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 […]
With the automotive industry putting emphasis on lightweighting and sustainability for several decades, there has been continuous growth in the use of aluminum. This is due to the material’s light weight, excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and processing possibilities. In response to this demand from the automotive market, Hydro has been working to increase the […]
The Oslo Sauna Association introduced Trosten, the latest addition to an ever growing fleet of floating saunas in Oslo, Norway. The new floating sauna is designed to accommodate everyone, regardless of ability. It also features an innovative façade made of recycled aluminum from Hydro, making it the world’s first floating sauna to be clad in […]
Hydro plans to invest NOK 180 million (US$16.6 million) in a state-of-the-art scrap sorting facility at the recycling plant in Wrexham, U.K. The plant will have the capacity to source and sort over 30,000 tonnes of aluminum scrap annually, enough aluminum for over 100,000 electric vehicles. The investment will also create 16 new local jobs. […]
Hydro Extrusions recently expanded its extrusion operation in Rackwitz, Germany, with the installation of a third extrusion press line, which was officially put into operation at the end of 2023. The €11 million project includes a 22 MN, 8 inch upcycled extrusion press, along with an energy efficient aging oven—representing a solid investment in the […]
Aluminum extrusion is at the core of several furniture designs — including lamps, vases, chairs, coat stands, shelving systems, and room partitions — presented at Milan Design Week, going on this week (April 16–21) in Italy. These beautiful, anodized designs were part of a challenge that Hydro presented to seven world renowned designers. Each of […]
Hydro entered a multi-year agreement with Sims Alumisource to purchase processed aluminum scrap for its North American extrusion business. Hydro is the largest producer of aluminum billets in North America, with 12 recycling facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Hydro and Sims Alumisource have previously worked together to refine the processing of post-consumer aluminum scrap […]
