Constellium signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the community of Gottmadingen, Germany. This agreement will provide locally produced solar electricity for its extrusion and automotive structures plants in Gottmadingen and Singen. “This initiative is an important step in our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint, strengthen the energy resilience of our operations, […]
Zahit Aluminium commissioned and achieved successful operation of a new 12‑inch, 47‑MN extrusion press at its plant in Andana, Turkey. After several months of production, the installation is demonstrating stable performance and reliability in the manufacture of aluminum profiles for structural, architectural, framing, and photovoltaic applications. Supplied by Danieli Breda in Italy, the press features […]
The Secondary Aluminum Coalition for America (SACA) was recently formed to represent a unified voice for the U.S. secondary aluminum industry. Formed by Metal Exchange Corporation, Smelter Service Corporation, Schupan, Shapiro, Tower Extrusions, Western Extrusions Corporation, Tri-Arrows Aluminum, Inc., and Pennex, the new organization will advocate for the secondary aluminum industry as a driver of […]
Cover Thermal image of the dross skimming process in an aluminum tilting melting furnace (captured using a FLIR camera, with an emissivity of 0.85 and a 55° field of view). Removing dross from the furnace prior to transferring the molten aluminum to a holding furnace is critical for maintaining metal quality, reducing oxidation losses, and […]
Alfiniti, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality drawn and extruded aluminum tubing, serving diverse industries worldwide, started production of aluminum driveshaft tubing with larger outer diameters (OD) for Tier-1 automotive and aftermarket customers. The development is backed by the company’s expanded straightening capacity and multi-plant supply in the U.S. and Canada. Aluminum driveshafts reduce weight, […]
By Lynn Brown, Long Point Associates. While climate change — and the associated focus on the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of various materials — has recently taken a back seat in Washington, numerous aluminum extrusion users remain focused on reducing their environmental footprint. To support their efforts, the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has recently introduced […]
Constellium entered into a multi-year agreement with Airbus for the supply of aluminum alloy extrusions. The agreement reinforces the company’s role as a trusted supplier of advanced aluminum solutions for Airbus’ programs while strengthening the companies’ long-term partnership. “This agreement reflects Airbus’ trust in our advanced aluminum products and solutions, and in our quality performance, […]
Capral Aluminium secured up to $3.45 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the upgrade of a log furnace at its Bremer Park extrusion facility in Queensland, Australia. The project is in line with the company’s ongoing focus on lower-emissions manufacturing. “Support from ARENA helps make projects like this possible,” […]
Hydro is supplying low-carbon, recycled aluminum profiles to Mercedes-Benz Trucks for their reECONIC project. The reECONIC is an electric battery powered waste collection truck, developed with more than 30 partners to demonstrate circular vehicle manufacturing. Based on the Mercedes‑Benz eEconic, the project applies circular thinking from material sourcing to end of life recyclability. Recycled aluminum […]
