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Heesen’s eighth superyacht in 5000 Aluminium Class begins sea trials
Heesen Yachts’ eighth vessel in 5000 Aluminium Class Masa has reportedly started sea trials, after being launched in Oss early last month. Masa’s exterior, designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, displays key details including a "pelican beak bow" and "sporty mast", while her interior, designed by Cristiano Gatto , evolves “fresh and elegant” feature. A light palette of colours creates an atmosphere of “tranquillity”, the yard said. The yacht’s all-aluminium, semi-displacement hull, on the other hand, has been designed and engineered by Heesen’s in-house team. Accommodation is for 12 guests in five lower deck guest suites and a main deck master stateroom, and for nine crews, in addition. Power will come from a pair of MTU 16V 4000 diesel engines for a top speed of 23 knots and a...
6063 aluminium billet inventories further shrink to 79,700 tonnes on lower cargo arrivals
According to Shanghai Metals Market, inventories of 6063 aluminium billet in China continue to shrink over the week on lower cargo arrivals. After decreasing by some 13,900 tonnes today, on May 23, aluminium billet stocks are standing at 79,700 tonnes across five major consumption areas. This indicates that the stocks today have declined higher than in the last week on May 16, when inventories had stood at 96,500 per tonnes after plunging by some 2,900 tonnes. In Foshan, Guangdong, the aluminium billet inventory has dropped by some 11,200 tonnes from the last week to stand at 36,800 tonnes, while that in Wuxi, Jiangsu has declined by some 2,000 tonnes to stand at 16,000 tonnes. In Changzhou, Jiangsu and in Huzhou, Zhejiang, the inventory has dropped by some 600 tonnes and 2,500 tonnes to...
Taylor Bros constructing two aluminium heavy-lift barges for Australia’s RSV Nuyina
Hobart ship-building company Taylor Bros is currently constructing two 16.3 metre-long and 6.2 metre-wide aluminium ‘heavy-lift’ barges for Australia’s Antartic flagship RSV Nuyina. These two barges and a fleet of small watercraft will reportedly support RSV Nuyina when the icebreaker voyages south. RSV Nuyina is currently being constructed in Romania at the Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding yard and is due to arrive in Hobart in 2020. Antartic Modernisation Brach Manager Rob Bryson said the two barges, which will travel at eight knots in calm seas with 448 kilowatt, will transport up to 45 tonnes of cargo each, in ship-to-shore operations. “The barges will be our primary link between the ship and shore as we don’t have wharves or jetties in Antarctica,” Mr. Bryson said while adding,...
A00 aluminium ingot price extends decline to RMB14160/t; alumina spot price grows marginally
A00 aluminium ingot price has further declined today, on May 23, to stand at RMB 14,160 per tonne, found Shanghai Metals Market. The ingot price yesterday was at RMB 14,220 per tonne, which means it has dropped by RMB 60 per tonne over a day. Since April 17 the ingot price has been decline and within almost a week it has dropped by RMB 180 per tonne. The average prices today are expected to range between RMB 14,140 per tonne and RMB 14,180 per tonne. Some of the major Chinese cities like Foshan, Wuxi, Chongqing, and Gongyi have witnessed a fall in ingot price today by RMB 60 per tonne, RMB 50 per tonne, and RMB 40 per tonne. Thus, the prices there are standing at RMB 14,250 per tonne, RMB 14,155 per tonne, RMB 14,190 per tonne, and RMB 14,075 per tonne. Other cities like Hangzhou,...
Qinghai-based aluminium producer to resume 150,000 tonnes of primary aluminium capacity
According to Shanghai Metals Market, the Qinghai-based aluminium producer Western Hydropower has plans to restart its primary aluminium capacity of 150,000 tonnes, which were closed earlier due to rising production cost and environmental restrictions. Of those 150,000 tonnes of capacity, the company intends to resume 50,000 tonnes by the end of May and the remaining 100,000 tonnes in the months ahead, a source told SMM on Wednesday, May 22. Shanghai Metals Market found the plant started enjoying a lower electricity price of RMB 0.3 per tonne from May. Shenhuo Group’s aluminium smelting project, with an annual capacity of 900,000 tonnes, is also underway in the southwestern province of Yunnan. The company announced the news itself in early May. The company also said that the project...
Vietnam’s aluminium bar, rods and profiles import to extend rise by 12% in 2019; China to top the list of suppliers
Aluminium bar, rods and profiles import by Vietnam is estimated to extend its rise this year, according to global export-import data. In 2018, Vietnam’s import of aluminium bar, rods and profiles had pegged at 309,748 tonnes, in contrast to 75,385 tonnes in 2017. This means the country’s import in 2018 had increased by 310 per cent from its previous year. In 2019, the import amount is likely to increase by 12 per cent year on year to stand at 348,137 tonnes. Aluminium bars account for 4.2 per cent of Vietnam’s total imports. The major countries from where Vietnam imports are China, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea. Leading the list, China this year is expected to supply 317,796 tonnes at US$1056 million, followed by Malaysia which is likely to provide 22,616 tonnes at US$41 million and...
Albras aluminium smelter begins to ramp up its output as FC lifts production embargo on Alunorte
The removal of production embargo by the Federal Court on Alunorte alumina refinery has reportedly led Albras aluminium smelter to begun ramping up its output from Tuesday, May 21. Albras, partly owned by Norsk Hydro, had curtailed its aluminium production by 50 per cent due to lowered raw material supply when Alunorte plant was forced to operate at half capacity. However, by the second half of 2019, the plant is expected to return to its full production, said Norsk Hydro in a statement. On the news of Albras production raise, its Oslo-listed shares closed 5.6 per cent higher on May 21, after hitting a two-week high of 35.40 Norwegian crowns in early trading. According to Norsk Hydro CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim, Albras’ near-term profit will boost as well on high output resumption. The...
Canada removes retaliatory tariffs on US aluminium and steel
Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau declared on Monday, May 20, that the country lifted the retaliatory tariffs on aluminium and steel, as well as more than 70 other products including licorice, coffee, sleeping bags and ketchup from the United States. “The removal of tariffs and countermeasures is a true win-win for everyone involved, and great news for Canadian and American workers, for our communities, and our economies,” Morneau said in a written statement. Canada took this decision after the United States reached a deal to lift tariffs on steel and aluminium imports in a move that could lead to approval for a new North American trade deal. Trump tweeted late Sunday, May 19, that US farmers “can begin doing business again with Mexico and Canada.” The Canadian retaliatory duties on...
China Dynamics inks MoU with Eastern Ferry to supply new energy ferryboats made of aluminium alloy
According to a recent report, China Dynamics Limited has entered into a strategic business cooperation agreement with Eastern Ferry Company Limited, with the intention of jointly promoting the development of green marine transportation in Hong Kong. As per the memorandum of understanding that they have signed, China Dynamics plans to supply new energy ferryboats to Eastern Ferry, ensuring to meet environmental protection and energy-saving requirements for marine vessels in Hong Kong. A preliminary round of discussions has taken place between the two parties, and now they believe that they should pursue further negotiation before undergoing formal procurement agreement. The Hong Kong Government intends to include certain terms in order to encourage ferry operators to use...
Nespresso and Caran d’Ache’s partnership brings second edition of pen from recycled aluminium coffee pods
Coffee lovers’ favourite Nespresso and prestigious stationer Caran d’Ache’s successful partnership has reportedly launched a second limited edition of ballpoint pen made from Nespresso's recycled aluminium coffee capsules. The pen is dressed in the same deep hue of green representing Nespresso’s master origins India capsule and celebrating one of the most popular coffees from Nespresso’s range. Jean-Marc Duvoisin, CEO of Nespresso, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering once again with Caran d’Ache and bringing consumers this unique object, a true celebration of the infinite recyclability of aluminium. When consumers recycle with Nespresso, their capsule continues its journey. We believe this special collaboration gives coffee lovers something to write home about.” Last year around May,...
A00 aluminium ingot price extends decline for the third day in a row; alumina price hikes across major markets
According to Shanghai Metals Market, the A00 aluminium ingot price has extended downfall today, on May 21, to RMB 14,240 per tonne. This is the third consecutive decline since May 17. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 14,220 per tonne and RMB 14,260 per tonne. In Foshan, Tianjin and Linyi, the A00 aluminium ingot price has dipped by RMB 10 per tonne to RMB 14,330 per tonne, RMB 14,270 per tonne and RMB 14,310 per tonne, respectively. In Wuxi and Hangzhou, on the other hand, the price has declined more by RMB 35 per tonne to RMB 14,245 per tonne and RMB 14,265 per tonne, while that in Shenyang and Gongyi by RMB 40 per tonne to RMB 14,255 per tonne and RMB 14,160 per tonne. The average price of spot alumina has shown restraint today at RMB 3087 per tonne after rising from...
PT Inalum building an alumina refinery in Mempawah, West Kalimantan
PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium, better known as Inalum, is reportedly building an alumina refinery in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, the completion of which will save the company’s raw materials costs reaching US$200 million, said Executive Advisor Oggy A. Kosasih on Saturday, May 18. In addition, the refinery will lower the dependence on imports to source raw materials for producing aluminium. It will expectedly reduce the exports as well, as the raw minerals will get used domestically, noted Oggy A. Kosasih in Medan, North Sumatra. For the development of this refinery, Inalum has partnered with PT Antam Tbk through their joint venture subsidiary PT. Kosasih explained many other advantages as well which this refinery will bring in as the replacement of alumina imports for which Inalum has...
SMM anticipates secondary aluminium prices in China to remain sluggish ahead
According to Shanghai Metals Market, the secondary aluminium prices are likely to witness a downside trend ahead in China as demand will expectedly weaken. With less than two months to go before the implementation of tougher vehicle emission standards, the auto market will be on its toe to clear inventories of modals under old emission standards, rather than indulging in stocking secondary aluminium. The secondary aluminium market has already taken a hit from sluggish auto sales. Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) established that auto sales in China during January-April declined 12.1 per cent year on year. Meanwhile, costs of secondary aluminium hold firm backed on steady aluminium prices due to robust consumption of primary aluminium and higher alumina...
Belgium’s aluminium scrap import to extend decline by 5.4% in 2019; France to be the leading exporter
Post 2017, Belgium had been found recording a year on year drop in aluminium scrap import and this year is estimated to be no exception either, found the global export-import data. In 2017, the country’s aluminium scrap import had seen a rise from 231,939 tonnes in 2016 to 295,073 tonnes. In the year next, the volume dropped to 264,160 tonnes, 10.47 per cent lower than in 2017. In 2019, the volume is likely to stand further down by 5.4 per cent year on year at 249,873 tonnes. The reason behind the fall in Belgium’s aluminium scrap import for the second year in a row could be the increase of scrap generation within the country. Belgium that boasts one of the largest glass industries in the world is also characterised by the presence of a large number of aluminium fabrication industries and...
Incat to build the ninth and world's largest aluminium ship for Buquebus
Tasmania shipbuilder Incat has reportedly bagged a contract to build the ninth and the world’s largest aluminium ship for its Latin American customer Buquebus. The ship will be 130-metre long and will operate between Argentina and Uruguay. As per the report, the project is worth around US$130 million and expected to involve hundreds of workers. Incat founder and chairman Robert Clifford said that the company will spend six months designing the vessel, with delivery expected in three years. The vessel is likely to be 32 metres wide and weigh 13,000 tonnes, with a capacity of carrying 2,100 passengers and 220 cars on two routes from Buenos Aires lasting 75 minutes and three hours. Robert Clifford said this vessel would be the largest aluminium vessel in respect to tonnage, length, and...
Aluminium die-casting supplier Sundaram Clayton Limited opens a plant in Dorchester County
Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading aluminium die-castings supplier to the automotive and non-automotive sector, has officially opened a plant in Dorchester County in the Lowcountry, a geographic and cultural region along South Carolina’s Coast. The project is worth US$90 million and is expected to create manufacturing jobs in Ridgeville, a town in Dorchester County. The company said it chose Dorchester County for the plant because of the technical expertise. Lakshmi Venu, the joint managing director for Sundaram-Clayton said, "The talent pool is fantastic, so there are people who are committed to working. It’s a very hardworking motivated culture.” Sparks flew at the inauguration for the latest newcomer to Dorchester County’s business community. The plant in Ridgeville will be the...
CMS Window Systems achieves ‘zero landfill’ target for second year in a row
According to a recent report, CMS Window Systems has maintained a zero waste to landfill rate for the second consecutive year, by reusing and recycling the waste materials collected through manufacturing and installation operations. Thirteen years ago, CMS Windows Systems had introduced the concept of closed-loop windows and doors by establishing comprehensive in-house waste recycling facilities alongside its manufacturing operations. This concept ensures that all the waste materials are used in manufacturing new products while maintaining sustainability and circular economy. In the latest 2018-19 reporting period, CMS’ recycling facilities received 2,806 tonnes of post-use windows and doors – timber, PVC-U and aluminium frames. They were dismantled and separated for recycling...
New outdoor furniture made of aluminium added to the collection of Spanish brand Expormim
Architects Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba have reportedly designed a collection of outdoor furniture for Spanish brand Expormim, in tribute to Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor. The collection called Liz includes an armchair and a sofa in two sizes. They are made of stretching fabric over curved, tabular aluminium frames. “Liz is a project inspired by the flair of the 1950s,” said the brand while adding, "The elastic fabric stretching along the metallic tubular structure marks lines and transparencies, giving rise to a play of graphics and lightness that make you feel the soft embrace of Liz." The Liz armchair has a frame that curves inwards at the arms. It comes with two cushions that form the seat and backrest. The sofa shape is similar to the armchair and is available in both...
