Bugatti introduced the Tourbillon, a new hyper sports car with a completely redesigned powertrain and platform. The new design utilizes aluminum and other lightweight materials to improve performance. The new hyper sports car features an all-new 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine, which is paired with two electric motors in the front axle and one electric […]
EBNER Group, a global leader for melting, casting, and heat treatment solutions for the aluminum industry, has increased its stake in GNA alutech inc. to 100%. The group is able to provide a wide range of advanced technologies through its subsidiaries, including EBNER, Gautschi, Hazelett, HPI, and now GNA, among others. “We are excited to […]
Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Bharat Forge America Inc. (part of the Kalyani Group), is investing US$40 million in the further expansion of its aluminum forging operations in Sanford, North Carolina. The investment will support capital expenditures at the plant and will support its mainline business in the automotive market. Based in […]
By Melissa Zirps, Magrathea. The past decade has seen a significant global shift towards sustainability and decarbonization. To meet this era of decarbonization, the industrial sector, responsible for a quarter of all global emissions, has had to reevaluate processes and resource utilization.1 Within this sector, the aluminum industry is a significant contributor, responsible for 3% […]
Brompton, a manufacturer of folding commuter bikes based in London, U.K., launched a new line of wheel rims made from 100% post-consumer aluminum scrap. Developed in partnership with Hydro, the wheel increases the use of low-carbon aluminum being used in Brompton’s iconic folding bikes. “We are excited to collaborate with innovative sustainability leaders such as […]
Arconic Architectural Products, a leading manufacturer of prepainted aluminum for the construction industry, modernized the aluminum coil coating line at its facility in Merxheim, France, in response to increased energy costs and the implementation of the carbon tax in Europe. The upgraded line reduces energy consumption, which reduces costs and improves the environmental footprint of […]
North American Construction Services, Ltd., part of the Fives Group and a leader in furnace engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and construction for the thermal process industry, completed the relocation of their offices from Irondale to Birmingham, Alabama. The move provides access to an expanded manufacturing and office space and is in line with Fives Group’s international […]
Alumobility is a global ecosystem that was founded in 2021 to foster collaboration between leading aluminum manufacturers, downstream technology partners, and OEMs, with the aim of supporting the adoption of aluminum in the automotive industry. The three primary members are Constellium, Novelis, and Speira, which work with technology partners on various project studies to develop […]
