The Husnes primary plant, located on the west coast of Norway, produces low-carbon extrusion ingot for the European construction and automotive industries. A new sow caster will provide flexibility to produce sow ingots during periods of lower demand for the plant’s primary products. “We continue to invest in the future of our Norwegian smelters, which...
READ MOREHydro’s Alumetal recycling plant in Kety, Poland, has announced plans to enhance its use of renewable energy, a move that supports the European green transition by producing low-carbon, recycled aluminium products. The plant aims to increase energy efficiency and lower its carbon footprint by installing solar panels capable of generating 1,000 MWh of electricity annually,...
READ MOREHydro has appointed Erik Fossum and Jeff Lehman as the new leaders for its aluminium extrusion businesses in Europe and North America, respectively. Erik Fossum will serve as the new business unit president of Extrusion Europe, succeeding Bruno D’hondt, who successfully led the unit since September 2018, delivering strong results over the period. Jeff Lehman...
READ MOREHydro has announced the expansion and relocation of its Hydro Aluminum Technology Center (HATC) to Cassopolis, Michigan, a move that enhances the company’s research and development capabilities in aluminium products. The new facility aims to support the growing demand for low-carbon aluminium in the U.S., with a focus on key sectors such as automotive, transportation,...
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