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Boeing approves Quaker Houghton’s coolant for aerospace aluminium alloys
Quaker Houghton has strengthened its position in the aerospace manufacturing sector by securing Boeing BAC 5008 approval for its Hocut 4260 metalworking coolant, expanding its portfolio of certified solutions for machining aluminium alloys and other high-performance aerospace materials. The approval reinforces the product’s suitability for critical aerospace production, where manufacturers require high-performance coolant technologies that improve machining efficiency, extend tool life and comply with stringent environmental standards. Jonathan Dilley, Global Director of Aerospace and Defence at Quaker Houghton, stated, “Earning Boeing’s BAC 5008 approval is a significant milestone for Hocut 4260 and a testament to the fluid’s consistent performance in the most demanding aerospace...
ALuminium LeaderSpeak 2026 – All about how industry leaders are reading the aluminium market today
If you had to pin down the aluminium industry today in just a few words, what would they be? At AL Circle, we call it critical, agile, sensitive, and resilient – not because it makes for a tidy line but because it describes the present condition of the metal. Critical because the metal is now almost indispensable for the modern world's infrastructure. Strip it out, and you cripple EVs, defence systems, aerospace engineering, data infrastructure, and renewable energy push. We call it agile because the industry has evolved at a pace that most legacy sectors can’t keep up with. New technologies, process efficiencies, digital integration, sustainability mandates – you name it, and aluminium has adapted to it all. Well, the market is sensitive too because it has been responding and reacting...
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A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
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A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
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“In addition to supporting downstream industries, producers of flat rolled aluminium are also looking to improve the sustainability of their own operations,” Peter De Bruyne, Quaker Houghton
Peter De Bruyne, Global Business Director, Non-Ferrous at Quaker Houghton, has a wealth of knowledge and expertise from his career spanning three decades in the aluminium industry. He has shared through his candid interview with AL Circle for ‘The Modern World of Aluminium Flat-Rolled Products’ e-magazine on the fundamentals of rolling fluid and how he has helped shape the future of aluminium rolling, determining the strategic direction of Quaker Houghton. AL Circle: Could you provide a brief overview of the function of rolling fluids in flat rolled aluminium production? Peter De Bruyne: During the rolling process, rolling fluids serve to lubricate, cool, and remove aluminium fines from the strip surface. For cold rolling, this is usually achieved with kerosene-based oil supported by...
“Our process fluids, lubricants and coatings are relied on by customers throughout the full value chain of aluminium production — from mine to mill and on to manufacturing,” Nozi Hamidi, Global Strategy Director at Quaker Houghton
In a recent conversation with Nozi Hamidi (Global Strategy Director), Peter De Bruyne (Global Business Director), and Peter Weissman (Senior Global Coatings Director), the trio shed light on how QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE™ is redefining fluid management in aluminium production. Peter Weissman addressed a long-standing challenge in the industry called manual fluid monitoring. Traditional methods rely heavily on time-consuming lab tests to measure key parameters like pH, temperature, and conductivity, particularly in conversion coating processes. Nozi Hamidi emphasised a critical gap in data utilisation. While aluminium plants are rich in operational data, they are concentrated around core production processes. Ancillary systems like fluid management often remain overlooked. Here is an excerpt...
"Aluminium customers operate in an environment where efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness drive every decision," Wayne McVey, Director of Metals Process Fluids North America, Quaker Houghton
In an interview for the 7th edition of LeaderSpeak 2025 , Wayne McVey, Director of Metals Process Fluids North America, sheds light on the current challenges and future opportunities in the aluminium industry, addressing issues like tariff volatility, limited domestic capacity and the growing importance of recycling and process efficiency. He also discusses how Quaker Houghton is tackling these needs through innovative fluid technologies, digital solutions and a strong customer-focused strategy, with a clear goal of leading the aluminium hot rolling market. With over 30 years in technical leadership, sales and product management, McVey is now regarded as the market leader of the company’s hot-rolling business. Refer to the e-magazine for the full interview. AL Circle: What innovations or...
Quaker Houghton acquired Japan-based Dipsol Chemicals for USD 153 million
Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids made an announcement of a strategic acquisition on March 25, 2025. The company has entered into a purchase agreement for acquiring a leading supplier of plating solutions and surface treatment, Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd. Subject to post-closing adjustments, the purchasing agreement is closed for JPY 23 billion (USD 153 million). Image source: Adobe Stock Dipsol, with its headquarters in Japan, established in 1953 and with over 450 employees globally, holds a strong position for plating chemicals in the Japanese market. The company also has a global presence in Research & Development (R&D) facilities and production which is extended to countries including Asia, Europe and North America. Globally, the company earned a total...
“By mimicking real process conditions on our pilot mill, Quaker Houghton de-risks fluid upgrades for rolling mills,” Peter De Bruyne, Global Business Director Non-Ferrous, Quaker Houghton
Peter De Bruyne, Global Business Director Non-Ferrous, is responsible for strategy development for the non-ferrous industry at Quaker Houghton. Peter was awarded a PhD in analytical chemistry before joining the aluminium industry in 1993. He gained hands-on experience as a laboratory manager and lubrication engineer in the aluminium rolling industry. In his 18 years at Quaker Houghton, Peter has worked in both technical and commercial roles before taking up his current position in 2016. AL Circle: Could you provide a brief overview of the function of rolling fluids in flat rolled aluminium production? Peter De Bruyne: During the rolling process, rolling fluids serve to lubricate, cool, and remove aluminium fines from the strip surface. For cold rolling, this is usually achieved with...
Quaker Houghton to showcase innovative rolling fluid for superior mill cleanliness at ALUMINIUM 2024
Quaker Houghton, the global leader in industrial process fluids, will showcase its recently launched aluminum hot rolling fluid technology, QH EVEROLL™ A 5000, at ALUMINIUM 2024. The event will be held October 8-10 at the Exhibition Center Düsseldorf, where process experts from Quaker Houghton will be available to meet attendees on stand 3A25. The new non-soap emulsion technology provides superior mill cleanliness, minimal fluid maintenance, and excellent surface quality. Key to its performance is the ability to keep aluminum fines dispersed in the fluid, allowing easy filtration to prevent deposition and sludge formation. The new product series is suitable for the full range of alloys used in aluminum strip production. “ALUMINIUM 2024 is a key event in the Quaker Houghton calendar this...
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“In addition to supporting downstream industries, producers of flat rolled aluminium are also looking to improve the sustainability of their own operations,” Peter De Bruyne, Quaker Houghton
Nozi Hamidi , Peter De Bruyne , Peter Weissman
“Our process fluids, lubricants and coatings are relied on by customers throughout the full value chain of aluminium production — from mine to mill and on to manufacturing,” Nozi Hamidi, Global Strategy Director at Quaker Houghton
Wayne McVey
"Aluminium customers operate in an environment where efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness drive every decision," Wayne McVey, Director of Metals Process Fluids North America, Quaker Houghton
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