Hertwich has delivered a customised complete rolling ingot foundry for Remi Claeys.
The order includes a Preheat-Shaft Melting Furnace of the Ecomelt PS120 type, a holding furnace, a vertical casting machine with rolling ingot molds, and an efficient flue gas cleaning system.
The Ecomelt PS120 melting furnace processes both process returns and heavily contaminated post-consumer scrap.
Its preheat shaft and integrated pyrolysis system enable a resource-efficient melting process, as the energy content of organic compounds contained in the scrap can be thermally utilised. This reduces external energy demand and contributes to a stable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly operation.
The new aluminium recycling plant, located in Lichtervelde, Belgium, is scheduled to start operations in spring 2026.
This collaboration marks Remi Claeys' first order with Hertwich.
Remi Claeys specialises in manufacturing high-frequency welded aluminium tubes used in various high-end applications, including medical technology, horticulture, scaffolding, and household appliances.
With a daily capacity of more than 100 tons, the new foundry enhances process stability and overall efficiency. This investment enables the processing of heavily contaminated aluminium scrap while improving production effectiveness.
“This order highlights our expertise as a one-stop supplier for aluminium foundries, in this case, for rolling ingots,” said Gerold Keune, Managing Director of Hertwich Engineering GmbH.
“At Hertwich, we rely on in-house expertise to ensure not only the highest equipment quality but also the ability to support process optimisation and maintenance according to customer needs.
“Tailored customer solutions are one of Hertwich’s strengths, and our collaboration with Remi Claeys further underscores this expertise.”
