The Automotive Industry’s Shift Towards Eco-Friendly Aluminum

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By Metal Miner – Jan 01, 2024, 10:00 AM CST

• The Cassopolis facility focuses on producing aluminum billets and ingots, mainly for the automotive sector.
• Hydro employs unique technologies, such as low-pressure casting and a laser-marking system, enhancing product traceability and alloy quality.
• The plant emphasizes low-carbon production methods, including energy-efficient recycling-based production, rail transportation, and electrified equipment, aligning with global trends towards greener manufacturing and supply chain resilience.

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Aluminum supply is a leading topic of discussion among metal buyers. Innovations in aluminum production technology and the growing trend in eco-friendly metal production have redefined the modern metal manufacturing industry. Recently, Norsk Hydro, a prominent green aluminum company based in Norway, revealed insights on the company’s green aluminum initiatives in an interview.

Hydro focuses on producing exclusively green aluminum, a niche the company has mastered over the years. Duncan Pitchford, a Hydro executive, sheds light on Hydro’s latest U.S. plant that opened in Cassopolis, Michigan on November 16. Pitchford’s interview delves into the functionality of Hydro’s new green aluminum plant.

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