Levitated Metals recently installed a new scrap sorting system, including the AUTOSORT™ PULSE and XTRACT™ x-ray systems, at its plant in New Caney, Texas. These technologies provide a comprehensive elemental breakdown of the scrap materials, allowing for a more precise aluminum alloy product. Expanded Scrap Sorting Capabilities Founded in 2019, Levitated Metals is a subsidiary of […]
Novelis Inc. successfully produced the first coil on the cold mill at its $5 billion aluminum rolling and recycling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. The new plant is the first integrated rolling facility to be built in the U.S. in 40 years. “Producing the first coil on the cold mill is an important step in […]
Metlen plans to invest nearly €25 million in EP.AL.ME., its aluminum recycling and billet manufacturing facility in Piraeus, Greece. The strategic investment will expand the use of recycled aluminum and further strengthen its role in the European aluminum industry. The project will include the installation of modern, highly automated sorting, processing and melting equipment, providing the […]
Novelis Inc. plans to expand its advanced coated aluminum solutions portfolio for battery and energy storage applications. Through this expanded portfolio, the company will combine high-performance automotive-grade aluminum sheet with proven surface technologies to help manufacturers improve production efficiency, enhance component durability, and tailor material properties to the requirements of electric mobility and stationary energy […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Eco Green, an Italian aluminum recycling company. The transaction has now cleared all required regulatory approvals and closing conditions. “Eco Green makes EGA an even better partner for Europe’s green future and further expands our growing global aluminum recycling business,” said Abdulnasser Bin […]
Neuman Aluminium recently completed the refurbishment of a furnace at their Marktl headquarters in Austria. The aim of the project was to update the furnace with a new stirring system to allow for the increased utilization of scrap in its portfolio of aluminum slugs, which are used in impact extrusion for packaging and technical applications. […]
US12703895 — PROCESSING METHODS AND PROCESSING APPARATUS — Altek Europe Limited (GB) — Methods and apparatus for processing the upper layer material from a furnace preferably melting recycled aluminum, the material (slag) containing one or more salts one or more metals. The processing of the material removed from the furnace which is provided at a […]
Hydro is working alongside Siemens Mobility, TSR Group, and Voestalpine to recycle aluminum recovered from decommissioned trains to produce new rail components. The Train2Train project demonstrates how collaboration and a focus on traceability can keep aluminum in use across the rail sector. “Aluminum can be recycled repeatedly without losing its properties,” said Piotr Chmielewski, vice president […]
By John Peterman, Gillespie & Powers, Inc. In March, my marketing team made a simple post on the Gillespie & Powers, Inc. LinkedIn page celebrating aluminum recycling for Global Recycling Day. After all recycling is one of our core markets. Then, a mining and metallurgical advisor from Brazil responded to that post, pointing out that […]
