Ahead of World Environmental Health Day, Vedanta Group announced the launch of a new campaign, #GoodStartsWithUs, focused on commitment to nature-positive growth across its operations. The company will observe Sustainability Month from September 21 onwards, with a month-long initiative that brings together Vedanta’s sustainability efforts across its businesses. The campaign underscores Vedanta’s commitment to advancing environmental stewardship while driving collective action towards a more sustainable future. In line with this year’s theme, “Environmental Health: Standing with Science to Protect Communities”, Vedanta has urged its employees to pledge towards environmental health – embedding sustainability into its culture for overall well-being. Employees will take up one simple...
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....
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LME aluminium opened at US$2,204.50 per tonne on Tuesday, with high and low at $2213.50 per tonne and $2186.50 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,196 per tonne, a drop of US$8 per tonne or 0.36 per cent. On Tuesday, September 12, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price dropped 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, respectively. Since the beginning of the month, the LME aluminium benchmark price has showcased a downtrend, with only two intermittent hikes. To date, the price has decreased by 1.42 per cent or US$31 per tonne from US$2,184 per tonne. However, on the other hand, the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price increased on Tuesday by US$4.50 per tonne...
The average alumina spot price in China has shed RMB 1 per tonne, officiating at RMB 2,933 per tonne. The alumina price in Henan has added RMB 5 per tonne to stop at RMB 2,945 per tonne, while the alumina price in Shanxi has lost RMB 10 per tonne to settle at a similar rate as Henan. On September 13, the Shanghai Metals Market witnessed decreasing prices all over China, with the SMM A00 aluminium ingot price slumping by RMB 90 per tonne to officially close at RMB 19,430 per tonne. The average prices have ranged between RMB 19,410 per tonne and RMB 19,450 per tonne. China’s eight major provinces all have seen depleting prices today, with the biggest dip marked in Foshan and Chongqing by RMB 110 per tonne, to officially close at RMB 19,180 per tonne and 19,310 per tonne, respectively. In...
SECO/WARWICK, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces for metal heat treatment, proves that heavy industry can be green. For years, SECO/WARWICK has been trying to actively protect the environment, not only by sorting waste, installing photovoltaic panels, saving water, introducing electronic document circulation, or involving its partners in the SECO/ECO idea. The Group is the Winner of the Social Responsibility Program Leaders and the Emblem in the category of ECO Company 2023, once again proving that care for the natural environment is in its DNA. SECO/WARWICK primarily implements innovative, ecological technologies that allow users to make proactive upgrades in equipment that protect the environment in the energy, aviation, automotive and recycling industries. Thus, it makes the world a...
Last Friday, September 8, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) agreed to roll out the first anti-dumping and countervailing sunset review of aluminium foil imported from China. The objective was to determine whether removing the existing anti-dumping and countervailing measures on Chinese aluminium foil imports would cause injury to the domestic industry. According to the final ruling, the existing anti-dumping and countervailing measures would remain effective, with all five ITC commissioners voted to ‘Yes’. On March 28, 2017, the Department of Commerce first announced an anti-dumping and countervailing investigation into imported aluminium foil from China. Less than a year later, on February 27, 2018, the US Department of Commerce put the duties into effect on Chinese...
In June 2023, the United States exported 2,090 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to the Republic of Korea, witnessing 1,980 tonnes or 1800 per cent Year-on-Year influx from 110 tonnes recorded in June 2022. This shows a massive increase in US export rates to Korea, as per the USGS official site. In May 2023, the export rate of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Korea was 2,450 tonnes, which dropped by 360 tonnes or 14.69 per cent on a Month-on-Month scale. Also, in March 2023, the total export to Korea was 2,460 tonnes, which shrunk by 370 tonnes or 15.04 per cent Quarter-on-Quarter to reach the amount in June. Similarly, if we consider the import rate of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars from the Republic of Korea, it can be seen that in June 2023, it was 9,470 tonnes,...
The Hermitage-based CCL Container's director of operations, Dharma Maddala, claimed that even a flick of a finger can cause a dent in a regular aluminium soda can, while his company's bottles are considered the strongest in the world. Although there is no Guinness world record for the claim, their roughly 100,000-square-foot plant recently added a new production line that can almost double production from the other line. The plant produces aluminium aerosol cans and aluminium beverage bottles for a wide range of consumer products, from suntan lotion to beer. The new production line had to be delivered in sections, requiring a new shop floor with eight-foot-thick reinforced concrete to hold its massive weight. Although Maddala declined to give a price tag on the new line, the plant...
AL CircleBiz, one of the ideal resources for all things aluminium-related, is committed to bringing together top-tier suppliers from across the globe. It added Henan Hongtai Kiln Refractory to its list of 1,500 verified sellers. Hongtai Refractory dedicated to exporting a wide range of refractory materials, thermal insulation materials, refractory raw materials, and metallurgical auxiliary materials. The firm has a complete production system and a quality management system, making it a full-service refractory company that offers manufacturing, trade, and engineering services all under one roof. Their products are primarily utilised in steel plants, cement kilns, lime kilns, glass kilns, carbon plants, nonferrous metal smelting facilities, incinerators, refractory and abrasive...
On Tuesday, September 12, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Vimetco Extrusion has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its plant in Slatina, Romania, which manufactures extruded aluminium profiles and forms. The factory has three extrusion lines and can produce up to 35,000 tonnes annually. TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH conducted an impartial, third-party audit of the SC Vimetco Extrusion Srl business. The audit occurred before May 31, 2023, allowing for Performance Standard V2 certification. Extruded goods and forms are manufactured for the building, construction, solar, automotive, and transportation industries and for broader industrial uses. "We congratulate Vimetco Extrusion for achieving Performance Standard Certification at...
In conjunction with Kosei Aluminium, a Japanese worldwide leader in aluminium alloy wheel design and manufacture, Uno Minda has introduced its new premium collection of alloy wheels in the Indian aftermarket. The Tier-1 supplier of patented automotive solutions and systems to OEMs intends to expand its reach in the OE sector and the aftermarket. It has been introduced as a part of the Uno Minda Wheelz brand and will be available from all major online and offline retailers. "Over the past few years, we noticed that the Indian aftermarket was plagued with substandard alloy wheels, which was compromising road safety in India. Therefore, Uno Minda has launched a premium range of Alloy Wheels as Uno Minda Wheelz on the philosophy of 'Built to perform, designed to impress," said Anand Kumar,...
Hindalco Industries, one of the world's leading aluminium rolling and recycling companies, has embarked on a technological alliance with Italy's Metra SpA. On September 11, the agreement was signed between the two, and the latter, a producer of structured and value-added aluminium extrusions, will be vital for the creation of lightweight aluminium rail coaches in India. As per the press release, it has been clarified that the Italian company's expertise in large-size aluminium extrusion and fabrication technology will be extremely helpful for Hindalco's dream of creating state-of-the-art supper fast aluminium railway coaches in the country. The managing director of Hindalco Industries, Satish Pai, commented: "We are pleased to join forces with Metra to introduce a new era of aluminium...
The "Aluminium Industry Big Data Integration and Innovation Centre" initiated by Zhengzhou Research Institute has achieved a significant milestone by securing inclusion in Henan Province's "Big Data Industry Integration and Innovation Centre." The Henan Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology recently granted approval to the "Aluminium Industry Big Data Industry Integration and Innovation Centre," paving the way for its integration into Henan Province's "Big Data Industry Integration and Innovation Centre" in the year 2023. This endorsement comes with substantial support from the Henan Province for the centre's development. In 2022, the Henan Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology embarked on the establishment of Henan Province's comprehensive...
Ball Corporation, the world's leading producer of circular aluminium packaging for global beverage and household brands, announced that Scott C. Morrison, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Colorado headquartered company, will seek retirement after more than two decades with the firm. Howard Yu, 51, will follow Morrison as executive vice president and CFO on September 25. Morrison will remain a senior adviser to the firm to enable a seamless transition and complete the anticipated Aerospace deal. "As part of Ball's commitment to long-term strategic succession planning, we are pleased to welcome Howard to Ball, and on behalf of our entire team, we thank Scott for his numerous contributions to our company and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement,"...
China’s aluminium production continued to grow in August 2023 (31 calendar days), standing above 3.6 million tonnes, according to the Shanghai Metals Market survey. Data showed the output clocked at 3.623 million tonnes, registering a 1.54 per cent M-o-M growth from 3.568 million tonnes and a 3.9 per cent Y-o-Y hike. The daily average production in August 2023 was 116,900 tonnes, up by 1.56 per cent from 115,100 tonnes in the previous month. The impressive growth in China’s monthly output in August brought the country’s total production in the first eight months to 27.299 million tonnes – 2.8 per cent higher Y-o-Y. SMM survey also showed the liquid aluminium ratio rose modestly by 4.8 per cent year-on-year to 72.8 per cent in August 2023, with an increased proportion in northern and...
TVS Holdings has publicised the appointment of Venu Srinivasan’s son, Sudarshan Venu, as the firm’s new Managing Director for a term of five years. Previously this year, Sundaram Clayton, a well-known manufacturer and supplier of automotive aluminium castings, which fell under the TVS Group’s supervision, was rebranded as TVS Holdings. TVS Group is one of India's most revered automotive components manufacturers, with its wings spread across the two-wheeler industry. TVS Holdings is the prime provider of aluminium die castings to India's automotive and non-automotive departments. The company was established in 1962 and claims to be a pivotal machining expert in the country. With its experience in precision machining, the company provides sub-assemblies and machined aluminium castings to...
The 37 th Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference 2023 is anticipated to be a significant milestone in the world of aluminium industry conferences. This prestigious conference brings together the global aluminium industry leaders under one platform. The conference is set to take place at the InterContinental in Barcelona, Spain, from September 12 th to September 14 th , 2023. The conference continues its legacy of fostering innovation, collaboration, and strategic discussions with over 400 executives across the aluminium supply chain for three days of analysis and insights into raw materials primary and secondary aluminium markets. This is a once-a-year opportunity to come together with producers, traders and other aluminium purchasers at a critical window in the annual trading...
Recently, a truck carrying aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New Materials Company successfully embarked on its journey, effectively delivering the products to Jiaxin New Materials Company. This event signifies the capability and readiness of the company to consistently supply superior aluminium alloy products to its customers in the downstream sector. The firm has prioritised achieving "smooth production and smooth sales, stable operation" from the trial production phase. In the next game, all departments, including production, purchasing, sales, and research, are collaborating to address the present challenges in production and operation. The initial stages of organising the procurement of raw and auxiliary materials and the development of product markets primarily revolve around meeting...
The executive director of Alupro, Tom Giddings, will be participating in two expert panel debates at the UK Metals Expo. The event will take place at the NEC in Birmingham from the 13th to the 14th of September and is expected to attract hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors. The UK Metals Expo will bring together the metal supply chain in the UK as well as representatives from the engineering and manufacturing sectors. The event will feature a thriving exhibition, keynote speakers, and panel discussions that will focus on five key themes: supply chains, innovation, skills, the circular economy, and resources. On 'Day Two' of the event, Giddings will be talking about the importance of metal as a critical material to ensure sustainability in the food packaging industry. The...
Novelis Inc., a leading producer of rolled aluminium, announced on Monday, September 11, that it signed an anchor customer contract with Ball Corporation, promising to supply aluminium sheets for making cans in North America. With this contract and some others, Novelis' can sheet supply commitment from the new plant in Bay Minette, Alabama, has reached its capacity, underscoring high demand for the company's recycled aluminium beverage can sheet. The new plant is expected to begin its operations in 2025, creating up to 1,000 new jobs and adding 600,000 tonnes of finished aluminium goods capacity per year, primarily for the North American beverage container market. "Securing contracts for beverage can production capacity at Bay Minette two years before the plant is expected to be completed...
