With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approaching, secondary aluminium alloy enterprises have successively finalized their production and holiday arrangements for the festive period. SMM recently conducted a survey on the double-holiday production plans, pre-holiday stockpiling, and raw material procurement of some secondary aluminium alloy enterprises, covering a total capacity of 4.2 million mt. The following is a summary of the survey findings: According to the SMM survey, during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, secondary aluminium alloy enterprises generally arranged for continuous production or brief shutdowns, though some enterprises extended their holiday duration compared with 2025. Among the 25 sampled enterprises, more than half had...
Aluminium scrap: This week, China's Aluminium scrap market remained relatively stable. As of September 24, SMM A00 Aluminium prices closed at RMB 24,240 per tonne, up slightly by RMB 60 per tonne from RMB 24,180 per tonne last Thursday, with domestic Aluminium scrap market prices holding steady overall. In terms of price spreads, on September 24, the price difference between A00 Aluminium and mixed Aluminium extrusion scrap free of paint in Foshan was about RMB 2,482 per tonne, and the price difference between A00 Aluminium and shredded Aluminium tense scrap was about RMB 1,261 per tonne. On the import side, Aluminium scrap imports in August were 142,000 tonne, up 18.60per cent M-o-M but down 17.67 per cent Y-o-Y, ending the four consecutive monthly declines since April; cumulative...
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Aluminium is becoming among the most in-demand metals due to its unique attributes like lightweight, sustainable and recyclable. A lot of companies are shifting to the use of aluminium. Ralph's Coffee, one of the most popular ready-to-drink beverage companies, has announced the launch of its much-awaited cold brew in 9-ounce aluminium cans starting this November. This is something interesting considering that Ralph Lauren is itself one of the world-famous luxurious brands. On the other hand, Fenesta, a well-known brand in the Indian fenestration sector, has launched a state-of-the-art Façade production plant in Hyderabad, marking its entry into the aluminium façade industry in the region. Minalba Brasil, a beverage company of the Edson Queiroz Group (GEQ), became the world's first...
Aluminium grain refiner specialist MQP has increased the production capacity of its high-efficiency Optifine range by 20% through a six-figure investment at its manufacturing plant. The Solihull-based company has installed a new production line at the plant in Baoding, China, increasing the output of Optifine to 47,000 tonnes annually to meet demand from cast houses looking for more efficient ways to prevent cracking, large grain size and reduced melt quality when making everything from high tensile structures to foil stock. The milestone reflects an investment of £3.4 million for the new Properzi production line and £2.6 million for an extra workshop and warehouse at the state-of-the-art STNM plant. STNM, MQP’s parent company, is one of the largest producers of master alloys in the world...
Perennial was formed in 2022 by a group of industry experts with more than 300 years of experience in value-added aluminium products. The entity is “new”, but our DNA is long and strong. We saw there is an increasing need by aluminium product consumers for long-term, flexible, ethically motivated, source-diversified supply partners in the Americas. These consumers are looking for before and after-sale services in the form of technical, logistical, financial, market analysis, metal management, and commercial components. They want to be valued by their supplier and have long-term contracts and relationships. Consumers want to know their supplier provides top quality, consistent and responsibly sourced products with a focus on the environment. All this needs to be packaged in a world-class...
In a journey to become completely plastic-free, Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley, has replaced its conventional in-room water packaging with infinitely recyclable aluminium bottles. This ensures a circular economy around the luxury hotel's compound. The resort has vouched to eradicate single-use plastic by 2024. This incorporation of reusable aluminium bottles will remove almost 88,000 plastic counterparts from getting dumped into landfills. Westin has also overseen the installation of water filtration systems on every floor so that guests can easily enjoy fresh water filled into their aluminium bottles. It is evident that The Westin Riverfront has been the first LEED Silver Certified hotel in both Colorado and the Westin group of hotels. The title was solely achieved due...
Guangdong Enterprise Federation and Guangdong Entrepreneurs Association recently announced the "2023 Guangdong Top 500 Enterprises" list, and Hesheng Shares was honoured for the second year in a row. Hesheng, a technology-driven firm specialising in integrating new materials and new energy, has consistently endeavoured to advance the utilisation of high-end industrial aluminium alloy materials within the domains of new energy vehicles and consumer electronics. Hesheng Shares has once again emerged as the top contender in the list of Guangdong Top 500 firms, effectively showcasing its complete prowess in several domains, such as brand reputation, organisational size, financial performance, social responsibility, and other pertinent factors. Additionally, this achievement underscores the...
Aluminium cables for high-current applications in electric vehicles can not only lower cost and weight but also improve the durability of the overall cable system and electric vehicle harness. So why haven't they been widely adopted? This article discusses the need for aluminium cables, what the industry has done so far, and how a new key welding technology from Innovative Weld Solutions LLC (IWSL) can enable the widespread use of aluminium cables for high-current applications in electric vehicles and their charging stations. Stranded-wire aluminium cables would be much less expensive and significantly lighter than the copper cables being used presently. Unfortunately, industry efforts in trying to join them to connectors reliably have not been successful. Several methods, such as:...
Archipelago Yachts has announced the successful completion of the design for its breakthrough zero-carbon leisure vessle, the Archipelago zero.63, in conjunction with Chartwell Marine. The Archipelago zero.63 uses environmentally friendly aluminium materials designed to minimise ecological effects. One notable characteristic of this watercraft is its large methanol tank, which holds 10,000 litres and enables an estimated range of around 2,500 nautical miles. This attribute enhances its versatility and makes it a suitable choice for those seeking extended expeditions. This vessel offers a high level of luxury, with four spacious rooms that can accommodate up to eight guests. Each cabin has private ensuite amenities, providing a pleasant and environmentally aware sailing experience. "Our...
Aluminium components have gained significant attention in the aerospace sector as manufacturers look for ways to leverage the benefits of 3D printing. Airbus Helicopters, for instance, has inaugurated its 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, where it has installed TRUMPF systems to enhance its in-house capacity for this innovative process. The centre has three machines for components made of titanium, four for plastic parts, and a new machine that produces aluminium components. This has enabled Airbus to reap the advantages of additive manufacturing, including resource efficiency, high flexibility, and the ability to produce complex structures with ease. The aerospace industry is increasingly using 3D printing for both prototyping and serial production. This process allows the production of...
In September 2023, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) stopped at 550,000 tonnes, lower by 1,000 tonnes or 0.18 per cent Month-on-Month from 551,000 tonnes recorded on August 2023, whereas, on a Quarter-on-Quarter scale, there has been an increase of 25,000 tonnes or 4.76 per cent from 525,000 tonnes registered in June 2023, as per IAI data. During Q3 2023, the total alumina produced in Europe (incl. Russia) amounted to 1.650 million tonnes, which plummeted by 319,000 tonnes or 16.2 per cent from 1.969 million tonnes marked in Q3 2022. International Aluminium Institute (IAI) claims alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) during Q2 2023 was 1.590 million tonnes, which accelerated to 1.650 million tonnes in Q3 2023, gaining 60,000 tonnes or 3.77 per cent. The total world alumina...
The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), situated in Kerala, will work with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bengaluru, to indigenise the country's aerospace and military industries. In this respect, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Bengaluru on November 2, 2023. The MoU calls for creating aeronautical quality aluminium alloy casting and magnesium utilising the low-pressure casting (LPC) technology, as well as filler materials for salvage welding of aluminium and magnesium alloy castings and other research fields. It will make it easier for CSIR and NIIST to cooperate on human resource utilisation, facility optimisation, technological support services, consulting services, and collaborative research in light alloys, as well as the...
Tower Alloys Industries Limited, a Nigeria-based producer of a wide range of quality aluminium cookware, roofing, and extrusion profiles, has reportedly increased its shareholding in Aluminum Extrusion Industries Plc to 67.55 per cent by recently acquiring a majority stake in the company. Aluminium Extrusion Industries is a leading manufacturing company in Nigeria engaged in producing and marketing extruded aluminium products. The acquisition of the stake in Aluminum Extrusion Industries followed changes to the shareholding of the company. The news came after a notice was published - “This is to inform the public and our stakeholders that Aluminum Extrusion Industries Plc received a notification from the majority shareholder, Tower Aluminum Nigeria Plc (In Receivership), that Tower Alloys...
The "Aluminium for Aluminium" initiative aims to gather enough aluminium cans to get new bleachers for the gymnasium. The objective is to achieve a cumulative total of one million cans. According to Principal Jill Johnson, it is quite likely that the wooden bleachers have been in existence since the establishment of the school. According to her statement, it was indicated that they are no longer engaged in employment. These objects remain stationary and accumulate particles of dust over time. L.E. Willson has been selected as the only educational institution in Alabama to participate in the Scrap University Kids initiative. The educational institution that accumulates the highest number of cans has the opportunity to be awarded a monetary prize of $3000. "Our children are learning a...
Deposit Return Schemes have been the talk of the decade due to the controversies surrounding them. While a group vehemently advocated its implementation, another group wanted to see the end of it. Alupro has raised concerns about the proposal, stating that it fails to ensure lower contamination levels for recycling, neglects to demonstrate support for sustainability goals, and doesn't effectively address litter. While Alupro acknowledges the potential benefits of a Deposit Return System (DRS), they argue that trials of the proposed system have not yet demonstrated such benefits at scale or shown that the requirements of a DRS can be met by the packaging value chain. Alupro's objections to the concept of a DRS centre on the belief that it cannot be facilitated by the aluminium beverage...
Ball Corporation, the world's leading provider of innovative and sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care, and household products, has announced its third quarter 2023 results, disclosing net earnings attributable to the corporation of $203 million or diluted earnings per share of 64 cents on sales of $3.57 billion, compared to $392 million net earnings or $1.24 diluted earnings per share against $3.95 billion sales during the corresponding period of the last year. That reflected a 48 per cent plunge in net earnings against a relatively lesser rate of fall in sales by 9.6 per cent. Lower selling prices of products due to the overall economic downturn across the globe could be a reason. Net earnings in nine months of the year amounted to $553 million on sales of $10.63...
Ralph's Coffee, one of the most popular ready-to-drink beverage companies, has announced the launch of its much-awaited cold brew in 9-ounce aluminium cans starting this November. The cold brew is made in conjunction with La Colombe, the same partner that roasts the Coffee for Ralph's retail outlets and comes in just one flavour: black and unsweetened. People add that, in addition to being accessible online, the ready-to-drink Coffee may also be bought at Ralph's Coffee shops and certain Ralph Lauren apparel stores. The online business sells only a 24-pack for $110, but single aluminium cans and four packs will soon be available in stores for $6 each. The La Colombe-crafted cold brew, according to the Ralph Lauren, is a single-origin coffee produced with 100 per cent Arabica beans sourced...
On November 3, the Shanghai Metals Market experienced mixed aluminium price trends, with the SMM A00 aluminium ingot price negating RMB 20 per tonne to close at RMB 19,170 per tonne. The average aluminium prices have circulated between RMB 19,150 per tonne and RMB 19,190 per tonne. If we consider the SMM aluminium price on November 3, last year, it can be seen that there has been a Year-on-Year augmentation of RMB 920 per tonne or 5.04 per cent from RMB 18,250 per tonne recorded that day. China’s central provinces have all witnessed upheaval in aluminium prices today, with it rising the highest in Shenyang and Tianjin by RMB 30 per tonne to close at RMB 19,170 per tonne each. Gongyi also faced hiking aluminium price trends, with its benchmark rate gaining RMB 10 per tonne, to finally...
LME aluminium opened at US$2244.5 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2224.5 per tonne and US$2251.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2232 per tonne, down 0.47 per cent. On Thursday, November 2, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$12.5 per tonne or 0.56 per cent to clock at US$2,217.50 per tonne and US$2,218 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, both the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price went down by US$4 per tonne or 0.17 per cent and US$3.5 per tonne or 0.15 per cent to clock at US$2,237 per tonne and US$2,238 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price moved down by US$5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent to peg at US$2,350 per tonne and US$2,355 per tonne. LME...
Fenesta, a prominent name in the Indian fenestration industry, has recently opened a cutting-edge Façade fabrication facility in Hyderabad, which is set to revolutionize the domestic façade industry. This strategic move marks Fenesta's entry into the façade segment, leveraging its expertise and excellence in the windows and doors market to expand its manufacturing capabilities. The Facade Factory is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery sourced from Europe, fully aligned with international standards, and capable of manufacturing façade panels as well as aluminium windows and doors. This new facility represents Fenesta's eighth manufacturing unit, which demonstrates the company's steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and service. Fenesta now has one extrusion factory, four uPVC...
