Publications

Here you will find Hydro's publications for download. See location- and product-pages for certificates and other documents related to specific aluminium products and aluminium production plants.

White papers

Trust, transparency and transition

Taking on the challenges in the primary aluminium value chain
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S-Grade alloys for specialist automotive applications

Car designers and manufacturers are under ever increasing demands to make safer, lighter and more recyclable vehicles.
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Contributing to a just and green transition - our approach

This white paper explores Hydro’s holistic sustainability approach, and role in supporting a just and green transition.
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Aluminium Solutions for Trucks & Large Commercial Vehicles

The truck industry is facing challenges when designing components: weight reduction, safety and total cost.
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Automotive Material Selection for a Net Zero Future

Can the automotive industry achieve a carbon-neutral future?
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Aluminium profiles for solar mounting systems

Tailored, efficient and sustainable
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How to increase the use of recycled materials

Outlook and lessons learned about circular economy from the aluminium industry.
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Adhesive bonding of aluminium

Possibilities and limitations in adhesive bonding of aluminium
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Carbon footprint of recycled aluminium

Hydro’s position on how to calculate carbon footprint of recycled aluminium
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Materials supporting the circular economy

Understanding materials from a life cycle approach
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E-mobility white paper

Materials selection for a more sustainable automotive future
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Friction stir welding

Practical applications of friction stir welding (FSW)
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Circular Economy: Design

Circular economy starts on the drawing board
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Fire safety aluminium structures

How structures in aluminium can be designed and effectively protected against fire
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Pole Products Passive safety

Aluminium as a material for light poles and support structures
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The benefits of using aluminium for beverage cans

Aluminium cans are the planet’s most recycled container and can be considered a renewable resource in themselves.
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Positioning papers

Carbon footprint of recycled aluminium

Hydro’s position on how to calculate carbon footprint of recycled aluminium
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Documents

Hydro Code of Conduct

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Hydro Extrusions General Purchasing Terms & Conditions

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Hydro Extrusions Europe Invoice Guidelines for suppliers

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Certificates

ASI Chain of Custody Standard

Expiry 06-04-2026
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ASI Performance Standard

Expiry 31-05-2025
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Hydro CIRCAL 75R Verification statement

Expiry 2024-12-31
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Hydro REDUXA 4.0 Verification statement

Expiry 2025-06-30
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NEPD 1839 768 Hydro Aluminium Extrusion Ingot Europe

Expiry 2024-08-05
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NEPD 1840 768 Hydro 4.0 Aluminium Extrusion Ingot

Expiry 2024-08-05
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NEPD 1841 768 Hydro 75R Aluminium Extrusion Ingot

Expiry 2024-08-05
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