PyroGenesis Inc. announced that it has completed the manufacturing of the plasma torch system for its client Constellium, one of the world?s largest aluminum transformation and recycling companies. Delivery of the various system components to one of Constellium?s European facilities is underway and will continue over the next five weeks. An engineering team from PyroGenesis will be on-site to receive the shipments and start installation, with commissioning scheduled during Second Quarter 2026.
As previously announced (press release dated August 5, 2025), PyroGenesis signed an industrial implementation contract with Constellium for the sale of plasma torch technology and related peripheral components, for use in a Constellium aluminum remelting furnace, with commissioning targeted for First Quarter 2026. This followed a previous announcement detailing a collaboration agreement whereby Constellium stated its intention to use PyroGenesis plasma torches as potential replacement heating sources in Constellium?s aluminum cast houses. This initiative remains exploratory and conducted at demonstrator scale as part of Constellium?s broader research and development activities to explore alternatives to traditional natural gas burners.
With today?s announcement, PyroGenesis confirms that (i) the initial plasma torch system has been completed, (ii) large component delivery via container ship has already begun, and (iii) installation activities will commence as the various components arrive over the next five weeks. Purpose: Constellium to explore PyroGenesis? all-electric plasma torches, among other alternative technologies, to implement cleaner, more sustainable methods for high-temperature industrial heating, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in aluminum processing.
Scope: installation and commissioning of proprietary plasma technology in an industrial scale demonstrator furnace at Constellium?s casthouse. Timeline: shipping is underway, installation activities will commence as components arrive in Europe, with commissioning expected during Second Quarter 2026. Strategic Impact: supports Constellium?s roadmap to reduce GHG emissions.
Primary aluminum production is an energy intensive process that is typically produced using electricity; secondary aluminum production, using recycled aluminum, requires 95% less energy to produce. 1 According to Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Aluminum Roadmap, aluminum production emissions must decline by 24% by 2030, 63% by 2040, and 92% by 2050 compared to 2021 levels to meet net-zero targets, highlighting the urgent need for cleaner technologies across both primary production and secondary remelting. 2 Aspects of secondary aluminum production that use fossil fuels (natural gas, etc.), such as the remelting of scrap metal, can potentially utilize alternative energy sources such as plasma.
Global aluminum demand is projected to rise nearly 40% by 2030 and up to 80% by 2050, driven by growth in automotive, aerospace, and packaging. 34 Plasma-based electrification offers a cleaner, scalable alternative to traditional fuel-based heating, aligning with industrial energy transition and decarbonization mandates.
