Novelis and Fives cut Voerde foundry emissions by 40%

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Novelis and Fives cut Voerde foundry emissions by 40% after upgrading three melting furnaces. The project also delivers significant energy savings at the casting site. Novelis and Fives cut Voerde foundry emissions by 40% while improving operational efficiency. Emilio Braghi said the upgrade cuts footprint and boosts efficiency.

Furnace upgrades target energy efficiency and practical decarbonisation

Fives installed TwinBed II burners on three aluminium melting furnaces. Its team in Bilbao managed the execution and commissioning. The upgrade strengthens furnace control and reduces fuel losses. Meanwhile, the site can translate process stability into lower operating costs.

Low-carbon billets support automotive and aerospace supply chains

The Voerde foundry produces custom billets for automotive and aerospace customers in Germany. Lower-emission melting supports stricter OEM sustainability requirements and customer audits. Meanwhile, energy savings can protect margins during volatile power markets. Novelis and Fives cut Voerde foundry emissions by 40% and reinforce the business case for decarbonised aluminium processing.

The Metalnomist Commentary

Foundry decarbonisation now moves fastest through furnace efficiency and burner retrofits. Meanwhile, billet buyers increasingly reward measurable emissions cuts with preferred sourcing. Therefore, upgrades like Voerde can shape contract competitiveness, not just compliance.