Aluminiumpodden

In this episode of the Aluminium Podcast, we take you to Copenhagen and 3daysofdesign, one of Scandinavia’s leading design festivals. Our colleague Ulrika explores how aluminium is being used in contemporary design and architecture through conversations with some of Hydro’s customers and partners.

Hear insights from Muuto and Akuart on furniture and acoustic solutions, and discover Hydro’s collaboration with Iittala: a striking seven-metre-tall interpretation of the iconic Alvar Aalto vase, built entirely from extruded aluminium profiles and designed as an immersive installation.

The episode also features an interview with Jacob Nielsen, Communications Director at Hydro Extrusions, who shares the story behind the project and Hydro’s presence at 3daysofdesign. Join us for a look at innovation, sustainability, and the role of aluminium in shaping the spaces around us.

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Aluminiumpodden is the official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this episode is in English for our international listeners. Enjoy!

In this episode of Aluminiumpodden, we take a deep dive into sustainability, climate impact, and the forces reshaping the aluminium industry. Together with Jacob Reeckmann, Head of Sales & Marketing, Extrusion North Europe, and Shanice Angelique Smith, Senior Sustainability Specialist, Extrusion Europe, we examine how smarter material choices have already helped avoid more than 115,000 tons of CO₂ – and what it takes to accelerate that progress.

We move from ambition to action, discussing measurable results, practical first steps for companies beginning their sustainability journey, and what the latest EU regulations mean in real terms. The conversation also explores why transparency and reliable data are quickly becoming decisive competitive advantages.

Our partner Auralight joins the discussion to share how sustainability expectations are influencing customer relationships, brand positioning, and employer attractiveness.

The episode concludes with insights into how Hydro Extrusions equips partners with the tools, data, and training needed to turn strategy into impact – and, of course, a new aluminium riddle.

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Aluminiumpodden is the official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this episode is in English for our international listeners. Enjoy!

In this episode of Aluminiumpodden (a.k.a. the aluminium podcast), Ulrika and Ruth guide you through the topics shaping the future of the aluminium industry, from measurable sustainability goals to smarter ways of working together.

You'll get a clear update on the new Partner Portal and how it's designed to strengthen collaboration across the value chain. The episode also breaks down concrete CO₂ savings, shares key takeaways from Elmia Subcontractor 2025, and explores the circular design project R100, showing how theory is being turned into real-world solutions.

The conversation is rounded off with a guest interview featuring Patrik Johansson, Head of Sustainability at Elitfönster, who offers practical insights into how strong partnerships and shared responsibility can drive meaningful change. A forward-looking and hands-on episode for anyone who wants to stay competitive, credible, and prepared for what comes next.

Subscribe, hit play, and join Ulrika and Ruth!

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Aluminiumpodden is the official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this episode is in English for our international listeners. Enjoy!

In this packed episode of Aluminiumpodden, Ulrika and Ruth take you from the factory floor in Vetlanda to the creative pulse of Milan Design Week. You'll hear from Hydro Extrusions’ CEO Eyvind Kallevig and meet Umesläp – a Swedish company reinventing horse transport with lightweight trailers made from low-carbon, recycled aluminium. Umesläp’s story is a compelling example of how tradition and circular design can go hand in hand.

Ulrika and Ruth also take you behind the scenes of Milan Design Week and the R100 Project, celebrate Pride Month, highlight Hydro’s role in Finspång’s 400-year anniversary, and discuss Hydro Extrusion Partner Packages.

And of course, Ruth wraps things up with her signature aluminium riddle. Can you guess the answer before Ulrika does? Whether you're here for design, sustainability, leadership insights, or just great stories about aluminium – you're in for a meaningful episode.

Subscribe, hit play, and join Ulrika and Ruth!

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Aluminiumpodden is the official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this episode is in English for our international listeners. Enjoy!

In this episode of Aluminiumpodden – your favourite podcast about all things aluminium – your hosts, Ulrika and Ruth, dive into what makes Hydro Extrusions more than just a workplace.

They're joined by Elisabeth Frilund Sohlbjörk, HR Director for the North Europe region, to talk about Hydro’s core values – care, courage, and collaboration – and how these values shape everything from the company’s daily culture to long-term career growth.

Also joining the conversation is Henrik Stark, Sales Director at Hydro Extrusion Sweden, who shares his remarkable 20-year journey at Hydro – from his early days as a trainee to leading the Swedish sales team.

And of course, it’s time for another round of the aluminium riddle! Get ready for a mix of career insights, company culture, and a bit of fun.

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Aluminiumpodden is an official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this episode is in English for our international listeners. Enjoy!

Join Ulrika and Ruth for the final episode of the year, a festive Christmas special that celebrates an inspiring season of conversations, insights, and exciting partnerships. In this episode of the Aluminium podcast, also known as Aluminiumpodden, Ulrika and Ruth share updates on the Greener Sweden sustainability project and the Hydro Extrusions Partner Packages.

This special episode also features an exclusive conversation with Henrik Futtrup, the newly appointed CEO of Hydro Extrusion Sweden. Henrik shares his vision for the company’s future and provides insights on leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.

Ulrika and Ruth also take a moment to revisit some of the year’s most memorable partnerships, including highlights from collaborations with leading brands like Fagerhult and Akuart. They also spotlight ErgoSafe in an engaging interview.

As always, Ruth brings her signature touch with a brand-new aluminium riddle to challenge and entertain our listeners. Packed with inspiration, reflections, and a touch of holiday cheer, this grand finale is the perfect way to wrap up the year. Don’t miss it.

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Aluminiumpodden is an official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this episode is in English for our international listeners. Enjoy!

In this special edition of the Aluminium Podcast, also known as Aluminiumpodden, Ulrika and Ruth tackle a key topic in sustainability and life cycle assessments: cut-off vs co-product allocation. Joining them in the studio is Florian Schnetzer, Sustainability Manager at Hydro Extrusion Europe, who offers valuable insights into how these approaches impact the aluminium industry and beyond.

And don’t miss Ruth’s new aluminium riddle – can you solve the puzzle? Tune in for an engaging discussion about our favourite material: aluminium.

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Aluminiumpodden is an official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this special episode is in English for our international listeners.

Enjoy!

In this episode of “Aluminiumpodden,” also known as the aluminium podcast, Ulrika and Ruth shine a spotlight on Fagerhult – a leading provider of energy-efficient and sustainable lighting solutions for various professional and public environments in Europe.

Fagerhult is one of Hydro’s partners and uses aluminium in many of their products. Most notably, Fagerhult and Hydro Extrusion Sweden have begun exploring circular processes in a pilot project focused on aluminium reuse. In this joint pilot project, Hydro Extrusion Sweden and Fagerhult are examining how to utilise extruded aluminium while maintaining its material properties.

Tune in as Niclas Thulin, Sustainability Manager at Fagerhult, shares his insights and future visions on how this pilot project could contribute to a more sustainable future for both Fagerhult and the industry.

And don’t miss our popular mini game show, “The Aluminium Riddle,” where Ruth challenges Niclas and Ulrika with an aluminium-themed riddle.

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Aluminiumpodden is an official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this episode is in English for our international listeners. Enjoy!

Curious about the true environmental impact of the aluminium products you use and see every day? Want to make more informed and sustainable choices?

In our latest episode, we pull back the curtain on Environmental Product Declarations, also known as EPDs – a powerful tool that reveals the full environmental story behind the materials and products.

Ulrika and Ruth explore how EPDs work, why they’re crucial for transparency, and how they help you understand the lifecycle of products from start to finish. They are also joined by Florian Schnetzer, Sustainability Manager at Hydro Extrusions Europe, who shares his expert insights on how aluminium is transforming industries across Europe and how EPDs are driving sustainable innovation.

As always, you're invited to join the podcast’s most popular segment – the aluminium riddle.

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Aluminiumpodden is an official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this special episode is in English for our international listeners.

Enjoy!

As part of the EU's ambitious European Green Deal, CBAM aims to tackle a significant challenge in the climate policy landscape: carbon leakage. This phenomenon occurs when companies move their production to countries with less stringent environmental regulations, undermining global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So, what exactly is CBAM? Why is it causing such a stir on the international stage?

In this special episode of Aluminiumpodden, Ulrika and Ruth break down the key objectives of CBAM and the benefits it aims to bring to the table. To help them navigate this complex but essential topic, Ulrika and Ruth have an interesting talk with Florian Schnetzer, an environmental policy expert and Sustainability Manager at Hydro Extrusion Europe.

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Aluminiumpodden is an official Hydro Extrusions podcast about the many benefits of aluminium. This podcast is usually in Swedish, but this special episode is in English for our international listeners.

Enjoy!