“In terms of investment, our focus is on strengthening GHI Smart Furnaces' position as a leader in providing advanced turnkey solutions for the aluminium recycling sector,” José Domingo Berasategui, CEO of GHI Smart Furnaces

We are honored to have a conversation with José Domingo Berasategui, CEO of GHI Smart Furnaces. After serving for over a decade as General Manager, Berasategui now takes on the role of executive leader, strengthening GHI’s commitment to innovation and excellence. In an exclusive discussion with AL Circle, he shares insights into his new role and responsibilities, his vision for the future of GHI Furnaces, and his strategy for advancing digitalisation. Most importantly, he highlights his mission to embed a culture of innovation and sustainability at GHI, driving transformation from within.

AL Circle: Congratulations on your appointment as CEO of GHI Smart Furnaces! Please share your vision for the company's future in terms of investment, innovation, and business operations.

José Domingo Berasategui: Thank you! It's an exciting time for GHI Smart Furnaces, and I’m honoured to take on this new role.

In terms of investment, our focus is on strengthening GHI Smart Furnaces' position as a leader in providing advanced turnkey solutions for the aluminium recycling sector. Our strategy also includes expanding our global presence to ensure we are not just a technology leader, but also accessible to new markets that demand high-performance recycling solutions.

Regarding innovation, we are committed to driving significant progress through Smart Process Improvement (SPI) and the digitalisation of our equipment. By integrating data-driven insights and advanced automation, we are optimizing furnace performance and energy efficiency. Digitalisation will empower us with real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and smarter decision-making, leading to improved operational outcomes for our customers in the aluminium recycling industry.

When it comes to business operations, I’m committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. We will further integrate lean manufacturing practices to eliminate inefficiencies and optimise every aspect of our production. This means refining processes to ensure that we deliver top-quality products while maximising efficiency at every step.