Novelis’ aluminum sheet receives recognition

Novelis Inc., the Atlanta-based aluminum rolling and recycling company, has been honored with the Münchner Management Kolloquium (MMK) Award of Excellence 2026 for its aluminum sheet made solely with end-of-life vehicle scrap. The product was developed specifically for use in exterior car body applications.

The MMK Award of Excellence recognizes individuals, companies and projects that drive meaningful and sustainable progress in business and society through innovation, responsibility and foresight.

Novelis says the award-winning solution showcases the true potential of the circular economy. By producing aluminum sheet made solely from end-of-life vehicle scrap, the company says it has demonstrated that car-to-car recycling for high-quality outer-body aluminum applications is technically feasible, adding that the company believes this is a significant step toward decarbonizing the automotive sector.

"This award affirms our commitment to shaping the future of the aluminum and automotive industries," says Michael Hahne, vice president of Commercial for Novelis in Europe, which is based in Zurich. "The MMK Award of Excellence highlights the importance of innovation, responsibility and collaboration—values that guide our daily work."

In fiscal year 2025, Novelis achieved an average global recycled content rate of 63 percent across all its products, with specific automotive alloys reaching up to 85 percent, the company says. The aluminum recycling process uses approximately 95 percent less energy than primary aluminum production requires.

Through Novelis 3x30, the company says it is driving the transition toward a fully circular economy. This includes expanding access to high-quality end-of-life scrap, investing in advanced recycling processes and collaborating across the automotive value chain.