At the forefront of metallurgical research and technological advancement, ELKEME, the Hellenic Research Centre for Metals S.A., plays a pivotal role in Halcor’s success.

As a trusted partner, ELKEME combines its deep expertise in materials science with state-of-the-art laboratories to foster innovation, enhance product quality, and optimize industrial processes. By prioritizing sustainability and leveraging cutting-edge research, ELKEME strengthens Halcor’s ability to deliver high-performance copper solutions while supporting the industry’s transition toward environmental responsibility.

ELKEME was founded in 1999 to support the Greek metallurgical industry. Through its state of the art laboratories, ELKEME focuses on industrial research and technological development. Most of its efforts are concentrated in four major metals sectors (aluminium, copper, steel and zinc) with the aim to provide efficient solutions to its customers. ELKEME activities are mainly focused on applied technological research towards:
In parallel and in order to achieve sustainable growth, ELKEME conducts impact assessment on plant environmental performance across different industrial sectors as well as research in the fields of recycling, stabilisation and utilisation of by-products in the production of new high-added value products exploiting their chemical and/or energy content.

The key objective of ELKEME is the deployment and provision of high added value R&D services and technical solutions applicable to business and plant production processes, through:

• Improvement in the quality of existing and development of new, innovative and high value added products.
• Optimisation of industrial processes, to support energy and cost efficient operations with respect for human health and safety as well as the environment.
  

The key objective of ELKEME is the deployment and provision of high added value R&D services and technical solutions applicable to business and plant production processes, through:

• High quality and cutting-edge laboratories.
• Employment of highly capable scientists, engineers and technicians.
• Investment in human assets via continuous professional development and education.
• Conducting research projects in metallurgy, materials science and environmental engineering.
• Successful collaboration in joint research projects with  3. party organizations
• Shaping strong relationships with customers, employees and partners, together with national and international research and/or academic organizations building a “knowledge”, “competence” and “excellence network”
• Adoption of a flexible “customer-focus” business model.