Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, is eyeing to source processed aluminium scrap for its North American extrusion plants. According to a report, Hydro has signed a multi-year agreement with Sims Alumisource for the same purpose.
Hydro is the largest producer of aluminium billets in North America, owning twelve recycling facilities in the United States and Canada.
This recent agreement will facilitate Hydro's North American Extrusions business unit with around 36,000 tonnes of additional post-consumer aluminium scrap. Hydro and Sims Alumisource has had a long working relationship in refining and processing post-consumer aluminium scrap into furnace-ready material for extrusion billet casting.
Using more post-consumer aluminium scrap for manufacturing extrusion billet will move Hydro closer to its commitment to establishing a circular economy and a sustainable future in the aluminium industry.
Charlie Straface, Business Unit President for Hydro Extrusions North America, said: "Hydro is committed to reducing its environmental impact throughout the value chain, with a strong focus on producing aluminium products that have a high recycled content and lower carbon footprint. By sourcing additional high-quality post-consumer scrap for our recycling operations, we will help drive the circular economy and directly contribute to Hydro's sustainability ambitions."
Sims Alumisource, part of Sims Limited's global metal recycling division, Sims Metal, deploys state-of-the-art techniques to process scrap, resulting in improved melt productivity for Hydro.
"Through this agreement, Sims Alumisource is able to support Hydro in their circular and emissions reductions ambitions, while at the same time supporting the delivery of our own company purpose, create a world without waste to preserve our planet. It is also an exciting opportunity to continue expanding our presence in North America, while demonstrating how Sims Alumisource can deliver innovative solutions that meet both customer quality and sustainability requirements," says Rob Thompson, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Sims Metal.
