Overview

It protects steel from corrosion and provides the same protection for sheet metal used in automobiles as it does for roof gutters. Zinc oxide makes paints shine, is used to treat wounds as well as an ingredient in sunscreens, and in batteries it supplies us with energy. Besides playing an important role in our daily lives, zinc is actually essential for human, animal and plant life.  People need zinc for their metabolism, growth and brain development. Zinc strengthens the immune system, protects the skin and is essential for our reproduction. In short: zinc is indispensable.

In the discussion about sustainable materials and the circular economy, aluminium scrap is often heralded as the gold of the 21st century. While global demand for aluminium is rising sharply - with forecasts predicting current levels to double by 2050 [1] - there are pressing issues to resolve. Can we rely on recycling to satisfy the world’s hunger for aluminium? Or are we on course to lose our valuable resources to the highest bidders from overseas? The following article casts a light on the situation and explains why an urgent rethink is needed.

coilDNA material coding technology is well-established at AMAG. Selected customers have been receiving coded aluminium sheets for around two years. The data attributed to these products enables the lead customer to trace aluminium sheets - and the products made from them - seamlessly through the production process. By implementing this innovation, AMAG has once again set a pioneering standard, always thinking one step ahead.

Based on the Paris Climate Agreement in December 2015, international climate policy aims to reduce emissions in order to limit the increase in global temperatures to a maximum of 2°C by the middle of the century. This aim underpinned the EU’s decision to set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Adopted in 2021, the European Climate Law enshrined these emission reduction targets in law and set the overall direction of travel.

Using raw materials responsibly and increasing resource and energy efficiency throughout the value chain are integral elements of AMAG company policy. Since 2018, AMAG has secured certification for its Ranshofen site in accordance with the ASI Performance standard, which gurantees the implementation of stringent criteria in relation to environmental, social and governance (ESG). The ASI Chain of Custody certification enables AMAG to expand its specialist portfolio with products derived from demonstrably responsible supply chains. As an innovative and profitable supplier of aluminium products, AMAG makes an important contribution to sustainable economic development.

MAG rolling GmbH recently received the Maintenance Award Austria, underscoring the success of its outstanding maintenance activities. The accolade is awarded by the Österreichische Vereinigung für Instandhaltung und Anlagenwirtschaft (ÖVIA) and acknowledges companies that impress through their excellent maintenance activities. For AMAG’s customers, however, this award means one thing above all: absolute reliability.

AluReport chats with Bettina Gupfinger, Technical Director of AMAG service GmbH, and Gerald Steindlegger, founder of Integrated Sustainability Solutions (ISS), during a stroll through the AMAG forest.

How much energy does AMAG consume per year? How is AMAG contributing to achieve climate neutrality?  What is sustainable procurement management? How is AMAG implementing it? And to what extent does AMAG engage with social issues?

AluReport: Ms. Trampitsch, the topic of sustainability is ever-present nowadays. But how do we actually measure a company’s sustainability?

Dr. Ramona Tosone, Leiterin des Center for Material Innovation der AMAG hat im Rahmen der diesjährigen ALUMINIUM Messe in Düsseldorf den erstmals verliehenen Women With Metal - ALUMINIUM Award in der Kategorie „Sustainable and Innovative Leader“ erhalten.

In the modern business world, precise and consistent data lays the foundation for sound decisions and successful strategies. It plays a key role in controlling, because the indicators calculated in this context are vital for managing and evaluating a company’s performance. But what happens when the figures for a given indicator vary in different reports, despite being based on the same data? Confusion, inefficient processes and, in the worst case scenario, wrong decisions. AMAG’s Controlling department engaged with the topic of efficient data management at an early stage. In 2012, it introduced LucaNet: a system that facilitates centralized access to indicators.

The world of heat exchangers is evolving rapidly, with new and increasingly complex geometries emerging all the time. At the same time, there is a growing focus on cost-efficient solutions that are also environmentally friendly. This makes the development of a flux-free brazing material for controlled atmosphere brazing an incredibly exciting and important challenge.