Elkem curtails production capacity at Bremanger in Norway
Elkem has decided to partially curtail its production at Bremanger in Norway by temporarily shutting down one furnace. This is due to lower silicon sales and high power prices. The decision will have no impact on customers or employees.Elkem’s plant in Bremanger manufactures metallurgic silicon-based products for the world market. For iron foundries, the plant has specialised in the manufacture of specialty inoculants and ferrosilicon. The furnace is expected to remain shut for about six weeks. Elkem’s previously announced curtailment at Thamshavn has now been reversed, while Rana is