According to reports, six foreign groups – with no French presence – have submitted preliminary offers to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque, formerly a unit of Pechiney. The 750 employees of Aluminium Dunkerque are already openly calling for the French government’s intervention. Acquiring Aluminium Dunkerque would allow it to increase aluminum production by 2.5 times and approach groups like Norsk Hydro. Since then, the environment has changed radically: Aluminium Dunkerque, France’s largest industrial electricity consumer, has secured a ten-year supply contract with EDF, significantly boosting investment interest. - Aluminium Dunkerque: Six foreign “bidders” for Europe’s largest aluminum smelter – Metlen in the spotlight appeared first on - English.