Opportunity Study for Aluminum Rolling Technology in Quebec
The mandate:
Conducted by Innovitech and its partners during 2020-2021, this study was based on a rigorous methodological approach structured around five components: a literature review, an overview of rolling processes, a state-of-the-art technical and commercial analysis through an instrumented market watch, on-site consultations, and an analysis of environmental considerations.
The final report, shared with stakeholders in the aluminum industry, was positively received. It presented an encouraging outlook for the aluminum rolled products sector and its medium- and long-term prospects in Quebec.
Client
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
The results :
The study documented and confirmed that aluminum rolling, combined with the use of innovative, more efficient, and eco-friendly processes, could enable Quebec’s aluminum industry to:
Provide a global perspective: Offer an unbiased view of ongoing technological and commercial developments, promoting a convergence towards more efficient, profitable, and sustainable continuous rolling processes.
Capture market opportunities: Identify existing and future niches for high-performance semi-finished rolled products in various sectors (transportation, construction, packaging, etc.).
Address a value chain gap: Fill the gap in rolling transformation within Quebec.
Increase supply autonomy: Strengthen national supply independence for Quebec’s and Canada’s aluminum industries, as well as for user industries.
Promote greener products: Contribute to the development of more eco-friendly aluminum products.
Identify market opportunities and partners: Highlight promising areas and key players, both local and international, to establish future alliances and realize these opportunities.