For the first quarter of 2013, sales figures reached 219,537 metric tonnes (mt), up by 2.2% from 214,891 mt in Q1 2012. Production jumped by 3% to 227,414 mt versus 220,738 mt for the same period in 2012.
In addition, Alba was able to capitalize on the strong demand of Value- Added products and closed the first quarter with an average of 66% of total shipments versus 65% in 2012 and 62% in Q1 2012.
“We are pleased with the higher overall figures for sales & production, ahead of the company’s own forecast for the period thanks to a focused marketing strategy and a sustained focus on enhancing productivity,” Alba’s Chief Executive, Tim Murray said.