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    Recycled Aluminum Can Anodize Just Like Primary

    By Dr. Anne Deacon Juhl, AluConsult and AnodizingSchool. Recycled aluminum, when properly processed, can deliver anodized finishes indistinguishable from primary aluminum. While higher levels of trace elements, like zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe), can increase sensitivity to corrosion or surface defects, these challenges are often smaller than variations caused by production methods and […]

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    Anodizing Recycled Aluminum: Revisiting 2009’s Challenges and Why They Persist Today

    By Dr. Anne Deacon Juhl, AluConsult and AnodizingSchool. Recycling aluminum is recognized worldwide as one of the most effective ways to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and lower environmental impact. The process of anodizing, which involves treating aluminum to create a durable, corrosion-resistant surface, plays a crucial role in making aluminum more versatile and environmentally […]

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    Dee Zee Installs New Powder Coating Line

    Dee Zee is a manufacturer of components and accessories for the automotive market. In line with its focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and technology, the company expanded its operation with a new vertical powder coating line at its Broadway campus in Iowa. The line was installed in February 2025, with commissioning currently in progress and […]

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    Exlabesa Officially Inaugurates New Extrusion Factory in Portugal

    Exlabesa inaugurated its new €25 million extrusion facility in João Rui Ferreira, Portugal. This new production center represents a significant milestone in the multinational’s consolidation strategy in southern Europe. Located on a plot of more than 86,000 sq m and with 10,000 sq m under roof,  the plant includes two 2,800 tonne press lines, along […]

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    Powder Coating Institute Accepting Applications for 2025 Scholarship Program

    The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Scholarship Program. Designed to assist students studying in subject areas that can lead to a career in powder coating, the program awards funds in conjunction with member companies that donate a minimum of $5,000 toward a corporate-named scholarship. “The Powder Coating Institute is […]

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    AMAG Fosters Innovation with Advanced New Surface Treatment Line

    AMAG Austria Metall AG inaugurated a new surface treatment line at its headquarters in Ranshofen, Austria in February 2024. The new line provides advanced pickling capabilities that will enable the company to stay competitive and foster innovation, as well as increasing capacity to meet the demand for aluminum products with high quality surfaces in the […]

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    Ireland’s Extrusion Powerhouse Upgrades with New Press and Surface Treatment Capabilities

    By Rose Eaton, Associate Publisher. Architectural & Metal Systems (AMS) based in Little Island, Cork, Ireland, is the country’s sole producer of aluminum façade systems and bespoke extrusions for a variety of end users (Figure 1). Ireland is AMS’s biggest market, however, the company and their customers collectively ship fully finished aluminum extrusion profiles and […]

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    Dutch Start-Up Develops Colored Anodizing with Plant-Based Dyes for Improved Sustainability

    By Dr. Anne Deacon Juhl, AluConsult and AnodizingSchool, and Amelie Haupt, Green Marketing Specialist. The aluminum industry plays a pivotal role in sustainable change, as the lightweight metal is a critical component for many sectors such as transportation, building materials, and consumer goods. Although the extraction of bauxite comes with significant labor costs and environmental […]