Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Corp., a bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products company, recently announced it is investing $65 million to expand foundry production capabilities at its Mosjøen smelter in Norway by up to 75,000 metric tons.
Expanded capabilities include a new open mold foundry casting line, melting furnaces and additional casthouse improvements that will enable the facility to include recycled content in the casting process, offer greater flexibility in ingot size and format, expand alloy diversity, and broaden its foundry alloy portfolio. The project will be completed in phases throughout 2028.
“This investment places Alcoa at the forefront of delivering low-carbon aluminum while creating long-term value for our customers and shareholders,” William Oplinger, Alcoa president and CEO, said. “The increased capacity, combined with recycling capabilities, positions Mosjøen as a cornerstone of low-carbon aluminum supply across Europe.”
The project will allow the company to respond to customer demand for recycled‑content expectations in the automotive and packaging sectors, strengthen its competitive position in Europe, and allow it to incorporate post-consumer recycled aluminum into its products for the first time.
Alcoa has invested approximately $180 million since 2020 in capital projects at Mosjøen, one of the largest industrial employers in Northern Norway with more than 700 employees.