The Symbiosis concept pairs a premium aluminium outer shell with a transparent inner bottle, while the partners highlight low-carbon aluminium and future sustainability development. GEKA and AXILONE have partnered to introduce Symbiosis, a luxury beauty packaging concept combining GEKA’s injection blow-moulding technology with AXILONE’s expertise in premium aluminium packaging. The concept will be showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco, presenting a design that brings together a premium aluminium outer shell and a see-through inner bottle. The inner bottle’s transparent windows allow consumers to view the formulation’s colour and texture, adding a sensory element to the packaging. The combination is designed to offer beauty brands a distinctive appearance alongside a tactile product experience....
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...
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The Aluminium Association of India has reportedly asked for the immediate implementation of a 10 per cent customs duty on aluminium scrap imports to safeguard the domestic metal industry from low-quality scrap dumping. According to the apex body representing aluminium producers, the current 2.5 per cent customs duty on aluminium scrap has led to a rise in overall aluminium imports by 24 per cent from the previous financial year, resulting in a forex outgo of US$7 billion or INR 56,291 crore. The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has pointed out that India has emerged as the dumping ground of foreign scrap. “Given that foreign scrap is not governed by quality standards, it presents significant safety and environmental risks. In response, AAI has sought a duty of 10 per cent on scrap...
Chennai-based Wheels India, a leading aluminium alloy wheels maker, has announced its decision to open fully-owned subsidiaries in Europe and the US. This is quite big news for the auto components manufacturer as the move will be fundamental for its growth internationally, strengthening its supply chains. The Managing Director of Wheels India , Srivats Ram, asserted, "The emerging business potential in the US and Europe is giving us the reason for having people on the ground." "We have started supplying aluminium wheels to the first OEM, and the production has more than doubled to around 24,000 per month when compared to the same period last year. We expect the second OEM in the cast aluminium segment in the first quarter of next year," he concluded. The expansion would primarily look at...
The Ming LW.01 series, recently announced by Ming Thein's brand, has caused quite a stir in the watchmaking community. The series has set a new record in the industry by creating the world's lightest mechanical wristwatches. The company achieved this feat by using AZ31 Magnesium-Aluminium-Zinc-Manganese alloy, which is not only lighter than carbon but also has the tactile quality of metal. The watch's creators further reduced its weight by using Corning Gorilla Glass 6 instead of sapphire crystal. This type of glass is significantly lighter than sapphire but has the same hardness and resistance. The bezel is also internally hollowed out, and the crown is made of anodized aluminium. Internally, the dial ring and movement are combined and supported by a cage with 3D struts. The pulse...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced the joining of Hulamin Operations (Pty) Limited as the Production and Transformation member. Hulamin Operations, based in South Africa, is known for providing aluminium semi-fabricated products across the region and worldwide. Hulamin, the only significant aluminium rolling facility in Sub-Saharan Africa, is one of the leading exporters, accounting for more than 60 per cent of sales. “Hulamin has an organisational culture that places great value on its shareholders, employees, communities and key stakeholders, with a clear understanding of the close connection between the health of these key stakeholders to that of the business. By joining ASI, we believe that all we have in place will add credibility to Hulamin as a responsible and...
Baowu Aluminium Company collected a batch of ABS car plate orders from a local independent brand automobile leading engine manufacturing in the fall of 2023. Looking back on the cooperation between Baowu Aluminium and the automobile main engine factory, it can be said that the automobile main engine factory witnessed the rapid development of Baowu Aluminum's aluminium plate from the ground up, and Baowu Aluminium also actively participated in the entire process of developing new energy vehicles in the automobile main engine factory. In 2020, Baowu Aluminium Company debuted the manufacturing line and equipment for preparing aluminium plates for vehicles, as well as a thorough understanding of the aluminium demand and plans for new models of the automotive main engine plant. The air cushion...
The world of acquired habits is quite interesting. Due to one habit of yours, an entire industry, from the ideation of products to the procurement of raw materials and the disposal of used goods, comes into existence. Though some habits are harmful to your health, there are a few that have mild effects after a prolonged period of use, not only on you but also on the environment. Then again, what is more delightful than a cup of freshly brewed coffee when you wake up to win the race against time every morning? Moreover, the opening of themed cafés and the need to have an Instagrammable social life are urging youngsters to take up coffee drinking so that a particular lifestyle can be elucidated. Also, coffee is synonymous with big business meetings and office gigs. The drink has wild...
In October 2023, China encountered an assorted journey in terms of price movement across the aluminium value chain. Being obligated to the unenthusiastic demand among downstream sector, China’s domestic primary aluminium ingot price continued to fall in the said month. On the other hand, the domestic alumina price took a sharp turn towards the rising trend, and the imported bauxite price started building up in the early days of October due to growing reliance on the overseas mineral. In-depth price analysis: China’s domestic A00 aluminium ingot price experienced a decline of RMB 510 per tonne or 2.60 per cent through the month of October to settle at RMB 19,080 per tonne, found the Shanghai Metals Market survey. The fall occurred primarily in the early days of October, bringing the...
On October 26th, Guizhou Gui Aluminium New Materials organised an event to commemorate the completion of their 5# rolling mill ribbon project, a part of their aluminium foil project with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tonnes. The event also included the delivery of the first order. The project undertaken by Guizhou Gui Aluminium New Materials, which involves the yearly manufacture of 30,000 tonnes of ultra-thin and power battery aluminium foil, has significant importance as a major industrial initiative in Guiyang City aimed at fostering new industries. This project is a fundamental initiative aimed at constructing, enhancing, expanding, and fortifying pivotal industries. Additionally, it is important for Guizhou Province's entry into the high-end manufacturing sector.
Every Can Counts Greece (Kathe Kouti Metrai) has launched a pilot campaign in partnership with the Municipality of Antiparos to assess citizen participation and return rates within the context of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The campaign has been launched at Antiparos Island, educating people about the importance of aluminium recycling. Simultaneously, it also functions as an educational platform, informing people about separate collecting and the vast potential of aluminium cans recycling. Two Pure Smart Crushers machines, built by the Finnish firm Pure Recycle, have been deployed on the island as part of the project's first phase. Aluminium is a valuable material not belonging to the general waste bin. Compared to primary manufacture, aluminium cans save 95 per cent of energy costs...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price experienced a growth of RMB 50 per tonne on Thursday, November 2, to clock at RMB 19,190 per tonne. The prices have expanded in all the provinces. One of the main reasons for the price hike can be attributed to a significant development in China’s aluminium industry. Yunnan, the fourth largest aluminium-producing region in China, accounts for about 12 per cent of the country’s total capacity, has cut production due to the ongoing dry season . As a result, the supply is less, and the price has increased in all the provinces. Today, the average prices stand between RMB 19,170 per tonne and RMB 19,210 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 100 to RMB 60 per tonne. The Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) revealed that the A00...
According to the US Geological Survey, the United States produced 62,000 tonnes of primary aluminium in August 2023. That was 2,000 tonnes or 3.13 per cent less than 64,000 tonnes in the earlier month , following a rise of 3.23 per cent M-o-M in July. However, on a year-on-year basis, the output in August was 1,000 tonnes more than 61,000 tonnes. The USGS data showed the average daily primary aluminium production in the United States during August 2023 was 2,000 tonnes, down by 2.91 per cent from 2,060 tonnes in July and essentially unchanged compared to 1,980 tonnes in August 2022. Total aluminium recovered from scrap in August 2023 was higher than the previous month by 6,000 tonnes or 2.19 per cent to 280,000 tonnes but 5 per cent less than 295,000 tonnes in August 2022. Of the total...
LME aluminium opened at US$2246 per tonne on Wednesday, with its low and high at US$2233.5 per tonne and US$2257 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2242.5 per tonne, down 0.16 per cent. On November 1, the LME aluminium live price chart experienced a slump in aluminium prices, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price diving down by US$4.50 per tonne or 0.2 per cent to officially close at US$2,230 per tonne and US$2,230.50 per tonne. London Metal Exchange graph flashed that the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price have negated US$5 per tonne or 0.22 per cent and US$5.50 per tonne or 0.24 per cent to park at US$2,241 per tonne and US$2,241.50 per tonne, respectively. The December 24 bid price and the December 24 offer price have seen a...
Presently, sustainability carries immense importance in the aluminium industry since it is an energy-intensive sector that needs constant tracking and vigilance for reduced carbon emissions. In 2022, the aluminium industry alone accounted for 270 Mt of direct carbon emissions, which was 3 per cent of the global industry-related emissions that year. At the same time, recycling post-consumer scrap aluminium saves up to 90 million tonnes of CO2 and 100,000 GWh of electrical energy than primary aluminium production. Incorporating sustainable practices has become the only thought-provoking discussion among industry experts wherein they have decided to include digitalisation in their daily production process. Some active methods to create carbon-free industrial zones are the use of Carbon...
AMAG Austria Metall AG, a company based in Ranshofen, Austria, takes flight with cutting-edge aerospace components, blending high-tech precision and sustainability. Their subsidiary, AMAG components, located in Übersee at Chiemsee, Germany, and Karlsruhe, Germany, successfully integrated advanced processing facilities. This strategic move is a key part of AMAG's plan to expand and boost efficiency in manufacturing aluminium and titanium components for the aerospace industry. Gerald Mayer, the CEO of AMAG Austria Metall, expressed the company's commitment to the aerospace industry, stating, "With the current investments in our components business, we are consolidating our position as a strategic supplier to the aerospace industry and lay the foundation for further growth in this area." The...
Introduction In the IT industry, resignations and job changes increased slightly before and during the pandemic. During the pandemic, the same tendency went only northward. The IT leaders of the world, many of them from India, had touched around 35% attrition rate, which was a major worry for them. This stemmed from the fact that working from home was made a norm, and as a result, the geographic location of a job was no longer a constraint. The jolting of the entire supply chain of many companies warranted that functions like planning, systems, and MIS become more real-time and quickly responsive. As a result, the dependency on digital interventions had increased manifolds – these generated the adoption of global collaborative software and applications, AI-based planning and solutions,...
Aluminium is increasingly being used in additive manufacturing due to its unique properties and benefits in the production of high-performance components. Ricoh, a leading technology company has recently announced its innovative Binder Jetting Technology (BJT), which aims to revolutionise the production of end-use metal parts using 3D printing technology. To maximise the efficiency of its aluminium BJT technology, Ricoh has partnered with Siemens Digital Industries Software and its Additive Manufacturing Network capabilities for production preparation, planning, scheduling, and production management. This collaboration will enable Ricoh and its future users to assess designs, optimise critical properties, manage digital inventories, manage quotes, and track orders while also being able to...
As per reports, the Indian imported aluminium scrap market has lately experienced an increasing trend in pricing, indicating a jump in futures contracts and price changes made by key industry participants. However, domestic demand has remained low, mostly due to the upcoming Diwali vacations.Significantly, there exists a substantial disparity in pricing, amounting to around $50-60 per tonne, between the proposed rates for Taint Tabor (TT) cut and sheared 7-8 per cent attachment and Zorba 94/4. Furthermore, there has been a need for more solid bids in this regard. According to industry players, there is a consensus that the trade of scrap material from Malaysia is now not feasible for the Indian market. This has led sellers to investigate alternate markets that provide more advantageous...
Coles is leading the most exciting sustainable drive across all its Victorian stores. The supermarket chain is on a spree to install 47 Reverse Vending Machines in alignment with the state-sponsored launch of a Container Deposit Scheme on November 1. The cash-redeemable RVMs will collect plastic, glass and aluminium drink containers. It is vital for Victorians to participate in the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) to earn a 10-cent refund for each eligible can, bottle or carton they return. Coles General Manager Grocery Leanne White emphasizes that the CDS is an excellent opportunity for customers to be rewarded for recycling and contribute towards a sustainable environment. By returning used aluminium cans, plastic bottles and other eligible containers, one can ensure that they are...
