The Russian aluminium giant Rusal is expanding its presence in the Japanese market by introducing its "PEFA" aluminium alloy ingots. The resulting alloy, called PEFA (Primary Equivalent Foundry Alloys), contains 20 per cent aluminium scrap added to the aluminium melt during production. One significant benefit of these ingots is their compatibility with the widely accepted standard A356.2, a versatile aluminium alloy ingot. This strategic move aligns with the growing demand for environmentally friendly raw materials as part of initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality. Ayumu Murakami, Rusal's Japan President, confirmed that discussions with several domestic users are already underway.
The demand for PEFA is increasing, especially in the environmentally aware European market, which significantly emphasises achieving carbon neutrality. The introduction of PEFA in producing aluminium alloys for the automotive industry reduced the carbon footprint of new products by almost 20 per cent.
