Hydro invests $85 million to add new casting line to Kentucky facility
Hydro has announced plans to add a new casting line to its aluminum recycling plant in Henderson, Kentucky. The company, which specializes in aluminum and renewable energy, will invest $85 million into the project. According to the company, the new line will be used to supply American automakers with high-quality components. The project is expected to be completed in 2026 and will generate 31 new jobs for the surrounding area. The company claims that the new line will increase capacity by 28 000 tonnes (62 million pounds) of aluminum. To help aid the project, Hydro will receive tax incentives from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA).
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Hydro’s President and CEO, Eivind Kallevik, said, “This investment is another step along Hydro’s journey to change the game in aluminum production. Recycling more end-of-life scrap reduces emissions, strengthens security of supply and enables us to deliver new, cutting-edge products to our U.S. customers.”
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
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