Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is enhancing its aluminium recycling capabilities with a significant expansion at its Spectro Alloys plant in Minnesota. The initiative aims to boost the facility’s total capacity to 200,000 tons per year, adding 45,000 tons of annual recycled billet capacity by the projected completion in 2027.
The first phase of this expansion, completed in July, successfully increased production capacity by 55,000 tons. With the latest upgrades, which include an additional scrap melting furnace and a batch homogeniser, EGA Spectro Alloys’ production capacity now reaches 165,000 tons annually for recycled aluminium ingots and billets.
In conjunction with the expansion project, EGA has established a new metallurgical testing laboratory. This facility will perform metallographic analysis and mechanical testing on finished products, ensuring that clients receive high-quality recycled aluminium that meets precise specifications. Additionally, the laboratory will support troubleshooting and optimizing downstream quality by providing sample testing for customer castings or extrusions.
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban remarked, “The new laboratory strengthens EGA Spectro Alloys’ ability to meet the quality expectations of our customers and support them in improving their own products. As demand for low-carbon aluminium grows, our focus is on delivering the metal our customers need with the quality and reliability they expect from EGA.”
The demand for recycled aluminium, branded as RevivAL by EGA Spectro Alloys, is anticipated to rise significantly, reaching approximately 8 million tons annually by 2034 in the United States, according to CRU, a business intelligence organization. Currently, the U.S. stands as the second-largest market for recycled aluminium worldwide.
- Contractors and engineers should be aware that the new facilities will enhance the reliability and quality of recycled aluminium products in the market.
- The metallurgical testing capabilities can assist contractors in troubleshooting material issues, thus improving their project outcomes.
- This expansion aligns with the industry’s shift towards sustainable practices and the increasing demand for low-carbon materials.
Source: https://www.aluminium-journal.com/boosting-recycling-capacity-ega-spectro-alloys-expansion
