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Fives strengthens India operations with a new aluminium-focussed service centre in Sambalpur, Odisha
Fives, an international leader in industrial engineering, has taken a significant leap forward in strengthening its footprint in India with the inauguration of its new Service Centre in Sambalpur, Odisha. Sambalpur is a city located in the northwestern part of the Indian state of Odisha. Officially opened on June 4, 2025, this state-of-the-art facility marks a pivotal moment in Fives' ongoing mission to empower the aluminium industry with innovation, efficiency, and world-class support. This initiative by Fives has been warmly appreciated by Mr Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, who shared his support through a special video message. "Our sincere thanks to Hindalco Industries Limited & Vedanta Limited - Aluminium Business Management for encouraging this initiative for...
Introducing the Rhodax® Club: Advancing green anode plant technology
In the dynamic landscape of aluminium production, innovation and collaboration are essential, Fives has taken a significant step forward by launching the Rhodax® Club. This exclusive club brings together experts and end users to address critical challenges and drive advancements in the Rhodax® process technology. The Rhodax® Process: A Brief History The Rhodax® process, jointly developed by Aluminium Pechiney (today Rio Tinto) and Fives in the early 2000s, revolutionised Green Anode Plant technology. Its unique approach to dry mix preparation has been adopted by major players worldwide. In 2003, ALBA became the first industrial user of this groundbreaking technology. Twenty years later, the Rhodax® process has become the keystone of 11 Green Anode Plants (GAPs), collectively producing 2.7...
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Lhyfe and Fives offer a complete solution for decarbonising industrial combustion processes using green hydrogen
Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in producing green and renewable hydrogen, and Fives, a world leader in industrial combustion, have announced signing a memorandum of understanding to provide a complete decarbonised offer for industry, from hydrogen production to combustion. This offer speeds up energy transition by facilitating the use of hydrogen in process industries without needing to modify all the equipment. Lhyfe will produce and supply green hydrogen, and Fives will provide optimised and safe solutions for its use in industrial combustion processes. In recent years, hydrogen combustion, which emits no CO 2 , has emerged as one of the most promising solutions for reducing the carbon footprint of industrial processes. For example, a secondary aluminium furnace that today produces...
Fives Services Gulf and Aluminium Bahrain, a long-standing collaboration
On 18th February, in the presence of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s management team, Fives Services Gulf inaugurated its workshop dedicated to the fabrication of Crust Alumina Feeding Devices (CAFD) for Alba and celebrated the renewal of the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) for Alba Line 6 Pot Tending Machines. The event included a tour of the Fives’ workshop, giving an overview of its production activities. A highlight of the visit was the inauguration of the CAFD ( Crust Alumina Feeding Device ) workshop in the presence of all employees, with an official ribbon cutting. The tour was also an opportunity to introduce the Fives Aluminium Technical Institute in Bahrain, an advanced training center that has redefined the concept of technical education by combining mobility,...
Fives is developing the first CO2 capture solutions for the aluminium industry through a consortium project with Aluminium Dunkerque, Trimet and Rio Tinto
This consortium, which brings together the world's leading expertise to implement an innovative process, aims to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in direct CO 2 emissions (excluding energy sources) from primary aluminium production by 2030. With more than 60 years' experience in capturing and processing industrial emissions, Fives, an international leader in industrial engineering, has unique expertise to contribute to the production of greener aluminium. Primary aluminium production accounts for 2 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, corresponding to an average of 16.1 tonnes of CO 2 emitted globally per tonne of aluminium produced (in France, the average is less than 5 t/CO 2 ). A partnership-based approach, a key success factor Fives has been committed to decarbonising industry...
Four aluminium giants unite to pioneer CO2 capture in France
Four major players in the aluminium industry have joined forces to create a groundbreaking carbon capture technology in France. The goal is to significantly reduce carbon emissions from aluminium production in France. The collaboration includes Aluminum Dunkerque, Trimet, Fives, and Rio Tinto, and their primary aim is to swiftly decrease the carbon footprint of aluminium, which plays a crucial role in the transition to cleaner energy sources. This industrial CO2 capture consortium project signals France's determination to remain a leader in aluminium technology. While specific details are still being worked out, the combined expertise of these four major players in the industry promises exciting developments in the near future.
Fives' new workshop in Bahrain aims to foster growth in the aluminium and other industries
Fives is an international engineering group specialising in designing and supplying machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups like the aluminium, steel, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement, and energy sectors. The company inaugurated its workshop in Bahrain, which is expected to help grow the local economy and support its industrial strategy. Mr Sebastien Gauguier, President of Fives Group's Aluminium Division, gave a speech emphasising the significance of having a workshop locally as it matches Fives Group's aim of being closer to clients in the GCC. The French Ambassador of France in Bahrain, Mr Jerome Cauchard, said, "The inauguration of Fives Services Gulf workshop is a new example of the cooperation between France and...
AlCirlce Expo Day 2: Join us to make the final day memorable
After a successful Day 1, AlCircle team is ready to welcome you to Day 2 of AlCircle Expo 2022. The event will go live today at 11:00 AM GMT, with a host of esteemed speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors, to make the final day even more eventful. Some of the eminent companies to be present in the final day of the expo are: Alba, NKM Noell, CHALCO, Fives, Mitsui Bussan Commodities, Precimeter, SECO/WARWICK and many others. So, delay no more and register at https://live.alcircleevents.com/event_registration/23911244/121 to grace the expo with your presence. While we create memories together, you are assured to gain insights into the current aluminium market. After all, AlCircle expo aims at bringing aluminium leaders and partners under one digital roof, where they can share business ideas and...
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“We can see some positive signals from the market. I believe that the LME returns to a level that is viable for our customers, which should free-up investments”, Benjamin Ulmann, Fives’ Aluminium Regional Sales Director, Middle East
“Our guess is that the world’s top priority will be to better protect our environment, and at Fives, we are determined to become an active player in environmental commitments in the post-COVID-19 world.” - Aurélie Fillon, VP Services, Fives - Aluminium division.
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“2020 will definitely be a key milestone in the deployment of the Fives digital solutions in various sectors,” - Mr Sébastien GAUGUIER, Head of Fives, Aluminium Division
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