BENKAM expands its capabilities in manufacturing aluminum products for solar energy
BENKAM is the leading aluminum extrusion manufacturer in Central Asia and a part of the AKFA Group industrial conglomerate. The company operates out of a 116,000 square meter facility located in the Navoi FEZ territory, which is equipped with advanced aluminum production technologies, including casting, extrusion, and finishing processes. The plant’s production capacity enables it to produce up to 36,000 tons of finished products annually.
Since its inception, BENKAM Alu Extrusions has been committed to advancing the global aluminum extrusions market. Established as a leading manufacturer and supplier since 2015, BENKAM specializes in providing high-quality aluminum extruded profiles for the Energy, Construction, Automotive, and RV industries.
BENKAM is dedicated to enhancing its product portfolio and broadening the utility of aluminum within various industries. At present, our focus lies on the meticulous extrusion of aluminum profiles specifically tailored for application in solar panel installations. This strategic initiative reflects our unwavering dedication to fostering innovation and staying responsive to the dynamic demands of the market.
Our decision to delve into the production of specialized aluminum profiles for solar panels underscores our recognition of the pivotal role that renewable energy sources play in the global energy landscape. By supplying high-quality aluminum profiles optimized for solar applications, we are contributing meaningfully to the proliferation of sustainable energy solutions.
Furthermore, our expertise in extrusion technology and commitment to excellence ensure that the aluminum profiles we manufacture meet stringent quality standards and performance criteria.
BENKAM has extensive production capabilities and modern equipment, which allows it to manufacture high-quality products for solar energy.
The casting area includes four furnaces supplied by Huitai Technology Machine Co. Ltd. in China, including a 15 ton, a 30 ton, and two 35 ton regenerative aluminum melting furnaces, as well as three homogenization ovens. With its own internal recycling and casting lines, the company is able to better control alloy specifications, enabling the production of 115 tons of high-quality billet per month—not only in common standard alloys (6060, 6063, and 6082), but also alloys designed to meet specific customer needs.
The extrusion capabilities include fully automated, state-of-the-art press lines capable of supplying a variety of shapes for different industries, including large profiles for windows, doors, and façade systems. Two of the lines were supplied by Presezzi in Italy in 2015, including a 7 inch, 2,000 ton press and a 9 and 11 inch, 4,000 ton press. Four of the lines were supplied by SKM Co., Ltd. in South Korea in 2019, including a 4 inch, 1,000 ton press; a 5 inch, 1,000 ton press; and two 7 inch, 2,000 ton presses.
Finishing capabilities include an automated line for anodizing and electro-coloring aluminum profiles, with 38 tanks, from Monti Engineering S.R.L. in Italy; two automated vertical powder coating lines from SAT in Italy; and four sublimation lines for decorating profiles with a wood-grain appearance from S.E.F. Italia S.R.L. in Italy. The company’s fabrication capabilities include cut-off and cut-out work, deburring, joint and surface machining preparation for welding, weld dressing, fine grinding, texturing, and polishing.
Quality control is a key factor in the success of BENKAM’s aluminum extrusion business. To that end, the company works to meet international standards, including EN AW6060, EN AW6063, and EN AW6061. Following internal research showing strong demand in the automotive sector, the company is in the final stages of obtaining IATF 16949 certification, which will enable the production of automotive products for the North American market. Moreover, the company is also working to achieve the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) standards to demonstrate its commitment to environmental and social sustainability.
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