By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Magnesium, the lightest structural metal, has remained a material of interest in aviation and aerospace for nearly a century. With a density lower than that of aluminum and comparable with carbon fiber composites, magnesium alloys offer an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and machinability that appeal to aircraft applications. However, […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian aluminum recycling company Eco Green. The acquisition marks the latest milestone in the company’s global expansion and accelerates the company’s growth in aluminum recycling across Europe. “At EGA, we are making rapid progress in building a global aluminum recycling business alongside expanding our […]
Constellium entered into a multi-year agreement with Airbus for the supply of aluminum alloy extrusions. The agreement reinforces the company’s role as a trusted supplier of advanced aluminum solutions for Airbus’ programs while strengthening the companies’ long-term partnership. “This agreement reflects Airbus’ trust in our advanced aluminum products and solutions, and in our quality performance, […]
Gränges extended its partnership with NG Nordic, a provider of circular solutions for waste and environmental challenges, through a long-term agreement for the supply of recycled aluminum to Gränges’ production facility in Finspång, Sweden. The partnership secures access to high-quality, traceable material and supports the development of more circular aluminum solutions. “Long-term partnerships are essential […]
Capral Aluminium secured up to $3.45 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support the upgrade of a log furnace at its Bremer Park extrusion facility in Queensland, Australia. The project is in line with the company’s ongoing focus on lower-emissions manufacturing. “Support from ARENA helps make projects like this possible,” […]
Hydro is supplying low-carbon, recycled aluminum profiles to Mercedes-Benz Trucks for their reECONIC project. The reECONIC is an electric battery powered waste collection truck, developed with more than 30 partners to demonstrate circular vehicle manufacturing. Based on the Mercedes‑Benz eEconic, the project applies circular thinking from material sourcing to end of life recyclability. Recycled aluminum […]
By Kevin Widlic, Editor. Right in the center of Hydro’s 350,000 sq ft extrusion plant in Georgia is a sign that the aluminum extrusion industry in the U.S. is taking a fresh step forward. It is the facility’s hybrid electric extrusion press, and it is something to see. The new press in Gainesville started operation […]
TOMRA Recycling opened its new Test & Training Center at its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event was attended by recycling customers and partners, who received a first-hand tour of the expanded facilities, including a testing circuit complete with the latest sorting technologies, warehouse for critical parts storage, and training facilities. “Today, we celebrate much […]
