Robert “Bob” Brown, known to many as “Mr. Magnesium,” due to his unsurpassed knowledge and extensive work with the light metal, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at the age of 92. Bob was born in Ann Arbor, MI, on October 9, 1931, and was the beloved son of the late Harold Brown and […]
The Aluminum Association and environmental consulting firm ICF published Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Aluminum Roadmap, a new report that highlights potential strategies to dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the North American (the U.S. and Canada) aluminum industry by mid-century. The roadmap lays out theoretical pathways to achieve industrywide carbon emission reductions consistent with the […]
AMAG Austria Metall AG is working with Energie AG, the largest energy supplier in Upper Austria, to double the size of its existing rooftop photovoltaic solar power system at its facility in Ranshofen, Austria. In this way, the company is taking steps to further decarbonize its operations and reduce its dependence on natural gas. Once […]
By Andrew Smith, The Aluminum Association. The Casthouse Safety Workshop, developed by the Aluminum Association, has been the premier safety series for operators, supervisors, and maintenance and EHS professionals in aluminum casthouses since 1993. The conference walks attendees through the foundations of molten metal handling and the associated risks during melting, transfer, and casting operations […]
Nissan announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by using low carbon parts made from from green or recycled aluminum in new and current models from fiscal year 2024 onward, with the full transition to be completed by 2030. This supports the automaker’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality in the entire lifecycle of its vehicles by […]
The Oslo Sauna Association introduced Trosten, the latest addition to an ever growing fleet of floating saunas in Oslo, Norway. The new floating sauna is designed to accommodate everyone, regardless of ability. It also features an innovative façade made of recycled aluminum from Hydro, making it the world’s first floating sauna to be clad in […]
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 […]
AMAG Austria Metall AG signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with ImWind, a wind power pioneer from Lower Austria. The agreement secures clean green electricity for AMAG’s headquarters in Ranshofen, Upper Austria, for the next 15 years, covering 20% of its current annual electricity requirement. “The groundbreaking partnership between AMAG and ImWind is a […]
