History
Throughout its history, AMG’s predecessor companies have advanced metallurgical-based technologies to provide innovative solutions for industrial challenges. AMG Aluminum continues that proud tradition today.
1938
London and Scandinavian Metallurgical Co. Limited (LSM UK) is formed in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England.
1954
LSM UK establishes its aluminium department using induction furnaces to melt aluminium to produce master alloys and TiBAl® grain refiners in waffle plate and ingot form for the aluminium industry.
1967
KBA’s Wenatchee plant begins production, supplying grain refiners and alloying agents to the aluminum industry in the Pacific Northwest.
1978
Production of grain refining rod TiBAl® at LSM UK changes to a continuously cast / rolled route.
1979
Ground is broken for a new KBA facility in Henderson County, KY, USA, for the production of aluminum master alloys.
1983
LSM UK patents a range of alloying tablets marketed under the brand name ALTAB® as a metal alloy production facility.
1988
KBA Builds a Technology Centre at the Henderson County facility to provide new product and process development and technical support to the market.
2008
LSM (Jiaxing) Co. Ltd. is formed by LSM UK in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China and begins production ALTAB® alloying tablets.
2009
Expansion and modernization of the Carandai Hydroelectric plant in Brazil with new capacity to generate 4.3MW of electricity, allows LSM Brasil to be self-sufficient for its electricity needs.
2011
AMG Aluminum is formed by combining the aluminum activities of KB Alloys, LSM UK, and LSM Brasil with headquarters in Wayne, PA, USA.
2012
LSM Brasil celebrates its centennial. KB Alloys is renamed AMG Aluminum North America. AMG Aluminum UK Limited is formed.
2018
AMG Aluminium UK Limited celebrates 80 years of production in the Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England.
