Continuum Powders opens new Houston HQ and showcases Greyhound M2P metal powder production technology

The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured (left to right) Cory Steffek of Ara Partners; Betty Russo, the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office; Rob Higby, CEO and Rizk Ghafari, COO of Continuum Powders (Courtesy Continuum Powders)
The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured (left to right) Cory Steffek of Ara Partners; Betty Russo, the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office; Rob Higby, CEO and Rizk Ghafari, COO of Continuum Powders (Courtesy Continuum Powders)

On December 5, 2024, Continuum Powders officially opened its new global headquarters and environmentally friendly manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, USA. The new facility is reported to be North America’s largest sustainable metal powder production plant, leveraging technology, partnerships, and design to reduce carbon emissions and foster efficient, low-impact production.

Powered by net-zero carbon energy partners, the facility is also one of the lowest-emission powder production sites worldwide, states Rizk Ghafari, Chief Operating Officer at Continuum Powders. “By integrating renewable energy sources into our operations, we significantly reduce our carbon footprint. Our low-emission gas systems further support our sustainability goals, reinforcing our commitment to decarbonizing the manufacturing sector.”

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The new facility aims to provide sustainable solutions tailored to the needs of a rapidly changing industrial landscape. With increased production capacity and several locations across the US, the company says that it is better equipped to deliver products more quickly and at lower shipping costs, thereby enhancing the resilience of customer supply chains.

Continuum’s Greyhound M2P 3.0 melt-to-powder plasma atomisation system (Courtesy Continuum Powders)
Continuum’s Greyhound M2P 3.0 melt-to-powder plasma atomisation system (Courtesy Continuum Powders)

At the opening, Continuum also showcased its Greyhound M2P 3.0 melt-to-powder plasma atomisation system. The Greyhound features a compact foundry design that can be deployed locally and scaled rapidly for integration into metal-based, advanced manufacturing processes. The technology simplifies supply chain logistics and enhances operational efficiency while supporting manufacturers’ sustainability and decarbonisation goals.

“Our proprietary Greyhound M2P (melt-to-powder) plasma atomisation process is also a major differentiator in efficiency and sustainability,” continued Ghafari. “This technology allows us to transform alloyed metal waste into high-quality powders in a single step, cutting down on transportation, handling, and energy-intensive operations. By streamlining this process, we reduce emissions and conserve valuable resources, minimizing the need for new mining activities.”

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