Novelis is continuing its strategic partnership with LINEAS, a European rail freight operator, to ensure the transport of aluminum ingots, coils, and scrap by rail between Novelis’ European locations across its rail logistics network. “In total, Novelis, in cooperation with LINEAS, moves over 1,000 trains per year across the rail network in Germany, ensuring freight […]
Torre Seta is a landmark project set to redefine Milan’s architectural identity, while prioritizing safety and sustainability. The redevelopment follows the severe fire that damaged the building in August 2021 and led to its complete refurbishment starting in late 2024. Rather than demolishing the existing structure, the project preserves its robust reinforced concrete core and […]
Novelis successfully commissioned new baghouses at its recycling center in Latchford, U.K. This represents a major milestone in the plant’s $90 million expansion project. The project, first announced in mid-2024, to aims to double the site’s capacity to recycle used beverage cans (UBCs), transforming Latchford into a state-of-the-art recycling hub. The investment project will include the […]
Light Metal Age (LMA) strives to be at the forefront of the major trends in worldwide aluminum manufacturing. By looking back at the most viewed articles and news stories that we published on our website, we hope to highlight the major trends and developments from the previous year. In 2025, these stories reveal a distinct interest […]
Novelis collaborated with Fives to upgrade three aluminum melting furnaces at Novelis’ site in Voerde, Germany. This joint project marks an important step forward in the decarbonization of industrial processes and highlights the shared commitment of both companies to sustainability and innovation. “Sustainability is at the core of Novelis’ business model,” said Emilio Braghi, executive […]
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 […]
The Johanniskarree is a forward-looking building complex with an advanced aluminum façade comprised of more than 90% recycled content — combining design and functionality. Located in the heart of Chemnitz, Germany, this year’s European Capital of Culture, the complex features nine levels, providing retail spaces, a health center, a training facility, a hotel, and residential […]
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI), published a new report and factsheet, called “Can-to-Can Recycling: Performance, Potential and Pathways,” which highlights the circular potential of aluminum beverage cans, showing their leadership in closed-loop recycling and how much further cans could go. “This analysis shows that aluminum cans aren’t just recyclable — they’re a blueprint for circularity,” […]
Novelis successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art aluminum shredding and sorting system from Wendt Corporation at its Guthrie recycling facility in Kentucky. This is part of the company’s $365 million investment project to build a highly advanced recycling center in Guthrie that will support closed-loop recycling for the automotive market in North America. Constructed next to Novelis’ […]
