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ALUCOAT advances on its path to green transition with solar energy

ALUCOAT reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by installing 1,726 solar panels at its factory in Linares (Jaén), making steady progress toward an increasingly green industry.

The installation has a capacity of 949.30 kW and will ensure that 21.4% of the plant’s energy consumption comes from renewable sources.

This project will have a significant environmental impact, equivalent to avoiding the emission of 350 tons of CO2 per year and the planting of 700 trees. It is part of the company’s global strategy to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation.

With this investment, ALUCOAT demonstrates its commitment to the environment, people, and the future, fostering a cleaner and more efficient industrial model. The integration of renewable energy not only reduces emissions but also strengthens the company’s social and environmental responsibility, generating a positive impact for current and future generations.

With this initiative, ALUCOAT highlights the adoption of sustainable practices within the industrial sector, showing that industry and sustainability go hand in hand in building a greener and more responsible future for all.

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Club Tiro con Arco Cástulo shines at the Spanish Championship with the support of ALUCOAT.

Club Tiro con Arco Cástulo, based in Linares, stands out for its strong commitment to the promotion and development of archery. Since its inception, it has gained prominence in both the Andalusian and Spanish sports arenas. Despite its short history, the club has achieved various successes.

With the support of ALUCOAT, the club has established itself as a reference in archery at both regional and national levels. Its youngest athletes excelled at the Spanish Championship, held in Madrid last July, where they won a gold medal and a silver medal in the children’s category. Additionally, a national record was set in the Compound Bow Boys’ category by Juan Navarrete García.

Under the leadership of its president, Juan Navarrete, and vice president, Santiago Fernández, both employees of ALUCOAT, Club Tiro con Arco Cástulo has achieved multiple podium finishes in the Andalusian Championship, and now has taken another step forward with its impressive performance at the national level.

ALUCOAT is proud to support this club, which not only promotes sports but has also proven to be a platform for young talents in archery. ALUCOAT reaffirms its commitment to the development of local sports and congratulates the club on its outstanding achievements, wishing them continued success in the future.

ALUCOAT committed to its employees, sports, and the promotion of health.

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ALUCOAT donates again aluminium coils to the Brotherhood of Nuestra Señora de Linarejos

The traditional festivities in honour of the Virgen de Linarejos Coronada, the Patron Saint of Linares, Jaén, took place from the 18th to the 26th of May.

The Brotherhood of Nuestra Señora de Linarejos, as every year, organised its traditional “Tombola de Muñecas to raise funds for the maintenance of the Sanctuary, which helps vulnerable people in the city.

Thanks to the President of the Brotherhood, Patricio Lupiañez Cruz, ALUCOAT, made a generous donation of aluminium rolls, for the second consecutive year, to collaborate with this noble cause.

With this action, ALUCOAT highlights the importance of collaboration between the business sector and charities to unite in the fight against inequality and poverty and create a positive social impact in the community.

ALUCOAT, caring for people and the environment with advanced aluminium solutions.

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ALUCOAT implements Lean Manufacturing

In a increasingly challenging business environment, the operative efficiency has become essential to success. With the aim of improving and adjusting to market demands, ALUCOAT announces the adoption of the approach Lean Manufacturing in its business areas dedicated to the production of coated aluminium with thicknesses between 20 and 500 microns and aluminium honeycomb core, in order to provide greater value to its customers.

The approach Lean Manufacturing focuses on the improvement of production system by identifying and eliminating process or activities that uses more resources than necessary. Implementing this model ALUCOAT streamlines its operations and reduces waiting times by eliminating superfluous activities. This allows you to quickly meet market demands and deliver high-quality products and services more efficiently.

Aditionally, this new management model encourages innovation and operational excellence by actively involving employees in identifying improvement opportunities, thus promoting the value of continuous improvement. Thanks to this the company reduces operatives’ costs by minimizing waste, optimizes resources and reduces expenses related to excess raw material, downtime and production defects.

In summary, Lean Manufacturing model represents a big step towards operational excellence and long term-success. For this reason, ALUCOAT is committed to continuing to advance into efficiency, quality and innovation.

ALUCOAT, working for a more dynamic, efficiency and sustainable future.

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ALUCOAT RECEIVES STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF JAEN

Last Friday, May 10, ALUCOAT received a total of 17 final-year students from the Telematics Engineering degree program at the University of Jaen. Accompanied by José Ángel Fernández Prieto, a professor from the Department of Telecommunications Engineering, they had the opportunity to get a close look at an Industry 4.0 environment through ALUCOAT Conversion’s innovative and highly digitalized processes.

These kinds of events are part of the Sustainable Development Plan with which ALUCOAT supports Quality Education, as it allow students to interact with professionals and gain a practical insight into the application of their knowledge in a real industrial setting.

This visit underscores the importance of collaboration between industry and academia, and ALUCOAT is proud to contribute to the development of the talents who will lead the future of telematics and technology.

ALUCOAT committed to Training, Youth, and Digitalization.

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ALUCOAT certifies in Aluminium Stewardship Initiative ASI, its commitment to sustainability in the aluminium value chain.

ALUCOAT is very pleased to obtain the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certification for Performance Standard (V3 2022) as a commitment to improve sustainability throughout the aluminium value chain, all our stakeholders, and with SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals.

ASI is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain, setting 59 criteria under the three pillars of sustainability: Environment, Social and Governance.

ALUCOAT is in the process of implementing improvements focused on the sustainability priorities proposed by ASI in their strategy (2030-2050) such as:

  • Climate change, where aluminium accounts for around 2% of CO2 eq global emissions. It is required an aluminium sector aligned with 1.5°C and therefore a low carbon aluminium. ALUCOAT, as part of its commitment to SDG 13 Climate Action, calculates the Carbon Footprint (Scope 1 and 2) and increases the percentage of recycled aluminium in its products. It also has solar panels installed and ISO 50001 certification, contributing to the reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions.
  • Circularity, where aluminium is 100% recyclable and experiences no loss of properties or quality during the recycling process. To achieve this, ALUCOAT focuses on aluminium utilization measures, reducing raw material consumption. ALUCOAT also implements sustainable water management and carries out segregation and separation by aluminIum alloys. All of these efforts are highlighted by the recent attainment of the Zero Waste Certificate. These actions align with SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG 12 Responsible Production and Consumption.
  • Positive nature, improving the resilience of our planet and our societies in aspects of ecosystems, habitats, species and biodiversity. Where measures such as sustainable water management and the commitment to increasing the use of recycled aluminium, as opposed to extracting primary aluminium, are related to SDG 14 Life Below Water and SDG 15 Life on Land.
  • Human rights, as a broad and cross-cutting issue throughout the supply chain. ALUCOAT promotes respect for human rights in new industrial projects and significant organizational changes, community development, workers’ rights, and occupational health and safety management with its ISO 45001 certification. This aligns with SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities.
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ALUCOAT, certified in Zero Waste

In its continuous drive towards more sustainable practices, ALUCOAT, a specialist in aluminium coating ranging from 20 to 500 microns and the manufacturing of aluminium honeycomb, has obtained ZERO WASTE CERTIFICATION, reinforcing its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This certification attests that over 90% of the waste generated by ALUCOAT is recycled and transformed back into raw materials, highlighting ALUCOAT’s ongoing efforts to promote a sustainable production model.

This certification, endorsed by AENOR, reflects ALUCOAT’s commitment to responsible waste management and its active participation in the circular economy. ALUCOAT’s dedication to the environment, circular economy, and the fight against climate change is demonstrated not only in its daily processes but also in its current Sustainability Plan. This plan encompasses present and future initiatives that ALUCOAT is undertaking in the areas of Environment, Social, and Governance. Furthermore, this commitment is evident in the constant pursuit of new products and the implementation of Eco-design in each of them.

ALUCOAT stands out as a benchmark in sustainability in the industrial sector. Its ongoing actions are focused on improving the consumption of natural resources, reducing Carbon Footprint, and minimizing Water Footprint.

ALUCOAT is forging a more sustainable future with each step.

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ALUCOAT shines at the CPHI Worldwide fair, a Global Showcase for the Pharmaceutical Industry

ALUCOAT, specialized in aluminium lacquering ranging from 20 to 500 microns, has made its mark at the prestigious international pharmaceutical sector fair, CPHI Worldwide, held at Fira Barcelona from October 24th to 26th.

With over 30 years of experience,CPHI Worldwide is considered the world’s largest fair in the pharmaceutical industry, attracting professionals from all over the globe. ALUCOAT took the opportunity to strengthen its position as a key supplier in this strategic sector, providing lacquered aluminium used in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical solutions, such as blisters and pilfer-proof closures.

A star product from ALUCOAT is alupharm®, aluminium lacquer specially designed for blister production intended for a wide variety of medicines. During the event, ALUCOAT highlighted its significant contribution in the production of pilfer-proof type capsules and packaging for injectables through its product Alucoat® clopp. The latter, developed with special resins to withstand the rigorous sterilization processes of the pharmaceutical industry, has an improved version, Alucoat® clopp +, complying with regulations related to Bisphenol A (BPA).

Both ALUCOAT products offer optimal storage and conservation conditions, acting as a total barrier against light, moisture, gases, and any liquids. This level of protection ensures maximum quality and hygiene, enabling ALUCOAT to meet the strict FDA regulations and stand out in such a demanding industry.

During the event, ALUCOAT had the opportunity to strengthen connections with its current and potential clients, reaffirming its commitment to providing tailored solutions for strategic sectors. This commitment not only highlights excellence in the manufacturing of lacquered aluminium products but also reflects the more humane side of the industry and ALUCOAT’s strong mission to contribute to the care and well-being of people.

ALUCOAT committed to the pharmaceutical sector through quality and innovation.

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ALUCOAT in its commitment to the SDGs, obtains ISO 45001 occupational health and safety

ISO standards (standards of the International Organization for Standardization) are a fundamental pillar on which sustainable development is based, which certify compliance with certain environmental standards, safety and energy efficiency among others. ISO certifications and the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations have a direct relationship.

ALUCOAT constantly invests in these types of certifications that verify all the work and effort made within the company in order to maintain an outstanding sustainability management, environmental, social and governance.  ALUCOAT has been renewing for many years ISO 14001: environmental sustainability, directly related to SDG 13. Climate action, 14. Life below water and 15. Life on land;  and ISO 50001: sustainable energy with a main objective of increasing Energy Management, directly related to SDG 7. Affordable clean energy, 12. Responsible production and consumption, and 13. Climate action, saving energy consumption and reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

Within the ALUCOAT Sustainability Plan 2023-2025, there is a line of development based on its commitment to health and safety for all workers. Related to this matter, ALUCOAT has been audited in its management system, obtaining ISO 45001 certification, the new standard of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on Occupational health and safety. Since the most important asset of ALUCOAT are their People, ALUCOAT offers the most appropriate working conditions for the activity to be carried out in the safest possible environment.

ALUCOAT, working for the its team’s well-being.

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ALUCOAT makes a donation to the Brotherhood of our Lady of Linarejos

During the days from May 27th to June 4th, the traditional festivities in honor of the Crowned Virgin of Linarejos, the Patron Saint of Linares, Jaén, took place.

Several events were held during those days, including the traditional Doll Raffle organized by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Linarejos, aimed at raising funds for the maintenance of the Sanctuary and helping people in vulnerable situations in the city.

Thanks to Patricio Lupiañez Cruz, President of the Brotherhood, ALUCOAT has made a generous donation of several rolls of aluminum, which were given as prizes in the Raffle.

Through this action, ALUCOAT highlights the importance of collaboration between the business sector and charitable organizations to achieve a positive impact on the community. Furthermore, it encourages other companies to join the fight against inequality and poverty.

ALUCOAT, promoting the well-being of society.

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