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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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...
As of June 1, the domestic aluminium billet social inventory closed at 135,100 tonnes, down 6,200 tonnes from the previous week. Arrivals climbed dramatically, but transactions did not keep pace. A growing proportion of molten aluminium was into billets and other intermediate products. The current inventory remains the greatest compared to the same time in the previous three years. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: The inventories in Wuxi and Changzhou hiked by 1,600 tonnes and 1,300 tonnes to halt at 22,200 tonnes and 8,700 tonnes, followed by a growth of 1,000 tonnes in Huzhou to settle at 18,000 tonnes. On the other hand, the inventory in Foshan nosedived by 10,000 tonnes to score 81,600 tonnes from 91,600...
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has backed the opposition's proposal to add alumina, bauxite, aluminium, nickel, copper, zinc, potash, and phosphate to the list of critical minerals and welcomed the upcoming publication of the Australian Government's revised Critical Minerals Strategy. According to QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane, the rapidly rising global focus on essential mineral sources and supply chains means Australia and Queensland must move swiftly to capitalise on the investment and employment opportunities that will result from the surge in demand. "Critical minerals is the buzz term around the world at the moment, and for good reason because they are essential to the development of modern, low-emissions economies. Although there's not one globally agreed list of...
Kieslect, the most popular smart calling watch brand, has launched Lora2 and Ks Pro smartwatches to celebrate the eighth anniversary with a bang. The lady watch Lora2 is made of recycled aluminium, offering a lightweight and delicate choice of accessory. So, exhibit your minimal style with this watch and add a dainty touch to your attire. Ks Pro, on the other hand, is masculine in appearance and provides fast and clear access to health for men who like to imbibe fitness in their daily lives. It has 2.01-inch AMOLED display and is equipped with KIES OS 2.0 functionality. So, users can input their health data into the smartwatch app to receive alerts, reports, and updates on heart rate, respiration, stress levels, and sleep cycles. Besides, the watch is an excellent choice to lift the style...
A technology platform sentra.world powering ESG for industrial businesses to achieve net-zero emissions has raised $2 million in seed funding. Avaana Capital, a notable early-stage climate-tech venture capital firm in India, led the funding round. ESG SaaS platform sentra.world's suite of products intends to assist industrial organisations in managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their operations, supplier emissions (scope 3), and emissions at the holding company level in response to this critical requirement. Global emissions are largely attributed to industrial sectors such as aluminium, steel, cement, and chemicals, which account for approximately 38 per cent of global emissions. As one of the most emissions-intensive manufacturing sectors, aluminium contributes 2 per cent of...
Sustainability is at the heart of everything Nespresso does. The firm is dedicated to positively influencing people and the environment while providing customers with some of the most exquisite coffees available. In keeping with this philosophy, Nespresso has introduced the Vertuo Pop machine, which is the smallest and most economical Vertuo machine to date. Constructed out of 80 per cent recycled aluminium, the Vertuo Pop machine will provide 25 distinct coffee blends and single origins in various cup sizes, allowing coffee enthusiasts to enjoy their favourite drink any way they want, whenever they want, with the press of a button. Apart from this, the machine comprises 35 per cent recycled plastic, while the packaging is 99.5 per cent recyclable. Francisco Nogueira, Business Executive...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China has decreased over the weekend ending Monday, June 5, following two consecutive hikes on June 1 and June 2. According to the Shanghai Metals Market data, the ingot price has slumped by RMB 160 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,410 per tonne but stands higher week-on-week by RMB 50 per tonne. The average prices are estimated to range between RMB 18,390 per tonne and RMB 18,430 per tonne, with a spot contract to trade at a discount price of RMB 20 per tonne and a premium price of RMB 20 per tonne. In Wuxi, A00 aluminium ingot price has plummeted by RMB 170 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,380 per tonne, followed by a decline of RMB 160 per tonne in Hangzhou and Tianjin to RMB 18,410 per tonne. Chongqing and Linyi's primary aluminium ingot price has also shrunk by...
Observed annually on June June 5 th , World Environment Day is an international event dedicated to raising public awareness of environmental concerns and encouraging positive actions to conserve our planet. The responsible use and management of resources, including materials such as aluminium, are important to ecological conservation. Aluminium, a versatile metal, is essential in many industries, but its production and disposal have serious environmental consequences. As a result, World Environment Day is a perfect opportunity to emphasise the significance of sustainable aluminium production and recycling practices. Importance of aluminium: Aluminium is the third most plentiful element in the Earth's crust, accounting for approximately 8 per cent of its total weight. It is lightweight,...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,275 per tonne last Friday, with its low and high at US$2,256 per tonne and US$2,314.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,267.5 per tonne, a drop of US$2.5 per tonne or 0.11 per cent. On Friday, June 2, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$17.5 per tonne or 0.76 per cent to halt at US$2,263 per tonne and US$2,263.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price, on the other hand, hiked by US$36.5 per tonne or 1.62 per cent to score at US$2,289 per tonne and US$2,289.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price ascended by US$36 per tonne or 1.49 per cent to reside at US$2,438 per tonne and US$2,443 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock settled at 579025 tonnes. Live...
In collaboration with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Government of Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium held an impactful industrial safety training programme at its Jharsuguda operations. The programme was part of a series of training initiatives across various industries organised by the Department of Labour and ESI, Government of Odisha, aimed at enhancing safety awareness among industry professionals. The event organised by Vedanta was attended by over 450 participants from several industries and companies in Western Odisha. R S Gopalan, IAS, Commissioner cum Secretary, Department of Labour and ESI, also joined the programme but virtually. Niranjan Jena, Deputy Secretary (Nodal Officer), Department of Labour and ESI; Swaroop Jena, Deputy Director, Directorate of Factories and Boilers–...
The primary sector witnessed a great loss last week when news about Mr Bhavani Shankar Pani came floating. A member of Utkal Chamber of Commerce (UCC), and the former DGM (Technical) of NALCO closed his eyes on Saturday, 11:20 PM, at HCG Oncology Hospital in Bengaluru. Team AL Circle is saddened by this untimely demise and wishes good health to the grieving family members. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) is proud to announce that it has received the ISO 18788:2015 Certification, which recognizes its superior Quality Management System, making it the first industrial company in Bahrain to receive this certification. The LME aluminium price index has risen over the week by 1.74 per cent or US$39 per tonne, if we compare last Friday (May 26) with this Thursday (June 1). LME was closed on...
There were plenty of sustainable updates this week, with two international aluminium events being conducted in London on June 1, honouring ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day, and on 16-18th May, witnessing the 28th CRU World Aluminium Conference. Alumina Limited has approved Alcoa's bauxite mining in Western Australia, but Premier Mark McGowan is concerned about the safety of Perth's water supply. Alcoa claims to have restored 75% of the woodland it removed but considers land rehabilitated after the first 12 months of landscaping and sowing. Redefine Properties and Cash4Trash (C4T) have partnered to develop advanced reverse vending machines that use 4IR technology to automate the collection, sorting, and handling of used beverage containers for recycling or reuse. AL Circle...
Novelis Inc., the global leader of flat-rolled aluminium products and recycler of aluminium, will provide aluminium can sheets for The Coca-Cola Company's family of iconic brands to Coca-Cola's approved North American bottlers under the new long-term agreement. Alcoa's Casting House, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is the world's biggest aluminium-lithium factory. The factory, which cost $90 million and took two years to complete, is located on a 170-acre multi-building tract. Impression Technologies Limited (ITL) of Coventry and EMI Aerospace (EMI) of Michigan have struck a licencing and technical services agreement to create innovative aluminium structures for worldwide aerospace industries utilising Hot Form Quench (HFQ) technology. On May 17, 2023, the Aluminium Secondary Manufacturers...
Alcoa has invested R$1.3 billion in projects to replace fossil fuels at the Maranhão Aluminium Consortium (Alumar), which was formed by Alcoa Corporation, Rio Tinto, and South32, and at the Poços de Caldas facility (MG) over the last two years. However, attaining net zero carbon emissions is the company's target by 2050. Since the smelter was reactivated in April 2022 with an investment of R$1 billion, Alumar's aluminium production with 100% clean and renewable energy and minimal carbon emissions is already a reality. The operating unit had also replaced diesel in the anode baking ovens with Flex Gas, which resulted in a 30 per cent reduction in carbon emissions and allowed the delivery of low-carbon aluminium to consumers. The consortium supplies the national and international market...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe stood at 329,000 tonnes during April 2023, bringing the total output in the first four months to 1.326 million tonnes. The output in April’23 reflected a month-on-month downfall of 4.08 per cent or 14,000 tonnes from 343,000 tonnes and a year-on-year drop of 2.92 per cent or 10,000 tonnes from 333,000 tonnes. The production during January-April 2023 also edged a fall of 1.49 per cent from 1.346 million tonnes a year ago, in line with the monthly and annual decline during April’23. The daily average output in April was recorded at 11,000 tonnes after a drop of 100 tonnes from the previous month and year. In Western & Central Europe, primary aluminium production during April 2023 was...
Villa Papillon is a beautiful home on the shore's edge in the Lebanese town of Batroun, some 50 km north of Beirut. Designed by a New York-based architectural studio formed by Rhode Islander Dan Wood and Beirut-born Amale Andraos, the courtyard is surrounded by a green roof, with an aluminium and steel trellis giving shade throughout the day. Triangular shapes are prominent throughout, giving Villa Papillon a distinct character to contrast with striking art and furnishings. It is built for solitude, with a robust back façade that conceals nothing. Along with immediate beach access, a spacious deck wraps around the seashore, with a triangular swimming pool inset in one corner, lined with Bisazza glass mosaic tiles and bordered by a Carrara marble coping. Making the most of the location,...
Recycling aluminium is one of the most fundamental options for reducing carbon emissions as primary aluminium production is energy intensive and complicated. Rising concerns about Global Warming have insisted entities adopt more sustainable methods. Still, last week there was a daring revelation as we saw Brazil has successfully recycled 100 per cent of the 390,200 tonnes of aluminium cans sold last year in the country, which kicks up the notch a bit. Under a joint venture between Enval, Greenback Recycling Technologies Ltd., and Nestlé México SA de CV, Mexico received its first fully operational recycling plant for separating aluminium from plastic laminates. TOMRA released its latest LIBS technology equipped AUTOSORT™ PULSE sorting machine for separately recycling aluminium alloys....
Aluminium as a metal is gaining popularity in almost all verticals. Be it transport, packaging, or even art form, the metal and its sustainable attributes are not going unnoticed. Like, Lutfa Mahmuda, a graduate of Visva-Bharati University in India, recently hosted an aluminium art exhibition in Uzbekistan. She has dabbled in various art forms, including printing on aluminium sheets, but her primary focus is on the social elements of life and their impact on fine arts. Apart from this, Asda, one of the UK’s major supermarket retailers, has made an essential step towards eradicating single-use plastic. The company has switched from plastic bottle tops to recyclable milk bottle tops made of aluminium and paper. In response to a large rise in demand for aluminium cans, Pakistan Aluminium...
