Aluminium life cycle

Aluminium was first produced only just over a century ago and yet this young metal has already become the world's second most used metal.

A world without aluminium has become unimaginable.

For example, aluminium makes a key contribution to fuel-efficient engines in cars and trucks as well as to high-speed rail and sea travel. By reducing the vehicle's weight, it cuts down on fuel consumption and emissions without compromizing the size and safety of the vehicles.