With more than 40 years of experience, the Primary Metal Technology group (PMT) serves as the competence center for primary aluminium. Our technologists work to improve the anode quality through optimum utilisation of raw materials and process optimisation, and the efficiency of the aluminium reduction processes through process optimisation and technology development.
Today, we are in the forefront of the development of both aluminium reduction and carbon technology, and our environmental technology, designed for aluminium electrolysis cells, is considered to be among the best of the world.
We focus on continually strengthening our competence in process modelling and control. This, combined with our laboratory facilities, our test centers, equipped with full-scale aluminium reduction cells, and field activities in all Hydro smelters, enables us to play a vital role in creating Hydro's position as a leading-edge innovator.
We work in close cooperation with leading international institutions and universities to support the activities of Hydro's plants and to provide our customers with the best possible service.
The Primary Metal Technology group for Aluminum Metal is located at the Hydro smelters in Årdal, Norway, and Neuss, Germany, and the Research Park in Porsgrunn, Norway.
