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Short-haul low-carbon aluminium from Hydro in Vestre’s new furniture factory


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Short-haul low-carbon aluminium from Hydro in Vestre’s new furniture factory

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Furniture manufacturer Vestre is now opening the world’s most environmentally friendly furniture factory, The Plus, at Magnor in Norway. Over 23 tonnes of Hydro CIRCAL low-carbon aluminium have been delivered for the project. Hydro CIRCAL consists of at least 75% recycled aluminium, from products that have already lived a long life as a soda can, car part or other material.

“The glass facades are specially developed for The Plus to ensure maximum transparency and the lowest possible energy consumption. The WICONA profiles that frame the glass are delivered using Hydro CIRCAL alloys,” says Frank Føleide, sales engineer at Hydro Building Systems.

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Source: Hydro