ALFED Launches UK Aluminium Alliance to Power Industrial Growth, Decarbonisation, and Investment
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has today officially launched the UK Aluminium Alliance (UKAA) – a bold new initiative to future-proof the aluminium industry, drive low-carbon growth, and secure aluminium’s place at the heart of UK industrial policy.
Unveiled at the House of Lords in front of government stakeholders, OEMs, recyclers, and industry leaders, the Alliance aligns directly with the government’s new Industrial Strategy for a Stronger Britain and recent energy cost reforms announced for over 7,000 manufacturing businesses.
The UKAA will serve as a coordinated, cross-sector platform to unlock investment, accelerate policy reform, and amplify the strategic importance of aluminium in defence, construction, manufacturing, and the transition to net zero.
Developed by ALFED in partnership with Dr Mark Jones of CONETZ (Connecting for Net Zero), the Alliance will now operate as a formal part of ALFED – bringing together smelters, processors, finishers, manufacturers and OEMs in a collaborative industrial framework.
“The launch of the UK Aluminium Alliance comes at a crucial time,” said Nadine Bloxsome, CEO of the Aluminium Federation.
Delivering on the UK Industrial Strategy
The Alliance will take forward delivery in five priority areas that directly align with Industrial Strategy goals:
Energy pricing reform – supporting implementation of the British Industry Supercharger and long-term cost competitiveness
Sector mapping – building a live national picture of UK aluminium capacity and reprocessing to support procurement and investment
Workforce development – strengthening the domestic skills pipeline and aligning with green skills funding
Circular market development – scaling UK demand and closed-loop aluminium systems
Policy engagement – ensuring aluminium is formally recognised as a strategic material in UK industrial planning
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