ClearFlow Metalworks plans to invest $28 million in a new aluminum manufacturing facility in Russellville, Kentucky, marking an expansion of secondary aluminum production in the United States. The project is expected to create 50 full-time jobs, with its first phase designed to deliver an estimated annual production capacity of approximately 100,000 tons. The company, which focuses on sustainable aluminum recycling and production, will develop the facility in phases. Phase I will feature a secondary aluminum billet casting operation, processing recycled aluminum materials into billets for extrusion and other downstream manufacturing applications. The project will establish ClearFlow's manufacturing presence in the U.S. and support domestic demand for aluminum products while expanding...
Shareholders of Slovenia's Impol 2000 are set to consider a proposal to bring the company's shares onto a regulated market, potentially opening up trading opportunities while introducing tighter corporate disclosure requirements. The proposal will be discussed at a shareholders' meeting scheduled for December 3. Impol 2000, which owns Impol Group, the country's largest producer of aluminium semi-finished products, says the move is intended to improve the ease and speed of share transactions. However, entering the regulated market would also require the company to meet additional transparency standards and comply with rules governing related-party transactions. As of October 29, Impol 2000 had 1,066,767 ordinary, freely transferable, registered no-par value shares. Of these, 979,887...
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Despite the lockdown situation, travel restrictions and various government policies in response to the COVID-19 situation, Aluminium producers have to carry out their activities, while following strict health protocols. In response to this unprecedented situation and thanks to our well-rounded worldwide organization, Fives’ Services teams are breaking new ground to continue supporting clients operations. At the beginning of lockdown, our teams first used the digital tools they were familiar with, in order to answer clients’ requests without requiring any physical action. Then, capitalizing on our global presence, Fives’ experts designed dedicated digital solutions to ensure the continuity and quality of services. Constantly in touch, our Front-offices teams located all around the world,...
As part of the largest ever order for hydrogen-powered buses in Europe, the German city of Wuppertal will soon put the final instalment of vehicles on the road. In 2018, Wuppertal joined forces with the nearby city of Cologne to order 40 modern buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells from Belgian manufacturer Van Hool NV. According to Andreas Meyer, Head of Technik Bus for WSW mobil GmbH: “Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK) is already running 30 of the hydrogen buses, and Wuppertal Stadtwerke (WSW) will soon put the remaining 10 on the road.” “The launch of our hydrogen bus fleet is a major milestone. We see it as the beginning of large-scale adoption of hydrogen technology – not just for WSW, but in Germany, across Europe and around the world,” said Meyer. “Commercial vehicles like buses will...
The world’s largest aluminium three-masted schooner Sea Eagle II has been successfully delivered by Royal Huisman and is now on the way to Mediterranean. Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark Whiteley, Sea Eagle II comes with an impressive plumb bomb and modern Panamax rig by Rondal, which have made her powerful and recognisable all over the world. The yacht, with the length of 81 metre/ 266 feet, is the largest yacht built at Royal Huisman’s shipyard. It joins another Huisman-built schooner called Athena in the top 10 ranking of the world’s largest sailing yachts. Sea Eagle II has been designed and built to operate in a testing ocean environment. It is the culmination of performance, luxury, and reliability, backed by the expert shipyard team with their commendable advice,...
South Korea exported 4,620 tonnes of aluminium semi-finished products to the US in the first three months of 2020, from 12,700 tonnes exported in the first three months of 2019, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from US Geological Survey. Exports declined 63.6 per cent or 8080 tonnes year-on-year in three months period. Aluminium semi-finished exports to the US came in at 8,770 tonnes in March 2020. That was down 58 per cent compared with the same period of 2019. South Korea had exported 85,880 tonnes in March 2019. On a month-on-month comparison, exports up by 80 per cent from February’s exports of 1,380 tonnes. In January-March, exports of aluminium (crude metal and alloys, aluminium semi-finished products and scrap to the US registered 6,430 tonnes, a drop of 67...
Last week, on July 8, Aodeli Australia reportedly unveiled its latest product catalogue featuring non-combustible panel (NCP), solid aluminium panel (SAP), and new editions of aluminium decorative panel (ADP) and aluminium perforated panel (APP). The new product catalogue offers a full overview of each product to help customers choose the right solution for their distinct projects. Besides, the catalogue provides unique design solutions and go-to design flexibility options that could be achieved with Aodeli's panels. The company’s aluminium decorative panel and aluminium perforated panel are produced from premium grade aluminium and are fully compliant with Australian standards and the NCC. The new panels are easily fabricated compared to any standard façade panels. For instance, they can...
On a daily basis we are facing the dilemma typical for our kind of business: how can we increase our productivity, stay competitive and at the same time respect our planet and environment. How can we make our business more competitive and at the same time becoming sustainable and environmental friendly? How can we make this work in an aluminium smelter? It was a few years ago that my daughter – at that time only 14 years old – told me extensively that my personal carbon footprint was not something to be proud of. Of course I defended my behaviour, my professional activities and my travels all over the world as a way to contribute in a humble way to a world which was comforting our cherished way of life. In the end, who wants to pay 5.000 € for a battery in a mobile phone? We all want cars...
Xiaomi formally unfolds the Mi Portable Electric Compressor in India after rolling out the teaser over the weekend. The instrument is floated under crowdfunding and tagged with a price of INR 2299 or $30 approx. The portable electric compressor is the same as it is sold in the Chinese market. The black coloured gadget is expected to commence shipping from 10 th August’20. The cylindrical-shaped Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor is manufactured from aluminium alloy using high-precision technology. The portable electric compressor is designed in a way to get used with a vast range of nozzles. It is encased in a compact body so that it can be mobilised anywhere. Once fully charged, methodically, the Mi Portable Air Compressor can easily inflate 215/60/R17 car tyres for five, it can refill...
KJN Automation, based in Peckleton, secured a Business Growth Grant from the Business Gateway Growth Hub. The company becomes the first company to receive grant. The grant helps the company to purchase two mitre saws capable of cutting carbon fibre and aluminium profiles. The company supplies extruded aluminium profile and accessories to a wide range of industries including aerospace, motorsport, web and medical companies. At present, KJN produces aluminium extrusion products which are used for modular systems, enclosures, desks etc. The new machine will help the company to manufacture lighter carbon fibre products. This will also help to increase productivity on their aluminium profiles and reduce delivery times. Project consultant at KJN, Richard Andrews, said: "Like most businesses, we...
Hydro Aluminium Deeside and Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) are offering £500 grants to support sports and cultural organisations during Covid-19 in Wrexham. The Wrexham-based Hydro Aluminium Deeside has an aluminium remelting facility in Wrexham. The plant has annual production capacity of 60,000 metric tons of extrusion ingot. Managing Director, Wayne Clifton, Deeside Aluminium said; “we strongly believe it is important to support our local communities and so are offering four £500 grants to local sports or cultural organisations who need to adapt to the new situations we are faced with as a result of the pandemic”. Hydro continued to support local communities who are experiencing different challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is maintaining...
Just when the Industry 4.0 was creating a buzz in the aluminium industry, inspiring smelters and plants to integrate digitalization in their operations management, the COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, made its emergence on the earth causing a pandemic and slowing down lives and livelihoods. The virus has caused radical shifts in workflows all across the globe as millions are practising social distancing and/or complying with self-quarantine recommendations. But while downsizing many industries, the pandemic’s dramatic appearance is believed to have accelerated numerous trends on the other hand, such as “Industry 4.0”. The term Industry 4.0 is used to describe the extensive use of digitalisation in an industrial environment. It covers the current systems and technologies for...
According to a recent report, Lindian Resources has spotted a readily mineable maiden resource with high alumina grade for the Bouba Plateaux at its Gaoual Bauixte Project in Guinea. The resource, first estimated by Cube Consulting, was based on 874 metres of drilling from 131 shallow holes. The total JORC compliant resource stands at 102 million tonnes, with 49.8 per cent aluminium oxide, and includes high-grade areas of 84 million tonnes at 51.2 per cent aluminium oxide. Additional digestion test work had also been conducted, which confirmed the presence of silicon dioxide content as fine-grained quartz. Simple screening could reduce the silicon dioxide content and increase the aluminium oxide content with a minimal loss of tonnage. Lindian Resources chairman Asimwe Kabunga said, "I am...
A00 aluminium ingot price edged lower by RMB 80 per tonne to stand at RMB 14820 per tonne on Wednesday, 15 July 2020, from Tuesday’s price of RMB 14900 per tonne. This marked the second consecutive fall in aluminium ingot price. The price is expected to range at RMB 14800-14840 per tonne. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price fell by RMB 40 per tonne and RMB 75 per tonne to stand at RMB 14760 per tonne and RMB 14830 per tonne. Their average prices are expected to range within RMB 14740-14780 per tonne and RMB 14820-14840 per tonne. Aluminium prices in Hangzhou and Chongqing came in at RMB 14840 per tonne and RMB 14695 per tonne, down RMB 110 per tonne and RMB 65 per tonne. Aluminium ingot prices in Shenyang, Tianjin, Linyi, and Gongyi dropped to stand at RMB 14685 per tonne, RMB 14770 per tonne,...
Covid-19 shows that the world is at great risk of disruption by pandemics, cyberattacks or environmental tipping points. In addition, during this emergency period, we detected a strong increase in cyber attacks, an increase in the risks of operating blocks and data loss for the companies. How to be prepared to face these new challenges? Danieli, one of the major plant makers on steel and nonferrous metal industries, has the pleasure to share with you our security strategies in the matter of the Cyber security in the metal industry. Our approach to cybersecurity, based on the result of our internal “BeSafe” program, is to help our customers to be a step ahead, thanks to our “lightweight” approach to this issue, currently at the top of the risks for a Metal Company. if you want to...
The US dollar fell to its lowest in more than a month against a basket of rivals on Tuesday as stocks on Wall Street gained. Three-month LME aluminium eased 0.44 per cent to US$1,682.5 per tonne on Tuesday in choppy trading. It is likely to move between $1,670-1,710 per tonne today. As of Tuesday, July 14, LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price decreased from US$ 1664.50 per tonne to US$ 1640 per tonne. 3-months bid price and 3-months offer price stood at US$ 1675 per tonne, down by US$ 20.5 per tonne from US$ 1695.50 per tonne on the previous day. Dec 21 bid price and Dec 21 offer price came in at US$ 1757 per tonne compared to US$ 1779 per tonne on Monday, July 13. The LME aluminium opening stock declined from 1674900 tonnes to 1669550 tonnes. Live Warrants...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter outside China, has reportedly adopted virtual platforms for employees training and development to set a new standard in response to the norms of social distancing during COVID-19. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali said, “COVID-19 has dramatically changed the global training & education sector, giving a distinctive rise to virtual platforms. As we find our balance in the new norm, Alba has reshaped its training and development programmes so that our people continue to learn and grow, which in turn will help Alba stay ahead of the curve.” Training & Development has always been one of Alba’s top priorities. So, without compromising on that, the company’s Human Resources & Training Department has quickly made a...
There was a time when racing bikes sounded a lot more like enhanced lawnmowers. In the 80s, two-strokes like Yamaha’s fabled RD250 dominated the domestic racing scene in many countries, and now, a British start-up is attempting a sort of two-stroke renaissance. Langen Motorcycles from Manchester in the UK is hoping to complete a limited production run of modern 250cc two-stroke performance bikes. The bike, referred to as simply ‘The Two-Stroke’, draws power from a 250cc V-twin motor made by Italian company Vins. The engine is capable to meet modern emission standards while still producing eye-watering power figures. At a claimed 76PS, the Langen bike will be a whole 50% more powerful than the recently launched Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R. It will also weigh just 112kg compared to the 25R’s...
The United States, in the first quarter of 2020 (January-March), exported 73,400 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Malaysia, according to the latest US Geological Survey data. Year-on-year, the export recorded a hike of 88 per cent from 39,100 tonnes. In March 2020, the country exported 24,400 tonnes of scrap to Malaysia, 8.4 per cent higher than 22,500 tonnes month-on-month. On a yearly basis, the export stood up by 60.52 per cent from 15,200 tonnes. In February, however, the aluminium scrap export from the United States to Malaysia stood down by 15.1 per cent from 26,500 tonnes in January. While in December 2019, the US exported 32,500 tonnes to Malaysia, the export in January experienced a month-on-month decrease of 18.46 per cent. So, the above data demonstrate the fact that the United...
The fundraising program during COVID-19 epidemic has remained crucial towards maintaining a community focus that has delivered an integral platform for the workers at Tomago Aluminium. An employee initiative that has been active for more than 30 years, the Tomago Workplace Giving Fund has collected more than $2 million for charities and is not slowing down, despite the impact of COVID-19. The fund's most recent recipients are Soul Café, Carrie's Place, Got Your Back Sista and headspace Newcastle, each receiving $10,500, a quarter-share of a total of $42,000 raised by the company's workforce and matched dollar-for-dollar by management. Katie Burns, the Communications Advisor, said: “Charity representatives had attended two-morning tea presentations a week apart to comply with social...
