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HyCore’s R&D activities on hold
Hydro and the Belgian company Umicore have decided to put the research and development activities in the joint venture HyCore on hold.
February 10, 2010
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Can can celebrate
In 1935, you needed a knife to open this new-fangled invention, then made of tin. Today, it’s a little easier, not to mention thinner, lighter, safer, ...
February 2, 2010
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Hydro increases ownership in Taiwan remelt plant
Hydro has signed an agreement to increase its ownership stake in Famco from currently 45 percent to a controlling majority stake.
January 27, 2010
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Hydro selling Hydro Trans to SKA Invest
SKA Invest, a Norwegian investment company, has entered into an agreement to buy Hydro Trans, which has activities in Norway, Finland and Denmark.
January 25, 2010
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Production resumes at Suldal 1 power station
Production at Hydro’s power station Suldal 1 in western Norway has resumed after a long break from renovation of the water supply system at the statio ...
January 21, 2010
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Aiming for global lead on reducing climate emissions from primary aluminium production
After having already reduced direct emissions from primary production by 70 percent since 1990 – equal to a staggering three tonnes CO2-equivalents pe ...
January 12, 2010
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Divestment of Spanish rolling mill completed
The sale of Hydro's rolled products plant Inasa in Irurtzun, Spain, was finalized December 31, 2009.
January 11, 2010
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Automotive Structures divestment completed
The sale of Hydro's Automotive Structures business to the Germany-based Benteler Group has been finalized. The unit's 1,200 employees joined Benteler ...
January 4, 2010
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Self-sufficient showcase in Swiss Alps
Self-sufficient with water and energy, thanks partly to Hydro's Wicona-brand aluminium building systems, the new Monte Rosa Hut is accepting guest res ...
December 29, 2009
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Hydro presence in Qatar tech park shines a light on aluminium
Hydro’s expanding research and development presence in Qatar will help push aluminium in the Middle East.
December 28, 2009
