Andrea Svendsen

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    Diverting Aluminum Scrap Away from Recycling Disrupts Circularity

    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% […]

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    First Bicycle Wheel Rim Made from Fully Recycled Aluminum

    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 […]

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    Arconic Architectural Products Installs New Coil Curing Ovens and Cooling Systems

    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 […]

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    Fives North American Construction Services Completes Expansion

    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 […]

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    Supporting the Integration of Aluminum in the Automotive Industry

    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 […]

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    Hydro Opened Two New Recycling Units in Norway

    Hydro is investing in new recycling units at its operations in Norway. By investing in new technology and increasing recycling, the company will be able to move closer to achieving its goal of reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025 and 30% by 2030 (compared to 2018 levels). These investments will also […]

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    Aluminum Grotto in Thailand Features Ornate Circular Design

    The Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground is a meticulously designed architectural work installed in Bangkok, Thailand. The structure integrates a three-dimensional interior and a beautifully crafted façade. Created on the 90th anniversary of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), the grotto project was initiated by S-ONE Group and KIN Thailand, two suppliers of […]

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    Hydro Starts Producing High Quality Automotive Forging Stock in Germany

    With the automotive industry putting emphasis on lightweighting and sustainability for several decades, there has been continuous growth in the use of aluminum. This is due to the material’s light weight, excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and processing possibilities. In response to this demand from the automotive market, Hydro has been working to increase the […]