EGA Leichtmetall to build EUR 145M aluminium recycling plant near Hanover

EGA Leichtmetall announced the construction of a new aluminium recycling plant near Hanover, Germany, with an investment of approximately EUR 145 million. The plant will add 110,000 tonnes per year of sorting capacity and 153,000 tonnes of melting and casting capacity, creating 200 direct jobs. First hot metal is expected in 2028.

“European industries, such as automotive and aviation and including in Lower Saxony, are increasingly demanding high-quality aluminium made with post-consumer scrap to meet consumer expectations for product performance and sustainability.”leichtmetall.eu

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• leichtmetall.euInvestment in recycling and circular economy | EGA LeichtmetallDec 19, 2025
• leichtmetall.euAluminium innovation Made in Germany | EGA LeichtmetallJan 20, 2026

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