Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is a leading producer of primary aluminum, with a focus on high-purity aluminum for various applications, including aerospace, automotive, and electrical applications. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Century Aluminum operates smelting facilities in the United States and Iceland, with its U.S. facilities located in Kentucky and South Carolina.
The company’s primary product is high-purity primary aluminum, which is produced through the electrolysis of alumina using the Hall-Héroult process. High-purity aluminum is known for its superior electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and low weight, making it a valuable material in industries that demand high-performance materials.
Century Aluminum operates through the following segments:
- Primary aluminum production: This segment focuses on the production of high-purity primary aluminum, which is sold as value-added products, such as billets, foundry ingot, and high-purity aluminum. The company’s smelting facilities utilize advanced technologies and production processes to produce high-quality aluminum with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
- Aluminum sales: Century Aluminum sells its primary aluminum products to customers in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and electrical applications. The company’s products are sold both domestically and internationally, with a significant portion of its sales in the United States.
Century Aluminum is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste generation across its operations. The company also emphasizes the importance of aluminum recycling, as aluminum can be recycled multiple times without losing its properties, making it an environmentally friendly material.
