Dirty Scrap The Aluminum Podcast

Road Map Report May 2024

Dive into the scrap and foundry industry with host Julio Quintero. Sponsored by Hormesa, we bring you insights from industry leaders. Discover innovative solutions like the MEGA® solar carport by Gismo Power, featuring expert Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt. Learn about distributed solar, EV-charging technology, and industry breakthroughs. Tune in for expert conversations and stay ahead in the evolving world of scrap and foundry.

Welcome to 'Dirty Scrap,' I'm Julio Quintero, your host. Today, we're excited to have Nate Newbury, founder and CEO of Alloygeek.com. Nate has dedicated his career to helping companies in the industry with metal analysis, foundry operations and access to essential technology to improve quality.

This podcast is made possible thanks to the support of Hormesa, foundry Industry Experts.

We are delighted to welcome Nidhi Turakhia, MBA Turakhia, an esteemed scrap industry executive, With a career spanning over 20 years, Nidhi is at the forefront of innovation, management and #sustainability in #scraprecycling. 🌍

Robin will share her insights on what drives ISRI, their vision for the future, and the strategies they've implemented to stay on the cutting edge of the industry.

we explore the world of metal recycling with Jacob Bronstein, CEO of Merrillville Metal Recycling. Find out how they transform scrap metal into valuable resources, face environmental challenges and lead toward a sustainable future.

Re-melting aluminium into new products requires extremely high temperatures, an energy intensive process which is hard to achieve without fossil energy in the form of natural gas. However, new plasma technology will enable electrification of the process, using the same renewable energy that powers Hydro’s primary smelters.

Germany and its energy strategy known as the "Energiewende", with a target of 80% of its electricity coming from renewable sources by 2050

2024 looks set to be a challenging year for the aluminum industry, with the need to adapt to an ever-changing global environment. The ability to anticipate and respond to these challenges will be crucial to the success and sustainability of the aluminum industry.