Unlocking the Power of Steel Fabrication Data
How are fabricators able to leverage the value of their structural models for production? In this keynote presentation, Chris will demonstrate how you can connect the data from design to production…
Unlocking the Economic Viability of Recycled Aluminium in Manufacturing
Thursday 14th September 2023
13:30 - 14:20 | FREE to attend, register now |Download Show Guide
Theatre : Sustainability and Circular Economy
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Explore valuable insights and perspectives on the ongoing race between reusing and recycling and discover the key factors that can unlock the economic viability of recycled aluminium in manufacturing.
Areas to be explored
- Benefits/potential of aluminium as a recycled material
- Consumer awareness around the re-use and recycling of aluminium – what this means for SME’s and the aluminium supply chain
- Economic viability of a building closed loop aluminium recycling system in the UK
- Investment / green-shoring opportunities
Nadine Bloxsome Membership & Sustainability Manager / Editor of Aluminium International Today magazineThe Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
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