Gränges has formed a joint venture with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG) to build a recycling and casting operation in the hydropower-rich province of Yunnan, China. The joint venture, designed to follow Gränges? adherence to sustainability, safety and quality, has now received the necessary approvals for completion.

The joint venture has secured access to low-carbon primary aluminium with energy-efficient delivery from a nearby smelter, and to renewable energy for the casting operations. Production will start during the second quarter 2024, and from 2025, Gränges Asia plans to gradually replace its current in-house casting in Shanghai by sourcing corresponding capacity from the operation in Yunnan. With an expected 80% carbon emissions intensity reduction from the slabs provided by the JV when reaching full production, this will drive a drastic reduction of Gränges Group?s carbon footprint and enable the company to meet customer demands for market-leading sustainable aluminium solutions in Asia.