At Coiltech International Coil Winding Exhibition & Conference, the International Copper Association (ICA) brought together leaders from across the transformer value chain to discuss practical solutions for securing sustainable raw materials and accelerating grid efficiency.
The discussions focused on moving beyond high-level ambitions and identifying actionable pathways to support the transition toward a net-zero electricity system through collaboration, innovation, and material efficiency.
Industry participants highlighted significant progress across the value chain. Aurubis and Boliden shared developments in delivering low-carbon, high-purity copper materials, while Hitachi Energy emphasized the growing role of transparency, data, and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) in the transformer sector.
The event also highlighted the importance of workforce development and inclusion. Contributions from Women4Metals emphasized that building a resilient value chain will require diverse talent and stronger efforts to make the metals industry more inclusive and attractive to future generations.
A central takeaway from the event was clear: delivering the next generation of sustainable transformers will require a fully aligned value chain — combining low-carbon materials, transparent data, circular solutions, and skilled talent to support a more resilient and efficient energy future.
