Aluminium and Copper Plants

SMS Meer has a long tradition of plant and machinery for producing and further processing non-ferrous metals. Our continuously developed process technologies are seen as the standard in the production of high-end NF semi-finished or end products. With this technological advantage SMS Meer is the world market leader in most segments when it comes to aluminium and copper plants.

The light, non-corrosive aluminium material places particular demands on the plant and process technology. Here our subsidiary Hertwich Engineering and the traditional Knoevenagel® brand with all the solutions it offers enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. The machinery and integrated plant lines produce high-quality aluminium products used in aircraft manufacture, the automotive industry, electrical engineering or for packaging and containers. Aluminium is also used in the field of optical and light technology, due to its reflective surface.

The copper plants are the starting point for a host of final products which are indispensable in many industries: electrical engineering, electronics, communications, heating and air-conditioning technology, construction, automotive engineering, chemicals and much more. The efficient plant technology offered by SMS Meer ensures that the red metal will continue to be a material for progress in future, too.