Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) acquired a stake in Aluminij Industries, marking another strategic milestone in its growth and sustainability strategy. The partnership brings together two strong industrial companies that want to jointly shape the future of sustainable aluminum production in Europe, with a clear focus on innovation, the circular economy, and long-term industrial development. “Especially […]
Novelis is continuing its strategic partnership with LINEAS, a European rail freight operator, to ensure the transport of aluminum ingots, coils, and scrap by rail between Novelis’ European locations across its rail logistics network. “In total, Novelis, in cooperation with LINEAS, moves over 1,000 trains per year across the rail network in Germany, ensuring freight […]
Rio Tinto and Prysmian partnered on an industrial trial to produce low-carbon aluminum cables designed for the rapidly growing data center market. The project will involve leading-edge ELYSIS® smelting technology with advanced cable technologies to help customers reduce the carbon footprint of critical IT infrastructure. “This partnership with Prysmian demonstrates Rio Tinto’s ability to deliver […]
Arconic held a groundbreaking ceremony on a $175 million investment project at its Davenport Works in Iowa, which will add a state-of-the-art aluminum casting complex to the facility. For company leadership, this Pit 10 expansion project represents both manufacturing growth and long-term commitment to the region. “Pit 10 is more than just a construction project […]
By Kevin Widlic, Editor. Hydro Extrusions just inaugurated a new 12 inch, 60 MN press at its aluminum extrusion plant in Tønder, Denmark. The official opening was held in September 2025, serving as the centerpiece of the plant’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The event included weekend ceremonies together with customers and suppliers and with past and […]
Torre Seta is a landmark project set to redefine Milan’s architectural identity, while prioritizing safety and sustainability. The redevelopment follows the severe fire that damaged the building in August 2021 and led to its complete refurbishment starting in late 2024. Rather than demolishing the existing structure, the project preserves its robust reinforced concrete core and […]
Aluminium Dunkerque, Trimet, Rio Tinto, and Fives Group, all part of the C4Capture consortium, achieved a key milestone in their collaboration in their joint development of a CO₂ capture solution for the aluminum industry. The companies started up pilot tests in real industrial conditions at the Aluminium Dunkerque smelter in Dunkerque and Trimet’s smelter in […]
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) hosted its 43rd International Conference and Exhibition on October 26–31, 2025, at the Howard Johnson CAEXPO Plaza in Nanning, Guangxi, China (Figure 1). The conference reflected the organization‘s ongoing commitment to engage with the fast-growing aluminum sector in the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating both technological […]
