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    Montana Aerospace to Supply Aluminum Extrusions to Airbus

    Montana Aerospace, a vertically integrated aerospace supplier, recently extended its long-term supply agreement with Airbus. Under the renewed contract, the company will supply a wide range of aluminum extrusion parts for the Airbus family of aircraft through its subsidiary Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC) located in the U.S. and Europe. “Today’s contract extension marks a milestone […]

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    apt Group and RRS Schilling Establish FSW for Aluminum Battery Housings

    The apt Group, one of the leading providers of aluminum solutions for the construction, transport, automotive, and industrial sectors, achieved a milestone in the production of aluminum battery housings for agricultural machinery. The company partnered with technology leader RRS Schilling GmbH to introduce friction stir welding (FSW) for the first time at its facility in […]

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    ELYSIS Successfully Starts Up Commercial-Size Cell with Inert Anode Technology

    ELYSIS, a joint partnership between Alcoa and Rio Tinto, launched its 450 kA inert anode cell at the end of an existing potline at the Rio Tinto smelter in Alma, Quebec, Canada — the first implementation of inert anode technology at this commercial-size scale. According to the company, this is a defining moment in the transition […]

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    Ferrari Reveals Recycled Aluminum Chassis for Its First Fully Electric Vehicle

    Ferrari revealed the production-ready chassis and components of its new electric car, the Elettrica — the first full-electric model in the company’s history. The model is a key element in the company’s multi-energy strategy, which encompasses internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fully electric powertrains. “With the new Ferrari […]

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    Chinalco Orders Advanced Hot Rolling Mill to Expand Its Product Portfolio

    Chinalco Southwest Aluminum Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chongqing Xipeng, China, placed an order a new 1+4 aluminum hot strip mill from SMS group. This is part of the company’s plan to expand its product portfolio to serve the packaging, automotive, and aviation markets with superior-quality aluminum casting and strip products. “The order for a new […]

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    Novelis and Fives Upgrade Three Melting Furnaces in Germany

    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 […]

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    New Vesper Grade for Aluminum Scrap to Boost Recycling of Wrought Alloys

    The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) recently updated its ISRI Specifications1 to approve the addition of a new scrap specification, called “vesper.” The new specification was developed in partnership with Novelis and other partners in the recycling supply chain. Vesper is designed to meet the growing demand for recycled wrought products (sheet, extrusion, and/or plate), which […]