Elkem produces metals and materials
Elkem is one of the world’s leading companies for environment-friendly production of metals and materials. Its principal products are silicon, solar cell silicon, special alloys for the foundry industry, microsilica, carbon and energy. Elkem is making a big commitment to the solar power industry. Operating revenues in 2008 are NOK 8,9 billion. Elkem has 2,900 employees (per 2008-12-31).


 

About Elkem Solar on Orkla Investor Day

(2009-06-18)

Elkem CEO Helge Aasen
See CEO Helge Aasen's presentation on Orkla Investor Day

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Read project director's presentation on Elkem Solar's new plant 



Elkem to specialise in solar and silicon related solutions

(2009-05-27) Elkem aims to become a world-class producer of specialised products related to solar energy and silicon. After the sale of Elkem Aluminium the company is being reorganised to make it as well-equipped as possible for developing new processes, technology and materials.
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2009-04-27  Two-day celebration of Sauda opening
2009-04-02  Sustainable development
2009-03-31  Agreement between Orkla and Alcoa implemented
2009-03-30  Helge Aasen to take over as Managing Director of Elkem
2009-03-20  New activity at Kopperå