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Alcoa Corporation plans to invest $65 million in the expansion of its production capabilities to include recycled content in the casting process at its Mosjøen smelter in Norway. This strategic decision will enable the company to expand the delivery to key markets, while incorporating post-consumer recycled aluminum into its products for the first time. “This […]
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By Lynn Brown, Long Point Associates. While climate change — and the associated focus on the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of various materials — has recently taken a back seat in Washington, numerous aluminum extrusion users remain focused on reducing their environmental footprint. To support their efforts, the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has recently introduced […]
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Hydro entered into a collaboration with Parsons Healthy Materials Lab (HML) to explore how advances in recycling and low-carbon production methods are affecting aluminum’s role in the building and architecture sector. The partnership focuses on approaches that are impacting aluminum’s environmental profile and what architects, designers, and manufacturers need to consider as material choices are […]
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Texarkana Aluminum produced the first coil on the new four-stand hot tandem mill installed at its facility in Texarkana, Texas. The company can now boast that it has one of the most productive and advanced hot rolling mills in North America. The mill is fully capable of meeting the growing demand for 1xxx, 3xxx, and […]
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By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Magnesium, the lightest structural metal, has remained a material of interest in aviation and aerospace for nearly a century. With a density lower than that of aluminum and comparable with carbon fiber composites, magnesium alloys offer an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and machinability that appeal to aircraft applications. However, […]
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian aluminum recycling company Eco Green. The acquisition marks the latest milestone in the company’s global expansion and accelerates the company’s growth in aluminum recycling across Europe. “At EGA, we are making rapid progress in building a global aluminum recycling business alongside expanding our […]
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Constellium entered into a multi-year agreement with Airbus for the supply of aluminum alloy extrusions. The agreement reinforces the company’s role as a trusted supplier of advanced aluminum solutions for Airbus’ programs while strengthening the companies’ long-term partnership. “This agreement reflects Airbus’ trust in our advanced aluminum products and solutions, and in our quality performance, […]
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Gränges extended its partnership with NG Nordic, a provider of circular solutions for waste and environmental challenges, through a long-term agreement for the supply of recycled aluminum to Gränges’ production facility in Finspång, Sweden. The partnership secures access to high-quality, traceable material and supports the development of more circular aluminum solutions. “Long-term partnerships are essential […]
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Capral Aluminium secured up to $3.45 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the upgrade of a log furnace at its Bremer Park extrusion facility in Queensland, Australia. The project is in line with the company’s ongoing focus on lower-emissions manufacturing. “Support from ARENA helps make projects like this possible,” […]