Defence industry
Viohalco companies offer a wide range of products for various applications in the defence industry, supplying major companies around the world.
Halcor and the subsidiaries of ElvalHalcor’s copper segment produce:
- Copper alloy strips for the production of small and medium caliber ammunition.
- Cups for the production of cases and bullets for small caliber ammunition.
- Discs and plates made of copper alloys for the production of medium and large caliber ammunition.
Elval, the aluminium rolling division of ElvalHalcor, holds a significant position in the global defence sector, providing flat rolled aluminium for a variety of applications. These include naval ships, unmanned surface vessel (USV), armoured vehicles, anti-ballistic missile systems, and mobile operations rooms.
Elval has supplied specialised defence projects across numerous countries, establishing itself as a key supplier for various defence-related naval programs and coast guard initiatives. Specifically for US Navy programs, Elval has delivered over 25,000 tons of aluminium, supporting the construction of diverse defence vessels, including the development of specialised alloys for aircraft carriers.
Additionally, Elval contributed to the construction of the unconventional warfare naval vessels Okyalos and Agenor.
Elval manufactures plates and sheets from specialised aluminium alloys for the armour market and has recently initiated a program focused on the development of aerospace alloys for the aviation sector.
Steel segment produces the following products for use in defence applications:
- Hot rolled plates for shipbuilding technology (commercial and naval ships).
- Hot rolled plates for heavy vehicles.
- Special Quality Bars for mechanical equipment systems (components, hydraulic systems, etc.), in the form of shafts with a diameter of 22mm - 120mm
- Special Quality Bars to produce missiles after hot forging, in the form of shafts
- Copper-plated welding wire for use in shipbuilding technology and vehicles.
- Welding electrodes for every use.
Cable segment produces cables for various defense applications.
Viohalco construction and technology companies have the capabilities and know how to support defence infrastructure projects and applications.