Hydro held a ground breaking ceremony on October 27, marking the start of construction of a new 5,900 tonne indirect extrusion press line at Cressona, Pennsylvania. The US$53.5 million investment will modernize production capabilities of the plant, as well as strengthening Hydro’s North American manufacturing footprint. “We are extremely proud of this new equipment and […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. For more than three decades, automotive lightweighting has been the primary growth market for magnesium alloy applications. Advances in high-pressure die casting, alloy development (including high-purity alloys), corrosion protection, and joining technologies have enabled the introduction of magnesium components, ranging from steering wheels and seat frames to structural […]
KPS Capital Partners, LP signed a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Metra to Grupa Kęty S.A., a Polish aluminum extrusion and architectural systems group, for €645 million. “Our partnership with KPS was exceptional,” said Enrico Zampedri, chief executive officer of Metra. “KPS recognized the underlying potential of Metra and actively supported the entire […]
Levitated Metals recently installed a new scrap sorting system, including the AUTOSORT™ PULSE and XTRACT™ x-ray systems, at its plant in New Caney, Texas. These technologies provide a comprehensive elemental breakdown of the scrap materials, allowing for a more precise aluminum alloy product. Expanded Scrap Sorting Capabilities Founded in 2019, Levitated Metals is a subsidiary of […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) initiated a technology upgrade pilot at its Al Taweelah smelter, which aims to improve productivity and efficiency. The company’s E40 technology is designed to upgrade existing cells to improve their performance and reduce energy consumption. “Continuous improvement has long been fundamental to how we operate at EGA,” said Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, […]
Hydro successfully produced aluminum using its new HalZero electrolysis technology for the first time. HalZero is a new primary aluminum production process that aims to achieve net-zero emissions. “This is an important milestone for Hydro and Norway’s technology and research communities, and a significant step forward in the development of HalZero,” said Eivind Kallevik, president […]
Novelis Inc. successfully produced the first coil on the cold mill at its $5 billion aluminum rolling and recycling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. The new plant is the first integrated rolling facility to be built in the U.S. in 40 years. “Producing the first coil on the cold mill is an important step in […]
Taber Extrusions, LLC completed the installation and startup of its new 16 inch, 10,000 ton press, which expands the company’s capabilities in the production of large, complex profiles for the defense and aerospace sectors (Figure 1). Capable of producing both hard and soft alloys, the new press enables the company to meet demand for wide […]
