EGA Aluminium Recycling Expansion in Lower Saxony, Germany
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EGA acquired Leichtmetall in May 2024 and plans to invest around €145 million to expand aluminium recycling capacity to 150,000 tonnes per year and increase sorting capacity by 110,000 tonnes annually. The plant uses high-tech sorting, efficient furnaces, and a closed-loop salt slag breakdown process for net zero waste. The new plant is expected to be commissioned by 2028.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Recycled Aluminium
- Location
- Lower Saxony, Germany
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AL Circle
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | EGA acquired Leichtmetall in May 2024 and plans to invest around €145 million to expand aluminium recycling capacity to 150,000 tonnes per year and increase sorting capacity by 110,000 tonnes annually. The plant uses high-tech sorting, efficient furnaces, and a closed-loop salt slag breakdown process for net zero waste. The new plant is expected to be commissioned by 2028. |
Original sector | Recycled Aluminium |
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Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2026-07-13 |
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