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 recent months, Russia has increased its imports of alumina, the primary aluminium feedstock, from India to supply its extensive Siberian plants. This strategic move has allowed Russia to diversify its supply sources, reduce its reliance on China, and lower production costs. Following its invasion of Ukraine, a significant aluminium producer, Russia faced a shortfall in alumina supply due to a suspended production facility in Ukraine and Australia's ban on alumina exports to Russia. While Russia maintains amicable relations with China, the surge in aluminium production in China has constrained price flexibility for Russia's alumina purchases. Rusal 0486.HK, the world's largest aluminium producer outside of China, needed to bridge this supply gap to sustain domestic production and...
On Monday, September 18, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has dropped by RMB 160 per tonne to close at RMB 19,380 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 19,360 per tonne and RMB 19,400 per tonne. The spot contract prices may be traded at a premium price of RMB 200 to RMB 240 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Foshan, Wuxi and Hangzhou have fallen by RMB 160 per tonne to peg at RMB 19,160 per tonne and RMB 19,380 per tonne, respectively. On the same day, the domestic aluminium ingot prices slipped by RMB 140 per tonne to halt at RMB 19,270 per tonne and RMB 19,320 per tonne. The prices in Gongyi and Linyi have dropped by RMB 120 per tonne and RMB 110 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,280 per tonne and RMB19,380 per tonne. In Tianjin, the price has descended by RMB...
LME aluminum opened at $2,220.50 per tonne on last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,231.50 per tonne and US$2,187 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,196 per tonne, a decrease of US$24 per tonne or 1.08 per cent. On Friday, September 15, the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price plunged by US$37 per tonne or 1.69 per cent to close the week at US$2,155 per tonne and US$2,155.50 per tonne, respectively. On the same day, the 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price shrank by US$38.50 per tonne and US$38 per tonne, settling at US$2,196 per tonne and US$2,197 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price stood at US$2,332 per tonne and US$2,337 per tonne, respectively, experiencing a fall of US$38 per tonne at the week-end. LME...
In a Series C funding round, Sortera Technologies, Inc., a company that offers artificial intelligence data analytics for recycling, secured a stunning $30.5 million. The primary investor leading this round is RA Capital Management-Planetary Health, and the participation includes certain funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., as well as the Mineral Resources Group, a division of Mitsubishi Corporation's Business Incubation Unit, and Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions ("MGETS"). Existing investors like Assembly Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Chrysalix have also contributed to this funding milestone. This substantial investment is poised to propel Sortera's expansion and solidify its prominent position within the domestic upcycling sector....
On Monday, September 11, Novelis Inc., a prominent rolled aluminium manufacturer, stated that it had signed an anchor customer deal with Ball Corporation, guaranteeing to provide aluminium sheets for can manufacturing in North America. A truck transporting aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New Materials Company just completed its voyage, delivering the cargo to Jiaxin New Materials Company. This event demonstrates the company's capacity and preparedness to offer premium aluminium alloy products to its downstream clients regularly. Sudarshan Venu, Venu Srinivasan's son, was appointed the company's new Managing Director for five years. Sundaram Clayton, a well-known producer and supplier of automotive aluminium castings that the TVS Group oversaw, was renamed TVS Holdings earlier this year....
The end-user aluminium sector marked exponential advancements this week. Hindalco Industries and Metra SpA formed a technological alliance, with the latter providing structured and value-added aluminium extrusions for the creation of lightweight aluminium rail coaches in India. The agreement was signed on September 11. Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) announced that their flagship G+AI Battery technology is now available in prototype pouch cell versions with over 500mAh capacity and a minimal voltage of 2 volts. The company has collaborated with the University of Queensland to seamlessly and safely switch from coin cells to pouch cell modules. Responsible Whatr, an Indian eco-conscious startup, supplied premium quality natural spring water in 70% recycled aluminium cans to keep...
On Thursday, September 14, the Guangxi Dongrong Pilot Demonstration Zone laid the foundation stone of an aluminium and copper project in Baigui Industrial Park in the presence of the Deputy Director of the management committee and Li Honghui, a member of the Party Working Committee. They attended the event and addressed the audience, consisting of more than 60 representatives of the demonstration zone, Renyi Town government, project owner units and construction units. The project will initially have an annual output of 50,000 tonnes of both aluminium and copper, involving an investment of RMB 500 million. Later on, it is expected to reach an annual output value of RMB 3.5 billion, creating new jobs for 80 people. Li Honghui extended warm congratulations to the project and pointed out that...
The world is witnessing a sudden surge in the adoption of sustainable initiatives due to the impending effects of global warming and carbon emissions. Last week was a marvellous time for global standardisations as the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative presented certifications to various companies for meeting their performance standards in producing aluminium products. Ningbo Tuopu Group, Vimetco Extrusion, Constellium Muscle Shoals, and Befesa Aluminio have all received certification for their respective plants in China, Romania, Alabama, Kentucky, and Spain. The certifications cover various aspects of the production process, including casting, extrusion, recycling, and material conversion. There is a piece of great news for gadget freaks: Apple's new iPhone 15 lineup will feature a C-type...
The LME aluminium benchmark price reflected a consistent growth throughout the week until it plunged significantly on Friday, September 15. On Monday, September 11, the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price increased by US$21 per tonne and US$21.50 per tonne over the weekend, settling at US$2,153 per tonne and US$2,154 per tonne, respectively. The next day, the prices grew marginally by US$0.50 per tonne and US$1 per tonne to stand at US$2,152.50 per tonne and US$2,153 per tonne. On Wednesday, September 13, the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price further expanded, both by US$3.50 per tonne, to reach US$2,156 per tonne and US$2,156.50 per tonne. On Thursday, September 14, the prices recorded a leap of US$36 per tonne,...
The Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique intends to increase primary aluminium output by 40,000 tonnes during the current fiscal year, which began in June. Mozal Aluminium's facility in Southern Africa is the country's biggest industrial employment. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) received the renowned Brandon Hall Group Silver Award for Excellence 2023 in the Best Development Programme for Frontline Leaders' Category, demonstrating its dedication to the professional development of its personnel. The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing recently published its list of China's 36th batch of A-level logistics enterprises, with Chinalco Logistics and Yunnan Aluminium Logistics receiving the highest rating of 5A-level logistics enterprises and entering the "first echelon" of China's...
BEAMIT SpA and Constellium have joined forces to explore the possibilities of advanced aluminium solutions. With a focus on extensive research and development, the partners aim to optimise the properties and characteristics of aluminium for the Additive Manufacturing process. This collaboration promises to yield fantastic results and push the boundaries of what is possible with this versatile material. The goal of this partnership is to combine the expertise of BEAMIT and Constellium to advance the use of Additive Manufacturing and aluminium in various industries. The collaboration will involve the application of advanced design and engineering techniques, as well as cutting-edge technologies, to ensure the highest quality and performance of aluminium materials. Signing the letter of...
In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of every industry, aluminium has emerged as a versatile and indispensable material. Its lightweight, corrosion-resistant properties have propelled it into the limelight from aerospace to automotive, construction to packaging. However, behind the gleaming facade of aluminium's utility lies an intricate world of heat treatment, an indispensable process in the aluminium industry that shapes its properties and performance. Aluminium heat treatment increases the strength and hardness of a specific subset of aluminium alloys. To gain a deeper understanding of the heat treatment process and the present condition of affairs within the aluminium industry segment, AL Circle is delighted to announce the release of the 18 th issue of its e-Magazine ,...
Alcore Technology Centre has successfully installed the advanced Bath Pilot Batch Reactor, marking a significant development in the aluminium industry. The progress represents a noteworthy advancement for ABx Group and its subsidiary, Alcore, which has an 83 per cent ownership stake. The reactor has been completely installed and is scheduled to start the commissioning process this week. One of the primary characteristics of this system is its use of advanced technology mainly designed to optimise the process of mixing, hence playing a crucial role in augmenting the yield of fluorine. "The commissioning of this state-of-the-art reactor will be a major milestone in the development of the ALCORE process, as it will demonstrate that sufficient fluorine yield can be achieved using commercial...
A healthy meal which can be prepared in a flash is what COSORI thought for its popularity. The premier kitchen appliance brand under the umbrella of Vesync Co. has announced its 5.7L ceramic-coated aluminium inner pot pressure cooker in the UK, making life easier by incorporating a range of cooking methods. The COSORI 5.7L Pressure Cooker has 13 customizable preset routines and a start delay of up to 24 hours. It has a real-time progress bar, a One-Touch Control Panel, and an ergonomic design. It includes safety features such as a double-layer anti-scalding lid, overheat protection, and automatic steam release. The stainless steel cooker comes with fingerprint-resistant, dishwasher-safe accessories and a cord holder in the base. The Pressure Cooker comes with a steam rack, ceramic-coated...
Array Technologies has restored its ten-year alliance with Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC) with a US$35 million expansion project as the latter has been anointed with the responsibility to materialise one of the biggest aluminium presses in Michigan. Array Technologies is a solar tracker manufacturer from the USA, while EAC is a renowned aluminium extrusion specialist. The company, expanding its long-standing partnership with Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC) with a US$35 million investment plan, will introduce one of the largest aluminium presses in Michigan, which will further expand Array Technologies’ US manufacturing capabilities. EAC is known for manufacturing multiple recyclable extrusion products that contain recycled aluminium within their extrusions, including structural...
One Planet Brewing, a Surrey-based brewery, recently launched its first beer made entirely from solar electricity produced on-site. The majority of the beer will be distributed in totally reusable kegs, mini-kegs, or glass flagons, but a portion will be packaged in 440ml aluminium cans, known as the 'one trip' pack, which has the most negligible environmental impact in terms of carbon emissions. One Planet Brewing will use the most recent photovoltaic solar panels to produce their beer. It is a 15-hectolitre electric brewery established with a £250,000 investment from Hogs Back Brewery. It operates from the exact location in Tongham, near Farnham. After trial brewing and marketing are accomplished, it will be administered semi-autonomously to collaborate with additional investors and...
Ladun Investment Company is a Saudi Arabia-based firm that leases out lands for properties and invests in real estate projects. It announced that the Built Aluminium Factory, a subsidiary of the Built Industrial Company, has agreed upon two $27.19 million deals with Red Sea Global for the instalment of aluminium façades at the Four Seasons Triple Bay in Amaala giga-project. The company has been given the responsibility to mount flagship aluminium façade systems at villas, palaces and tourist resorts located at Four Season Triple Bay. This investment will require almost 102 Saudi riyals, according to the company’s Press Statement on September 14. The entire contract will have a duration of 357 days, with an estimated investment of SAR77.5 million. The Four Season Triple Bay in Amaala is an...
Hydro unlocks new achievement by opening its new HyForge casting line at Hydro's aluminium recycling factory in Rackwitz, Germany. The 40 million EUR investments respond to the automobile industry's push to reduce carbon emissions by boosting the use of recycled, post-consumer aluminium waste. The culmination of a 14-month building period and the debut of Hydro's pioneering HyForge forging stock section at the Rackwitz facility were commemorated by the commencement of the inauguration ceremony on September 14th. Customers may be served with smaller diameter aluminium billets with improved surface quality that can be forged straight into high-quality automobile components and other products, eliminating additional process stages such as extrusion or homogenization. "With HyForge, Hydro is...
