Hydro entered into a strategic partnership with NKT, a power cable provider in Norway, to develop a low-carbon aluminum power cable value chain for the development of Europe’s renewable energy grid. The two companies will collaborate on R&D and product development to explore aluminum wire rod applications that allow for even lower-carbon footprint, while maintaining quality. […]
By Peter Pollak, The Aluminum Association (Retired). According to goals announced by the U.S. and European Union, there are widespread commitments to eliminate global carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. An important aspect of achieving a net-zero emissions goal within this time frame is electrifying the global vehicle fleet and switching power generation to renewable energy […]
Trimet Aluminium SE, an aluminum producer headquartered in Essen, Germany, is working with Nexans, a global cable and optical fiber company headquartered in Paris, France, to improve the eco-balance of power cables. In a joint breakthrough development project, the two companies have developed a material with recycled aluminum content for the production of aluminum rod used […]
Primetals Technologies is moving to a new manufacturing and office facility in Sutton, Massachusetts, which will house its long rolling manufacturing and service operations. The new facility will complement the company’s 13 other U.S. locations. “In the past few years, we have made significant investments in our manufacturing and service workshop capabilities,” said Ralf Hanneken, president […]
The Global Continuous Casting Forum (GCCF) will be held May 13-16, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, in conjunction with the Interwire 2019 conference and trade exposition, the largest and longest-running wire and cable convention in the Americas. Both events are hosted by the Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. GCCF provides a venue for academics, researchers, metallurgists, and professionals […]
Luvata, a metals manufacturing, heat-transfer technology, and engineering and design company, has partnered with Ernie Ball, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of guitar strings and musical instrument accessories, to deliver a new aluminum bronze wire. The wire is made from a blend of copper and aluminum and is specifically tailored for Ernie Ball acoustic […]
