Hydro and WICONA

WICONA is a brand of Hydro Building Systems, and part of the Hydro Group.





Hydro is a global supplier of aluminium and aluminium products. Based in Norway, the company employs 19,000 people in 40 countries and has activities on all continents. Rooted in a century of experience in renewable energy production, technology development and progressive partnerships, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of the customers and communities we serve.


Hydro is world leader in aluminium recycling, and sustainability is both an integral part of our corporate philosophy and central to our research and development. Hydro operates hydroelectric plants in Norway, generating electricity for its aluminium production, and is also committed to using solar energy wherever possible. These activities will ensure we maintain our leading market position and future growth, with less impact on the environment.


Hydro was the top aluminium company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for four consecutive years.  We received top scores for our risk and crisis management reporting; for our ethical principles, transparency, environmental policy and management, and for our strategy on biological diversity and climate protection.



Hydro Building Systems supplies aluminium building systems for façades, windows and doors through its WICONA brand.


WICONA represents the highest standards of German build quality.  From our technical centre in Ulm and our UK headquarters in West Yorkshire, we have over six decades of experience and valuable expertise, providing an excellent basis for our market-leading presence and prospects for our dynamic future growth.

In-depth research, innovative system development, bespoke solutions and a customer-oriented, project-based approach play key roles and characterise the way we work.  As a result, our high quality WICONA façade technology solutions reach out to the entire world.