Aluminium rolling and recycling firm Novelis was awarded with two prizes at the European Aluminium Awards 2014 yesterday (7 October) during the ALUMINIUM 2014 Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Organised by the Dutch Aluminium Center, the European Aluminium Association (EAA) and the German Aluminium Association (GDA), the European Aluminium Awards recognise ‘efficient and forward-thinking uses of aluminium as a material’.
In the Building and Architecture category, Novelis (along with partners 3XN Architects) was awarded the winning prize for the Blue Planet aquarium building in Copenhagen, constructed with Novelis falzonal® pre-painted aluminium for roof cladding. The firm was recognised for the material’s ‘good mechanical formability, weather resistance, natural aluminium color and protection during handling, transport and installation’.
Novelis also received a special prize for its online measuring tool for thin coatings on aluminium coils (pictured, right). The measurement method, which was developed in cooperation with the University of Leipzig, determines coating thickness and content even with process velocities of up to 200 m./minute without touching the surface.
Erwin Mayr, Senior Vice President of Novelis and President of Novelis Europe, said: "We are delighted to be recognized for our leadership in innovation with these prestigious awards. This acknowledgement reflects the skills and talent of our people who are continuously pioneering within the aluminium industry. We are continuing to advance our disruptive innovations and groundbreaking technology which will be essential enablers to achieve our ambitious business and sustainability goals."
The company was also commended for its tailored aluminium blanks for laser welding for the automotive industry, and for the use of its aluminium in the Messe Basel exhibition hall.
Novelis will continue to exhibit its innovations, packaging, equipment and outline the capability of its new facility in Nachterstdt (billed as the ‘world’s largest aluminium recycling centre’) at ALUMINIUM 2014.
Visitors can find Novelis at booth #11E20 in Hall 11 of Messe Dusseldorf until tomorrow (9 October).
Find out more about the winners of the European Aluminium Awards 2014.
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