Alcoa is a manufacturer of aluminum chloride and its plants in Norway were certified by the International Automotive Task Force. With this international certification, Alcoa’s two aluminum plants in Norway became the first in aluminum production with such registration. According to the company, its metal is expected to meet the most stringent automotive regulations.
“This achievement proves once again that Alcoa offers high quality aluminum, down to the smallest specification.” said Grethe Hindersland, general manager of Alcoa Norway and operations manager of Alcoa Lista.
With this certification, both plants are now certified to the most stringent delivery standard for automakers. The automotive aluminum market size is growing rapidly and is expected to reach $104.6 billion by 2027, according to Industry ARC. The growth of electric cars in particular is driving demand, as electric cars use more aluminum to lighten the vehicle and accommodate battery storage.
It is undoubtedly an excellent example of the important role that aluminum plays in a more sustainable society. To achieve these objectives, the multinational Alcoa set out a roadmap to reinvent the industry through transformative innovation. In early 2022, the Mosjøen smelter installed a new furnace that uses renewable energy to recycle aluminum scrap, saving energy and unlocking the infinite recyclability of the metal. In June, Alcoa announced a $51 million project to increase production capacity at its Mosjøen smelter in Norway by 14,000 metric tons per year (mtpy).
“We are extremely proud of this certification, which ensures that we will continue to supply aluminum to major automakers in the future,” added Terje Christoffersen, Mosjøen’s quality manager. IATF certification will be followed up by BSI with annual interim audits, and IATF certification will be recertified every 3 years. Alcoa is also evaluating whether to certify other facilities around the world.
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