Materials
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Recycling
ALCAR places great importance on the development and manufacture of eco-friendly products, with a focus on their use and subsequent recycling. We ensure that the wheels we produce can be recycled at the end of their life cycle to reduce environmental impact.
To optimize our resource use, we operate an efficient aluminum recycling process. Unlike many other raw materials, aluminum can be recycled without losing quality. This represents a significant advantage, as recycling aluminum requires only about one-tenth of the energy needed for its initial production.
During manufacturing, aluminum shavings are melted down and reintroduced into the production cycle. This process allows us to minimize material waste and maximize resource efficiency. Similarly, aluminum wheels that do not meet our high quality standards are melted down and recycled.
Through these measures, we make a significant contribution to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions in our production. Our commitment to sustainable resource management demonstrates that economic efficiency and ecological responsibility can go hand in hand. This is a fundamental part of our corporate philosophy and our ongoing pursuit of improvement and innovation in aluminum processing.
In the production of steel wheels, more than 20% of the input material is generated as steel scrap due to the production process. This high-quality raw material is then used as input for steel foundries. By reusing this material, we not only close the material loop but also achieve significant ecological benefits.
Using steel scrap as input material in foundries reduces the need for new steel and, consequently, the energy required for its production. This recycling measure helps to decrease CO2 emissions by approximately 3,000 tons annually.
Our sustainable production strategy demonstrates that environmental awareness and industrial efficiency are not mutually exclusive. By promoting the recycling of steel scrap, we actively contribute to environmental protection while making optimal use of valuable resources. This underscores our commitment to sustainable practices and our responsibility toward future generations.
We continuously optimize our material usage and increasingly rely on sustainable materials such as electric steel and low carbon footprint aluminum. These measures are part of our comprehensive strategy to conserve resources and minimize waste.
Our ongoing efforts to optimize material consumption and integrate sustainable materials demonstrate our commitment to ecological responsibility and sustainable production. These approaches not only help us protect the environment but also enhance the efficiency and quality of our products. In doing so, we make a significant contribution to conserving natural resources and promoting a more sustainable industry.
Electric steel is characterized by its energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions during production. By using electric steel, we can further lower the ecological footprint of our products. Electric steel is produced in modern electric arc furnaces that use recycled steel scrap, thereby closing the material loop.
This is another key element of our sustainability strategy. This aluminum is produced with significantly less energy and results in lower CO2 emissions compared to conventional aluminum. By increasing the use of this material, we make a substantial contribution to reducing our environmental impact.
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