ALVANCE British Aluminium, an integrated aluminum business and the owner of the last remaining aluminum smelter in the U.K., signed a 10-year leasing agreement with VTG Rail UK for the supply of 20 modern four-axle powder tank wagons. The new rail wagons, which will replace a fleet of two-axle models that have been in service […]
Arctial, Finland, welcomed three new industry leaders to its project partnership, including ABB, Fortum, and Siemens Financial Services. The companies will assist Arctial in conducting a feasibility study to assess the possibility of establishing low-carbon aluminum production in Finland. “We are thrilled to welcome our new partners,” said Torbjörn Sternsjö, CEO of Arctial. “Beyond their […]
Aluminerie Alouette, located in Sept-Îles, Canada, signed an MOU with the government of Quebec province and the state-owned electricity provider Hydro-Quebec, providing the key framework conditions for a new long-term electricity contract. With this secure supply of power in place through 2045, the company has also committed to $1.5 billion in investments to ensure the […]
EGA Spectro Alloys, which is 80 percent owned by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), started production at its state-of-the-art aluminum recycling plant in Rosemount, Minnesota. With the new expansion completed, the leading Midwest-based producer of recycled aluminum alloys will produce and sell billet under EGA’s recycled product brand RevivAL, a nod to the company’s 52-year legacy […]
By Dr. Anne Deacon Juhl, AluConsult and AnodizingSchool. Recycling aluminum is recognized worldwide as one of the most effective ways to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and lower environmental impact. The process of anodizing, which involves treating aluminum to create a durable, corrosion-resistant surface, plays a crucial role in making aluminum more versatile and environmentally […]
Arconic Corporation is collaborating with DTE to deploy a pilot project at a selected Arconic facility in North America. The project will test DTE’s state-of-the-art molten metal composition analysis system, which is designed to enable enhanced manufacturing efficiency and product quality. “At Arconic, we are constantly exploring cutting-edge solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product […]
Novelis and TOMRA Recycling presented groundbreaking advancements in aluminum recycling technologies via a new webinar titled, “From AI to Dynamic LIBS: How new sorting technologies drive growth in aluminum recycling,” hosted by industry experts Frank van de Winkel, business development manager – Metal, and Tom Jansen, head of the Metals segment, TOMRA; and Wilhelm Kiefer, […]
By S. Tichy, K. Büchner, S. Wibner, and H. Antrekowitsch, Montanuniversität Leoben, Chair of Nonferrous Metallurgy; and P. Pucher and B. Prillhofer, AMAG casting GmbH. Natural gas is commonly used as an energy source in aluminum recycling furnaces, particularly for achieving high melting throughputs. While the direct use of electrical energy has the potential to […]
