Highway Roop Precision Technologies Limited, backed by Carlyle, has completed the acquisition of Chamundi Die Cast Private Limited, an Indian manufacturer of complex, precision-machined aluminum die-cast components for automotive and industrial applications. The acquisition adds aluminum die-casting and precision-machining capabilities to Highway Roop’s existing forging and machining platform. The combined business will serve applications across steering, transmission, powertrain and electric vehicle components while expanding Highway Roop’s manufacturing footprint into South India. Chamundi’s capabilities complement Highway Roop’s existing strengths in forging and precision machining, allowing the company to offer a broader range of lightweight engineered solutions. Lightweighting has...
X-Rite Pantone, Sun Chemical, and CMA Imaging have announced the commercial availability of the CanJET digital proofing ecosystem in North America, giving beverage brands, can makers, and packaging converters a way to match color and opacity directly on aluminum cans. The connected workflow combines CMA Imaging’s CanJET printing system, Sun Chemical’s extended color gamut inks, PantoneLIVE digital color references, and X-Rite measurement technology. The companies say the solution can reduce proofing iterations and accelerate design approvals before production. CanJET received a Bronze Innovation Award at METPACK 2026. The workflow is designed to provide a faster and more flexible alternative to conventional pilot-line proofing and prototyping. “On metal, matching a colour also means...
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The Shanghai Metal Market has witnessed an upward stroke of RMB 100 per tonne in the aluminium spot price, officially stopping at RMB 18,380 per tonne today, June 7. The average aluminium price trends are between RMB 18,360 per tonne and RMB 18,400 per tonne. The premium prices have circled around RMB 40 per tonne. The eight major provinces in China all have seen augmenting prices today, with the aluminium spot price halting at the same exact range of RMB 18,380 per tonne in Wuxi, Hangzhou, Chongqing and Linyi. The aluminium price chart showed a spike of RMB 120 per tonne in Wuxi and a rise of RMB 100 per tonne in Hangzhou, Chongqing and Linyi. Other than that, Gongyi has witnessed the highest price hike of RMB 160 per tonne resting at RMB 18,280 per tonne, followed by an RMB 90 per tonne...
Veolia has launched a new initiative to increase recycling in the UAE through its digital recycling solution, RECAPP. In partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Masdar City, RECAPP will implement reverse vending machines (RVMs) and smart deposit machines (RSDMs) to collect bottles, aluminium cans and bags of recyclables. This new service complements RECAPP's existing free app-based door-to-door collection service and aligns with Veolia's goal to provide holistic digital recycling solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Through the DRS reward scheme, RECAPP aims to collect an additional 20 million bottles in Abu Dhabi and support the UAE Government's target of recovering 50% of single-use plastic bottles. In Dubai, RECAPP has officially launched its first RVM,...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Aludium France SAS subsidiary in Castelsarrasin has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for coil manufacture. Aludium has now certified all three of its manufacturing facilities to the ASI Performance Standard V2, with the Alicante and Amorebieta operations following suit in December 2022. The facility manufactures bright aluminium material for the worldwide market, with building, automotive, transportation, packaging, and general engineering applications. Two rolling mills and accompanying finishing lines are located on the property. Lionel Chapis, CEO at Aludium stated, “We are pleased to announce that we have achieved ASI certification, an international standard for the responsible production...
Robinsons is testing a new way of pressure packing their squash by using Ecopacks instead of plastic bottles. These innovative cartons are made from 89% plant-based material and contain a thin aluminium layering to keep the liquid inside safe. The Robinsons Ecopack is primarily made of paperboard sourced from responsibly managed forests, with a cap forged out of plastic derived from renewable raw materials. A small amount of aluminium and non-renewable plastic is necessary to ensure that the carton is watertight and the product stays fresh. Circulated by June, the goal of Robinsons' Ecopack is to reduce waste by using 85% less plastic per serving than a one-litre bottle of Robinsons Double Concentrate. The higher concentration of squash in the carton means that it's equivalent to three...
In an effort to boost the recycling of materials like aluminium and plastic, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) is all set to roll out reverse vending machines around the Emirate. The new devices are installed in ADNOC Distribution retail service stations, malls, the Corniche, and other popular tourist destinations. The reverse vending machine (RVM) will recycle packaging materials like aluminium cans and plastic, urging the citizens to recycle promoting sustainability. To use the vending machines, one needs to download the Go Recapp app, where they need to scan the aluminium cans or plastic bottles before dropping them to the RVM. The app will keep track of the deposits automatically, and users will receive points depending on the weight of the products placed. These points may be...
Stellantis, the proprietary brand for Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall, has partnered with metal recycling firm Galloo to improve its circular economy and achieve its net zero targets by 2038. The joint venture involves purchasing and refurbishing aluminium parts from end-of-life vehicles that have been involved in crashes. The initiative is set to launch in France, Belgium and Luxembourg later this year and will expand to the UK in the future. The programme will collect end-of-life vehicles through authorised treatment facilities to recover parts for "reuse, remanufacture and recycling." The senior vice president for a global circular economy, Stellantis , Alison Jones, narrated: "Making it easy for customers to recycle their end-of-life vehicles is a crucial element to reduce the...
Sandvik Coromant, a prominent metal cutting expert, has introduced the M5F90 face-milling cutter, specifically designed to process thin-wall aluminium components without burring, scratching, or chipping due to its smaller cutter body and brazed Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) tips. This cutting-edge technology, designed exclusively for making aluminium battery racks, is poised to revolutionise the production process for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and help them remain ahead in a competitive market. The automotive sector is seeing a rise in OEM engagement in battery cell manufacture, which is now physically closer to car assembly factories. As battery technology, durability, and performance become increasingly essential differentiators for OEMs, efficient machining...
On June 5, World Environment Day, the Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, S.M. Vaidya, officially launched the 'Refuel with RecyKal' campaign at COCO Hitec City outlets in Hyderabad. The campaign is being rolled out at five of their retail outlets in the city and encourages customers to bring in pet bottles and aluminium cans to drop in a reverse vending machine and receive fuel points. Additionally, customers can bring in dry waste such as plastic, paper, cardboard, e-waste, glass, and metal to receive fuel points. Aluminium is 100% recyclable and can retain its original properties even after vigorous transformations. This certainly reduces the usual amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere during primary aluminium production. Due to these infinitely recyclable properties,...
AKAM 6th Awareness Conference on “Sustainable & Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metals Processing” conference at Taj Bengal on 15th and 2-Days Plant Visit during 14-15th June at Kolkata nearby metal recycling cluster. Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel, Government of India, in collaboration with JNARDDC and Ministry of Mines PSU (NALCO) and Ministry of Steel PSUs (NMDC & MSTC) along with MRAI, will be organizing a series of events to mark the celebration of the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) - CIRCULAR ECONOMY Campaign - 2023”, which is based on Sustainability/ Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE). AKAM’s main objective is to increase awareness about scrap recycling and waste utilization. Under AKAM, MRAI has successfully conducted five Scrap Recycling (Fe & Non-Ferrous) and...
Convenient portability and excellent features define the latest Solid State Drive (SSD) from SK Hynix Inc. The new SSD, dubbed Beetle X31, allows users to transfer over 500GB of data at an average speed of 900MB/s in 9 minutes. Also, the outer case of the X31 series is constructed out of aluminium, assuring heat dissipation and device longevity. The X31 is SK Hynix's first external SSD solution, distinguished by its fast operating speed of 10Gbps (10 gigabits per second) and exceptional heat management capabilities. Since its launch, the X31 has received much praise for its excellent performance, mobility, and elegant appearance. Portable SSDs are becoming more popular as a sought-after portable storage option. The X31 was rigorously built to meet the critical criteria of fast read and...
Chanel is committed to reducing its environmental impact by introducing more eco-friendly product ranges. As part of this effort, the Chance eau de toilette range will now feature an anodized aluminium strip instead of the conventionally used galvanized polished brass. To create these strips, Chanel has collaborated with g.pivaudran, a French manufacturer that specializes in developing aluminium parts for the perfume, cosmetics, and spirits industries. The new Chance bottles will feature anodized aluminium, which is both lightweight and highly recyclable, instead of galvanized varnished brass that was previously used for the flagship oval design. This change in material also eliminates the need for chemicals used in the galvanizing process. The metal strips are produced in the southwest...
On June 1, at the first EnvironmentAl Strategy Day inauguration, Aluminium Federation (ALFED) revealed plans to establish two new member projects to promote the sector's transition to Net Zero. The move will help the supply chain's understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and raise awareness of aluminium outside of the industry. An ALFED-accredited ESG officer training course will give resources and assistance to ALFED members' representatives in becoming skilled in ESG to aid in the transition to sustainability. While in collaboration with Bloodhound Education, an 'Aluminium Ambassadors' initiative will train and equip professionals from across the industry to go into educational and corporate settings to deliver informative talks and run EnvironmentAI trained...
GMTN is the premier event for foundry technology, cast products, metallurgy, and thermal process technology. It is comprised of four individual fairs - GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, and NEWCAST – GMTN . This event is typically held concurrently at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. It provides a comprehensive platform for professionals, researchers, and businesses in the respective industries to network, explore new technologies, and showcase their products and services. The upcoming event is scheduled for June 12-16, 2023. Here is a brief overview of each trade fair: GIFA is a prominent global trade fair dedicated to the foundry industry. It showcases the latest advancements, technologies, and solutions in casting, melting, moulding, metallurgy and quality control. METEC is an international...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,267.5 per tonne Monday, with its low and high at US$2,233 per tonne and US$2,273.5 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,240 per tonne, a drop of US$27.5 per tonne or 1.21 per cent. Despite concerns about a global economic downturn, there is some positive news regarding hydropower generation in Yunnan, which could lead to a slight increase in local aluminium production by late June. While there may be a tiny disruption in the decline of aluminium inventories due to more shipments arriving, downstream demand is projected to remain low. As a result, aluminium prices are expected to remain stable in the short term. On June 5, Monday, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price halted at US$2,214 per tonne and US$2,216...
On Tuesday, June 6, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has slumped by RMB 160 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,280 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 40 per tonne to a premium price of RMB 0 per tonne. The average price is expected to range between RMB 18,260 per tonne and RMB 18,300 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the A00 aluminium ingot prices in Foshan, Hangzhou and Shenyang have dwindled by RMB 130 per tonne to come in at RMB 18,380 per tonne, and RMB 18,280 per tonne, respectively. In Wuxi, the price has descended by RMB 120 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,260 per tonne. On the same day, in Gongyi, Chongqing and Tianjin, the prices have fallen by RMB 110 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,120 per tonne, RMB 18,280 per tonne and RMB 18,300 per...
The domestic aluminium scrap market remained stable. Price alternations by important industry participants had little impact on the market. Stress grade scrap was recorded at INR 163,000 per tonne, while utensil prices were INR 173,500 per tonne exy-Delhi. As a result, transactions remained mild, and sellers grew more cautious, taking a wait-and-see strategy to analyse the situation. However, given the present scarcity in northern sections, prices may see a minor increase soon. Imported aluminium scrap prices entering India, on the other hand, saw significant swings. Specific grades had huge rises of up to $40 per tonne this week, while others saw decreases of up to $10 per tonne W-o-W. The domestic nonferrous scrap market remained unstable, owing to low to moderate transactional...
On Monday, June 5, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) announced that it bagged the 2023 International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council (BSC). The prestigious award is a testament to Alba’s unwavering efforts to maintain a safe and healthy work environment during 2022. Alba’s Chief Executive Office Ali Al Baqali accepted the award at BSC’s International Safety Awards Gala Dinner on May 19, 2023, in the presence of Alba’s Directory Safety and Health Mohamed Khalil Saeed. The British Safety Council, founded in 1957, introduced the annual International Safety Award ceremony to recognise worldwide organisations which have demonstrated commitment to ensuring workplace safety and wellbeing. On receiving the award, Ali Al Baqali said: “We are honoured to have been recognised...
According to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) survey, aluminium foil deliveries from European rollers dropped by 3.3 per cent year-on-year in the March quarter of 2023 after a prolonged period of increased deliveries due to demand surge. As per the data shared by EAFA, European foil deliveries were recorded at 231,700 tonnes during 1QCY2023, close to the pre-covid level of 239,500 tonnes in Q1 2020. High inflation, combined with weakened demand for packaging, led to a fall in European foil deliveries. Also, less in-home consumption and home deliveries than during COVID, affecting applications such as converter foil and semi-rigid containers, contributed to the dip in foil deliveries. After many quarters of strong demand, domestic foil deliveries fell 6 per cent, with the...
