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The ALFA-LAVAL AB UNSP/ADR (ALFVY) news page aggregates company-related announcements and updates that reflect the activities of Alfa Laval AB, a Nasdaq Stockholm-listed global provider of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling technologies. These news items offer insight into how the company positions itself in areas such as energy efficiency, decarbonization, water management and marine applications.
Readers can find coverage of corporate events and governance, including information about Alfa Laval’s nomination committee for its annual general meeting and details on how major shareholders participate in governance processes. The feed also includes invitations to capital markets days and quarterly conference calls, where the company’s leadership presents financial results, strategic themes and developments in its business divisions.
Another important category of news concerns strategic transactions and technology platforms. For example, Alfa Laval has reported on the completion of its acquisition of the cryogenics business of Fives, adding cryogenic heat transfer and pump technologies used in liquefaction, regasification and transportation of gases such as LNG, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Such releases illustrate how the company connects acquisitions to its role in the energy transition and cleaner energy value chains.
The news flow also highlights sustainability and collaboration initiatives, such as Alfa Laval’s participation in the One Water consortium to address European water challenges and its CEO’s commitment to energy efficiency at a global conference hosted by the International Energy Agency. In addition, the company reports on events like ESS Innovation Day, which bring together industry and academia around advanced research tools and industrial challenges. Investors and observers can use this page to follow how Alfa Laval communicates its strategy, sustainability focus and industrial partnerships over time.
On April 6, 2021, Alfa Laval announced its partnership with Liquid Wind, a Swedish company focused on renewable clean fuels. Alfa Laval will join the Liquid Wind board and leverage its heat transfer expertise to enhance the efficiency of eMethanol production facilities. The consortium aims to capture biogenic carbon emissions and produce green methanol using renewable energy. This collaboration supports the growing demand for carbon-neutral synthetic fuels, projected to reach up to 20,000 TWh by 2050.
Alfa Laval published its 2020 Annual Report on March 31, 2021, available for download on its website. The company aims to reduce its environmental impact by opting not to send printed copies this year. In 2020, Alfa Laval reported annual sales of SEK 41.5 billion (approx. EUR 4 billion) and operates globally in Energy, Marine, and Food & Water sectors with 16,700 employees. The sustainability report is also accessible online.
Alfa Laval has secured a significant order valued at approximately SEK 50 million to deliver a complete processing line for a vegetable oil plant in South Africa. This order is part of the Food Systems business unit and follows four previous orders from the same customer, indicating strong trust and a solid relationship.
Delivery is planned for 2022. The processing line will enhance efficiency and sustainability, contributing positively to both the customer's financial performance and environmental goals.
Alfa Laval will announce its first-quarter earnings on April 27 at 12:45 CET, followed by a conference call at 15:00 CET. The call will be led by President and CEO Tom Erixon and CFO Jan Allde. Participants must register in advance for the telephone conference via the provided link to receive dial-in details.
Investors can also access a live webcast of the conference, which will be available on the Alfa Laval Investors page.
Alfa Laval AB has announced its Annual General Meeting set for April 27, 2021, to be conducted solely through advance voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shareholders must register by April 19, 2021, and submit advance votes by April 26, 2021. Key agenda items include the election of board members, approval of the 2020 financial statements, and a proposed dividend of SEK 5.50 per share, with a record date of April 29, 2021. The meeting will lack traditional arrangements, including in-person attendance and refreshments.
Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer and marine technologies, announced it will begin testing biofuels and methanol at its Test & Training Centre in Denmark. This initiative aligns with the International Maritime Organization's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vessels by 50% by 2050. The testing phase, set to start this spring, aims to enhance understanding of the impact of these fuels on marine equipment. With ships having a lifespan of over 20 years, zero-emission vessels must enter circulation by 2030 to meet targets. Alfa Laval generated SEK 41.5 billion in sales in 2020.
Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer and fluid handling, secured an order valued at approximately SEK 95 million to provide air coolers to a refinery in Egypt.
The order, part of a project to upgrade refinery energy efficiency, is scheduled for delivery in 2021 and 2022. These energy-efficient technologies aim to convert heavy crude oil into valuable products, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and energy costs, which can account for up to 50% of refinery expenses. Alfa Laval’s commitment to sustainability continues to drive their innovative solutions.
Alfa Laval will supply Framo pumping systems for Scotland's largest offshore wind farm, Seagreen, which aims to provide 1.3 million households with low-carbon energy. This order from Saipem marks the second for Alfa Laval in this application, showcasing their technology's transition from offshore oil to renewable energy. Seagreen will include 114 turbines generating 1075 MW. The company's annual sales in 2020 reached SEK 41.5 billion. This development highlights Alfa Laval's commitment to sustainability and innovation in energy.
Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer and fluid handling, has announced its partnership with Malta Inc. in developing a new energy storage solution aimed at promoting renewable energy. Malta has secured $50M in Series B funding to advance towards its first full-scale plant, expected to operate by 2024-2025. Alfa Laval is working on a critical heat exchanger component necessary for the system, which promises to improve grid stability and resilience by storing energy from renewable sources for up to 12 hours.
Alfa Laval has partnered with Lingalaks to innovate sustainable fish farming technology. This collaboration focuses on developing pumping systems to optimize conditions for fish cultivation, mimicking deep fjord environments. The facility is set to be completed by 2023, catering to the projected $376.48 billion fish farming market by 2025. This initiative aims to enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impacts, supporting the increasing global demand for high-quality protein, which is expected to rise by 50% by 2050.