The US aluminum industry is placing renewed emphasis on workforce safety, domestic production, and material recovery, with the Aluminum Association’s sold-out Casthouse Safety Workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting the importance of safe molten aluminum handling. The program trained more than 120 industry workers and has been running for over 30 years, with the Association describing it as a global benchmark for casthouse operators and supervisors. The workshop comes as the industry continues to focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities and supply chains. Alongside workforce training, the Aluminum Association has called for bipartisan permitting reform to accelerate investment in US aluminum production, arguing that faster approvals could help unlock the...
Ball Corporation has appointed two senior executives to lead its beverage packaging businesses across North and Central America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), bringing experience in commercial growth, regional management and global operations to the roles. Carey Causey, currently Ball’s senior vice president and chief growth officer, has been appointed senior vice president and president of Beverage Packaging North and Central America, effective immediately. She succeeds Kathleen Pitre. Scott Vail, Ball’s senior vice president and chief supply chain and operations officer, will take over as senior vice president and president of Beverage Packaging EMEA, succeeding Mandy Glew, who will retire in January 2027. Ball said the departures were not related to any disagreement...
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Unplugged Performance, the leader for high-quality, premium upgrades and customisation for Tesla Vehicles, has rolled out the UP Forged CYBRNOVA, a top-tier wheel explicitly crafted for the Tesla Cybertruck. With a design that draws inspiration from the cosmic energy of a supernova, the CYBRNOVA perfectly blends style and performance. Each wheel is meticulously forged to ensure maximum strength and is designed to fit seamlessly with the Cybertruck's stainless steel body, eliminating the need for spacers. The CYBRNOVA wheel takes its cues from the explosive force of a supernova, showcasing a radially reinforced design that not only offers impressive strength but also a bold visual appeal. Each spoke is supported by a mid-spoke reinforcement ring, which not only helps it handle heavy loads...
Almatis , a global leader in speciality alumina products, and Çimsa, one of the world’s top three producers of Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC), have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the global CAC market and enhancing support for the building chemicals market and refractory producers serving diverse industries, including the aluminium and steel. The partnership combines Almatis ’ and Çimsa’s expertise, market presence, and resources to expand the breadth of CAC products available for refractory applications. Both companies plan to present their CAC portfolios collaboratively, respectively benefit from each other’s supply chain and warehouse networks, explore capacity expansion opportunities, and cooperate in new product development. Joint commercial activities are...
A positive upward movement has been witnessed in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on Wednesday, September 10. However, a slight negative downward movement has been seen in alumina platts price by USD 0.69 per tonne or 0.20 per cent. The LME cash bid price went up from USD 2,620 per tonne to USD 2,623 per tonne, reflecting a positive change of USD 3 per tonne or 0.11 per cent. A similar trend is seen on LME cash offer price when it inched up from USD 2,621 per tonne to USD 2,623.5 per tonne, showing an increase of USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent. Uniformly, the 3-month bid price also moved up when it shifted from USD 2,616.5 per tonne to USD 2,620 per tonne, owing to a difference of USD 3.5 per tonne or 0.13 per cent. 3-month offer price replicated a similar bent when it...
Aluminium prices in Asia are holding firm near USD 2,615 a tonne, supported by a rush of withdrawals from London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses that has tightened supply across the region. Almost 100,000 tonnes were requested for removal from Malaysian depots in just two days, traders said, cutting into inventories that had recently touched a 14-month high. Image for representational purpose The sudden drawdown has reduced immediately available stocks and left buyers competing for fewer tonnes of deliverable metal. Analysts view the move as a strategic push by trading houses to lock in physical supply at a time of persistent uncertainty. Market attention has zeroed in on Malaysia, now the focal point of the latest stock shifts. The country’s warehouses play a pivotal role in the Asian...
September 10, 2025, New Delhi: India’s first-ever exhibition dedicated solely to aluminium extrusions ‘ALUMEX India 2025’, organised by ALEMAI (Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India), has begun at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in the capital city of India and will continue to host more than 200 exhibitors and thousands of business visitors until September 13. Through this four-day event, ALEMAI aims to showcase and position India’s highly promising aluminium extrusion industry at the forefront. Currently, India has 3 million tonnes of aluminium extrusion production capacity, which by 2047 is expected to grow six-fold, as underlined by Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, during the inauguration today. But despite having an installed capacity of 3 million tonnes,...
America is Toyota’s largest market for its Lexus brand, but this hasn’t stopped the company from deciding to close one of its two US production plants, according to Nikkei, the world’s largest financial newspaper. Currently, Lexus produces the ES mid-size sedan in Kentucky and the TX SUV in Indiana, but the company plans to consolidate production at a single location. Image Source: Joseph Rey Au According to Nikkei, though Lexus and Toyota have yet to officially confirm the move, the report suggests Toyota's decision is a response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on US imports. The new strategy will see Lexus focus on producing its high-selling hybrid vehicles at its remaining American plant in Indiana, while shifting other luxury models to Japan. This change is not...
Worldwide Aluminium, an India-based supplier of aluminium products, has fallen to a new 52-week low, trading at INR 15.76 (USD 0.19) on 9 September 2025. The share has underperformed its sector by 3.21 per cent and has fallen 9.68 per cent over just two days. The decline matches weakness in global aluminium sentiment, with consistent negative investment valuations attributable to sluggish demand and oversupply pressures. Also read: Indian brands to slash prices: Almost all AL-inclusive goods are cheaper with 'GST 2.0' revised rates Persistent weakness despite positive quarters The company has reported positive results for three consecutive quarters, with net sales of INR 635.4 million (USD 7.62 million) and a modest profit after tax of INR 0.07 crore (USD 8,400) in the first nine months....
Germany-based TOMRA Recycling appoints Lars Enge as the new Executive Vice President (EVP), replacing Katrin Fricke. Lars joined TOMRA in March 2022 as Executive Vice President of Group Strategy. Over the past three years, he has been an integral member of the leadership team, driving key strategic initiatives. He spearheaded the creation of TOMRA Horizon, a portfolio of new ventures that includes TOMRA Feedstock and Reuse, and successfully oversaw the acquisition of c-trace GmbH. "TOMRA's recycling division has undergone an incredible journey since the acquisition of Titech in 2004, and the underlying drivers to increase recycling rates across the globe continue to represent substantial growth potential for the sorting arm of our business. I look forward to transforming that potential...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of the oil and gas sector, proudly unveiled the EGA Academy on September 8. This exciting new initiative is all about boosting skill development and career growth within the industrial sector, paving the way for EGA's future success and contributing to the overall progress of the UAE's industrial scene. The EGA Academy is a testament to EGA's dedication to nurturing talent in the aluminium industry, in line with Operation 300bn. Its mission is to boost productivity, enhance economic contributions and create new job opportunities. The Academy will provide well-structured development pathways, expert-led training sessions and hands-on experiences for employees at every level. The programmes are crafted to...
At present, the Australian electricity sector is under a lot of pressure, especially after the surging risk of renewable energy curtailment, creating a force to reduce the electricity output. The major reason behind this is the transmission, storage constraints and technicalities. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator, definitive solar projects taking place in South Australia and Victoria are subject to 35 to 65 per cent of curtailment. Current energy crisis in Australia The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised a red flag, indicating that by 2027, major solar farms in southeast Australia might have to cut back more than a third of their energy production due to delays in transmission infrastructure. These issues pose a serious threat to the financial viability...
India's foremost aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium has initiated a grassroots education programme in Odisha with the Block Education Department. The programme included a one-day teachers' orientation programme at Mahima Degree College (Bijapali) with over 650 elementary teachers from Lakhanpur block. The programme aims to improve the quality of teaching and classroom practices that will ultimately improve learning for the students in the surrounding area. Image source: https://x.com/girijashankard1 Also read: From rumours to reality- Apple launches iPhone 17 series in ALuminium unibody The sessions addressed core topics including lesson construction, classroom leadership, disaster preparedness and management, first-aid, and technology in teaching. Teachers engaged in interactive...
The global aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market, excluding foil, is poised for resilient growth in 2025, according to different types of market segmentation driven by sustained demand from global market trends of transportation, packaging (excluding foil), construction, and renewable energy sectors. As economies continue to recover post-pandemic and shift toward decarbonisation, aluminium FRPs are gaining preference due to their lightweight nature, strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and recyclability. Source: TotalEnergies Asia-Pacific is dominating production and consumption, particularly China and India, supported by government-backed infrastructure spending and a booming EV industry. China’s aluminium FRP demand is heavily driven by state-led infrastructure and...
Did you know that from 2007 till now (September 2025), a total of 47 total iPhone models have been launched? And the OG of all touchscreen models is back with another bang this year. The tech-giant has finally pulled the curtain on its stunning and much-awaited iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max – the two powerhouses that don’t just raise the bar, but shatter it. Image Source: iPhone website True to its speculation, both iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max comes wrapped in a laser-welded, aluminium unibody , replacing titanium . The pre-order for both the models will be starting from Friday, September 12 (5.30PM IST) and available from Friday, September 19. And till July 2025, Apple, the American multinational company sold over 3 billion iPhones worldwide, further cementing its position...
Novelis, a prominent player in the aluminium rolling and recycling industry, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is pushing the boundaries of innovation in aerospace with new solutions designed to boost flight performance. At the Paris Air Show 2025, the company truly shone as a leading innovator in the aerospace aluminium industry, presenting solutions that beautifully blend performance, sustainability, and circularity. Aluminium in aerospace In 2020, the firm took a big step forward by acquiring Aleris, a leading producer of advanced aerospace alloys, which helped them expand their aluminium portfolio. This smart move allowed the firm to meet nearly 90 per cent of the global demand for aircraft, making them a go-to aluminium supplier for major manufacturers like Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier...
India’s indirect tax system is on the verge of a major shift with the introduction of GST 2.0 from September 22, 2025. At the centre of this overhaul are two pillars—Integrated GST (IGST) and Cess—that decide how imported goods, inter-state supplies, and luxury products are taxed. IGST has long been used as a balancing tool to treat imports and domestic goods equally, while Cess worked as an extra duty on luxury and demerit products. Under the upcoming system, these two will be folded into a more straightforward slab arrangement. The intent is to simplify compliance while keeping the overall tax pressure on premium products largely the same. GST, which replaced a tangle of older indirect levies, comes in three parts. CGST goes to the Centre on sales within a state. SGST is the state’s...
After becoming India's ACP company to be on BSE and NSE, Euro Panel, the manufacturer and supplier of aluminium composite panel (ACP) in India and abroad, have secured the NABL accreditation to conduct in-house lab testing with reference to ISO/IEC 17025. With this achievement, the company can upgrade and ensure a global standard quality for all the ACP products manufactured. The NABL accreditation will enable the firm to conduct in-house colour testing and measure its performance under the standards mentioned in ISO/IEC 17025. In order to provide the certification, the company's state-of-the-art laboratory had to undergo multiple assessments by the NABL parameter, which is deemed to be 16 in total, to test the performance of the colour coil. NABL accreditation The process of...
Five Elements Environmental Services, an Oman-based consultancy firm, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Netherlands’ Pondera Consult to support investors in renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in Oman. Image for referential purposes only Also read: China to reopen 'Panda Bond' market to Russian companies This collaboration will offer advanced technical, engineering, environmental, social, and climate risk assessments. These are crucial at the feasibility study, bidding, and post-bid stages, as they will ensure projects are suitable within the context of Oman’s clean energy aspirations and its Net Zero 2050 aim. Diplomatic ties powering clean energy goals The move follows the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman, to...
Following a drop on Monday, September 8, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price witnessed a slight growth the next day on Tuesday, September 9. As per the data, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price gained USD 7 per tonne or 0.26 per cent and USD 7.5 per tonne or 0.28 per cent to halt at USD 2,620 per tonne and USD 2,621 per tonne. Explore our B2B market at - AL Biz On the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also added USD 6.5 per tonne or 0.24 per cent and USD 5 per tonne or 0.19 per cent to settle at USD 2,616.5 per tonne and USD 2,617 per tonne. December 26 bid price and December 26 offer price moved up the graph by USD 5 per tonne or 0.18 per cent to arrive at USD 2,662 per tonne and USD 2,667 per tonne. LME aluminium...
