Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill B.S.C. (GARMCO), a leading aluminum producer based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, upgraded its 1-stand hot rolling mill. Successfully completed by SMS group, the project enhanced the mill’s operational efficiency and reliability, while ensuring it will be able to meet future demands in the aluminum processing sector. “The completion of this […]
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 […]
Chinalco Southwest Aluminum Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chongqing Xipeng, China, placed an order a new 1+4 aluminum hot strip mill from SMS group. This is part of the company’s plan to expand its product portfolio to serve the packaging, automotive, and aviation markets with superior-quality aluminum casting and strip products. “The order for a new […]
Novelis signed a long-term commercial agreement with Velux Group, a global leader in roof windows and skylights, to accelerate decarbonization in the building industry. This strategic partnership will enable Velux roof windows and accessories to be manufactured using flat-rolled aluminum made from over 70% recycled content. “This agreement with Velux is a catalyst for transformation and […]
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 […]
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Cover An aluminum coil with a bright surface finish produced on AMAG Austria Metall’s new surface treatment line in Austria. The new line features advanced pickling capabilities to provide high quality surfaces for the architectural market. See article on page 6. Articles AMAG Fosters Innovation with Advanced New Surface Treatment Line Page 6 Novelis Focuses […]
ElvalHalcor S.A., one of the leading flat rolled aluminum manufacturers worldwide, is working to enhance its sustainability initiatives and energy management capabilities at its manufacturing plant based in Oinofyta, Greece. The company placed an order with SMS group for the delivery of its Viridis Energy and Sustainability Suite for its flat-rolled aluminum operations. “Our partnership […]
Novelis Inc. is partnering with Southern Company, a leading energy provider, to achieve its decarbonization goals, with an initial focus on Novelis’ new recycling and rolling plant, which is currently under construction in Bay Minette, Alabama. The new plant aims to be carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (as per the GHG […]
The Aluminum Association in cooperation with Ducker Carlisle published its 2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook study in April 2023. This new survey of automakers and Tier 1 suppliers confirms that aluminum use will continue to grow in the automotive market throughout the end of the decade, largely fueled by demand for […]
