In Short:
At Hycast, we recognize that our leadership in the global casthouse technology market is rooted in our people. Our Managing Director, Ola Ulvund, emph...
At Hycast, we recognize that our leadership in the global casthouse technology market is rooted in our people. Our Managing Director, Ola Ulvund, emphasizes that our success hinges on having the brightest minds in a knowledge-based company. We deliver innovative casthouse solutions through seamless collaboration across various disciplines, including mechanical design, electrical engineering, automation, and process metallurgy. Head of Projects, August Riise, points out the synergy within our teams, allowing us to integrate expertise into comprehensive project deliveries, which we take great pride in. As we look to the future, we anticipate advancements in automation, smarter process controls, and sustainable operations, all driven by our shared commitment to excellence and our deep-rooted expertise. We are dedicated to continuing our legacy and shaping the future of casthouse technology.
Look through the windows at Hycast, and you will see steep mountains, dramatic fjords, and a century-long industrial legacy. Look inside our halls, and you will see the reason we lead the global casthouse technology market. Our people.
In an industry where margins are measured in microns and safety is non-negotiable, the global aluminum sector demands continuous precision, automation, and sustainable progress. So, what will ensure Hycast remains a global benchmark a decade from now?
Our Managing Director, Ola Ulvund, puts it simply: "There’s one simple answer to that. It’s the people. We have the best people. We are a knowledge-based company, and our success depends on having the brightest minds.”
Uniting Disciplines into One Seamless Delivery
Delivering Game Changer Casthouse Solutions takes far more than just brilliant engineering drawing boards. It requires flawless alignment across mechanical design, electrical engineering, automation, process metallurgy, project management, and site commissioning.
Head of Projects, August Riise, highlights the synergy created inside our teams: “There’s an incredible amount of expertise here, and so many talented people working across a wide range of disciplines. As a Project Manager, you get the opportunity to work with every discipline and bring everything together into one complete delivery from Hycast. That’s something I’m genuinely very proud of.”
Shaping the Future of Casthouse Technology
Aluminum is essential to the green transition. But metal is only as good as the technology that shapes it - and technology is only as strong as the minds behind it.
Looking ten years ahead, we see deeper automation, smarter process controls, and increasingly sustainable casthouse operations. Yet our primary core driver will remain unchanged: the shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results through unmatched expertise, dedication, and pride in our craft.
We are proud of our heritage, grounded in our expertise, and ready to keep shaping the future of global casthouse technology.
