Elvalhalcor Hellenic Copper and Aluminium SA
HALCOR – Evolving Beyond Copper
Halcor is the number one copper tube producer in EMEA, implementing long-term investments to provide dynamic markets with sustainable products and innovative solutions. With more than 80 years of metal processing know-how, Halcor, the copper & alloys extrusion division of ElvalHalcor SA, serves as a trusted business partner to equipment and parts manufacturers and wholesalers distributing products to meet global demands. A dynamic network of owned European commercial subsidiaries and supportive technical services enables Halcor to deliver expert, reliable solutions. Halcor’s primary focus is on R&D&I, creating low-carbon solutions, recyclable products, energy-efficient equipment applications, renewable energy sources, and electric vehicles, all contributing to the transition to a Green Economy.
About the partnership
Halcor plays a crucial role in the Theseus Horizon project, contributing to metal processing and resource circularity within the Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) & Industrial Waste Symbiotic Flows pilot. Its involvement includes on-site separation and advanced sorting of metals, particularly copper, to enhance circularity in industrial plants and improve copper recycling for greater resource efficiency. As an end-user and validator of circular solutions, Halcor ensures that innovations in resource recovery and waste valorization align with industrial standards. Additionally, the company supports the replication and scalability of circular economy solutions, leveraging its industrial expertise to drive sustainable material efficiency and waste reduction within the project’s framework.
Meet the Team
Εmmanouil Versis
Chemical Engineer
Mr. Εmmanouil Versis is a Chemical Engineer, a graduate of the University of Patras, and holds an MBA from Alba Graduate Business School. Since joining Halcor in May 2021, he has served as the Production & Operations Manager of the Casting Plant. As of October 2024, he has assumed the role of Plant Manager of the Foundry.
Stella Malaxianaki
Chemical Engineer
Ms. Stella Malaxianaki holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and serves as a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Halcor’s Foundry. She also holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of the Peloponnese in collaboration with the Research Center Demokritos (NCSR ‘Demokritos’). She has been working at Halcor. since January 2022 and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, leading continuous improvement projects at the Foundry.
Ippokratis Ainalis
Electrical Engineer
Mr. Ippokratis Ainalis holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of Democritus University of Thrace and serves as the Maintenance Director of the Casting Plant. He has been working at Halcor since January 2007, accumulating 18 years of industrial experience. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, leads improvement projects at the Foundry, and is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of maintenance
Efstathia Ziata
Environmental Engineer
Ms. Efstathia Ziata holds a Diploma in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Crete (2015) and a Master’s Degree in Energy and Environmental Management from the University of Piraeus (2017). She has participated in European and International programs focused on addressing environmental crime. Since 2020, she has been a member of Halcor, where she is involved in the preparation and implementation of European and National project proposals. Additionally, she holds a Green Belt certification in Six Sigma.
Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions programme under grant agreement No 101095303, under topic HORIZON-CL4-2024-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-38 – Hubs for circularity for industrialised urban peripheral areas (Processes4Planet partnership) (IA).
