Hydro started up the operation of its new aluminum recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary. The plant will process recycling scrap into advanced alloys for extrusions, mainly serving the automotive market. In addition, it will provide automotive customers with a closed-loop recycling system, taking back both both production scrap and post-consumer scrap to be made into […]
By Alicia Hartlieb and Martin Hartlieb, Viami International Inc., and Julio Quintero, Conticast Hormesa LLC. Introduction Traditionally, primary casthouses solidified the molten primary aluminum from the smelter’s potlines into pure ingot or sow, or they produced alloyed ingot, billet, or slab. Secondary casthouses served to convert scrap into secondary aluminum ingot, billet, or slab. Today, […]
Constellium announced the results of its collaborative research project, ALuminium Intensive Vehicle Enclosures (ALIVE), which was focused on developing structural aluminum battery enclosures for electric vehicles (EVs). The multidisciplinary team was able to successfully develop novel battery enclosure designs that reduced weight, while meeting performance targets. “Today, we celebrate the impressive achievements of the ALIVE […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles highlighting developments in the magnesium industry, with the aim of addressing trends and common misconceptions. The first two articles focused on primary production of magnesium and automotive applications, while future articles will focus on magnesium myths and […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced its intention to acquire a majority stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading secondary aluminum producer based in Rosemount, Minnesota. The acquisition will accelerate EGA’s global expansion into aluminum recycling and expand its business in the U.S. “EGA is the biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world and our goal […]
Hydro signed a new agreement with German sports car manufacturer Porsche AG to expand their joint efforts to decarbonize the automotive supply chain. The aim of the agreement is to pioneer a new business model for low-carbon aluminum that will drive sustainability and transparency in the automotive industry. “With this collaboration, we bring an innovative […]
The Aluminum Association released a new report conducted by Ducker Carlisle called “Building the Future: Trend of Aluminum Use in the U.S. Construction Market.” The report concludes that aluminum use in the building and construction market will likely increase around 9% by 2027 over 2022 volumes. This coming growth will be driven by the increased […]
Constellium was selected by U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) for an investment of $23 million to rebuild its direct chill aluminum casting center at its facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. “This investment under the Defense Production Act will enable our industry to meet the rapidly increasing demand for the aluminum products needed not only for […]
