- 08/08/2024
- News
Refractory Rebuild on our No6 Holding Furnace in the Casting Shop
In 2023, Alvance British Aluminium completed a comprehensive refractory rebuild on our No6 Holding Furnace in the Casting Shop. The reline, which represented a £600,000 investment, was essential to rejuvenate the furnace’s refractory lining and ensure the continued efficiency of our casting operations.
In summer, this year the main contractor TAB Refractory Construction & Maintenance Co. LTD – a division of Pyrotek, completed an inspection and maintenance visit on the furnace. The feedback from this inspection, reported that the furnace lining is still in excellent condition after a full years’ service.
This significant investment is part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining industry leading standards in our production facilities and in developing key long-term supplier relationships.
Alvance British Aluminium are dedicated to optimising our operations and delivering the highest quality aluminium products. This is demonstrated in major projects of this nature.
For further information about Alvance British Aluminium & JAHAMA Highland Estates, please contact Colleen MacLean, Executive Assistant & Communications Lead on Colleen.MacLean@alvancegroup.com

Latest News
View All
News
Your Future Career in Lochaber 2026 – Limited Spaces Available
We’re delighted to welcome you to Your Future Career in Lochaber, taking place on Wednesday 4 March 2026, 3pm–6pm, at...
Read More
Blog
Why Skills, Housing and Transport Are Essential for Highland Industry
Alvance British Aluminium operates one of the most unique industrial sites in the UK. Our Fort William smelter produces aluminium...
Read More
Press Release
Christmas Celebrations Bring Colleagues & Families Together in Lochaber
Alvance British Aluminium and Jahama Highland Estates recently held their annual Christmas party for employees and their families, continuing a...
Read More
Blog
The Energy Challenge Facing British Aluminium
In this blog, we examine one of the most pressing challenges for primary aluminium production in the UK: energy. Producing...
Read More
Press Release
Alvance British Aluminium wins Make UK Manufacturing Award for Developing Future Talent
Alvance British Aluminium has been named regional winner in the Developing Future Talent category for the North West region at...
Read More
Blog
Over 120 Years of Family Commitment Making British Aluminium – The Fairgrieve Story
From a young age, David Fairgrieve had a clear interest in chemistry and maths, and when he joined Lochaber...
Read More
News
BBC ALBA Interview Highlights Sales to US and £1.6 Million Upgrades
Featuring on BBC ALBA on Thursday 25 September 2025, our Managing Director, Tom Uppington, and Head of Operational Excellence, Jane...
Read More
News
National Manufacturing Day Reception at No. 11 Downing Street
On Thursday 25th September, our Business Development Manager, James Tangney, attended a reception at No. 11 Downing Street to mark...
Read More