Logan Aluminum Inc. installed a new heating and homogenizing furnace for aluminum ingots for its aluminum rolling facility in Russellville, Kentucky. The installation allows the company to expand its production of heat treated aluminum ingot for its rolling facility. Established in 1985, Logan Aluminum is currently owned by Novelis and Tri-Arrows Aluminum. With 40+ acres under […]
Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill (GARMCO) in the Kingdom of Bahrain is initiating a new vision for a sustainable future. The GARMCO Green Initiative provides a tangible template for the company’s new strategic direction. Drawing on years of best practices, the company aims to actively implement eco-friendly processes throughout its value chain and achieve high sustainability standards. As […]
ElvalHalcor Hellenic Copper and Aluminium Industry S.A., owned by Viohalco, is expanding its aluminum rolling mill operation in Oinofyta, Greece. The company is investing EUR 150 million in equipment, technology, and infrastructure as part of a five-year plan to more than double its flat rolled aluminum products capacity. This will also support the further modernization of the plant, introduce […]
Texarkana Aluminum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the official launch of its aluminum rolling mill in Texas. The event was attended by company executives as well as local, regional and state economic and political organizations. Texarkana is owned by Ta Chen International, Inc., which acquired the plant from Arconic for approximately $300 million in October 2018. The […]
US10065271 — METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROLL-CLAD ALUMINUM WORKPIECE, ROLL-CLAD ALUMINUM WORKPIECE, AND USE THEREFOR — Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products GmbH (Germany) — A method for producing a roll-clad aluminum workpiece and an associated roll-clad aluminum workpiece are provided, wherein a core ingot is produced from an aluminum alloy and at least one cladding piece […]
JW Aluminum is investing $8.5 million to install a new tension leveling and slitting line at its Goose Creek, South Carolina, facility. The new coil processing equipment is designed to maximize output and increase efficiency, as well as ensuring optimum material flatness. The 84 inch wide line will be custom built by Red Bud Industries and […]
In October 2018, Hatch will conduct the 41st International Rolling Technology Course (IRTC) in Dubrovnik, Croatia. IRTC is a world-leading course for the flat rolling process which provides the opportunity for industry professionals to engage in discussion groups, tutorials utilizing advanced process simulation tools, and lectures presented by highly experienced rolling mill experts. This exceptional […]
Braidy Industries broke ground on its $1.3 billion greenfield aluminum rolling complex in Ashland, Kentucky, which was first announced in early 2017. At the ceremony, Craig T. Bouchard, CEO of Braidy Industries, was joined by Gov. Matt Bevin and other officials in celebrating the official launch of the project. Bouchard stated that the design of the […]
Novelis Inc. has entered into a joint venture agreement with Kobe Steel, Ltd., a producer of aluminum rolled products in Japan. The joint venture, to be named Ulsan Aluminum, Ltd., will be formed by Novelis selling Kobe Steel 50% of its ownership interest in its aluminum rolling facility in Ulsan, South Korea, for US $315 […]
