Rolled Aluminium

For over 100 years, Laminazione Sottile has been a benchmark in the production and processing of rolled aluminium, establishing itself as one of Italy’s leading industrial players in the aluminium sector. The company operates according to exceptionally high quality standards, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, continuous improvement and technological innovation.

The extensive expertise developed in aluminium rolling, combined with a long-term industrial vision focused on excellence, enables Laminazione Sottile to manage significant production volumes — exceeding 100,000 tonnes of rolled aluminium per year — without ever compromising on quality, safety or production flexibility. These values form the foundation of the Group’s entire industrial approach.

What is rolled aluminium?

Rolled aluminium refers to semi-finished aluminium products obtained through an industrial process that begins with the melting of raw material and continues with hot and cold rolling, followed by specific heat and surface treatments. The production cycle is completed with cutting operations, which allow aluminium sheets and foil to be supplied in a wide range of thicknesses and formats.

Thanks to the availability of different aluminium alloys and the possibility of applying dedicated surface treatments, rolled aluminium products can be tailored to a broad spectrum of end uses, meeting the requirements of highly diverse industrial sectors.

Properties and advantages of rolled aluminium

Rolled aluminium is valued for a combination of technical properties that explain its widespread industrial use. One of its key advantages is low weight, which helps reduce the overall mass of finished products while maintaining excellent mechanical performance. High formability allows complex shapes to be produced with precision and consistency.

In addition, rolled aluminium offers high thermal conductivity, making it ideal for applications involving heat transfer and cooking processes. Its outstanding corrosion resistance ensures durability even in demanding or aggressive environments. Equally important is aluminium’s barrier performance, providing effective protection against moisture, oxygen and microorganisms, thereby preserving product integrity over time.

Industrial applications of rolled aluminium

Thanks to these characteristics, rolled aluminium is used across a wide range of industrial sectors. Key applications include automotive manufacturing, interior architecture, cookware production, general industrial uses and packaging, where it is employed for capsules, containers, lids and aluminium trays.

Aluminium foil and sheets allow food containers to be manufactured in numerous shapes and configurations, from simple designs to multi-compartment solutions, available in bare or coloured aluminium, smooth or embossed. The material’s ability to protect food from external agents, combined with its thermal conductivity, makes rolled aluminium particularly suitable for filling, storage and cooking processes, while preserving freshness, flavour and quality.

Laminazione Sottile: European excellence in rolled aluminium

Through its subsidiaries — Italcoat, Contital, IPS Industrial Packaging Solution and i2r Packaging Solutions LTD — Laminazione Sottile supplies the market with high-quality rolled aluminium, produced in accordance with certified standards and offered under highly competitive conditions. The Group’s industrial structure and full control of the production chain ensure supply continuity, high performance and reliable solutions for customers across Europe.