At Hydro Aluminum we take our role as a leader in environmental and ecological sustainability seriously. We have invested heavily in developing aluminum processes that limit environmental impact and enhance recycling capabilities. This year alone our Hydro corporate family reached 700,000 metric tons of remelt capacity in recycled materials.
And while recycling makes environmental sense, it makes good economics as well. Remelting scrap aluminum requires only 5 percent of the energy used to make primary aluminum. Clearly a cost and energy efficient process. What's more, while aluminum retains its properties through remelting, it can be further customized to achieve the same or improved tolerances than those for original aluminum product. All in all, recycling makes perfect business sense.
Turning scrap into gold Well, maybe not gold, but certainly something just as valuable to your business – top quality aluminum! Hydro Aluminum has the expertise and technology necessary to convert recycled materials into top "Hydro quality" billet, wire rod and foundry alloys. Our materials sourcing teams work closely with scrap suppliers to analyze scrap characteristics, then our engineers design processes that yield superior metal product. In this way, you are assured the finest metal in the industry, product that meets the most stringent requirements and delivers the best performance.
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