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06/10/2026

From rugged gasoline-driven trucks to sporty plug-in sedans, aluminum is becoming the hot metal in the automotive industry. It is common knowledge that aluminum is a light metal. But lighter cars can also be safer cars, and safety is the most important factor in the design and customer choice of a vehicle.

From rugged gasoline-driven trucks to sporty plug-in sedans, aluminium is becoming the hot metal in the automotive industry. It is common knowledge that aluminium is a light metal. But lighter cars can also be safer cars, and safety is the most important factor in the design and customer choice of a...

02/04/2026

Forged aluminum suspension parts improve handling, ride comfort, and safety while reducing vehicle weight and emissions. A smart solution for modern automotive design focused on performance and efficiency.

Benefits of forged aluminium in automotive suspension parts Industries Lars Moen Jul 18, 2022 Hydro Lars Moen Hydro Show or hide author details Lars has a PhD within structural engineering, focusing on aluminium. Which is where he is today - focused on the metal aluminium - after having spent more t...

01/28/2026

Look, feel, and performance matter. From alloy selection to anodizing, surface technology is key to achieving premium-quality aluminum, especially for parts you see and touch. Discover how the right processes deliver flawless finishes, durability, and the perfect feel.

Why aluminium is the right material for external car parts Industries Tomas Johansson Jul 02, 2025 Hydro Tomas Johansson Hydro Show or hide author details Tomas has a Master of Science degree in Chemistry. He specializes in material chemistry and works with surface treatment and corrosion protection...

12/01/2023

A milestone for Hydro Cassopolis – the first cast of extrusion ingot was produced this week! Production will continue to ramp up over the next months, reaching full capacity in 2024.

Total capacity for the plant is 265 million pounds (120,000 metric tonnes) of aluminum extrusion ingot per year, enough to deliver components for up to 600,000 new cars and trucks.

In addition to critical automotive applications, the material will be utilized for other transportation, consumer and building system applications.

The plant has provided 70 new local jobs and strengthens Hydro’s recycling capabilities in the United States.

09/05/2023

Happy Labor Day to our employees in North America. Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.

07/07/2023

Hydro partnered with The Catholic University of America, donating crucial extruded recycled aluminum tubes made from Hydro CIRCAL®. Weatherbreak is currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History through July 28th. Learn more about this exhibit here: https://fal.cn/3zIlz

05/09/2023

The student-led reconstruction of Weatherbreak at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will begin in early July and will remain on exhibit through the end of the month. Hydro's Henderson, Kentucky, facility produced extrusion ingots, and the Elkhart, Indiana, facility formed this recycled material into the extruded profiles used in the structure. Read more about Hydro's part in reconstructing the historic geodesic dome at the Smithsonian here: https://fal.cn/3y6DU

03/03/2023

Today, the The White House convened senior private sector executives and labor leaders for a roundtable discussion on industrial innovation and decarbonization, and how America must lead in growing the global clean energy economy. Eivind Kallevik, Executive Vice President Aluminum Metals, participated from Hydro.

Read more in our press release, covering what was said in the roundtable discussion, Hydro’s plans and ambitions in the United States and Hydro’s other decarbonization efforts, including electrification and development of new technology.

On Friday, March 4, the White House convened senior private sector executives and labor leaders for a roundtable discussion on industrial innovation and decarbonization and how America must lead in growing the global clean energy economy. Executive Vice President, Eivind Kallevik participated from H...

03/01/2023

Read about the 70 jobs we look to recruit, the team we are developing, and why we are investing in Cassopolis.

When you choose aluminum from Hydro, it's strong, light, durable and climate efficient, making you part of a smarter and more sustainable future. Our climate strategy is to cut our CO2 emissions 30% by 2030. Our aluminum can help you meet your goals, too.

01/04/2023

Don’t miss out on Hydro’s exciting ! Multiple locations across North America are looking for HSE Managers to join their dynamic and dedicated teams! Check out all of all of our current openings by clicking here: https://fal.cn/3uRxg