Alcan plans pot cell R&D initiative in France

Dec 14, 2006 | 01:03 PM | Sean Barry

Alcan Inc. is launching a research and development initiative in France that will focus on pot cell technology as part of its AP35 series aluminum smelting technology.

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





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