Hydro & WICONA

WICONA in the Hydro Group

Secure prospects

WICONA is a brand of Hydro Building Systems, and part of the Norwegian Hydro Group. Hydro is a global player in the aluminium market, with experience stretching back over 100 years. The Group continually seeks to optimize its leading position as a manufacturer and supplier of cast, rolled and extruded products, particularly for the packaging, automotive and construction industries.
Hydro is a market leader in aluminium recycling, and sustainability is both an integral part of the corporate philosophy and the prime directive in research and development. Hydro operates 17 hydroelectric plants in Norway, creating electricity for its aluminium production, and is also committed to obtaining energy from the sun.

These activities have provided the Group with leading positions in future growth markets.
In 2009, Hydro is the top aluminium company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) – the fourth time in a row it has enjoyed this success. The company has received top marks for its risk and crisis management reporting, for its ethical principles, transparency, environmental policy and management and for its strategy on biological diversity and climate protection.

Hydro Building Systems supplies construction systems for windows, doors, façades and glass extensions through its WICONA brand. The WICONA brand is joined in the Group by its sister-brands TECHNAL and DOMAL.
WICONA represents quality, “Made in Germany”. The Ulm-based company has over six decades’ experience and valuable expertise, providing an excellent basis for today’s successful market presence and prospects for dynamic future growth. In-depth fundamental research, innovative system development, custom property solutions and a customer-oriented, project-based approach play a key role and characterize the way things are done in Ulm. From this city in Southern Germany, high-quality WICONA branded aluminium technology solutions reach out to the entire world.