Tag: Hydro

MC and Hokuden to form Hydro Power Alliance in Hokkaido’s Donan Region

Hokkaido Electric Power Company (Hokuden) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce that we will be establishing a new joint venture in November 2021 that will be dedicated to hydroelectric power generation. The company, Donan Hydroelectric LLC (Donan Hydro) , will be headquartered in Hakodate City, Hokkaido Prefecture. In conjunction with the new joint venture’s establishment, Hokuden and MC have also agreed to form a hydroelectric power alliance that will service Hokkaido’s Donan region. Our alliance will begin by Hokuden replacing in stages five existing power plants in Southern Hokkaido Prefecture, with Donan Hydro managing their operations thereafter. The ... Read more

Air Hydro Power Acquires Huntington Hose and Hydraulics of West Virginia

 Air Hydro Power Inc. (AHP) located in Louisville, Kentucky has acquired certain assets of Huntington Hose and Hydraulics of Huntington West Virginia as of Sept 2, 2021. Huntington Hose has three locations: Huntington, WV, Winchester, KY,, and South Point, OH. Huntington Hose brings over 63 years of experience in the hydraulic hose, industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic markets. Huntington Hose also has a complete repair facility focusing on hydraulic cylinder and pump repair, doing 24×7 repairs. Huntington Hose is known for their great customer service and their “get it done” range of capabilities. Michael Johnson, President of Huntington Hose stated, ... Read more

Hydro increases capacity for sustainable aluminium production in Sjunnen, Sweden

The press operations in Sjunnen, Sweden that was idled a few years ago will be reopened. The plant will be fully operational during the fall of 2021 and increases Hydro Extrusions Sweden’s capacity of aluminium profiles made with recycled aluminium by approximately 20%. The decision to reopen comes in response to a substantial increase and market demand for low-carbon aluminium profiles across all industries where Hydro Extrusions operates.  As business is coming back to normal after the pandemic, the demand for high-quality and sustainable aluminium profiles has surged. By adding one more press, Hydro Extrusions Sweden will increase the annual ... Read more