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Hydro’s New Casting Line in Rackwitz Boosts Low-Carbon Aluminium Production

Hydro’s New Casting Line in Rackwitz Boosts Low-Carbon Aluminium Production

In an effort to accommodate the rising demand for low-carbon aluminium, Hydro announced the inauguration of its HyForge casting line at the Rackwitz aluminium recycling facility. The 40 million EUR project demonstrates the automotive sector’s focus on decarbonization and heightens the incorporation of recycled aluminium scrap from post-consumer goods.
This development, wrapped up in 14 months, has allowed Hydro’s innovative HyForge forge stock segment to be part of the Rackwitz facility. This cutting-edge technology offers high-caliber, smaller diameter aluminium billets. These billets possess superior surface quality, enabling direct forging into high-end automotive parts. This technology removes the necessity for further processes like extrusion or homogenization. Emphasizing the efficacy of aluminium for vehicular energy efficiency, the new method promises lightweight products without compromising on safety.
The Rackwitz enhancement is pivotal for Hydro’s goal in the burgeoning recycling domain, aiming to double post-consumer aluminium scrap utilization by 2025. The project also reiterates the commitment to locally sourced scrap recycling for optimal sustainability.
The HyForge line boasts a 25,000-metric-ton annual capacity, supplementing the existing 95,000 metric tons of extrusion ingot.