Continuum announces opening of sustainable metal powder production facility in Houston
November 21, 2024
Continuum Powders has announced the grand opening of its global headquarters and manufacturing facility will take place December 5th in Houston, Texas, USA. Reported to be North America’s largest sustainable metal powder production facility, the company will offer guests the chance to see the company’s low-carbon production methods firsthand.
The completion of the Houston facility is said to reflect the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility, with the entire building operating as a green manufacturing centre. Net-zero carbon energy partners and low-emission gas systems are integrated throughout, enabling the plant to have a very low carbon footprint. The site is also pursuing green certification goals and is designed to maximise energy efficiency through renewable energy usage and advanced recycling initiatives.
Continuum also stated that the opening of the new facility marks a significant step forward in delivering sustainable solutions that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. With increased production capacity and multiple US locations, the company is now positioned to deliver products faster at reduced shipping costs, enhancing supply chain resilience for customers.
This expansion is also expected to bring economic benefits to the area, creating new jobs and fostering partnerships with local businesses, embedding Continuum Powders as an active member of the community.
“Our new Houston facility not only expands our production capabilities but also allows us to scale our mission of decarbonising the manufacturing industry,” said Rob Higby, CEO of Continuum Powders. “We are committed to providing high-quality, cost-competitive metal powders while minimising environmental impact. Our technology represents a distinct advantage in the market, offering sustainable solutions that align with the needs of forward-thinking industries.”
The facility features Continuum’s proprietary Greyhound M2P (melt-to-powder) plasma atomisation process, which enables the repurposing of alloyed metal waste-stream products into high-quality metal powder in a single step. By enabling a cradle-to-cradle process, the platform can reduce the need for transportation, product handling, primary melting, and extensive long bar processing operations, while also minimising the environmental impact by reducing the mining of elemental metal resources.
“Houston represents a leap forward in our operational efficiency and sustainability efforts,” said Rizk Ghafari, COO of Continuum Powders. “By combining state-of-the-art technology with our commitment to decarbonisation, we are not only supporting our customers’ needs but also setting a new benchmark for responsible manufacturing in the industry.”
Continuum is a portfolio company of Ara Partners, a global private equity firm focused on decarbonising the industrial economy.
“Ara Partners is proud to support Continuum Powders in its efforts to decarbonise metal powder production,” explained Cory Steffek, Partner at Ara Partners. “The new Houston facility is a key step in our shared mission to transform industrial practices for a more sustainable future.”
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