Joedan is investing more than GBP 4 million (approx USD 5.3 million) in a major expansion of its Isle of Wight operation, a move expected to create up to 150 new jobs, including 30 apprenticeships, as the company strengthens its manufacturing footprint. The expansion will include a new 25,000 sq ft manufacturing extension, additional machinery, warehousing, and a showroom at the company’s site on a 3.5-acre plot in Newport. Planning permission for the new manufacturing facility has already been secured. Investment supports UK manufacturing jobs Joedan founder John Purcaro said the company was prepared to invest at a time when the market remains challenging because of its long-term confidence in the Isle of Wight and the future of UK window and door manufacturing. “Not many businesses of...
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,...
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On November 5, 2022, as part of its first 2022 edition, Mines Awards Guinea organized in Conakry at the national capital, a ceremony to reward the best companies and leaders operating in the Guinean mining sector, as well as the localities exploited for the excellent use of taxes paid to them. This event occurred in a local hotel receptive and brought together several personalities from multiple public and private administrative sectors in Guinea. Mining giants such as RUSAL have benefited from trophies in Guinea. According to our report from West Africa, several other key mining players have also received distinctions. The Mines Awards Guinea aims to recognize mine safety records in Guinea. The Mines Awards Guinea intends to award prizes every year, as a reward, for mining actors'...
Ardagh Metal Packaging has been awarded the Gold title for its H!GHEND series at The Canmaker Cans of the Year Awards 2022. The flagship technique by Ardagh has been crucial in bringing forward attractive beverage can design, making an ordinary aluminium can look exceptional. H!GHEND, AMP’s revolutionary new addition to its range of can-end options, was appreciated by the industry, given the range of customisable, brand-enhancing creative opportunities it offers, taking the top prize in the Prototype category. Mainly beverage brands are going to benefit from Ardagh’s H!GHEND technology since it would be easier to entice customers with colourful content. Moreover, this also makes it easier for beverage companies to collaborate with other advertisement sub-genres, like a cartoon or comic...
According to a recent report, South32 has temporarily stopped its potline at Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique after an accident on Monday, November 7, caused two deaths and one injury of a contractor. The news came after South32 reported: “Reduction operations in Potroom A at Mozal have been suspended and an investigation into the incident is underway.” It added, “Learnings will be shared across South32 to understand how we can prevent a similar incident occurring again in the future.” The contractor is undergoing treatment for his injuries, said South32 without giving any further details on the nature of the accident. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the accident has caused an interruption to aluminium production, which is unacceptable to South32 as its aluminium sales in the...
Technal, one of the world’s leading providers of aluminium building systems for doors, windows and facades in France and a part of the Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy giant Norsk Hydro announced the launch of ‘Hydro CIRCAL’ in Saudi Arabia. The sixth edition of “World of Technal: Seminar on Sustainability and Building envelopes” was concluded on Wednesday, October 26. Sam Robinson, the managing director at Hydro Building Systems for the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, applauded Saudi Arabia’s building development and construction accomplishments. He also praised the company’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by implementing creative green initiatives like the Line project in Neom. “Technal announced the launch of its latest products “Hydro CIRCAL”...
Melbourne-based coffee roasters, Thieves has created a new subscription plan to include 100% recyclable Nespresso-compatible coffee pods. As these capsules are usually made of aluminium, the brand is also offering a free recycling service. Thieves already had a subscription plan where the customers could pick beans to be delivered from different Australian roasters every month. And now, with their capsule service plans, they are going to attract more coffee lovers. Each month the user has to log on to the Thieves’ website and order the number of coffee pods they would like to have along with the coffee bags of various quantities. At a time, the minimum number of aluminium coffee pods ordered must be ten, while the maximum shipment can be five hundred. The brand has perfectly set up a...
Aluminium and its usage is not just limited to industrial or architectural purposes but have also found their way into the fashion world. Kenta Yoshizawa, a fashion designer, exhibited his most recent creation, the "Silver Cloak," which, as per the reports, has been entirely composed of aluminium sheets and is large enough to cover a person. Designer Kenta Yoshizawa used 988 etched aluminium rectangles to create a design based on the silver ratio with an organic appearance like lizard skin. He showcased his design at the 4th edition COMPOSITION exhibition by Japanese designer Kairi Eguchi. The cloak has been designed based on the exhibition's theme, "Silver to White Ratio," and Yoshizawa embroidered his silver cloak with 988 rectangles of varying sizes in a pattern based on that ratio....
Hitachi Rail has received a €368 million infrastructure contract for producing and delivering 46 new aluminium metro trains for the Milan metro in Italy. Managed by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM), the Milan metro is one of the busiest routes in the country. This arrangement is just the beginning of ATM’s colossal investment plan in delivering Italy with state-of-the-art transport facilities that align with the growing sustainability quotient in the world. Aluminium is key in making the sustainability dream come true as the non-ferrous metal is infinitely recyclable and is extremely suitable for a circular economy. The first pages of the contract notify us about the €168 million, which has been solely allotted for the delivery of 21 aluminium trains which are to begin service in spring...
The new 13-story True Glasgow student housing project received a complete glazing kit from Senior Architectural Systems (SAS), one of the largest known fenestration system companies in the UK. Scottech, a specialised contractor, created and put in Senior's curtain wall, window, and door solutions in aluminium. Individual apartments received the SPW600e tilt and turn aluminium windows from SAS, which were placed specifically to enable daylighting and provide "far-reaching" views of the city. The True Glasgow concept, which consists of shared and single-occupancy apartments, is touted to provide "spacious" living and study facilities. Additionally, the complex has shared amenities, including a gym and a movie theatre. Access to green areas has been added through a rooftop garden and a...
In Europe (incl.) Russia, alumina production for the third quarter of 2022 totalled 1.968 million tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 6.2 per cent sequentially from 2.098 million tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). The quarter-on-quarter decline in Europe’s alumina output continued in Q3 following the fall in Q2 by 13.66 per cent from 2.430 million tonnes. However, the figures indicate the rate of decline shrank in Q3 compared to the previous quarter. In September 2022, alumina output in Europe (incl.) Russia stood at 615,000 tonnes, which registered a slump of 6.82 per cent or 45,000 tonnes from a month ago. In August, alumina production was 660,000 tonnes, again down by 33,000 tonnes from 693,000 tonnes in July. On a year-on-year calculation, Europe’s alumina...
A00 aluminium ingot price has augmented by RMB 120 per tonne, closing at RMB 18,470 per tonne, as the Shanghai Metals Market recorded on Friday, November 4. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,450 per tonne and RMB 18,490 per tonne, with spot contracts trading at the premium price of 30 per tonne and a discount price of 10 per tonne. The provinces in China have recorded escalating prices today, with the A00 aluminium ingot prices rising the highest in Hangzhou and Linyi by RMB 120 per tonne to stop at RMB 18,510 per tonne and RMB 18,550 per tonne, followed by RMB 110 per tonne hike in Wuxi with the aluminium price closing at RMB 18,450 per tonne. The aluminium prices in Chongqing, Shenyang and Tianjin have all gained RMB 100 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,650 per tonne,...
Environmental Trust Ireland, a voluntary, not-for-profit Irish Environmental Organisation, has initiated High Court proceedings against the proposed expansion of the Aughinish Alumina refinery in County Limerick. The An Bord Pleanála approved proposals to expand the area where bauxite residue - a waste product of alumina production, also called "red mud" - is stored in September 2022. Committed to safeguarding the environment and advancement and promoting environmental protection, conservation of the natural and built environment, biodiversity, wildlife, ecosystems and cultural and heritage preservation, Environmental Trust Ireland, headed by Limerick City solicitor Michelle Hayes, has initiated judicial review proceedings against An Bord Pleanála and Aughinish Alumina Ltd over the...
One of the leading outdoor lifestyle brands based in Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States, Groove Life and its products are always known for their chic outlook and durability. The Groove wallet features a black anodised high-strength 6063 aluminium alloy money clip. Medium strength 6063 aluminium alloy is frequently referred to as an architectural alloy and is primarily used in complex extrusion to give the product a visually appealing and colourful finish. It can be easily anodised, has excellent surface polish and corrosion resistance, and is well suited to welding. The thin casing is less than 8.5mm thick, and silicone bumpers are attached to a precisely machined aluminium alloy. The Groove wallet with a money clip can store up to 6 cards, and the silicone bumpers present helps the...
On Monday, November 7, Century Aluminum Company, a US-based primary aluminium producer, announced its third quarter results ended September 30, 2022, whereby it declared its net income growing $6.9 million sequentially to $44.3 million. In Q2, the company yielded a net income of $37.4 million. Diluted earnings per share was $0.43 in the third quarter compared to $0.36 in Q2. Although the company’s net income rose in Q3, net sales decreased by 25.61 per cent quarter-on-quarter from $856.6 million to $637.2 million, driven by lower shipments. Century Aluminum reported that its shipments in Q3 fell sequentially by 40,359 tonnes from 214,084 tonnes to 173,725 tonnes. The company’s adjusted EBITDA also fell from $86.6 million in the June quarter to $35.9 million in the September quarter,...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,335 per tonne on Monday, with its high and low at US$2,342.5 per tonne and US$2,333 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,339 per tonne, an increase of US$4 per tonne or 0.17 per cent. On Monday, November 7, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price closed at US$2,291.50 per tonne and US$2,292 per tonne, after witnessing a loss of US$13.5 per tonne or 0.58 per cent and US$14 per tonne or 0.60 per cent. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slipped by US$15 per tonne or 0.64 per cent and US$16 per tonne or 0.69 per cent to peg at US$2,301 per tonne and US$2,302 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price settled at US$2,370 per tonne and US$2,375 per tonne after recording a fall of US$20 per...
The logistics firm specializing in Full Truck Load (FTL) services, Orissa Bengal Carrier (OBCL), which has served satisfactorily in the past decade, has inked a contract with mining and metal giant Vedanta to transport finished aluminium items. On November 3rd, 2022, OBCL stated, "The agreement is worth approximately $18 million (INR 150 crore), with a one-year term." "As a part of the agreement, OBCL would transport finished aluminium items to western business clusters." The leading aluminium producer of India, Vedanta, operates aluminium smelters in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The founding stone of Odisha-Bengal Carrier Limited (OBCL) was laid down in 1994 by Ratan Kumar Agrawal. In the past decade, OBCL has evolved as the signature brand of the Indian transport industry, and it has played...
Social inventories of primary aluminium in China have further lost 9,000 tonnes over the weekend ended November 7, 2022, across eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants, found the Shanghai Metals Market. Thus, the inventories froze at 571,000 tonnes as of November 7, down by 42,000 tonnes week-on-week from 613,000 tonnes. The current inventory is a new low in 2022, driven by pandemic-induced transportation restrictions in China. To know the status of inventory in more details, refer the chart below: The decline in Chinese primary aluminium inventories to a new low over the weekend was primarily contributed by Wuxi and south China, though the downfall in the latter slowed due to weakening trades. In Wuxi, inventories plunged by 13,000 tonnes on Monday to stand at 171,000...
One of India’s biggest auto components manufacturing and distribution groups, Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL), has announced a consolidated net profit of INR 212.26 crore with a 43 per cent hike after the company had a 32 per cent rise in revenue due to operations, amounting to INR 8,962.55 crore in Q2 FY23 over Q2 FY22. The automotive, vehicles, and parts sector marked collective revenue of INR 7,473.10 crore, gliding up 30 per cent Y-o-Y. The financial services business amounted to INR 961.07 crore with a 46 per cent Y-o-Y increase; whereas the automotive components board brought INR 786.58 crore in revenue, up by 27 per cent Y-o-Y. The operational expense in Q2 FY23 has elevated by 31 per cent Y-o-Y to INR 8,398.77 crore, owing to a 26 per cent surge in the cost of raw materials, a 38...
Hindalco Industries Limited lifted its aluminium products prices on Saturday, November 5, after trimming it on Thursday, November 3, by INR 1,500 per tonne. With effect from November 5, Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price stands at INR 229,100 per tonne, up by INR 6,250 per tonne or 2.80 per cent from INR 222,850 per tonne on November 3. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price was also raised by INR 6,250 per tonne on Saturday to be sold at INR 232,100 per tonne versus INR 225,850 per tonne on November 3. The company’s aluminium ingot price was no exception but also saw a hike o INR 6,250 per tonne on November 5 from INR 211,750 per tonne to INR 218,000 per tonne. Hindalco Industries Limited links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the...
