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Global aluminium leader Novelis has taken a significant step toward sustainable manufacturing by commissioning its first Electric Pusher Furnace at its production facility in Sierre, Switzerland. Replacing conventional natural gas heating with electricity, the new system is used to heat aluminium ingots before rolling and represents one of the company's most important investments in its journey toward carbon-neutral production.
The new technology is expected to reduce the plant's energy consumption by approximately 25% while preventing around 4,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. Beyond improving energy efficiency, the project also supports Europe's transition to low-carbon aluminium production and reinforces Novelis' long-term sustainability strategy.
Novelis plans to apply the experience gained at its Sierre facility to other production sites in the coming years. This investment is widely regarded as a benchmark project for the aluminium industry's transition toward electrification, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible manufacturing.