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Green aluminium – a practical step towards cleaner EVs

Benedikt Wolter — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:49:05 +0000

The shift to electric vehicles is reshaping the demands placed on materials and supply chains. A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights aluminium as a key lever – and green aluminium as a viable route to significantly reducing emissions. Aluminium plays a critical role in EV design – from battery housings to chassis […]

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Video series: Sources of error when rinsing

Benedikt Wolter — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:55:42 +0000

Essential Requirements for Rinsing Baths After Acidic Chemical Polishing An important step in achieving a good result after acidic chemical polishing is the subsequent rinsing process. Watch this video to find out what requirements the rinsing bath must fulfil in order to deliver flawless results and avoid rinsing water corrosion.Rinse Test After Pickling The test […]

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No Green Deal without aluminium

Benedikt Wolter — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:03:16 +0000

Products such as electric cars and smartphones rely on bauxite and other raw materials, which are therefore essential for the EU’s digital and ecological transformation.Nevertheless, the light metal aluminium, which is extracted from bauxite, was initially forgotten by the EU Commission as part of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). But is the green transition […]

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Recycling aluminium: A sustainable way to use resources

Benedikt Wolter — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:22:43 +0000

The aluminium sector is crucial in achieving Europe’s goals of a climate-neutral and circular economy. Aluminium is recyclable and suitable for multiple recycling. Why recycle aluminium? Aluminium can be recycled again and again without losing its original properties. The aluminium recycling process also requires only 5 % of the energy needed to produce primary aluminium, […]

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Sustainability at Alufinish: Innovative solutions for a greener future

Benedikt Wolter — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:50:26 +0000

At a time when climate change is an ever-increasing threat, it is essential that companies take their responsibility and find sustainable solutions. Integration of renewable energies In the business environment and especially in industry, a lot of energy is needed every day. The use of renewable energy, such as solar energy or wind power, can […]

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Where does the energy for aluminium production come from?

Benedikt Wolter — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:35:43 +0000

To further advance sustainability in the aluminium industry, it is important to understand where the energy for the production comes from.Here, the difference between the production of primary aluminium and the extraction of secondary aluminium through recycling is significant.But how is aluminium extracted in the first place?Primary aluminium is extracted from the raw material bauxite. […]

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