
• Heat exchanger materials
• Battery aluminium components

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Flat Rolled Products: Sale of flat rolled aluminum products manufactured at the Konin facility, including heat exchanger materials, building sheets, battery materials, and packaging materials sold directly to industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Impexmetal SA operates the Konin, Poland flat rolled aluminium manufacturing facility (now Gränges Konin S.A.) producing coils, sheets, and strips in alloy series 1xxx/3xxx/4xxx/5xxx/8xxx for industrial customers in heat exchangers, electrification/battery, construction, packaging, and general industrial applications. The site is vertically integrated from casting (200,000 mt) through rolling (165,000 mt) to final processing (140,000 mt), with thicknesses of 0.05–2.00 mm and widths of 12–1,500 mm. Sales are conducted on a B2B basis directly to industrial buyers via the Gränges Group's commercial network.

Product overview

Impexmetal SA (now Gränges Konin S.A.) is a manufacturing facility producing flat rolled aluminium products across multiple segments. The product portfolio includes materials for heat exchangers, construction and structural sheets, battery casing materials, closing and packaging materials, and common alloys for distribution. The facility operates casting (200,000 mt capacity), rolling (165,000 mt), and finishing (140,000 mt) capabilities, producing aluminium coils and sheets in various alloy series (1xxx/3xxx/4xxx/5xxx/8xxx) with thickness from 0.05 to 2.00 mm and widths from 12 to 1,500 mm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flat rolled aluminium products Core product of the Konin facility: aluminium coils, sheets, and strips in alloy series 1xxx/3xxx/4xxx/5xxx/8xxx, with thickness from 0.05 to 2.00 mm (strip up to 5.00 mm) and width from 12 to 1,500 mm. Produced for industrial B2B customers across multiple downstream segments.
• Materials for heat exchangers Flat rolled aluminium products engineered for heat transfer applications in HVAC, climate control, and automotive heat exchangers, leveraging thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and formability.
• Construction and structural sheets Flat rolled aluminium sheets used in construction and structural applications, backed by CE Mark certification (Certificate No. 1436-CPR-0032) for European construction products market access.
• Battery casing materials Aluminium materials designed for battery cell casing and enclosures, plus battery cooling plates and battery cathode foil, supporting EV and energy storage applications.
• Closing and packaging materials Aluminium materials supplied to converters for closing and packaging applications, including recyclable packaging for food and industrial goods.
• Common alloys for distribution industry Standard aluminium alloys in flat rolled form sold through distribution channels to general industrial customers for varied downstream uses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production capacity expansion from ~100,000 to 140,000 tons by 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gränges ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Gränges AB acquired the Konin facility in 2020 and changed the company name to Gränges Konin S.A. The facility operates as part of Gränges Group, a global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. The parent company provides global market access, sustainability expertise, and strategic direction while the Konin facility maintains operational manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Norsk Hydro ASA: Integrated Norwegian aluminum producer spanning bauxite, primary smelting, extrusion, and rolling. While much broader than Gränges Konin, Hydro's rolled products division competes directly in flat-rolled sheet and automotive battery materials, representing the full value-chain incumbent in Konin's space.
• Alcoa Corporation: Global aluminum major with primary smelting plus downstream rolling operations. Less specialized than Gränges Konin, but a relevant competitor for rolled aluminum supply to automotive, packaging, and construction markets, with significant influence on aluminum pricing dynamics.
• Hindalco Industries Limited: Indian integrated aluminum producer and parent of Novelis. Competes with Gränges Konin through its flat-rolled subsidiary Novelis while also operating primary smelting and value-added product lines, making it a relevant indirect peer across the European rolled-aluminum market.
• Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco): Chinese state-owned integrated aluminum group covering the full value chain from bauxite to rolled and extruded products. Not a direct competitor in Europe but a major global player whose supply decisions influence international aluminum and rolling-mill economics relevant to Gränges Konin's pricing.

Direct peers

• Novelis Inc. Global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, owned by Hindalco (Aditya Birla Group). Closely comparable product mix (flat-rolled sheet for automotive, beverage can, and specialty applications), with substantial investments in EV battery sheet — a near-perfect analog to Gränges Konin's heat exchanger, battery, and packaging focus.
• Constellium SE: European-headquartered aluminum rolling and extrusions specialist serving automotive, aerospace, and packaging end markets. Direct overlap with Gränges Konin on automotive sheet and battery foil, with a similar high-value product positioning strategy.
• AMAG Austria Metall AG: Austrian aluminum rolling mill producing flat-rolled products for automotive, transport, and industrial applications. Same European flat-rolled product line as Gränges Konin, with comparable alloy range and customer-base overlap in DACH automotive OEMs.
• Elval (Hellenic Aluminium Industry SA): Greece-based flat-rolled aluminum producer serving packaging, automotive, HVAC, and industrial markets. Directly comparable rolling mill technology and product portfolio, competing with Konin across the same European customer segments.
• Kaiser Aluminum Corporation: U.S.-headquartered specialty aluminum rolled products company focused on aerospace, automotive, and industrial niches. Comparable high-spec flat-rolled products and similar reliance on certified, value-added product positioning (including in heat exchanger and EV-adjacent applications).

Regional players

• Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd. Major Chinese flat-rolled aluminum producer supplying construction, packaging, and industrial customers. Operates in the same product category as Gränges Konin but primarily serves Asian markets, providing a regional comparator for cost benchmarking and capacity trends.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

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