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Ferroglobe
Evolution and innovation
With the future in mind , Ferroglobe is thinking ahead to integrate its supply chain and maintain its strong position in shaping the energy transition . “ Considering our role in silicon metal supply across the globe but particularly in the US , combined with the growth potential of the solar and advanced battery markets , we ’ ve established a longterm strategy to be back integrated in quartz , the critical material required to produce silicon metal ,” Marco explains .
“ We ’ ve recently acquired a high-purity quartz mine in South Carolina , which will boost our annual production capacity to more than 300 kilotons of quartz . It will also increase our mining capacity by 50 percent when combined with our existing quartz operations in Alabama . The acquisition enables us to better control our supply chain , ensuring that we can access a dependable supply of high-purity quartz and eliminating the need to rely on third-party suppliers .”
YOUR RELIABLE AND HIGHLY-QUALIFIED SUPPLIER SINCE 2006
Supplying fossil fuels across Europe , Asia , the Middle East , Northern and South America
Direct long-term contracts with production leaders of : Coke • Chemical products • Steel • Coal • Ferroalloys • Anthracite
Delivering over 300,000 tons of fossil fuels annually to satisfied customers all over the world
CONGRATULATIONS TO FERROGLOBE ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS !
We look forward to more fruitful cooperation and success
+ 41 41 508 75 76 / sales @ epgroup . ch / www . epgroup . ch Turmstrasse 18 , 6312 Steinhausen , Switzerland
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