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    Constellium and PyroGenesis to Jointly Develop Plasma Torch Technology for Aluminum Melting

    Constellium signed a partnership agreement with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. to test the use of plasma torch technology at one of Constellium’s casthouses. This will support the company’s decarbonization goals. “As part of our decarbonization roadmap, Constellium has been evaluating various solutions to support the decarbonization efforts within our aluminum casthouses. The plasma torch technology has the […]

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    EGA to Acquire European Producer of High-Strength Recycled Aluminum

    Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) signed a binding sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of Leichtmetall Aluminium Giesserei Hannover GmbH, a German aluminum recycling firm. EGA will acquire 100% percent of the recycling operation from Leichtmetall Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of an investment fund managed by Quantum Capital Partners GmbH. This is EGA’s first major […]

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    Constellium to Test the Use Hydrogen Fuel to Support Decarbonization Efforts

    Constellium plans to begin industrial testing of hydrogen utilization in its casthouses, marking a significant step in its commitment to decarbonizing its operations. Within the company’s worldwide operations, recycling and casting represent close to 50% of its direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making them the most energy intensive activities. “We are excited to embark on […]

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    Hydro to Test Plasma Technology at Its Casthouse in Norway

    Hydro was granted NOK 39.6 million (US$3.78 million) in soft funding from Enova, an enterprise established by the Norwegian Government, for a project that could have global impact on hard-to-abate industries. The company will begin testing emission-free plasma technology in the casthouse at its Sunndal aluminum smelter in Norway. “We aim to change the game […]

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    MetlSaw Joins the Inductotherm Group

    MetlSaw Systems is integrating into the Inductotherm Group, a leading global force in induction technology for melting, heating, and welding applications. With this strategic move, MetlSaw will be able to leverage the extensive resources and global network of the group. This partnership will enhance the company’s capabilities in providing innovative sawing solutions, while expanding its reach […]

  • The Logan Aluminum can sheet production facility in Russellville, KY.

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    Logan Aluminum Improves Efficiency and Lowers Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    By Steven A. Wilkerson, Logan Aluminum, and Geoff Perdue and Steve Cherico, Wahl Refractory Solutions.  The drive for continuous improvement and the emphasis on the team concept are key to the success at Logan Aluminum, a major aluminum can sheet manufacturer based in Kentucky. This motivation propels the company to investigate and implement new technologies […]

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    Aluminum Dynamics Orders Furnaces and Casting Equipment for Three New Plants

    Aluminum Dynamics, the newly formed aluminum operations of Steel Dynamics, Inc., signed a contract with Gillespie & Powers Inc. along with their strategic partners Hustler Conveyor Company, American Pulverizer Company, and ETA Engineering for the supply of furnace equipment, pre-treatment equipment, and air pollution control equipment for their recently announced, state-of-the-art facilities in Columbus, Mississippi, Gila […]

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    Spectro Alloys to Add Aluminum Recycling Capacity in Minnesota

    Spectro Alloys plans to invest $71 million to add new aluminum recycling equipment to its campus in Rosemount, MN. The investment will allow the Midwest-based recycler to expand its capabilities to sort and melt post-consumer aluminum scrap and cast it into various sheet ingot and billet alloys. This is in response to the need for […]