Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) achieved a major milestone in the construction of its aluminum recycling plant under construction at Al Taweelah. The giant melting furnace at the plant has been charged with scrap metal for the first time. “Aluminum’s infinite recyclability is a key reason our metal is an essential material for the development of […]
EGA Spectro Alloys signed a major contract with Presezzi Extrusion for the supply of key scrap recycling equipment. This marks an important milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to advanced aluminum processing technologies. “Our partnership with Presezzi Extrusion will bring best-in-class technology to Spectro’s operations and strengthen our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality billet to […]
PSW Group, a global leader in high-quality, low-carbon aluminum and magnesium products, officially opened its High Integrity Diecasting Center (HIDC) at the Magretech plant in Bellevue, Ohio. The more than $3 million investment places semi-solid casting R&D, engineering, and prototyping at the core of PSW’s strategy to accelerate low carbon, high integrity light metal innovation. […]
Remi Claeys Aluminium N.V., a company that specializes in manufacturing high-frequency welded aluminum tubes used in various high-end applications, ordered a complete new aluminum recycling plant for production of rolling ingots at its facility in Lichtervelde, Belgium. This investment enables the processing of heavily contaminated aluminum scrap while improving production effectiveness. As the supplier of […]
Novelis collaborated with Fives to upgrade three aluminum melting furnaces at Novelis’ site in Voerde, Germany. This joint project marks an important step forward in the decarbonization of industrial processes and highlights the shared commitment of both companies to sustainability and innovation. “Sustainability is at the core of Novelis’ business model,” said Emilio Braghi, executive […]
EGA Spectro Alloys, which is 80% owned by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), plans to continue growing its recycling operations with phase two of its recycling expansion. This announcement follows the recently grand opening of its 90,000 sq foot recycling facility. “This marks a momentous time in Spectro’s 52-year history,” said Luke Palen, president of EGA Spectro […]
Arconic Corporation commissioned a $57.5 million expansion project at its Davenport Works plant in Iowa. The project has effectively doubled domestic production of high purity aluminum (HPA), a critical material to aerospace and defense applications. “Arconic is honored to support American leadership in advanced manufacturing by expanding domestic production of high purity aluminum for next-generation aerospace […]
By Matthew Cortelli, P.E., Ramboll. As new secondary aluminum plants are not mass produced, it is pertinent to utilize the lessons learned from previous projects and apply best available technology (BAT) to the next one, so that aluminum remelt facilities can benefit from the continuous improvement process. Ideally, the secondary aluminum producer involves operations personnel […]
