http://www.elkem.com/ http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-received-three-AFS-Awards-at-CastExpo13/ Elkem Foundry Products, a leading producer and supplier of high-performance inoculants and nodulizers for gray and ductile iron, received three awards from the American Foundry Society at the Society’s CastExpo and Metalcasting Congress in St. Louis on April 6-9, 2013. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-received-three-AFS-Awards-at-CastExpo13/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:09:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-to-Feature-New-Ductile-Iron-Practice-at-CastExpo-13/ A new magnesium-treatment practice that improves the production of ductile iron will be featured in the Elkem Foundry Products booth at CastExpo ’13 in St. Louis on April 6-9, 2013. The new practice gives a quieter reaction, increases magnesium recoveries, and lowers costs. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-to-Feature-New-Ductile-Iron-Practice-at-CastExpo-13/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:58:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-launches-new-silicon-product-series-custom-made-for-next-generation-lithium-ion-batteries/ In cooperation with AIST, Elkem AS has developed a silicon product tailored to meet the demands of the futures’ rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIB). The anode material radically improves a rechargeable LIB in terms of capacity, lifespan and charging time. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-launches-new-silicon-product-series-custom-made-for-next-generation-lithium-ion-batteries/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:31:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Solar-to-improve-energy-efficiency-by-another-30/ The company just launched a project that can radically improve its patented, energy-effective production process of high-purity silicon for the solar industry. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Solar-to-improve-energy-efficiency-by-another-30/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:02:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Enova-subsidy-provides-foundation-for-developing-Elkem-Salten/ "We are very pleased with the Enova subsidy of NOK 350 million for the energy recovery facility at Elkem Salten. The subsidy will provide a firm basis for developing technology which has a significant potential to mitigate climate change in Norway and internationally," says Helge Aasen, CEO of Elkem. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Enova-subsidy-provides-foundation-for-developing-Elkem-Salten/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:50:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Temporary-production-stop-at-Elkem-Solar/ Due to the difficult market conditions in the solar market, Elkem Solar will stop production in Kristiansand temporarily. Employees at the Elkem Solar plant in Kristiansand will be affected by temporary layoffs. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Temporary-production-stop-at-Elkem-Solar/ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-warns-of-reduced-FeSi-production-in-Q4/ Elkem will reduce its ferrosilicon sales by as much as 15,000 tonnes in the fourth quarter vs. third quarter 2012. The planned reduction comes as a result of non-sustainable FeSi prices, a weak Euro and expectations of continued low steel capacity utilisation in Q4. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-warns-of-reduced-FeSi-production-in-Q4/ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-educates-future-promoters-of-sustainable-energy/ Following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March last year, Elkem decided to donate a 15 kW solar system to Ishinomaki Commercial High School. One of the goals behind building a solar cell system was that it could awake interest and fascination for renewable energy among young students today, so that they may become future promoters for sustainable energy. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-educates-future-promoters-of-sustainable-energy/ Thu, 24 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-establishes-new-sales-office-in-Singapore/ Elkem Silicon Materials has in the past few years operated its South East Asia operations from Orkla’s office in Singapore. Following the takeover of Elkem by China National Bluestar, Elkem has established the legal entity Elkem Singapore Materials Pte Ltd (“Elkem Singapore”). http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-establishes-new-sales-office-in-Singapore/ Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Iceland-and-Bluestar-signs-letter-of-intent/ In connection with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabo’s visit to Iceland on Friday, Icelandic authorities and Elkem-owner China National Bluestar signed a joint declaration agreement for building two new plants on the island. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Iceland-and-Bluestar-signs-letter-of-intent/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Solar-to-step-up-production/ Elkem Solar plans to step up to full production at its plant in Kristiansand, Norway due to the increase in orders for Elkem Solar Silicon® http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Solar-to-step-up-production/ Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:53:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-cuts-back-on-ferrosilicon-and-silicon-production/ Due to the prevailing weak market conditions for ferrosilicon and silicon, Elkem has decided to temporarily halt production at three more furnaces in Norway starting mid-December. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-cuts-back-on-ferrosilicon-and-silicon-production/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:30:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-donated-solar-system-opened-at-Japanese-school/ On November 9, Rikke Lind, Deputy Minister of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, and Trond Sæterstad, Senior Vice President of Elkem Solar, opened a YEN 15 million solar plant at Ishinomaki Commercial High School in Tohoku, one of the areas that were hit hardest by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan earlier this year. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-donated-solar-system-opened-at-Japanese-school/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:43:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Salten-boost-competitive-position-through-NOK-200-million-technology-upgrade--temporarily-stops-production-at-one-furnace-due-to-weakened-market/ Elkem Salten strengthens its long-term competitive position with a NOK 200 million technology-upgrade investment. At the same time, the plant reports that it will temporarily reduce production. Temporary layoffs may become necessary. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Salten-boost-competitive-position-through-NOK-200-million-technology-upgrade--temporarily-stops-production-at-one-furnace-due-to-weakened-market/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:30:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Temporary-reduction-of-production-activity-at-Elkem-Solar/ Due to the difficult market situation in the solar market, Elkem Solar will temporarily stop parts of the production in Kristiansand. About 120 employees out of a total of 275 employees will be affected by temporary layoffs. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Temporary-reduction-of-production-activity-at-Elkem-Solar/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:51:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Canada-to-supply-steam-to-Rio-Tinto-Alcan/ Elkem Metal Canada Inc. signs contract for the sale of steam to the Vaudreuil plant of Rio Tinto Alcan. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Canada-to-supply-steam-to-Rio-Tinto-Alcan/ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:56:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-present-at-the-worlds-largest-Foundry-exhibition/ 28 June - 1 July Elkem Foundry Products participated on the word's largest foundry exhibition – GIFA 2011, in Düsseldorf. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-present-at-the-worlds-largest-Foundry-exhibition/ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:53:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-to-donate-solar-cell-system-to-Ishinomaki-high-school/ Elkem will be donating a solar cell system to Ishinomaki Commercial High School in Tohoku. The 14 million YEN project will benefit from close cooperation with the Japanese companies Kyocera Corporation, Silicon Plus Corporation and S-Power and The Norwegian Embassy and Innovation Norway in Tokyo. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-to-donate-solar-cell-system-to-Ishinomaki-high-school/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:58:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-research-fund-gives-innovation-prize-to-environmental-entrepreneur-/ Elkem research fund (EFF)’s innovation prize this year has been awarded Dr. Knut Henriksen of Metallkraft. Dr. Henriksen receives the prize for his entrepreneurial achievements for the company. Metallkraft is specializing in recycling silicon carbide from sawing solar cell wafers. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-research-fund-gives-innovation-prize-to-environmental-entrepreneur-/ Thu, 26 May 2011 20:04:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-invests-NOK-30-Million-in-Bremanger/ Elkem Bremanger has been allocated more than NOK 30 Million to build a new installation that will be producing additive materials to the world’s foundry industry. The additive materials bring forward the right features in cast iron parts. The additives are being used in windmills, cars and household products like frying pans. Elkem is world leading in this market segment. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-invests-NOK-30-Million-in-Bremanger/ Mon, 02 May 2011 20:06:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Carbon-Brasil-wins-top-award/ Elkem has received the first prize in Brasil’s “SESI Quality at Work” competition, in the category “Development of social responsibility and environment”. In addition, Elkem received the medal ”Ordem do Mérito do trabalho Getulio Vargas” from the Brasilian work ministry. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Carbon-Brasil-wins-top-award/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:09:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Agreement-on-sale-of-Elkem-to-Bluestar-completed/ Orkla ASA entered on 10 January 2011 into a binding agreement for the sale of Elkem to China National Bluestar Group Co., Ltd (Bluestar). The transaction has been completed today, 14 April, in accordance with the conditions described in the notification to the stock exchange 11 January 2011. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Agreement-on-sale-of-Elkem-to-Bluestar-completed/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:13:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Improved-markets-and-profit-growth-for-Orkla/ Orkla’s operating profit (EBITA) increased by 14% from NOK 1,161 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 to NOK 1,322 million in the same period of 2010. Full-year operating profit (EBITA) increased by 30% from NOK 3,029 million to NOK 3,944 million. 2010 was a good year for the Share Portfolio, which achieved a return of 31.8 %. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Improved-markets-and-profit-growth-for-Orkla/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:15:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-sells-Elkem-to-China-National-Bluestar/ Orkla ASA has signed a binding agreement with China National Bluestar (Group) Co., Ltd (Bluestar) for the purchase and sale of Elkem. The transaction comprises Elkem Silicon Materials, Elkem Foundry Products, Elkem Carbon and Elkem Solar. According to the agreement, the sales price is USD 2 billion for Elkem before closing- and capital structure adjustments. The agreement includes the 1.5 TWh/year power contract Orkla acquired last year which will ensure that Elkem’s smelting plants in Norway will have a secure and long-term competitive power base. Orkla will remain the owner of the shares in Elkem Energi AS, including its 85 % stake in AS Saudefaldene. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-sells-Elkem-to-China-National-Bluestar/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:17:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Sale-of-Orklas-hydropower-assets-in-Bremanger-closed/ Orkla has sent the following notice to the Oslo Stock Exchange: We refer to the notice to the Oslo Stock Exchange dated 5 October 2009 regarding Orkla-owned Elkem's sale of its hydropower plants in Salten and Bremanger. Closing of the sale of Elkem Energi Bremanger AS have been pending receipt of governmental concession, which is now received. The transaction is today, on 21 December 2010,... http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Sale-of-Orklas-hydropower-assets-in-Bremanger-closed/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:19:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Apprentice-of-the-Year-from-Elkem-Salten/ Apprentice Anne Dobakk at Elkem Salten (photo) was declared "Apprentice of the Year" on 6th December, and won a scholarship worth NOK 25,000. The foundation Bodø Håndverkstand, in collaboration with Bodø Næringsforum, awards the scholarship to apprentices so that they can continue their professional training. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Apprentice-of-the-Year-from-Elkem-Salten/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:23:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Thamshavn-plans-to-recycle-up-to-180-GWh-per-year/ Elkem Thamshavn in Orkanger plans to recycle up to 180 GWh per year, halve dust emissions, reduce noise and improve the working environment overall. The plant will thus strengthen its position as the world's most energy-efficient and environmentally friendly silicon plant. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Thamshavn-plans-to-recycle-up-to-180-GWh-per-year/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Norways-Minister-of-Petroleum-and-Energy-visits-Elkem-Solar/ On 19 May 2010, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Riis-Johansen, visited Elkem Solar. The Minister was received by CEO, Helge Aasen and plant manager Geir Ausland, who showed him around the solar grade silicon production facility. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Norways-Minister-of-Petroleum-and-Energy-visits-Elkem-Solar/ Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-donates-NOK-100-000-to-Haiti/ Elkem donates NOK 100 000 to relief work in Haiti. The money goes to Strømmestiftelsen, a Norwegian humanitarian organisation that has a network of collaberating partners in Haiti. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-donates-NOK-100-000-to-Haiti/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Sale-of-Orklas-hydropower-assets-in-Salten-closed/ Today, Orkla sent the following notice to the Oslo Stock Exchange: We refer to the notice to the Oslo Stock Exchange dated 5 October 2009 regarding Orkla-owned Elkem’s sale of its hydropower plants in Salten and Bremanger. The shares in Elkem Energi Siso AS and Elkem Energi Lakshola AS (the power plants in Salten) was sold to Norsk Vannkraftproduksjon AS to a sale price of NOK 4,300 million. Th... http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Sale-of-Orklas-hydropower-assets-in-Salten-closed/ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Furnace-at-Elkem-Bremanger-to-start-end-of-Novembe/ The Ferrosilicon and inoculant markets are slightly better than summer this year. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Furnace-at-Elkem-Bremanger-to-start-end-of-Novembe/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Future-promise-at-Elkem-Salten/ A new Sidistar plant, Norsk Industri's Safety prize and start-up of furnace 1 as planned. The spirit is high at Elkem Salten. Thursday 15 October CEO Helge Aasen opened the new factory that will supply special microsilica products to the plastic and rubber markets. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Future-promise-at-Elkem-Salten/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-sells-part-of-its-hydropower-assets/ Orkla-owned Elkem is selling its hydropower plants in Salten and Bremanger for NOK 6 billion. The total annual power production of the sold plants is 1.7 TWh, of which 1.5 TWh is owned production. Elkem’s power plants in Sauda and Borregaard’s power plants in Sarpsborg will be retained. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-sells-part-of-its-hydropower-assets/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Salten-planning-to-start-silicon-furnace/ Due to changing market conditions Elkem Salten will start a furnace 13 October. After the start-up two out of three furnaces will be running. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Salten-planning-to-start-silicon-furnace/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Statkraft-and-Elkem-join-forces-on-energy-recovery/ Norwegian power utility Statkraft has entered into a collaboration agreement with Elkem concerning the construction of a new energy recovery plant at the Elkem Thamshavn smelter in mid-Norway. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Statkraft-and-Elkem-join-forces-on-energy-recovery/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/The-Crown-Prince-inaugurated-Elkem-Solar/ The official opening of Elkem Solar’s factory based on new and groundbreaking technology for the production of solar-grade silicon was celebrated on Friday 21 August. HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway cut the ribbon at the energy-saving plant http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/The-Crown-Prince-inaugurated-Elkem-Solar/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-to-specialise-in-solar-and-silicon-related-solutions/ Elkem aims to become a world-class producer of specialised products related to solar energy and silicon. After the sale of Elkem Aluminium the company is being reorganised to make it as well-equipped as possible for developing new processes, technology and materials. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-to-specialise-in-solar-and-silicon-related-solutions/ Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Two-day-celebration-of-Sauda-opening/ Norwegian petroleum and energy minister Terje Riis-Johansen was impressed by the engineering skills evident in the Sønnå power station during its official inauguration on 21 April. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Two-day-celebration-of-Sauda-opening/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Agreement-between-Orkla-and-Alcoa-implemented/ In reference to Orkla’s stock exchange notice as of 23 December 2008 regarding the swap of assets between Alcoa and Orkla where Orkla receives Alcoa’s ownership interest in Sapa Profiler and Alcoa receives Orkla’s ownership interest in Elkem Aluminium. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Agreement-between-Orkla-and-Alcoa-implemented/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Helge-Aasen-to-take-over-as-Managing-Director-of-Elkem/ Helge Aasen (46) will take over as Managing Director of Elkem in conjunction with Ole Enger’s appointment as President and CEO of the Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) and Bjørn Wiggen’s – the present MD of Elkem – appointment as Enger’s successor at Sapa. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Helge-Aasen-to-take-over-as-Managing-Director-of-Elkem/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/New-activity-at-Koppera/ Three former Elkem employees have worked hard to build up a new business in the mid-Norwegian community of Kopperå after the group shut down the local Meraker plant in June 2006. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/New-activity-at-Koppera/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Thamshavn-shuts-down-furnace-2/ Elkem Thamshavn AS resolved today to shut down furnace 2 from 1 June until 15 August 2009. Furnace 1 is already out of production for extensive rehabilitation, and is also due to be restarted in August once that work has been completed. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Thamshavn-shuts-down-furnace-2/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Bjolvefossen-shuts-down-furnace/ Owing to a difficult market for foundry products Elkem Bjølvefossen has resolved to shut down a furnace that produces ferrosilicon magnesium (FSM) for about a month from 6 April. About 50 employees will be laid off in this period. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Bjolvefossen-shuts-down-furnace/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Thamshavn-to-shut-down-furnace-for-relining/ Elkem Thamshavn AS has resolved today to shut down the smallest of its silicon furnaces for relining and other rehabilitation. This unit accounts for about 35 per cent of the plant’s capacity. Work on the furnace will be largely performed by existing employees, which means that nobody will be laid off in this connection. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-Thamshavn-to-shut-down-furnace-for-relining/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Another-silicon-furnace-shut-down-at-Salten/ Elkem Salten has resolved to shut down silicon furnace 1 because of the difficult market conditions. This will leave only furnace 3 in operation from the second week of February. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Another-silicon-furnace-shut-down-at-Salten/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-to-own-100--of-the-worlds-largest-company-in-the-field-of-processed-aluminium-solutions/ - Orkla and Alcoa implement a structural solution On 22 December, Orkla and Alcoa concluded an agreement on the exchange of assets in two jointly-owned companies. Orkla is taking over Alcoa's 45.45 % equity interest in Sapa Profiles, making it 100 % owner. At the same time, Alcoa is taking over Orkla's 50 % equity interest in the aluminium smelting company Elkem Aluminium, making it wholly owne... http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-to-own-100--of-the-worlds-largest-company-in-the-field-of-processed-aluminium-solutions/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Bjorn-Wiggen-new-Managing-Director-of-Elkem/ Bjørn Wiggen will become a member of Orkla’s Group Executive Board with responsibility for the Orkla Materials business area, which comprises Elkem and Borregaard. Per Sørlie will continue as Managing Director of Borregaard. Mr Wiggen will also serve as Acting Managing Director of Elkem, as the parties have reached agreement on Helge Holen’s resignation. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Bjorn-Wiggen-new-Managing-Director-of-Elkem/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-in-Kristiansand-evacuated-after-bomb-threat/ Monday 4 August Elkem received a message that a bomb was going to explode on the Elkem Solar site Sunday 10 August 13.00 hrs. The evacuation was conducted according to plan, and the area was evacuated between 12 and 14 hrs. The production at Elkem Carbon was stopped in the same time span. Normal operations were resumed after the evacuation. One person is being held in custody and has been charged for the bomb threat. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-in-Kristiansand-evacuated-after-bomb-threat/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/New-senior-vice-president-technology-and-projects/ Håvard I. Moe (42) has been appointed new senior vice president technology and projects. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/New-senior-vice-president-technology-and-projects/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Grant-winner-to-Elkem-Carbon/ Anna Karolina Orleanski was one of ten candidates to be awarded an Alarga Grant of NOK 100,000 on 10 June. The grant consists of NOK 50,000 per year for two years. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Grant-winner-to-Elkem-Carbon/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-commits-to-polymers-at-Salten/ Elkem Materials has decided to expand the production plant at Elkem Salten in Straumen which delivers special microsilica to the plastics and rubber market. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-commits-to-polymers-at-Salten/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Recycling-energy-for-heating/ Mosjøen Fjernvarme will supply district heating to large parts of downtown Mosjøen. The plant recycles 15 GWh of energy from the foundry at Elkem Aluminium Mosjøen, which is equivalent to he thermal energy requirement for 1500 houses http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Recycling-energy-for-heating/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Leading-Norwegian-companies-join-forces-to-combat-climate-chang/ - Business and Public Authorities must join Forces in Building a Low Carbon Society http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Leading-Norwegian-companies-join-forces-to-combat-climate-chang/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/HMS-prize-for-Elkem-Thamshavn/ Elkem’s 2007 award for health, safety and the environment was presented to Elkem Thamshavn for a marked improvement in this area. Elkem Aluminium Lista won the EBS prize, while Elkem Bremanger Silicon was acclaimed as the most profitable plant of the year. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/HMS-prize-for-Elkem-Thamshavn/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Distinguished-guests-for-climate-exhibition-opening/ Jens Stoltenberg, prime minister of Norway, and Rajendra Pachauri, Nobel Peace Prize winner and chair of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, added lustre to the opening of the Klima X exhibition at the Norwegian Technical Museum on 11 December. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Distinguished-guests-for-climate-exhibition-opening/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Helge-Holen-new-CEO-of-Elkem/ Helge Holen (46) has been appointed president and CEO of Elkem AS and will take office on 21 December 2007. He succeeds John G Thuestad, who is due to become president of Alcoa’s aluminium and alumina business in the USA on 1 January 2008. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Helge-Holen-new-CEO-of-Elkem/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Managing-Director-John-G-Thuestad-to-leave-Elkem-after-14-years/ John G. Thuestad will take up the post as President of Alcoa’s aluminium and alumina operations in USA, by 1 January 2008 at the latest. He will be based in New York, and will be responsible for a business area with a turnover of around NOK 30 billion and 5,000 employees. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Managing-Director-John-G-Thuestad-to-leave-Elkem-after-14-years/ Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Environment-friendly-anode-plant-opened-in-Mosjoen--abolishing-reversion-of-Elkems-power-stations-important-for-future-investment-in-Norway/ Norwegian prime minister Jens Stoltenberg performed the official opening today of the new anode plant built by Alcoa and Elkem Aluminium at Mosjøen in northern Norway. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Environment-friendly-anode-plant-opened-in-Mosjoen--abolishing-reversion-of-Elkems-power-stations-important-for-future-investment-in-Norway/ Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-increased-pre-tax-profit-by-56-per-cent-to-NOK-31-billion/ Four out of five Orkla business areas achieved profit growth in the second quarter. Orkla's second-quarter operating profit before amortisation rose 14 per cent to NOK 1.2 billion. Associates' contribution to profit was high due to substantial growth and profit improvement for REC. Combined with the realisation of high portfolio gains and other financial items, this helped to boost pre-tax profit by 56 per cent to NOK 3.1 billion. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-increased-pre-tax-profit-by-56-per-cent-to-NOK-31-billion/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-and-Alcoa-establish-worlds-leading-soft-alloy-aluminium-profile-company/ Orkla and Alcoa have today signed the agreement merging the two parties' soft alloy aluminium profile operations to form a leading global company. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-and-Alcoa-establish-worlds-leading-soft-alloy-aluminium-profile-company/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Agreement-between-UC-RUSAL-and-Elkem-Aluminium/ Today we announce that Elkem Aluminium has been chosen by UC RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, to supply technology and know-how to their modernization programme. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Agreement-between-UC-RUSAL-and-Elkem-Aluminium/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-gift-for-nanotechnology/ The first ten million kroner of Orkla’s donation to the Research Council of Norway have gone to a project in which nanotechnology is used to develop new materials and components for much more effective solar cells. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-gift-for-nanotechnology/ Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Learning-about-Leadership-at-Elkem/ Coaching, meeting leadership and difficult conversations are the main themes at the third session of the Leadership in Elkem programme. The wide range of tools offered by this leadership programme helps participants to become better managers with their own personal leadership style. But the programme calls for active involvement. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Learning-about-Leadership-at-Elkem/ Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Thanks-for-telling-me/ A success story from Elkem Lista is now being used in Elkem’s information on ethics. In a brochure entitled “Thanks for Telling Me!”, Elkem employees are urged to take ethical dilemmas up for discussion in the organisation. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Thanks-for-telling-me/ Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-delivers-environmental-improvements/ We are reminded every day of the importance of the environment for our common future. Taking care of the environment is and should be a global challenge. Through a century of experience, Elkem has developed into a supplier of environmental improvements and lower energy consumption in the field of metal production. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-delivers-environmental-improvements/ Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Exciting-developments-at-Orkla/ Orkla has undergone extensive changes in recent months. Orkla has signed a letter of intent to merge most of Sapa with similar operations at Alcoa and will have a majority interest in the new company. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Exciting-developments-at-Orkla/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/The-REC-acquisition-A-good-agreement-for-all-parties/ In one fell swoop, Orkla managed to secure an almost 40 per cent stake in the world’s leading solar energy company, REC, and a future delivery contract for Elkem Solar. “Impressive” was one Orkla analyst’s verdict. The news was well received by most analysts, journalists and the stock exchange and the market reacted by sending the share price up from NOK 388 to NOK 413 in two days. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/The-REC-acquisition-A-good-agreement-for-all-parties/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Good-end-to-an-eventful-year-for-Orkla/ Orkla ended the year well and overall 2006 was thus a period of significant profit growth. All business areas reported higher profit than last year, both for the quarter and for the full year. Orkla’s Financial Investments division also created good value, with an annual return of 27.4 per cent. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Good-end-to-an-eventful-year-for-Orkla/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Increased-exposure-to-the-solar-industry/ Orkla has today on 5 February 2007 entered into the following transactions:   * Orkla has acquired 12.48 % in Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) from Good Energies Investment (GEI)   * Orkla has granted Q-Cells AG a financial downside protection (put options)   * Q-Cells has granted Orkla right of first refusal if Q-Cells sells REC shares   * A metal contract to sell solar grade silicon fro... http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Increased-exposure-to-the-solar-industry/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/HRH-Crown-Prince-Haakon-opens-new-office-for-Elkem-and-Borregaard-in-India/ Elkem's and Borregaard's offices in India have been amalgamated and have moved to a new office in Mumbai that was opened by HRH Crown Prince Haakon on Tuesday, 31 October. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/HRH-Crown-Prince-Haakon-opens-new-office-for-Elkem-and-Borregaard-in-India/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-invests-in-solar-energy/ Elkem Solar is to build a plant for the production of silicon for solar cells. Orkla is investing NOK 2.7 billion in a new plant for the production of high-purity silicon for solar cells at Elkem Fiskaa in Kristiansand. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Orkla-invests-in-solar-energy/ Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-restructures-foundry-business-unit-Elkem-plans-to-build-new-ferrosilicon-plant-at-Icelandic-Alloys---and-has-decided-to-build-recovery-plant-at-Elkem-Bjolvefossen/ Today Elkem`s board of directors AS has discussed a possible transfer of production of special ferrosilicon from Elkem Bjølvefossen to Icelandic Alloys. This will imply an investment of NOK 270 million in a new alloying and finishing (FSM) facility. Final decision is subject to approval in Orkla`s board of directors. A demonstration plant for recovering spent potlining material from the aluminium industry is to be established at Bjølvefossen, an investment of NOK 30 million. http://www.elkem.com/en/news/item/Elkem-restructures-foundry-business-unit-Elkem-plans-to-build-new-ferrosilicon-plant-at-Icelandic-Alloys---and-has-decided-to-build-recovery-plant-at-Elkem-Bjolvefossen/ Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT