By Mark Butterfield, Metal Exchange Corporation. Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of six articles in which the author will explore opportunities for the aluminum extrusion industry in the automotive market. The series will specifically address the supply chain, raw material supply, extrusion, fabrication, and assembly. Demand for an Expanding Value Stream […]
South32 began an ambitious project to limit the amount of hydrogen fluoride (HF) being emitted from its gas treatment center (GTC) at its Hillside smelter in South Africa to 0.5 mg/Nm³ by April 2025. This will enable the smelter to comply with new environmental regulations. In order to achieve this goal, South32 is collaborating with […]
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) introduced a new aluminum alloy, 6060.HE, which is aimed for extrusion customers. Produced in a billet form with a wide range of applications in the construction sector, this new alloy provides a faster extrusion rate that will improve the process efficiency and productivity for its users. “We are pleased to be […]
The REMADE Institute announced a new technology license, which involves a technological innovation capable of removing metallic impurities from recycled aluminum melt, thereby improving the quality of the aluminum and allowing it to be used for more diverse applications, including electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. The innovation is part of a research and development project first […]
Hydro partnered with the Catholic University of America (CUA) to reconstruct the iconic geodesic dome designed by famed architect, inventor, and futurist, Buckminster Fuller, inside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The dome is constructed with extruded aluminum structural members made from Hydro CIRCAL, the company’s certified aluminum product, which contains at least 75% […]
FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event will take place at McCormick Place, September 11-14, 2023. The event provides a convenient “one-stop shop” venue, where attendees can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits, and discover new solutions […]
Metallco Group installed two advanced sorting systems to improve its aluminum recycling operations in Norway. This enables the company to achieve a high purity level (up to 99%) in its aluminum scrap. According to Laurie Feinberg, CEO and majority owner of Metallco (in an interview), international recycling businesses are facing a number of challenges and […]
Capral Aluminium, the largest extruder and distributor of aluminum products in Australia, installed a new vertical powder coating line at its distribution facility in Huntingwood, New South Wales. The new CUBE Plus vertical powder coating line, supplied by SAT, is a compact line that optimizes space and ensures low operating costs. The line features advanced […]
