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European Metal Recycling: Advancing the Circular Aluminium Supply Chain

Transforming the UK aluminium supply chain by creating up to 100% recycled extrusions for use in the automotive industry. 

This EMR-led project will transform the aluminium supply chain in the UK, by creating a world-leading scrap processing facility co-located with a low-carbon billet production capability.  

Aluminium billets will be made using up to 100% upcycled post-consumer scrap to provide a range of high-strength, impurity-tolerant alloys for the manufacture of structural automotive components, that match or exceed the same quality and performance standards as those achieved from primary material.  

Key highlights   

  • Combines EMR’s aluminum scrap processing expertise with Constellium and Brunel University of London’s alloy development knowledge to produce ultra-low-carbon aluminum billets with strong material attributes.
  • Testing by the consortium, including vehicle manufacturer Stellantis, will confirm that these billets can safely outperform primary aluminum in crash structures and battery enclosures with net-zero-carbon potential. 
  • Total project value £6.3 million, £3.1 million funded by the Department for Business and Trade through the APC. 

 

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