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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Crown Holdings, one of the world's largest aluminium can manufacturers, recently announced their financial results for Q3 ending 30 September 2023. As per the reports, higher beverage can volumes in North America and favourable foreign currency translation of $60 million contributed to the third quarter's net sales of $3,069 million, down by $190 million or 5.83 per cent from $3,259 million in the Q3 2022. Lower volumes across most other businesses and the pass-through of $187 million in lower material costs also contributed to the decline. The income generated from operational activities amounted to $374 million during the third quarter, exhibiting an increase from the $297 million recorded in the same period of 2022. Segment income was $430 million in Q3 2023, up from $336 million in...
Gerald Mayer has expressed his desire to terminate his Management Board contract prematurely after serving on the Management Board of AMAG Austria Metall AG (AMAG) for approximately 16 years. This decision is driven by his ambition to explore new professional opportunities. On October 25, 2023's Supervisory Board meeting, his request received unanimous approval. Gerald Mayer has been Chief Financial Officer at AMAG since 2007 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2019. During his tenure on the Management Board, he was pivotal in making significant strategic decisions, including the successful listing of AMAG on the Vienna Stock Exchange, among other accomplishments. Herbert Ortner, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AMAG Austria Metall AG, commented, "Gerald...
Australia's landscape is vast and rugged. As a nation thriving on development and progression, Australians demand portable, durable, efficient, and innovative solutions. Enter Sureweld, the country's leading aluminium loading ramps and plant trailers manufacturer and a company synonymous with quality and resilience. Focused on keeping Australian commercial contractors moving, Sureweld has grown exponentially since it was founded in 1976. Its ramps and trailers are 100 per cent Australian-made, using locally extruded aluminium sourced from Capral and manufactured in Wangaratta, in northern Victoria. Sureweld sales manager Gareth Hansen joined his father, Sureweld managing director Carl Hansen, in the business when he left school. He has advanced from dispatch and welding to driving sales...
On Thursday, October 26, A00 aluminium ingot price has recorded a drop of RMB 70 per tonne after a hike last day. Nevertheless, the price is still standing above RMB 19,000 per tonne, found the Shanghai Metals Market. According to the data, A00 aluminium ingot price has come in at RMB 19,020 per tonne as of October 26, with average prices likely to range between RMB 19,000 per tonne and RMB 19,040 per tonne. The spot contract is estimated to trade at a discount price of RMB 30 per tonne and a premium price of RMB 10 per tonne. In Foshan, Shenyang, and Tianjin, A00 aluminium ingot price has dwindled by RMB 90 per tonne to peg at RMB 19,040 per tonne, RMB 19,050 per tonne and RMB 19,000 per tonne, respectively. In Gongyi and Chongqing, the primary aluminium price has decreased by RMB 70 per...
At Booth N 426 during the Aluminium USA 2023 Conference, HWI, a member of Calderys, will introduce a broadened portfolio with more product options, services, and technology enhancements for aluminium manufacturers. Earlier this year, HWI, North America’s largest refractory producer, joined Calderys Group and became the brand for the Americas region of the group. As one of the world’s leading refractory providers, Calderys now offers customers an unprecedented range of products and services. Increased product portfolio “HWI’s brick products have long been recognized as the best in the industry. We’re building on our legacy and infusing even more advancements into our solutions with Calderys’ monolithics and pre-shaped technologies, including high performance 80-85 per cent alumina...
LME aluminium opened at US$2202 per tonne on Wednesday, with its low and high at US$2199.5 per tonne and US$2223 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2212 per tonne, up 0.27 per cent. On Wednesday, October 25, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price expanded by US$42 per tonne or 1.95 per cent to score at US$2,188 per tonne and US$2,188.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also gained US$36.5 per tonne or 1.68 per cent and US$37 per tonne or 1.70 per cent to settle at US$2,208 per tonne and US$2,209 per tonne. On the same day, the London Metal Exchange (LME) graph reflected a hike of US$33 per tonne or 1.43 per cent for both December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price to clock at US$2,325 per tonne and US$2,330 per...
On October 13th, the Yunnan Aluminium Analysis and Testing Center achieved a significant landmark when the China National Accreditation Committee awarded it the laboratory accreditation certificate for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) with registration number CNAS L19152. The achievement is a testament to the laboratory's adherence to international standards in laboratory management systems and its ability to conduct project testing based on globally recognised standards. The laboratory's reports are deemed authoritative and hold international recognition and industry credibility. The laboratory has been approved for capabilities such as assessing the mechanical properties of metal materials and products, testing the fatigue strength of aluminium and aluminium alloys, and analysing the low...
Aluminium recycling is one of the most critical processes in the solar module production industry. With the increasing demand for solar panels and the rapid expansion of the industry, the importance of aluminium recycling has grown significantly. Several companies, including Meyer Burger and LuxChemtech, have entered into partnerships to address this challenge. Together, they aim to establish an industrial-scale recycling process for solar modules that will enable the recovery of valuable raw materials such as aluminium, silicon, silver, and glass. Recycling of aluminium from solar modules not only reduces waste but also conserves energy and natural resources. The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at Meyer Burger, Katja Tavernaro, remarked: "Meyer Burger is committed to sustainable...
The UK's cross-industry coffee pod recycling scheme, Podback, has reached an important milestone, with more than one million households now able to recycle their used coffee pods from the kerbside. With two new local authorities joining Podback this month, a total of 1,078,600 households across 16 UK local authorities can now recycle their used aluminium and plastic coffee pods alongside other household waste and recycling. Podback's latest partner is the London Borough of Havering, which has become the second London authority to offer residents a kerbside recycling service for coffee pods. Earlier this month, East Ayrshire Council became Podback's first local authority partner in Scotland. The response from residents has been excellent, with over 1,200 households already registered for...
Lower extrusions and recycling volumes, coupled with bearish alumina and aluminium prices, led to a bigger-than-expected drop in Norsk Hydro’s financial output in the third quarter of 2023 ended September 30. On Monday, October 23, Hydro released its Q3 CY2023 fiscal report, announcing a 15 per cent revenue fall year-on-year from NOK 52,445 million to NOK 44,702 million. On a quarter-on-quarter calculation, the decline was 17 per cent from NOK 53,630 million. In the first nine months of the year, Hydro’s revenue was recorded at NOK 146,865 million, down by 10.37 per cent from NOK 163,854 million during the corresponding period of the last year. The company’s adjusted EBITDA plunged by 60 per cent Y-o-Y from NOK 9,721 million to NOK 3,899 million. Thus, the EBITDA from January to September...
The aluminium industry in India shines amid a global landscape that is generally lacklustre or facing downturns. This positive outlook is attributed to the Indian government's efforts in infrastructure development and the industry's response to meet the increasing demand. Nilesh Koul, the Senior President and CEO of Aluminium Downstream at Hindalco Industries conveyed this perspective during the aluminium conference in Barcelona. India already holds the position of the world's second-largest aluminium producer, and the country's aluminium consumption demand is expected to double over the next decade. Koul added, "The energy in India right now is incredible. After five years working in Switzerland, I returned to my home country, and many other expatriates are also moving back to India.”...
Norsk Hydro, a renowned global aluminium recycling company, has recently announced a £35 million investment in its Wrexham plant, which will create 30 new jobs and double its recycling capacity. With the planned expansion, the plant's capacity to recycle will go up to 103,000 tonnes annually, allowing the company to process more scrap aluminium that would otherwise be sent overseas. To facilitate the expansion of its operations, Norsk Hydro has submitted the first of two planning applications to Wrexham County Borough Council. Presently, the plant processes up to 150 tonnes of scrap aluminium a day, which is mainly sold to the construction and automotive industries. The announcement of the planned expansion was discussed at a campaign event to secure an £80m Investment Zone for Wrexham...
In 2023, the industrial metal markets, including aluminium, experienced a year marked by prolonged waiting and uncertainty. The shadow of elevated interest rates has affected the world economy, and the eagerly anticipated rebound in demand from China, particularly in its real estate sector, has yet to materialize as expected. As a result, prices for base metals have remained relatively stagnant for significant periods during the year. The aerospace industry stands out as an exception despite the cautious market climate due to its strong demand for aluminium. The aviation and aerospace sectors faced significant hardships during the covid pandemic, with widespread repercussions felt from major aerospace corporations to smaller suppliers. Drastic production reductions and raw material...
Alimex GmbH Precision, an inventor and producer of aluminium cast plates, has acquired Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. The company has bagged the certification for producing high-precision components, surface machining of rolled plates and distribution, and machining semi-finished products at its facility in Willich facility, Germany. Alimex's products serve industries like electronics, laser, packaging, medical technology, mechanical engineering, automotive, semiconductor, and solar. The ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) was launched in May 2022 after several rounds of revision through multiple years. It defines 11 principles and 62 criteria under three sustainability pillars – Environment, Social, and Governance, aiming to address...
Aluminium Bahrain, one of the world's largest aluminium smelters, celebrated a significant milestone in its Power Station 5 (PS5) Block 4 Project with the arrival of Mitsubishi Power's cutting-edge M701JAC Gas Turbine (GT) on October 16, 2023. This remarkable event marked the installation of the world's first GT designed explicitly for a primary aluminium smelter, and it was expertly placed within the Kingdom of Bahrain. The M701JAC GT, part of the innovative JAC GT series and Steam Turbine, is an air-cooled marvel boasting a combined cycle output of 680.9 MW. Importantly, it offers a greener alternative, significantly reducing CO2 emissions compared to traditional coal-fired boilers and turbines employed worldwide. In celebration of this achievement, a special gathering took place on...
In a ground-breaking development poised to redefine the maritime industry, a remarkable battery-powered Buquebus ferry is taking shape in Tasmania. Picture: Incat Tasmania The 130-meter-long vessel is projected to carry 2,100 passengers and 226 cars, operating on routes connecting Argentina and Uruguay. With delivery scheduled for 2025, this pioneering project is set to transform ferry transportation in South America and inspire innovation worldwide. This aluminium-hulled ropax vessel is not just another addition to the maritime landscape; it's a record-setting innovation in every sense. The ferry, currently under construction at Incat Australia's Tasmanian shipyard, is set to break multiple records, setting new energy efficiency and performance standards. The most striking aspect of this...
Three-month LME aluminum opened at US$2,178 per tonne last evening and closed at US$2,206 per tonne, a rise of US$30 per tonne or 1.38 per cent. On Tuesday, October 24, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price grew by US$2 per tonne, following a fall of US$7.5 per tonne on the previous day. Thus, the prices stand at US$2,146 per tonne and US$2,146.50 per tonne. However, on the other hand, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price decreased by US$0.50 per tonne and US$2 per tonne to peg at US$2,171.50 per tonne and US$2,172 per tonne, respectively. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price also dipped by US$1 per tonne on October 24 to stand at US$2,292 per tonne and US$2,297 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock also fell by 2,000 tonnes from the...
Exlabesa has officially completed its acquisition of Flandria Aluminium, a French company with expertise in extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and aluminium profile recycling. The agreement, which has successfully passed the necessary legal scrutiny by relevant authorities and obtained approval from the French Competition Commission, is now in effect. This acquisition, aligning with Exlabesa's global expansion strategy, will enhance its direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This move enables the company to deliver premium, value-added products while providing the highest level of service in these regions. Both firms, with their roots in family heritage, share congruent values and a deep passion for the aluminium industry. These commonalities lay a solid foundation...
