At ALUMINUM USA, we interviewed Dennis Meech, managing director of MINO Process Control Ltd., about the company and their thickness and flatness controls designed for hot, cold, and foil mills. In particular, Meech notes the company’s latest development, which involves migrating all of MINO’s process control systems from the older Siemens TDC platform to the […]
Novelis Aluminum Zhenjiang completed an automation upgrade project at its aluminum hot-rolling mill in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China. The company recently awarded the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to Primetals Technologies for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project. “The new solution from Primetals Technologies improves equipment reliability, positively impacting both efficiency and production […]
Constantia Teich, the main plant of Constantia Flexibles, officially inaugurated the expansion of its rolling mill in Weinburg, Lower Austria. The €80 million expansion project promotes a more sustainable, local aluminum foil production and strengthens the stability of European supply chains. “With this investment, we are making a clear statement for growth, innovation, and sustainability,” said […]
Laminazione Sottile issued a final acceptance for the new hot finishing mill installed at its Caserta plant in Italy, following an extensive period of trial production and performance tests. The hot finishing mill from MINO enhances an already impressive setup, making it one of the world’s few plants capable of casting 600 mm slabs and […]
Speira, an aluminum roller and recycler, signed a long-term agreement with the biggest prismatic battery producer from South Korea. The world-leading battery manufacturer’s advanced energy solutions also include lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. The manufacturer’s collaboration with Speira represents a clear commitment to sustainability. “We are proud to have signed this agreement, which strengthens our […]
Novelis Inc. is a leader in the production of flat rolled aluminum products and is considered to be the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. Recently, the company announced its new 3×30 sustainability strategy, through which the company will continue its efforts to build a circular economy by partnering both with its suppliers, as well as […]
Elval, the only Greek producer of flat rolled aluminum products, placed an order with Primetals Technologies to upgrade its drive system at a 6-high cold rolling mill in Oinofyta, north of Athens. The modernization will increase reliability and resolve availability issues primarily caused by an obsolete drive system. Primetals Technologies will perform the upgrade, as […]
Bridgnorth Aluminium kickstarted a £2m investment in new technology at its 66-acre Midlands site in the U.K. as part of a long-term growth plan targeting new markets. Among these new markets, the company plans to provide high-quality aluminum to electric vehicles (EVs). “The leading-edge technology will give Bridgnorth Aluminium cleaner metal in the casting process,” […]
Gränges completed the acquisition of a casting and hot rolling facility in the Shandong Province, China. The purchase was made as part of its long-term strategic partnership with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG), with SIG obtaining 20% of the outstanding shares of the new facility. This will support the company’s growth in the Asian automotive market. […]
