Hydro Supplying Engine Blocks, Cylinder Heads to Chinese Automaker

Hydro Aluminium’s diecasting subsidiary, Hydro Aluminium Gyr in Gyr, Hungary, is supplying China’s Brilliance Automotive with 110,000 aluminum cylinder heads and 110,000 engine blocks under a three-year contract. Deliveries began in late October, according to Hydro.

Brilliance is manufacturing mid-sized sedans at Shenyang. "This contract with Brilliance is a milestone for our location and for Hydro," stated Ferenc Havasi, managing director of Hydro Aluminum Gyr.

Hydro Aluminium Gyr is a wholly owned subsidiary. Since 1997 it has been manufacturing aluminum castings for engines, with a capacity of about 1 million units per year. Customers include GM/Opel, Audi, BMW, and Renault. Hydro in Gyr has a workforce of 500.