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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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has recently surprised its customers by expanding one of its famous accessories line, ‘The MIJIA Suitcase’. Xiaomi has been launching many products back-to-back, including smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds and even smart home gadgets. The latest suitcase is made of aluminium frame and hence called MIJIA Aluminium Frame Suitcase. It carries a price tag of RMB 549 ($75). As per the report, the newly launched suitcase has a 6-series aluminium alloy middle frame and zinc alloy corner guards to achieve sturdiness. In addition, the product has double TSA locks, a high-performance composite PC sheet, a self-developed high-precision bushing universal wheel, and an antibacterial degree of up to 99 per cent. The suitcase also features a four-position adjustable drawbar...
i2r Packaging Solutions, a leading producer of aluminium trays, has proudly announced its participation in the Responsible Packaging Expo. The event is set to take place on the 10th and 11th of October, 2023, at the esteemed ExCeL in London. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the company's representatives and learn more about their products, which will be on display at stand W13. Attendees will be able to view i2r's traditional standard wrinkle wall food service containers, as well as its premium range of Eclipse aluminium containers. The latter boasts both quality and aesthetic appeal, making them an excellent choice for those seeking a premium or expensive appearance. i2r's head of new channel sales, Michael Goor, remarked: "This exhibition is an ideal platform to interact with...
Deco Australia, one of the leading aluminium building products manufacturers, has revolutionised the aesthetics of aluminium in the region by introducing a cutting-edge sublimation process from Italy to the Australian market by Founder and Director Ross Doonan, a visionary with extensive industry expertise. Deco refined and improved this technology, which merges images of natural wood into powder-coated aluminium, resulting in goods with the inherent beauty of timber (or any other image) mixed with the durability, recyclability, and lightweight of aluminium. Ross and daughter Meika founded DECO in 2004, navigating the early start-up years through the Great Recession. Along the trip, they were joined by sisters Ella and Clare and Ross' wife Alison. With their breakthrough product,...
The European Parliament's inclusion of aluminium in the Strategic Raw Materials list in the forthcoming Critical Raw Materials Act marks a significant development. Concurrently, Aluminium Deutschland conveys that the German aluminium industry continues to grapple with challenges, primarily in terms of securing a stable energy supply and enhancing its global competitive position. A recent survey of its members found that more than 50 per cent of the participating companies are currently facing supply and pricing challenges in the energy markets. Additionally, one out of every seven respondents indicated that their situation has deteriorated. Looking ahead, 40 per cent of the participants anticipate experiencing further adverse effects in the upcoming months. Most of the survey...
ChemX Materials has officially verified the noteworthy 4N (99.99 per cent) purity outcomes obtained from its wholly-owned high-purity alumina "micro-plant" located in the southern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. The results were determined across an astonishing range of 66 elements and represented a significant milestone for the company - reached just a year after launching its HPA plant - on its journey to 5N (99.999%) purity. “This is a proud day for CMX shareholders and the team. Today’s breakthrough validates the disruptive nature of the HiPurA® process and ChemX views the ability to achieve bespoke high purity (4N) outcomes in a locally-based, scalable, modular format may be a game-changer for gigafactory feedstock management. Importantly, data obtained during the optimisation...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), in its third quarterly Board of Directors’ virtual meeting on September 28, underpinned that delivering consistent performance amid uncertain macroeconomic outlook would be their top priority for the next quarter. Chairman of the Board Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa said, “We remain focused on our operational excellence and lean cost structure to finish 2023 strong.” The Board meeting witnessed reviews and evaluations of reports, future strategies, and upcoming projects. The directors reviewed reports of the Executive and ESG Committee, Board Audit Committee and the Nomination, and Remuneration and Corporate Governance Committee. They also evaluated and discussed strategic developments such as the proposed Line 7 Project , the progress of Power...
On September 25, the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CMRA) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Russian Aluminium Association in Beijing, as was circulated by the board in a statement. The vice party secretary of the CMRA, Fan Shunke, asserted that this partnership was to focus on the alumina sector, aluminium products and aluminium fabrication without revealing much from the deal. President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China next month for a one-on-one conference with President Xi Jinping, and the MoU has been signed strategically just before the meeting. Russia's dependency on the largest economy in Asia has increased in recent years, primarily aiming at the energy and commodities market. Russia was eager to buy the core material for aluminium...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,239.5 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,246.5 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,237.5 per tonne, a decrease of US$3.5 per tonne or 0.16 per cent. On Thursday, September 28, the London Metal Exchange (LME) recorded that both the cash bid price and official settlement price hiked by US$36.5 per tonne or 1.66 per cent and US$36 per tonne or 1.63 per cent to stand at US$2,231.50 per tonne and US$2,232 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also grew by US$38 per tonne or 1.70 per cent and US$39 per tonne or 1.75 per cent to close at US$2,263 per tonne and US$2,265 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price added US$33 per tonne or 1.39 per cent to stop at US$2,398 per tonne...
In an effort to promote energy efficiency and conservation, Qinghai Aluminium recently invited energy management experts from Qinghai Renewable Energy Research Institute, Qinghai Chemical Design and Research Institute, and Qinghai University to conduct an energy-saving acceptance review of their graphitised cathode project. Representatives from the Ministry of Equipment and Energy and the Cathode Division were also present at the acceptance meeting. After careful consideration of the acceptance report, a thorough on-site examination, and a productive discussion of related issues, the expert group has determined that the graphitised cathode project's construction scale, general layout, and process flow are aligned with energy-saving review requirements. The project's energy-saving...
India is the only country that stands out from the rest of the world regarding aluminium production and consumption amidst a down market projecting a slow recovery in 2023. The government's strong emphasis on new infrastructure, particularly green energy, drives domestic consumption and overall stability for aluminium prices. India is currently the second-largest aluminium producer and third-largest consumer globally. However, industry analysts predict that India's aluminium demand will double within the next ten years, which could significantly impact both short-term and long-term aluminium price projections. Despite slowing global growth, including in China, which is expected to lower demand and pull down aluminium prices, experts believe that there are no such apprehensions in India....
On September 28, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) accredited Aludium's cold rolling mill at its Aludium France SAS subsidiary in Castelsarrasin with the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V1 (2017) Certification. All three Aludium manufacturing sites have now been certified to the ASI Chain of Custody Standard. In April 2023, Aludium France SAS received Performance Standard Certification. The factory produces bright aluminium products specifically designed to meet the needs of various industries like construction, automotive, transportation, packaging, and general engineering. DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd conducted an impartial, third-party audit of the Aludium France SAS facility. The audit occurred before May 31, 2023, allowing for Performance Standard V2 certification....
According to some sources, a few Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay a premium of $97 per tonne over the global benchmark price for the shipments during the fourth quarter of 2023, to end on December 31. This, compared to the previous quarter’s premium of $127.5 per tonne , stands 24 per cent down, said four sources directly involved in the pricing talks. The initial offers made by producers for Q4 shipments were $110-120 per tonne. The premium agreed upon for Q4 is also lower than that in Q2, between $125-130 per tonne, but higher than $95 per tonne in Q1. Japan is Asia’s biggest importer of aluminium and the premiums agreed upon for primary metal shipments become the benchmark for the region. As of July 2023, aluminium stocks at three major Japanese ports were recorded at...
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging, cookware, and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing, gutters, and other purposes. The exponential growth in global demand for aluminium has made sustainable metal management critical. Aluminium usage in almost all sectors has increased due to the urge to shift towards a more sustainable and greener environment. As per the data uploaded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the US imported 525,000 tonnes of aluminium flat-rolled products during the first half of 2023 (H1 2023). During the H1 2023 period, the top exporters included nations like China, Canada,...
Luxury brands worldwide are keen on incorporating non-ferrous metal aluminium into their flagship production lines, flaunting its corrosion-resistant, lightweight and malleable attributes. Moreover, brands like Bulgari , Chanel , L'Occitane and Coach have a responsibility towards their definitive set of customers who are not only environment conscious but also very particular with their lifestyle. Luxury brands conventionally prefer celebrity patrons, and it is imperative for them to nurture proper ESG goals so that their brands might stand out. Aluminium is vastly used in the fashion accessories industry for its quick availability, seamless conduct and shiny outlook. The metal is extremely crucial for the watch-making sector, where the need for a water-proof, robust casing material...
Gansu Guangyin Company of Guangxi Aluminum Group has successfully conducted a trial production of sacrificial anode aluminum rods and specialised aluminum rods and tubes. The objective is to promote the research and development of industrial aluminium rod and profile product technology, and further explore the industrial aluminium market. Sacrificial anode is a kind of conductive material that allows electrons to flow freely and fluidly from one point to another if they are connected to a power source. Sacrificial anode is usually made of low-potential metal such as magnesium alloy, aluminium alloy, and zinc alloy. The usage of sacrificial anode is common in ships and oil and gas engineering facilities. The advantage is it requires less investment and less stray current interference. In...
For many years, the aircraft and aerospace industries have heavily depended on using aluminium alloys. The pioneering aircraft would not have been able to achieve flight without applying aluminium alloys in their engines. The Sputnik satellite, launched by Soviet Russia (presently Russia), successfully endured its journey through the scorching outer atmosphere and into space due to its aluminium-based construction. Even in contemporary times, NASA continues to employ an advanced aluminium-lithium hybrid in the cutting-edge Orion spacecraft. Aluminium alloys play a pivotal role in engineering commercial aeroplanes and intricate space-bound shuttles. These alloys are most frequently utilized in constructing fuselages, wings, and supporting structures, providing an array of advantages for...
A report has been recently published by Ball Corporation, the global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging, regarding the revolutionary impact of Eyeris®, their exclusive enhanced printing technology for aluminium cans and impact extruded bottles. Eyeris® has the ability to provide unparalleled visual appeal in line with the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging from consumers. The market for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is highly competitive, with more than 40,000 new product launches occurring monthly across over 273 categories. In this landscape, securing shelf placement and capturing consumer attention is crucial. When it comes to final purchase decisions, packaging plays a significant role, with 76 per cent of consumers stating that it influences their choices....
World alumina production in August 2023 officially stood at 12.229 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month rise for the second month in a row. According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, the output grew by 0.53 per cent in August compared to 12.164 million tonnes in the previous month. The growth rate, however, fell in August compared to the rise of 3.06 per cent in July output from 11.803 million tonnes. On a year-on-year basis, world alumina production in August 2023 registered a slight fall of 0.21 per cent from 12.255 million tonnes, found IAI. In the first eight months of 2023, world alumina output totalled 93.908 million tonnes, displaying a downtrend compared to 94.809 million tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year. That could be attributed...
