Sambalpur: SMEL Steel Structural Pvt. Ltd, a step-down subsidiary of Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited, has commenced commercial production at its Aluminium Foil facility in Odisha’s Sambalpur.
The facility has an installed operational capacity of 18,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) and is equipped to manufacture premium-grade foils in the thickness range of 6 to 40 microns.
The company confirmed that its Aluminium Flat Rolled Products (FRP) facility is in its final readiness phase and on track for commercial launch by September 2026. The FRP section will have an installed capacity of 60,000 TPA and will span a thickness range of 0.3 to 4.0 mm.
The company is investing around Rs 800 crore on the Aluminium facilities in Sambalpur.
“The commencement of commercial foil production at our Sambalpur plant marks a pivotal operational milestone in building a world-class downstream aluminium ecosystem. By delivering high-quality, specialised products, we are well-positioned to serve high-growth economic segments, unlock new revenue streams, and simultaneously foster localized socio-economic and employment growth in Odisha. We look forward to completing our ecosystem with the launch of the Flat Rolled Products line by end of September,” said Brij Bhushan Agarwal, Chairman and MD, Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.
