Linde to showcase innovative heating and melting technologies at ALUMINIUM 2008

Oxyfuel solutions and gas technologies deliver greater economic and environmental benefits in aluminium production
Munich, 10th September 2008 – Linde Gases Division, part of the Linde Group, today announced its participation at ALUMINIUM 2008 in Essen, Germany. In addition to their Low-temperature Oxyfuel combustion technology which enables up to 50% decreased fuel consumption and ultra low NOx emissions, Linde will also be exhibiting its WASTOX® combustion process allowing for the production of energy from the recycling of low-grade scrap; and its FLEXFLAME® oxyfuel burner which ensures optimal heating of an entire furnace volume throughout the melt cycle.

“Linde works closely with its aluminium customers to develop innovative, efficient and cost-saving solutions that create significant advantages in a highly competitive market. This event is a great platform for us to showcase some of these technologies along with live demonstrations of their benefits,” says Joachim von Schéele, Marketing Manager, Metals and Glass Industries, Linde Gases Division.

About The Linde Group
The Linde Group is a world leading gases and engineering company with more than 50,000 employees working in over 100 countries worldwide. In the financial year 2007, it achieved sales of EUR 12.3 billion. The Linde Group’s strategy is geared towards earnings-based, sustainable growth that focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in each of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. Linde is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
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