HAI Honored at the 2026 Volkswagen Group Award
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) was honored by the Volkswagen Group for its sustainable material solutions, transparent CO₂ data, and high process transparency throughout the value chain.
Ranshofen (July 8, 2026) – Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) was honored at the 2026 Volkswagen Group Award ceremony held at Autostadt in Wolfsburg. HAI received the award for enabling sustainable material solutions through transparent CO₂ data, high process transparency, and close collaboration along the value chain.
The award was presented on June 24, 2026, by Stefan Mecha, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, to HAI CEO DI Rob van Gils. With this award, Volkswagen recognizes HAI’s role as a reliable partner for sustainable material solutions and resilient supply chains in the automotive and transportation industries.
CO₂ Transparency as the Foundation for Sustainable Material Decisions
Through its developments in the SustainAl initiative, HAI aims to make sustainable aluminum solutions commercially available while simultaneously providing customers with a solid basis for decision-making. Transparent CO₂ data, traceable processes, and close coordination along the value chain support the scalable implementation of sustainable material concepts.
HAI CEO Rob van Gils explains: “I am particularly proud that HAI has received this award for sustainable material solutions and CO₂ transparency. This recognition honors our long-standing and consistent development in the SustainAl initiative and underscores our commitment to combining sustainability, security of supply, and reliable partnerships over the long term.”
Reliable Partnerships Strengthen Resilient Supply Chains
For the HAI Group, the award also symbolizes an increasingly strategic collaboration between industrial companies and supplier partners. Especially in volatile markets, resilient supply chains, transparent data, and long-term partnerships continue to gain importance.
Daniel Arlt, Sales Manager for Automotive & Transportation at the HAI Group, emphasizes: “Strong supply chains don’t happen overnight. They are based on foresight, responsibility, and the ability to deliver reliably, even under challenging conditions.”
Circular Economy as the Key to Competitiveness
The aluminum expert from Ranshofen views the expansion of expertise in the field of the circular economy as a key factor for the long-term resilience and competitiveness of European industry. The award from Volkswagen confirms the company’s approach of consistently combining sustainable material solutions, supply security, and industrial scalability.
Stefan Mecha (left), Chairman of the Board of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, presents the award to Rob van Gils, CEO of the HAI Group
Photo credit: VW
The HAI Group
Hammerer Aluminium Industries employs 1,800 people. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Ranshofen, Upper Austria, and has eight additional locations in Germany, Romania, Poland, and South Korea. HAI looks back on a remarkable success story, combining the dynamism and innovative spirit of a young company with the experience of a long-established business. In 2025, HAI generated revenue of 833 million euros across its three production divisions: Casting, Extrusion, and Processing. The HAI Group’s products are used in the construction sector as well as in automotive and transportation technology, electrical engineering, and mechanical and plant engineering.
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