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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In the Indian imported aluminium scrap market, minor fluctuations were observed in line with movements in the futures exchanges, which displayed a week-on-week divergence but generally showed an upward trend. Sources within the industry have disclosed that the availability of raw materials in Europe, the UK, and the US remained limited, thereby keeping prices resilient. Consequently, a noticeable market gap exists between bid and offer prices, with bids remaining on the lower side. As a result, trade activity has been relatively subdued. Additionally, concerns regarding liquidity have had an impact on booking activities. Meanwhile, aluminium alloy manufacturers have already adjusted their production rates in response to the prevailing market conditions. A source from a UK-based recycling...
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 September 27, the LME aluminium live price chart marked mixed price trends, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price earning US$1 per tonne or 0.04 per cent to officially close at US$2,195 per tonne and US$2,196 per tonne. When we consider the aluminium price on September 20, a Week-on-Week drop of US$6 per tonne or 0.27 per cent can be found as the price was US$2,202 per tonne that day. London Metal Exchange graph displayed that the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price have both slumped by US$12.50 per tonne or...
On Thursday, September 28, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gained RMB 70 per tonne to score at RMB 19,850 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,830 per tonne and RMB 19,870 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 130 to RMB 170 per tonne. The price in Foshan expanded by RMB 90 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,540 per tonne, followed by a growth of RMB 70 per tonne in Wuxi and Hangzhou to settle at RMB 19,830 per tonne and RMB 19,850 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Chongqing and Tianjin experienced the same price hike to peg at RMB19,850 per tonne and RMB19,800 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Gongyi and Shenyang have ascended by RMB 50 per tonne and RMB 60 per tonne to come in at RMB 19,730 per tonne and RMB 19,760 per...
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys exports to Canada increased by 770 tonnes or 14.98 per cent Year-on-Year to officiate at 5,910 tonnes in June 2023 from 5,140 tonnes in June 2022. On a Quarter-on-Quarter scale, there has been a slump of 930 tonnes or 13.6 per cent from 6,840 tonnes recorded in March 2023. If we look at the Month-on-Month graph, a drop of 730 tonnes or 10.99 per cent can be acknowledged from 6,640 tonnes in May 2023 to 5,910 tonnes US crude metals and alloys exports to Canada in June 2023. Whereas Mexico has seen a blooming export ratio from the US, as in June 2022, the total haul was 11,100 tonnes, which surged by 3,600 tonnes or 32.43 per cent to reach 14,700 tonnes in June 2023. On a Quarter-on-Quarter basis, the US exports to Mexico rose by 700...
Egyptalum, the Aluminium Company of Egypt, saw an augmentation of 47.6% in net profits after tax on a Year-on-Year basis for the fiscal year (FY) 2022-2023, as was reported by the firm on September 27. The company had registered EGP 3.691 billion in net profits the previous FY, which was more than the EGP 2.501 billion recorded in FY 2021-2022. Revenues floated in at EGP 22.046 billion in FY 2022-2023, which was again greater than EGP 14.482 billion in FY 2021-22. Egyptalum is a well-known and respected player in the aluminium industry on a global scale. Since its establishment in 1975, Egyptalum has operated its primary smelting facility in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. The company has a highly developed production capacity and has made significant contributions to Egypt's industrial sector,...
On September 21st, a landmark event occurred as the first direct train carrying aluminium products left Zhaotong Station in Yunnan Province, destined for Xiaotang Station in Guangdong Province. The 30 groups of aluminium products on board totalled an impressive 1,650 tonnes, marking the first "point-to-point" direct train of aluminium products to be issued by Yunnan Aluminium Logistics this year. This train employed the "one station direct" mode, enabling it to reach Guangdong Xiaotang Station directly, which in turn opened up a direct transport channel from Yunnan Zhaotong to Guangdong Xiaotang. This resulted in a significant reduction in the number of formation operations and time along the way. Furthermore, the product shipping time was compressed by 3 to 4 days compared to previous...
Alspec is pleased to announce a significant step in decreasing carbon intensity in aluminium production through its newly branded GreenCore® Aluminium, in line with worldwide trends towards sustainability and responsible resource management. This effort demonstrates Alspec's commitment to reduce carbon intensity to less than 12kg CO2 per kg of aluminium, exceeding the global average for primary aluminium production. Alspec created this low-carbon aluminium product by utilising secondary aluminium scrap and renewable energy sources such as hydro, solar, or gas-generated electricity. At the same time, the structural integrity of Alspec's aluminium systems is unaffected. The GreenCore® Aluminium by Alspec programme represents a significant step forward in Alspec's drive towards...
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has implemented a financing model to support a robot at a California material recovery facility (MRF) owned by Caglia Environmental (Caglia). The robot, designed by EverestLabs, utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to sort single-stream recyclables and is expected to capture over 1 million used beverage cans (UBCs) annually. Aluminium cans are created with the purest form of the non-ferrous metal, which ascertains 100% recyclability. To fully finance the two-year equipment lease for Caglia, CMI utilized funds from its members, Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings (Crown). Caglia will share 50 per cent of all revenue generated from the captured UBCs with CMI. This lease program represents CMI's ongoing effort to showcase the potential...
Beco, the world's fastest-growing vaping brand, has recently unveiled its latest products, the Osens L and Osens XL. The Osens L and Osens XL are built with lightweight aluminium shells and contribute to a more sustainable future through easier recyclability than plastic. The new devices provide an immersive experience with great vaping performance, attractive design, and superior build. In addition, both devices incorporate RevMesh coil technology to improve wicking and flavour, along with a distinctive V-shaped airflow configuration that guarantees uniform vapour dispersion during inhalation. Using an aluminium shell in the device's design facilitates the recycling process, enhances its endurance, and imparts a sense of high quality. The Osens L has a slender and condensed design and...
The United States alumina imports recorded a sequential rise of 9,000 tonnes or 2.71 per cent in the second quarter of 2023. From 323,000 tonnes in Q1 , the United States alumina imports increased to 332,000 tonnes in Q2, found the US Census Bureau data. On a year-on-year basis, the import volume in Q2 2023 saw a plunge of 161,000 tonnes or 31.4 per cent from 484,000 tonnes. The total imports in the first half of 2023 amounted to 656,000 tonnes, reflecting a downfall of 29.39 per cent from 929,000 tonnes a year ago. From Canada and Jamaica, the United States alumina imports in Q2 2023 declined by 13.90 per cent and 53.92 per cent, respectively, on a quarter-on-quarter basis. The imports from Canada decreased from 22,300 tonnes to 19,200 tonnes and from Jamaica to 5,990 tonnes from 13,000...
Chinalco Group, a renowned player in the aluminium industry, has played a pivotal role by introducing multiple national standards for aluminium alloys. In a recent development, the General Administration of Market Supervision and the National Standards Committee jointly issued an announcement regarding National Standard No. 9 in 2023. This announcement included the release of five national standards pertaining to aluminium alloys, all spearheaded by Chinalco Group enterprises. These standards encompass various aspects such as forgings, extruded materials, plates, and strips. The effective date for their implementation is set for April 1st of the following year. Among the five newly introduced national standards, the one titled "General Requirements for General Industrial Aluminium and...
On Tuesday, September 26, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of HMT Höfer Metall Technik as the new Production and Transformation member. HMT is a cutting-edge, technologically competent aluminium profile extrusion factory and is a member of the Höfer family. The company’s foundry produces up to 30 tonnes of aluminium billets daily in vertical casting. The employees at HMT also manufacture aluminium profiles on two of its utterly automatic extrusion lines. Their autonomous extrusion mill serves a growing international clientele, including those in the automobile and construction industries. To effectively meet the standards, HMT Höfer Metall Technik has built an effective quality management system based on ISO TS 16949. Their onsite mechanical processing...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, Africa’s primary aluminium production stood at 135,000 tonnes in August 2023 (31 calendar days), accounting for 2.23 per cent of the world’s total output of 6.044 million tonnes. Last month, Africa’s share of the world’s primary aluminium production was 2.26 per cent, and that in the previous year was 2.35 per cent. On a month-on-month calculation, Africa’s primary aluminium output in August edged a fall of 0.74 per cent from 136,000 tonnes, and on a year-on-year basis, the production volume decreased by 3.57 per cent from 140,000 tonnes. The daily average primary aluminium production in Africa during August’23 was 195,000 tonnes compared to 194,500 tonnes in July. That reflected a growth of 500 tonnes in daily production despite a drop...
Meiyume, a revered B2B partner in the beauty industry, has unveiled its latest product innovation, the Gaia range. Inspired by the Greek goddess symbolising the Earth, this new lipstick packaging collection offers a range of lipstick stock packaging options to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. Meiyume has used almost 95% aluminium to materialise this eco-friendly solution. Meiyume offers packaging, formulation, OEM, retail solutions & data insights to the beauty industry. The Gaia Classic Lipstick packaging pays homage to beauty heritage while incorporating sustainable practices. This packaging option significantly reduces the reliance on plastic materials since it is crafted with over 95% aluminium. Meiyume has also implemented an assembly process that minimises plastic...
Taha International Company for Industrial Services has agreed to market Taha's processed aluminium by-products in both the Gulf and international markets through Ta'ziz Trading and Consulting Company. Furthermore, the collaboration strives to improve environmentally sustainable practises and technology to reduce carbon emissions throughout Taha's operations, focusing on sustainability. Ammar Awachi, CEO of Taha International, stated, "This agreement serves as a pivotal step in our efforts to broaden our customer reach and explore new markets. Our key emphasis lies in addressing the requirements of the environmental industry. Notably, our company is actively advancing cooperation plans aimed at managing the entire aluminium value chain, encompassing by-products derived from the aluminium...
Nanshan Group, the largest aluminium producer in China, has yet again appeared in the list of Top 500 Chinese Companies declared by China Enterprise Confederation and China Entrepreneurs Association. They jointly released the list of "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises in 2023" and "Top 500 China Manufacturing Enterprises in 2023", along with the top 100 multinational companies in China and their transnational indexes. Nanshan Group won the 197th rank in the "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises in 2023", 24 places higher than the previous year. For the second category "Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises in China in 2023", Nanshan Group ranked 95th, up 6 places from the earlier year. Nanshan Group also ranked among the top 100 multinational Chinese companies in 2023 and the 80th in the transnational...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,249.5 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,249.5 per tonne and US$2,222 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,241 per tonne, an increase of US$7 per tonne or 0.31 per cent. On Tuesday, September 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price ascended by US$12 per tonne or 0.54 per cent and US$12.5 per tonne or 0.57 per cent to stand at US$2,194 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$13.5 per tonne or 0.60 per cent to settle at US$2,237.50 per tonne and US$2,238.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price grew by US$17 per tonne to clock at US$2,375 per tonne and US$2,380 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock halted at...
China’s average alumina spot price has increased by RMB 4 per tonne to officiate at RMB 2,951 per tonne. The alumina price in Shanxi has amped up to RMB 2,970 per tonne, with RMB 10 per tonne addition. The alumina price in Guangxi has gained RMB 5 per tonne to park at RMB 2,960 per tonne. The Shanghai Metals Market on September 27 witnessed overall price falls in China, with the SMM A00 aluminium ingot price negating RMB 20 per tonne to officially close at RMB 19,780 per tonne. The average prices have ranged between RMB 19,760 per tonne and RMB 19,800 per tonne. When we look at the registered price on June 27, a Quarter-on-Quarter influx of RMB 1,280 per tonne or 6.92 per cent can be perceived. China’s eight central regions have all recorded dropping aluminium prices, with only one...
