Bühler joins Alumobility to advance the adoption of aluminum in automotive manufacturing

Zurich and Uzwil (Switzerland), September 26, 2024 – Alumobility, the global association committed to advancing the adoption of aluminum in the automotive industry, is pleased to announce that Bühler, a global leader in aluminum die-casting solutions, has joined the organization as an associate member. 

Bühler is a global technology company with a strong presence in mobility, food, and feed industries. In the mobility sector, Bühler delivers cutting-edge high-pressure die-casting solutions that cover the entire production process, from component design to serial production, with applications reaching into automotive body shops worldwide. The company is one of the leaders in the megacasting market, delivering equipment  and services for the production of larger structural car parts. With nearly 100 years of market presence, Bühler’s technology and expertise enable the production of structural aluminum components that are essential to creating lighter, more sustainable vehicles.

“As a leader in aluminum die casting, Bühler aligns with Alumobility’s mission to educate the automotive industry on the critical role aluminum plays in building lighter, safer, and more sustainable vehicles,” said Thomas Rudlaff, Managing Director of Alumobility. “We are thrilled to welcome Bühler, whose expertise will enhance our collective efforts to showcase the benefits of aluminum intensive body structure construction for automotive manufacturing.”

Bühler’s engagement with Alumobility further strengthens the global effort to advance aluminum in future vehicle designs. “We are excited to join Alumobility and contribute to the adoption of aluminum applications in the automotive sector,” said Cornel Mendler, Managing Director of Bühler Die Casting. “As we work to drive excellence and support the transition to lighter and more sustainable mobility, this partnership will help us push the use of aluminum casting technology, particularly in the adoption of structural castings for automotive architectures.”