The company operates in 11 countries , employs approximately 12,300 people and reported revenue of $ 11.2 billion in its 2008 fiscal year . Novelis supplies premium aluminum sheet and foil products to automotive , transportation , packaging , construction , industrial and printing markets throughout North America , South America , Europe and Asia . Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited , one of Asia 's largest integrated producers of aluminum and a leading copper producer .