Nespresso will shift its focus to its aluminium range from paper-based capsules, following customer feedback on shelf life and the overall product experience. The Nestlé subsidiary said the paper capsules were introduced as a pilot project to give customers another option. The company said its experience showed that aluminium provides better protection for freshly roasted coffee. Nespresso said, “ Our experience has reinforced more than ever that aluminium is the best option for optimally protecting the high quality of our freshly roasted coffee all the way to the cup. ” The company added, “ For this reason, we have decided to discontinue the Paper-Based Collection and focus our efforts on our aluminium range going forward. ” To learn the future of aluminium in the packaging industry,...
Dingsheng und Primetals Technologies unterzeichneten einen Vertrag über 23 Ausrüstungspakete für Erweiterungsprojekte an Dingshengs Folienwalzwerken an mehreren Standorten in China Lieferumfang: Air Bearing ShapeMeter (ABSM), ISV-Electric- und ISV-Electric-CompactSpritzregister sowie VPT3-Weggeber Zweiter Großauftrag in China für die neue ISV-Electric- und ISV-Electric-CompactSpritzregistertechnologie von Primetals Technologies Der Auftrag stärkt die langjährige Partnerschaft mit Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials und ergänzt die Referenzen von Primetals Technologies im chinesischen Aluminiummarkt Primetals Technologies erhielt von Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials den Auftrag, 23 Ausrüstungspakete für Erweiterungsprojekte an Folienwalzwerken des Unternehmens an mehreren Standorten in...
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The National Bureau of Statistics revealed China’s primary aluminium production in October 2022 increased by 9.5 per cent year-on-year, bolstered by the ease of power consumption curb than the previous year and growing exports. NBS data showed the country produced 3.45 million tonnes of the metal, marking a rise for the eighth straight month compared to 2021 numbers. The daily average output in the said month was pegged at 111,290 tonnes, supported by higher consumption of primary aluminium to produce and meet overseas demand for Chinese aluminium products. From January to October 2022, China exported 5.68 million tonnes of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products. That was up by 25 per cent year-on-year, cushioning domestic primary aluminium output. In the first ten months of the year,...
With the shared feeling of Nationalism, Rimowa and Adidas have come together to introduce Rimowa's first-ever aluminium backpack and the Adidas NMD_S1 sneaker. Both the German brands have vouched to embark on a journey of sustainable mobility, and the use of Rimowa's grooved aluminium is just the beginning of the gesture. This limited edition capsule collection by Rimowa and Adidas has been created with the modern ideologies of travellers, where backpacking is the most desirable option. Assembled exclusively in Germany, the cross-category collection displays the two most trending options. The first in the series is Rimowa's first-ever aluminium backpack which has the sleekest yet contemporary design and can be carried on the back. This collection is a successful attempt to satisfy the...
On November 14, 2022, ALRO S.A., one of Europe's largest vertically integrated aluminium producers, measured by production capacity, reported its consolidated financial results for the nine months that ended September 30 2022. In 3Q 2022, the Group's turnover increased by 19% (1-3Q 2022: RON 2.9 billion vs RON 2.5 billion) with a decreasing trend, as aluminium quotations fell and demand slowed. In a challenging economic environment, the Group has scaled back certain production activities (primary aluminium and alumina) due to lower aluminium quotations and demand. Marian NĂSTASE, Chairman of the Board of Directors, ALRO, said, “2022 brought the challenges faced by our industry to a new stress level, with the war closer to our borders than ever, with soaring power prices and scarcity of...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, social inventories of primary aluminium across China’s eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants, totalled 553,000 tonnes, losing further 23,000 tonnes over the weekend ended November 14. On a week-on-week basis, primary aluminium inventories decreased by 18,000 tonnes from 571,000 tonnes, showed SMM. The figure is also 59,000 tonnes lower than a month ago and 469,000 tonnes during the same period last year. To know the current status of the inventories in more details, refer the chart below: The decline in primary aluminium inventories on Monday was primarily led by Wuxi, registering a plunge of 24,000 tonnes over the weekend to 146,000 tonnes. In Gongyi, inventories dropped by 9,000 tonnes to peg at 66,000 tonnes as of Monday,...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,464 per tonne on Monday, with its high and low at US$2,478 per tonne and US$2,408 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,436 per tonne, an increase of US$27.5 per tonne or 1.12 per cent. On November 14, Monday LME aluminium cash bid price slumps by US$16.50 per tonne or 0.68 per cent to close at US$2391.50 per tonne and the LME aluminium official settlement price downsized by US$18 per tonne or 0.75 per cent to halt at US$2,392 per tonne. The 3-month bid price has gone down by US$9 per tonne or 0.37 per cent to settle at US$2,416 per tonne, and the 3-month offer price dipped by US$8 per tonne or 0.33 per cent to close at US$2,418 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price both recorded a fall of US$10 per tonne or 0.4 per cent,...
A 24-foot long bell tower by the Veterans for Peace organisation members had been constructed using recycled aluminium cans. Built in 2014, the building promotes peace and has been on exhibit at many locations, including Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA. The aluminium can bell tower is a replica of the iconic North Carolina State University Memorial Belltower in Hillsborough St, Raleigh, a World War I peace memorial. People passing by the aluminium can bell tower engrave messages and names on recycled aluminium cans, and more than 1000 messages have been collected. The 24-foot tower contains hundreds of tales, and one can hear the plaques swaying as the wind blows. “[It was] made by a Vietnam veteran. There are sad stories about people who just came back. Everybody affected by...
Vedanta Limited hiked its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from Saturday, November 12, after a cut by INR 6,250 per tonne on the previous day. On November 12, Vedanta’s aluminium ingot price saw an expansion of INR 9,250 per tonne from INR 215,250-246,250 per tonne to INR 224,500-255,500 per tonne. Vedanta’s aluminium wire rod price was also elevated by INR 9,250 per tonne, with effect from November 12, to sell the production at INR 232,000-239,500 per tonne. On November 11, the wire rod price stood at INR 222,750-230,250, slashed by INR 6,250 per tonne from the earlier day. The company’s aluminium billet price came in at INR 233,500 per tonne on November 12, experiencing an elevation of INR 9,250 per tonne from November 11. Vedanta lifted its aluminium prices on...
On Tuesday, November 15, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has shown no change to settle at RMB 18,780 per tonne. The prices in Tianjin and Gongyi have grown by RMB 100 per tonne and RMB 30 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,860 per tonne and RMB 18,680 per tonne. On the other hand, in other regions like Foshan, Wuxi and Hangzhou, the price has remained restrained to close at RMB 18,960 per tonne, RMB 18,780 per tonne and RMB 18,800 per tonne. In Chongqing and Shenyang, the price has shown no change to reside at RMB 18,950 per tonne and RMB 18,720 per tonne. The high purity aluminium (99.99%) price and high purity aluminium (99.996%) price have also remained unchanged at RMB 27,000 per tonne and RMB 28,000 per tonne. The domestic price of low carbon aluminium in China has inched down by RMB 1...
Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) is reportedly working on increasing the production capacity of the Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC) from one million tonnes per annum to two million tonnes per annum. The news came after Mr Michael Ansah, the Chief Executive Officer of the GIADEC, said it had been working diligently with various stakeholders to boost the production capacity. According to Mr Ansah, GIADEC is working with the government of Ghana and its new partner Ofori Poku Company Limited (OPCL), who recently acquired 80 per cent stake in Ghana Bauxite Company, which a Chinese mining giant Bosai Minerals Group Limited previously held. Mr Ansah explained the aim to increase GBC’s production capacity was part of the short to medium term goals as GIADEC recently...
The Lenox Group, a manufacturer of aluminium extrusion profiles in Bulgaria, purchased a Nitrex turnkey nitriding system after expanding operations by bringing a second extrusion press to its Bulgarian facility. Based on the need, the company decided to buy the N-EXT 412, a compact-size Nitrex gas nitriding furnace for low volume. The plug-and-play N-EXT is a complete nitriding system that includes the furnace, a control system with Nitreg® technology, and an exhaust neutralizer for environmentally friendly processing. It is constructed on a self-contained platform. It may fit into tight locations inside a plant because of its modest size. “Previously, the company sent extrusion dies for salt bath nitriding and gas nitriding, but there were quality issues and results were inconsistent,...
After three successive cuts on November 8, 10 and 11, Hindalco Industries Limited elevated its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from Saturday, November 12. The company lifted its aluminium wire rod price by INR 9,250 per tonne or 4.07 per cent to sell the item at INR 233,350 per tonne, following three back-to-back cuts from INR 229,100 per tonne to INR 224,100 per tonne during November 5-11. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price was also built up by INR 9,250 per tonne on November 12 to INR 236,350 per tonne. On November 11, the price stood at INR 227,100 per tonne, down by INR 5,000 per tonne from INR 232,100 per tonne on November 11. Aluminium ingot price was no exception but saw a hike of INR 9,250 per tonne as well from INR 213,000 per tonne on November 11 to...
To explore the viability of developing a new high-purity aluminium (HPA) manufacturing plant in North America, Orica and Alpha HPA Limited have established a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and acquired a 5 per cent ownership stake in the company. "Building on our successful partnership with Alpha HPA in Australia, we are thrilled to further expand our relationship and explore opportunities for growth and circularity in North America. The Alpha HPA First project in Queensland has demonstrated how industrial partnerships can optimise resource use, simultaneously creating value and reducing waste," said Orica Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Gandhi. The funds from the equity investment will be used to advance feasibility studies on the potential for an...
AlCircle recently published a report on “ Future of the Global Aluminium Castings Industry - Market analysis and industry forecast to 2027 ” to explore the prodigious market of aluminium castings, thanks to its ability to absorb large volumes of recycled aluminium produced from post-consumer scrap. Castings produced from recycled aluminium are used in mainstream automobile applications such as engines and wheels. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the casting market, with a mid-term forecast. It provides in-depth insights into processes, applications, usage by region & across end-use sectors, and technology developments of castings. Casting is one of the oldest methods of producing a shaped metal. The process involves melting the metal in a furnace or ladle and pouring the...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest 'premium aluminium' producer, has recorded yet another milestone. The company has produced 40 million tonnes of hot metal since its operations in 1979. As a result, roughly 3 per cent of all aluminium made in the UAE has been by EGA. "Reaching 40 million tonnes of hot metal production is a proud moment for everyone who works at EGA. Together, we have innovated aluminium to make modern life possible. Since EGA was founded by His Highness Sheikh Rashid as Dubai Aluminium, we have been a pioneer of economic diversification in the UAE while growing into a champion of the aluminium industry globally," said Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA. Aluminium is a crucial component of modern life, and EGA's metal is utilised by...
Transylvania Heritage Museum in the United States is opening its door to the annual aluminium Christmas tree exhibition, which will show visitors trees from the 1950s. The museum is hosting a third showing of the internationally renowned Aluminium Tree & Aesthetically Challenged Seasonal Ornament Museum and Research Center (also known as ATOM). "People come here from all over and tell us they save up to come see the aluminum trees. It's phenomenal," said Museum director Rebecca Suddeth. There will be more than 20 aluminium Christmas trees on display, along with a unique celebration of the Shiny Brite Christmas ornament company, the 1971 Walt Disney World grand opening, and the excellent music of the era as part of the exhibition theme "Disco, Disney and Dazzling Shiny Brites." "The...
The average alumina spot price has continued to decline across China by RMB 2 per tonne on Monday, November 14, to stand at RMB 2,776 per tonne. In Shandong, alumina price has lost RMB 10 per tonne to open the week at RMB 2,710 per tonne, according to the Shanghai Metals Market. As a result of the continuous downtrend in the alumina spot price, alumina refineries, particularly in Shanxi and Henan, are deep in losses. Zhongmei Aluminum, Taixing Aluminium and Magnesium, and Xiaoyi Huaqing, each with 400,000 tonnes, have already collectively idled 1.2 million tonnes of capacity. Besides them, many other refineries in Shanxi, Jiaokou, and Xinghua have suspended production due to raw material shortage and higher energy costs. However, on the other hand, A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,325 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,486.5 per tonne and US$2,325 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,460.5 per tonne, an increase of US$135 per tonne or 5.81 per cent. On Friday, November 11, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price escalated by US$136.5 per tonne or 6 per cent and US$138 per tonne or 6.07 per cent to halt at US$2,408 per tonne and US$2,410 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price elevated by US$142 per tonne or 6.21 per cent and US$141 per tonne or 6.17 per cent to record at US$2,425 per tonne and US$2,426 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price shot up by US$139 per tonne to settle at US$2,492 per tonne and US$2,497 per tonne. LME aluminium...
On November 13, 2022, the Indonesian large-cap house Adaro stated that PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea's auto giant Hyundai Motor Company on aluminium supply for automobile manufacturing. In Bali, Indonesia, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed on the sidelines of the G20 summit. The MoU stated, "Hyundai would secure the right to purchase aluminium produced by Adaro's subsidiary PT Kalimantan Aluminum Industry at an early production stage and then the first negotiation right to procure low-carbon aluminium produced by KAI in the future with undetermined offtake volume in the range of 50,000-100,000 TPA.” PT Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk is the second-largest coal miner in the country by production volume and its largest by market...
