Constellium set for aluminium furnace upgrade
PyroGenesis has completed the manufacturing of a plasma torch system for its client Constellium. PyroGenesis is a company specialising in ultra-high temperature processes and plasma-based technology for heavy industry and defence.
A plasma torch system is to be installed in Constellium’s casthouse remelting furnace to help advance aluminium furnace electrification. Delivery of the various system components to one of Constellium’s European facilities is underway and will continue over the next five weeks.
An engineering team from PyroGenesis will be on-site to receive the shipments and start installation, with commissioning scheduled in Q2 2026.
In August 2025, PyroGenesis signed an industrial implementation contract with Constellium for the sale of plasma torch technology and related peripheral components, for use in an aluminium remelting furnace, with commissioning targeted for Q1 2026.
This followed a previous announcement detailing a collaboration agreement whereby Constellium stated its intention to use PyroGenesis plasma torches as a potential replacement for heating sources in its aluminium cast houses.
This initiative remains exploratory and conducted at a demonstrator scale as part of Constellium’s broader research and development activities to explore alternatives to traditional natural gas burners.
Mr P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis, stated: “The transition toward electrified industrial processes must be grounded in both performance and economic viability. This is a balance that our plasma torch technology is uniquely positioned to deliver.
“By proactively pursuing cleaner and more efficient energy solutions, Constellium is setting the tone for the industry. Together, we are advancing the electrification of an energy-demanding area of aluminium manufacturing.”
Plasma-based electrification offers a cleaner, scalable alternative to traditional fuel-based heating, aligning with industrial energy transition and decarbonisation mandates.
