Constellium & PyroGenesis advance aluminium remelting with cutting-edge plasma torch tech

In 2024, Constellium, a global leader in aluminium product development, manufacturing and recycling of aluminium products, joined hands with PyroGenesis, a world leader in advanced plasma process technologies, to procure state-of-the-art plasma torch technology designed to serve as efficient heating sources for aluminium remelting furnaces. As of August 11, 2025, the companies have successfully finalised the acquisition of the technology.

Following the purchase, the advanced plasma torch technology will be incorporated into a demonstrator furnace at a Constellium-owned casthouse, further to explore opportunities for sustainable high-temperature industrial heating solutions.

Concerning this exchange, P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis, stated, "Streamlining energy use by electrifying more processes across industrial operations only makes sense when quality and economics remain intact, as is the case with PyroGenesis' plasma torches."

He further added, "Constellium is demonstrating bold leadership in embracing cleaner, more efficient energy pathways. Together, we're taking a major step toward electrifying an energy-intensive segment of aluminium manufacturing."

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This purchase and implementation of advanced plasma torch technology marks the second phase of the collaboration between the two companies, following an extensive engineering and feasibility study.

Owing to this, Ludovic Piquier, the Chief Technical Officer of Constellium, stated, "We are pleased to take this next step with PyroGenesis to advance the maturity of plasma torch technology for aluminium remelting. This collaboration reflects our commitment to decarbonising our operations through innovative, sustainable solutions."

The current phase of the project is expected to reach completion by Q1 2026.

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