Hydro has awarded Sistem Teknik Industrial Furnaces a contract for the supply of a new aluminium logs homogenising centre at Hydro’s plant in Luce, France.
The project centres on a 30-ton per charge aluminium logs homogenising centre, engineered to deliver high-capacity billet processing with optimised energy consumption and plant integration.
Designed specifically for the operational requirements of the Luce facility, the system combines homogenising, controlled cooling, billet handling, precision cutting, and automation into a single coordinated production line.
The entire homogenising centre is controlled via a modern automation platform that enables centralised monitoring of temperature profiles, cycle times, billet tracking, and system diagnostics.
Operators can supervise the complete process from a user-friendly interface, with real-time data visualisation and alarm management functions. Automation allows for full traceability of billets throughout the line, supporting quality assurance and production transparency.
In addition to supplying new equipment, the project scope includes the modernisation and integration of selected existing systems at the Luce plant.
By upgrading control logic and harmonising communication protocols, the new homogenising centre will operate as a fully integrated part of Hydro’s broader production infrastructure. This approach ensures operational continuity while introducing enhanced process control capabilities.
Hydro’s decision to partner once again with Sistem Teknik underscores the strong technical collaboration between the two companies.
The Luce project reinforces this long-standing partnership and highlights the mutual focus on innovation, operational reliability, and sustainable growth.