Aluminum is a strategic and costly material, and its processing inevitably results in material waste. When it is cut to size, some of it ends up as scrap between the raw bar and the finished product. For a factory that produces thousands of gates per year, these intermediate lengths represent both an economic and environmental challenge. In this context, SIB, a subsidiary of the Nadia Group and a specialist in aluminum gates and closures, demonstrates how an eco-design approach can help reduce aluminum profile scrap and make better use of available inventory.
The article published by SIB highlights a practical approach to material optimization focused on aluminum, with a clear objective: to limit material waste and make the most of available scrap. The traditional practice of storing these scraps in anticipation of possible reuse, or sending them back for remelting, consumes space and requires handling time.
This optimization strategy is based on a simple idea : every scrap that is not produced—or, better yet, reused—represents both an economic and environmental benefit. Moving from an “extract, produce, discard” model to a more circular one also requires a better understanding of the available materials, their location, and their form.
This use case illustrates a fundamental trend in the industry: material is no longer just a purchase cost; it is also becoming a driver of performance. By focusing on design, cutting, and scrap management, manufacturers can reduce waste and improve their profitability.
Our solution, the Material Management System (MMS) , is involved at every stage of the supply chain, starting with procurement, batch design, and cutting. Developed over five years of research and development and protected by two international patents, this technology leverages data science and AI to digitize production scraps in real time and continuously identify sources of reusable materials.
At Reeverse Systems, we help manufacturers optimize their material consumption and reuse production scraps. By integrating with existing systems (CAD/CAM, ERP, cutting machines), the MMS helps teams better visualize, anticipate, and make the most of the material available on a daily basis.
SIB is among the manufacturers that have chosen to adopt this approach. At its historic site in Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, where every gate, fence, pergola, railing, and enclosure is custom-made, this initiative is part of a concrete effort to optimize material use and performance.
Source: SIB, article published on their website “Reeverse: Optimizing Aluminum Scrap”