By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Introduction Magnesium has long played a quiet but vital role in modern industry. As a primary alloying element in aluminum, a lightweight structural metal in its own right, and a critical input into titanium production, magnesium is integral to sectors ranging from automotive and aerospace to electronics and […]
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) selected American firm Bechtel to conduct preparatory engineering for their planned primary aluminum production plant in Inola, Oklahoma. “Building the first American primary aluminum production plant in decades is a transformative project for America’s industrial revival, the strong economic future of Inola and Oklahoma, and for our company,” […]
Kubikenborg Aluminium AB (KUBAL), Sweden’s only primary aluminum producer, is taking a transformative step toward sustainable and circular production with the planned installation of a new remelting plant (Figure 1). Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency, the new facility will enable the company to recycle aluminum scrap, lower its energy consumption, and improve the flexibility […]
Aluminum cans are among the most sustainable forms of beverage packaging, thanks to their high recycling rate, as highlighted by the new study announced by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) at COP30. Commissioned by the Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance (GBCCA) and conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting, the study notes that aluminum beverage cans […]
Momentum Manufacturing Group – Engineered Extrusions completed the second phase of strategic growth at its aluminum extrusion facility in Franklin, NH. The company has invested over $30 million to grow its extrusion operation and improve operational efficiency through increased automation. With the completion of its phase two project, the company has added new automated aging […]
Golden Aluminum Inc. achieved commercial start-up of a new continuous aluminum strip caster at its Fort Lupton facility in Colorado. Collaboratively developed by Golden Aluminum and SMS group, the Nexcast® machine is the centerpiece of a compact, fully integrated continuous production line that transforms molten metal directly into 36-inch-wide hot-rolled coils for subsequent cold rolling […]
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) recently updated its ISRI Specifications1 to approve the addition of a new scrap specification, called “vesper.” The new specification was developed in partnership with Novelis and other partners in the recycling supply chain. Vesper is designed to meet the growing demand for recycled wrought products (sheet, extrusion, and/or plate), which […]
Metra Group is a global manufacturer of complex extruded aluminum profiles, with nine production plants located in Italy, Canada, and the U.S. Recently, the company reaffirmed its presence in North America through the formation of a new business unit, Metra North America. The new unit was formed through the acquisition and merger of three premier […]
By Martin Hartlieb, Viami International Inc. In December 2019, the European Union (EU) launched its “European Green Deal,” a roadmap to achieve protection of the environment, efficient use of resources, decarbonization and climate neutrality by 2050.1 The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one pillar of this Green Deal.2 CBAM, which will reform and complement […]
