Research & Development

Ground-breaking
technologies.

As a leading manufacturer and solutions provider in the aluminium and copper industries, we provide customers with world-class technological solutions.

ElvalHalcor Innovation

Advancing Sustainable Solutions Across Industries.

ElvalHalcor leads the way in sustainable innovation, integrating expertise from Elval, Halcor, and Elkeme to optimize processes and develop high-performance solutions. 

Through cutting-edge R&D, we drive advancements in metallurgy, custom alloys, and energy-efficient technologies. Our global network  of collaboration with research centres, including state-of-the-art labs and industry partnerships, allows us to create value-added products while minimising environmental impact.  

Focused on continuous improvement, we ensure that our innovations not only meet customer needs across aluminium and copper manufacturing but also contribute to a sustainable future for the global manufacturing industry. 

Elval Centre for Innovation & Metallurgy

Advancing aluminium solutions.

Elval's R&D teams drive innovation in aluminium, focusing on process optimisation, new alloy development, and sustainability. Our in-house Technology Centre in Oinofyta develops custom solutions, such as advanced alloys for can production and electric vehicle batteries. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, Elval collaborates with industry leaders to stay at the forefront of aluminium innovation, ensuring high-performance product solutions  for evolving market needs. 

Halcor Thermal Efficiency Laboratory

Advancing Copper.

Halcor drives innovation in copper manufacturing through cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art facilities. Focused on sustainable, high-quality products, we develop customised copper solutions for diverse industries. Our Technology Department collaborates on advanced alloys, while the Thermal Efficiency Laboratory enhances energy-efficient copper tubes. Halcor's commitment to R&D ensures we meet evolving customer needs and stay at the forefront of copper technology, providing superior products and services across various applications. 

Elkeme

Pioneering Metallurgical Research.

Elkeme is the Hellenic Research Centre for Metals. Through its state of the art laboratories, it focuses on applied industrial research and the technological development of the four major metals sectors (aluminium, copper, steel and zinc). Elkeme provides R&D services and technical solutions for new products and optimises existing products and business and plant production processes. With expertise in materials science and environmental engineering, Elkeme collaborates with global institutions and industries to advance technology, optimize processes, and promote sustainable development. The company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and education drives its success in delivering applied research for the metallurgical sector.