Ferroglobe PLC

#Industrie : Ferroglobe PLC enflamme le #silicium depuis 60 ans. Pour célébrer le soixantième anniversaire de sa construction, l’usine Ferroglobe d’#Anglefort ouvrait ses portes samedi 21 septembre. « Nous faisons brûler des cailloux dans un four », lance Thomas ROBERT, directeur de l’usine Ferroglobe d’Anglefort, pour présenter l’activité du site qui fêtait ses 60 ans, le 21 septembre. C’est littéralement le cas. Mais, il ne s’agit pas de n’importe quelles pierres. L’usine recourt à des quartz très purs, issus de carrières du sud-ouest de la France ou de Galice, en Espagne. Ces dernières, en plus, ont l’avantage d’appartenir au groupe. Ces « cailloux » sont mélangés à de la plaquette forestière et à de la houille, puis portés à très haute température (2 500 °C). Sous l’effet de la chaleur, les oxydes de silice du quartz (SiO2) se séparent. Les atomes d’oxygène se combinent au carbone de la houille et du bois et produisent du CO2, tandis que se forme du silicium de haute pureté. Le minéral s’écoule en sortie de four à 1 600 °C, 200 °C au-dessus de son point de fusion. L’usine, qui emploie 150 personnes, en produit 5 tonnes par heure, 45 000 tonnes par an. S’y ajoutent 15 000 tonnes de fumées de silice qui sont récupérées dans les cheminées des fours et vendues aux cimentiers pour la production de bétons haute performance. Les coulées sont analysées car elles contiennent en proportion plus ou moins importante des impuretés, du fer, de l’aluminium ou encore du calcium. Selon leur degré de pureté, le minéral ne sera pas orienté vers les mêmes marchés. Marchés qui décideront de la granulométrie du produit fini (du bloc à la poudre). Le plus ancien d’entre eux (20 %), c’est la production des alliages d’aluminium, qui peuvent contenir de 1 à 20 % de silicium. « Par exemple, les jantes alu des voitures en contiennent 11 % », cite Jean Paul Chapuy, directeur des opérations pour la partie française de Ferroglobe, soit six usines (Anglefort dans l’Ain, Les Clavaux en Isère, Montricher en Savoie, Laudun dans le Gard, Pierrefitte dans les Hautes-Pyrénées et Dunkerque dans le Nord). Le marché principal (60 %) aujourd’hui, c’est celui de la chimie du silicone, « qui consomme 100 000 tonnes de silicium par an », relève encore le directeur des opérations. Suivent différents débouchés, notamment le photovoltaïque ou encore, l’électronique, souvent après une étape de... Lire la suite sur : https://lnkd.in/dDyt_bBK

📌 At Ferroglobe PLC, our employees are the driving force behind our success. That's why we are proud to launch our first-ever People Value Proposition (PVP), a key initiative designed to make us a world-class employer of choice. 🌟 Our PVP highlights our blend of benefits, career opportunities, and a culture that truly reflects our values. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives and employees feel empowered to take on new challenges, grow within the company, and collaborate with our global and cross functional teams. 💡 David Girardeau, our Chief People and Culture Officer, emphasizes that "our PVP reflects our core belief that empowered employees drive growth and success. We want every member of Ferroglobe to feel valued and inspired in their journey with us, elevating their careers and together shaping a future of groundbreaking innovation and global impact". 🎥 Watch the video below to discover more about our People Value Proposition 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnj2x_rb #People&culture #PeopleValueProposition

🤝 This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Senator Guillaume Gontard to our Clavaux site. The visit offered Ferroglobe PLC a unique opportunity to showcase our operations and engage in meaningful discussions about the strategic challenges facing our industry. 👥 Senator Gontard was welcomed by our Vice President of Energy, Procurement, and Supply Chain, Thierry Alary; our Director of Operations in France, Jean Paul Chapuy; and Site Director, Nicolas Bodenschatz. Together, they hosted an in-depth tour of the plant, highlighting the vital role of #SiliconMetal, a material of critical importance to the European Union. 💡 Discussions covered critical areas such as energy management, market competitiveness, and our decarbonization efforts. We also emphasized the essential role of silicon metal in accelerating the energy transition and supporting the defense sector. 👏 Senator Gontard’s visit was highly valuable, reinforcing the importance of collaboration as we continue to innovate and lead in sustainable industrial practices. We deeply appreciate his interest and support in advancing to a more sustainable future. #BuildingourFuture #FerroglobeFrance #CommunityImpact

📢🎉 Today we are delighted to celebrate 60 years of #innovation and #excellence at our Anglefort plant, a proud milestone for Ferroglobe PLC that reaffirms our commitment to our French industrial footprint and to #silicon production. 💡 Over the years, the plant has become a key player in the production of this material, recognized as critical by the European Union and vital for defense and energy transition, and in particular for the manufacture of solar panels. 🚀 Since 1964, Anglefort has grown from a single furnace to an industrial reference, producing 45,000 tons of silicon per year and exporting 86% of its production worldwide. Currently, the plant employs around 150 dedicated people, pioneering new technologies and shaping the future of silicon production. ⚡ Despite challenges such as energy costs and competition, the introduction of composite electrodes, high-power furnaces, innovative workshops, and cutting-edge analysis labs keeps Anglefort competitive and resilient. 🗣 Jean Paul Chapuy, Operations Director of Ferroglobe France, celebrates that, on its 60th anniversary, “Anglefort is one of our main assets in enabling France to remain at the forefront of the industry in Europe, and to contribute to the European Union's independence in such a strategic industrial area”. 🌟 Here’s to many more years of innovation, leadership and growth! #FerroglobeFrance #BuildingourFuture #CelebratingourHistory

🌱At Ferroglobe PLC, we are dedicated to leading the way in silicon metal production, a critical component driving the U.S. solar energy sector. This essential material is a cornerstone in the manufacturing of solar panels, making it critical to the growth of renewable energy in the United States. Our VP in U.S Corporate Affairs, Bill Hightower, shared with POWER magazine the challenges and opportunities in securing a stable domestic supply of silicon metal, crucial for reducing dependence on imports and bolstering the nation’s energy security. The publication highlights that ensuring a consistent and sustainable supply of high-purity silicon metal is crucial for the growth of renewable energy and how using locally sourced silicon metal helps lower the carbon footprint associated with the production and transport of this essential material. As demand for clean energy solutions increases, our role becomes ever more significant in supporting the nation’s transition to a greener future. At Ferroglobe remain committed to innovation and excellence to contribute to a more sustainable future. 🗞 Click here to see the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSh6Q7TW #LeadingTheFuture #InspiringInnovation

🔋 At Ferroglobe PLC, we are proud to collaborate with CETIM Technological Centre through the VOLTA Mixed Research Unit to develop advanced, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable electrochemical solutions based on silicon, contributing to the future of sustainable electromobility. 🙏 Thanks to our Ferroglobe Innovation team and special thanks to José Manuel Míguez Novoa, our Project Manager, who shared that "this is a project with great potential and future”. We’re grateful for his valuable contributions to this initiative.   🎥👇 We encourage everyone to watch the video to discover the impact the project will have on the future of green energy.

📌 At Ferroglobe PLC, we’re excited to be attending this week’s CRU 'Silicon Market Forum 2024' in Trondheim, Norway, which is being held this year in collaboration with 'Silicon for the Chemical and Solar Industry'. This event presents a great opportunity for the silicon sector to connect, exchange ideas and conduct business with leading costumers, suppliers and traders. 🔋 This year’s forum presents an expanded agenda, with important discussions on the role of silicon in the chemical and solar sectors, and explores business opportunities related to silicon metal, polysilicon, and silicones. 🤝 As a leading producer of silicon metal, some of the Senior Leadership Ferroglobe members are present onsite, networking with the top industry players and exploring the latest market trends and innovations. For more information, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dngEzBvm #CRUSiliconForum #SiliconMetal #Innovation #BuildingOurFuture 

🔋 At Ferroglobe PLC, we are proud to collaborate with CETIM Technological Centre through the VOLTA Mixed Research Unit to develop advanced, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable electrochemical solutions based on silicon, contributing to the future of sustainable electromobility. 🙏 Thanks to our Ferroglobe Innovation team and special thanks to José Manuel Míguez Novoa, our Project Manager, who shared that "this is a project with great potential and future”. We’re grateful for his valuable contributions to this initiative.   🎥👇 We encourage everyone to watch the video to discover the impact the project will have on the future of green energy.

🌱At Ferroglobe PLC, we are dedicated to leading the way in silicon metal production, a critical component driving the U.S. solar energy sector. This essential material is a cornerstone in the manufacturing of solar panels, making it critical to the growth of renewable energy in the United States. Our VP in U.S Corporate Affairs, Bill Hightower, shared with POWER magazine the challenges and opportunities in securing a stable domestic supply of silicon metal, crucial for reducing dependence on imports and bolstering the nation’s energy security. The publication highlights that ensuring a consistent and sustainable supply of high-purity silicon metal is crucial for the growth of renewable energy and how using locally sourced silicon metal helps lower the carbon footprint associated with the production and transport of this essential material. As demand for clean energy solutions increases, our role becomes ever more significant in supporting the nation’s transition to a greener future. At Ferroglobe remain committed to innovation and excellence to contribute to a more sustainable future. 🗞 Click here to see the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSh6Q7TW #LeadingTheFuture #InspiringInnovation

📈 We are pleased to share Ferroglobe PLC’s results for the Second Quarter 2024, during which we displayed a robust financial position. We achieved a remarkable 15% increase in sales and more than doubled our adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, our shareholders approved the share buyback program under which we will repurchase up to 37.8 million shares over a five-year period. 🚀 These positive results were accompanied by important accomplishments, including advancements in our partnership with Coreshell , reinforcement in our European operations and encouraging news favoring our position in the U.S. #InvestingforGrowth #BuildingOurFuture For more information, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d42JNMt3