Tenova to supply advanced reheating furnace to Wieland Rolled Products

Technology provider Tenova has signed a contract with Wieland Rolled Products North America to deliver a state-of-the-art Reheating Walking Hearth Furnace, equipped with advanced emissions control systems. The furnace is set to play a key role in modernizing Wieland’s East Alton, Illinois facility, supporting increased production of copper and copper alloy components for strategic sectors including electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Designed and engineered by Tenova Italimpianti, the furnace will offer a processing capacity of up to 110 metric tons per hour. It incorporates natural gas combustion technology with TR Flat Flame Roof burners, an integrated recuperator, and a post-combustor system. A Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) DeNOx unit will reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90%, helping to meet strict environmental standards.

“This project is particularly meaningful for us because it integrates advanced combustion and fume treatment technologies to meet both performance and environmental targets,” said Francesco Memoli, President & CEO of Tenova Inc. “It’s a clear example of how we tailor heat treatment solutions to the unique requirements of non-ferrous production – a sector that is critical for the energy transition and the electrification of mobility.”

The installation forms part of a wider investment program by Wieland to expand and enhance its East Alton operations. Alongside the new reheating furnace, the site will be upgraded with a hot rolling mill to support the production of high-performance materials used in electric vehicles, charging systems, and green energy applications.

“We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Tenova as we enter the next phases of this expansion project,” noted Greg Keown, President of Wieland Rolling & Recycling. “Their technology and project management expertise are expected to support our production goals and sustainability efforts.”

The project underlines the growing importance of advanced furnace technologies in reducing the environmental footprint of industrial metal processing. With this partnership, Wieland aims to strengthen its capacity to deliver critical materials for the low-carbon economy, while Tenova reinforces its position as a provider of sustainable industrial solutions.

Source and Photo: Tenova