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 […]
Almex USA published a campaign to promote safety awareness for aluminum casthouse operations. “Five Days of Safety” offers five tips — focused on Hazard Assessment, Personnel Protective Equipment, Technology Controls, Moisture Management, and Best Practices — along with colorful infographics that visually emphasize the safety tips to consider when working with molten aluminum. “Every casthouse […]
