Alexin LLC commenced operation of rolling ingot (slab) casting at its Bluffton, Indiana, casting plant (watch a vignette of the first ingot cast in the video below). The $2.2 million project was approved in February of this year with final equipment installation and commissioning completed in mid-October. Alexin is now capable of producing 5xxx and 6xxx […]
Ducab Aluminium Company (DAC), a new manufacturer of aluminum alloy rod, wire, and bare overhead conductors, received delivery of first hot metal at its facility in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The new AED 220 million (US$60 million) facility is a joint venture between between Senaat (40%) and […]
By Andrea Svendsen, Managing Editor. Matalco Inc., a member of the Giampaolo Group, reached a milestone with the startup of its third aluminum remelt and billet production facility located in Lordstown, OH, which will be able to produce 350 million lbs annually when it reaches full capacity. The new ~$100 million, 225,000 sq ft casting […]
By Garney B. Scott, CEO of Scepter, Inc. and chairman of the Aluminum Association. Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our workers has long been a top priority for the aluminum industry. As chairman of the Aluminum Association and CEO of aluminum recycling company Scepter, I work hard everyday to prioritize safety — both […]
Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Co. (TALEX) LLC started operation of a casthouse supplied by Hertwich Engineering, part of SMS group, for extrusion billet at its facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The casthouse is part of the company’s first expansion stage, which also includes the installation of two extrusion lines. The TALEX Project Formed as a commitment of its shareholders […]
Eti Aluminyum A.Ş. successfully commissioned a continuous homogenizing line from Hertwich Engineering at its Seydişehir plant in Turkey. The homogenizing line is part of a major investment to extend the company’s casthouse (which started operation in 2008) by building a fully integrated billet production facility for the extrusion industry. The expansion aims to meet demand for […]
Rio Tinto Aluminum announced plans to replace its existing small form foundry ingot casting unit in Dunkerque, France. The €5 million investment is aimed at strengthening the company’s value in terms of products and services for its customers. The Dunkerque facility will install a state-of-the-art production unit that will raise its capacity to 50,000 tons […]
Service Center Metals plans to invest $25 million in two new aluminum casting lines, according to the Richmond Times Dispatch. Construction is underway on a 190,000 sq ft addition to the factory in SouthPoint Business Park, which will bring the total size of the company’s manufacturing operations to 426,000 sq ft. The expansion will have […]
