Alba plans to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque

Published 15th May, 2026 by Jess Mills

Aluminium Dunkerque specialises in manufacturing slabs and ingots for the automotive, transportation, and packaging sectors.

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has entered into an agreement with American Industrial Partners for the potential acquisition of Aluminium Dunkerque.

Following receipt of relevant works council approvals, the Share Purchase Agreement was signed on 6 May 2026.

The transaction closing remains subject to regulatory approvals.

Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, said: “ [The acquisition] will further expand Alba’s international footprint, building on its strong industrial foundation in Bahrain, while strengthening our global low-carbon aluminium platform.”

Based in France, Aluminium Dunkerque specialises in manufacturing slabs and ingots for the automotive, transportation, and packaging sectors.

Jess Mills

AIT Deputy Editor

Jess studied Creative and Professional Writing at university, earning her degree in 2020. Prior to joining Quartz Business Media, she worked as a freelance writer.