Alcan to launch R&D initiative in France

Dec 14, 2006 | 05:47 AM | Sean Barry

Alcan Inc. said Thursday that it is launching a research and development initiative in France that will focus on pot cell technology as part of its AP series aluminum smelting technology.

The Montreal-based company said the initiative is part of a target to develop a 20-percent more energy efficient and environmentally friendly cell through the accelerated introduction of new technologies.....





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