Alusort LLC, the 50/50 joint venture between Hydro and PADNOS, started up operation of its new aluminum scrap sorting line using advanced HySort technology at PADNOS’ existing facility in Grandville, Michigan. The new facility will supply Hydro’s Cassopolis and Henderson recycling plants with raw post-consumer scrap material for large-scale production of low-carbon Hydro CIRCAL, a […]
Hydro started up the operation of its new aluminum recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary. The plant will process recycling scrap into advanced alloys for extrusions, mainly serving the automotive market. In addition, it will provide automotive customers with a closed-loop recycling system, taking back both both production scrap and post-consumer scrap to be made into […]
Hydro signed a new agreement with German sports car manufacturer Porsche AG to expand their joint efforts to decarbonize the automotive supply chain. The aim of the agreement is to pioneer a new business model for low-carbon aluminum that will drive sustainability and transparency in the automotive industry. “With this collaboration, we bring an innovative […]
By Kevin Widlic, Contributing Editor. At Milan Design Week 2024, aluminum reinforced its case as a feature material among designers and aesthetes from across the world. The various designs presented at the show demonstrate that aluminum can be a powerful material for more than just furniture. Milan Design Week, or Salone del Mobile, originated in […]
Hydro plans to begin testing green hydrogen in a three-year industrial-scale pilot at its new recycling unit recently opened at Hydro Høyanger, Norway. Green hydrogen has the potential to replace fossil energy in the recycling of aluminum, enabling zero-carbon aluminum products. “Hydro is pursuing multiple paths to decarbonize our operations,” said Hanne Simensen, executive vice […]
By Andrew Halonen, Mayflower Consulting LLC. Every business owner would like to have a better understanding of their customer to be sure they are meeting customer needs and are remaining competitive. So, how do they get this insight and feedback? The process is referred to as the voice of the customer (VOC). While this sounds […]
By Melissa Zirps, Magrathea. The past decade has seen a significant global shift towards sustainability and decarbonization. To meet this era of decarbonization, the industrial sector, responsible for a quarter of all global emissions, has had to reevaluate processes and resource utilization.1 Within this sector, the aluminum industry is a significant contributor, responsible for 3% […]
Brompton, a manufacturer of folding commuter bikes based in London, U.K., launched a new line of wheel rims made from 100% post-consumer aluminum scrap. Developed in partnership with Hydro, the wheel increases the use of low-carbon aluminum being used in Brompton’s iconic folding bikes. “We are excited to collaborate with innovative sustainability leaders such as […]
Hydro is investing in new recycling units at its operations in Norway. By investing in new technology and increasing recycling, the company will be able to move closer to achieving its goal of reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025 and 30% by 2030 (compared to 2018 levels). These investments will also […]
