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Self-Reliant India: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade draws blueprint for the aluminium sector
The Government of India’s Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has presented short- and-long-term measures to turn India into a manufacturing hub for 20 champion sectors. As per our report, short and long term measures have been identified, which includes aluminium sectors among other industries by DPIIT. This has been a major push forward to the manufacturing industry that the present Government of India focus to become “Self-Reliant India” DPIIT has suggested having a separate policy on power for the energy-intensive aluminium sector, reduction of coal cess from Rs 500 per tonne to Rs 50 per tonne, and reduction in rail freight. In the long term, the suggestion is to have an import monitoring mechanism, quality control order, and utilise aluminium for rail...
Deco Australia produces Timber look Aluminium flooring
DecoFloor from aluminium building products manufacturer Deco Australia comes up with new internal flooring system that offers the natural beauty of timber with the durability of aluminium floorboards. DecoFloor is a first in the Australian flooring industry to make from solid, powder-coated aluminium. It is long-lasting, completely non-combustible, and resistant to moisture and termites. It will not rot, warp or swell, unlike traditional timber and laminate floors. It is also slip-resistant and will not need sanding, staining or oiling. The flooring is designed to replicate the form, feel and appearance of real timber floors. The natural timber finish is achieved through a sublimation powder-coating process. The finish clones the timber grains of Australian hardwoods and exotic species in...
British Plastic-Aluminium laminate recycling company “Enval” appoints Jeremy Blake
The British plastic-aluminium laminate recycling company Enval has appointed Jeremy Blake as part of its senior management team to be in charge of operations and accelerating strong growth of the business. Enval uses a remarkable proprietary pyrolysis solution technology for treating low-density packaging waste. By applying cutting-edge innovation to packaging recycling, Enval is surfacing the way for environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Jeremy joins Enval to lead the company’s operations department, bringing with him over 10 years of experience in the circular economy sector. Before joining Enval, he was the Head of Recycling Assets at Viridor and has a demonstrated history of working at the intersection of renewables and environmental technologies, as well as a strong...
Despite “Corona” crisis: Ducab Group succeeds to maintain profitability for H1’ 2020
Ducab Group, UAE’s one of the leading industrial manufacturing house, has declared gross profitability for H1 of 2020. The company has succeeded to maintain as compared to the same period of the previous year, due to the pliability of its diversified cables and metals business with all manufacturing based in the UAE. Overall sales of AED 2.2 billion reported for the period. While commenting on the company’s performance, Dr Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Chairman of Ducab, said: “The current COVID-19 pandemic has tested businesses around the world—including the manufacturing sector. Resilience and business continuity have been the cornerstones of Ducab’s strategy, supported by strong supply chain partners and the deep commitment from each member of the team.” “Ducab cables and metals...
Germany’s export of Aluminium Tubes and Pipes during 2017-20 remains enterprising, marginal dip exhibits in 2019-20
The four most important sectors that dominate the industry in Germany are automotive, mechanical engineering, chemical and electrical. However, Aluminium products, Iron and steel, shipbuilding industries had also come up in a big way. German manufacturing sector is strong as the manufacturing companies can maintain competitiveness in global markets even having to pay high wages for a relatively low number of hours worked by attaining high rates of productivity. The Western European nation’s export for aluminium tubes and pipes during 2017-19 has remained enterprising, though the seesaw moment had been revealed, still, it is considered as one the strong export market. During the above-mentioned phase, the export volume stood at 77,352 tonnes and revenue generation stood at $480.96 million....
China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's recycling body urges shipping firms to continue bringing aluminium scrap
The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's recycling branch (CMRA) is urging shipping firms to pursue carrying aluminium scrap. This has been conveyed on 11 th August’20, specifying their concern over the possibilities of dearth for raw material. From 1 st July’20 onwards, new standards for high-grade aluminium scrap are effective, but the Chinese authorities are yet to deliver detailed guidance on execution. “Additionally, new solid waste regulations that come into effect in September’20 have also prompted many foreign shippers to stop accepting orders for solid waste for fear of non-redemption”, the CMRA said, citing companies at an industry meeting on 7 th August’20. The world's biggest container shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk last month said: “It would stop accepting solid...
Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty House hints to takeover Alcoa’s troubled San Ciprián Aluminium smelter in Spain: Industry Sources
The British metal tycoon, Sanjeev Gupta owned Liberty House Group, part of GFG Alliance, has hinted their interest in acquiring Alcoa’s San Ciprián aluminium smelter in Spain, as per Industry sources. Alcoa has already declared an informal process with the workers’ representatives to discuss collective dismissals at San Ciprián on 28 th May’20. This is not the first time Sanjeev Gupta has shown interest in the acquisition of closedown metal plants. However, Alcoa management announced in the previous week that the formal consultation period for collective staff dismissals at the Spanish aluminium smelter ended on 4 th August’20 without any agreement with the workers’ representatives. The Industry sources said: “We hear that Liberty is interested in it and happy to step in and buy it. It...
Capral Aluminium confirms to operate in Victoria amid COVID-19 restrictions
Australia’s aluminium specialist, Capral Aluminium confirms that it will continue to operate in Victoria amid COVID-19 stage 4 restrictions. The company communicated during an ASX announcement that its operations will be strictly conducted under a high-risk COVID safety plan. Capral Aluminium manufactures and distributes its products to several 'permitted to open' sectors including residential building, heavy truck and transport equipment manufacturing, defence and security industries. The South Eastern state of Victoria is reported to represent 20% of Capral's total sales volume and the business does not predict a dramatic impact on demand. Capral said: "We will close our three retail/trade centres during this period. However, customers will have online access to supply."
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings in Malaysia projects stronger earnings in coming years
“Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is expected to post stronger earnings in the next two years as aluminium prices are likely to strengthen on better demand,” according to UOB Kay Hian Research. The research firm has increased its earnings forecasts for Press Metal for the financial years ending 31 st Dec’20 (FY20) and FY21 by 4% and 16%, respectively, to account for higher spot aluminium and alumina prices, which it expects to be partially offset by weaker US dollar against the Malaysian ringgit. UOB Kay Hian said: “It is assuming higher spot aluminium prices of US$1,685 per tonne and US$1,750 per tonne for 2020 and 2021, respectively.” The post complete down period has depicted that London Metal Exchange aluminium prices have been recovering at around US$1,778 per tonne presently from...
Bauxite importation of Slovakia remains unstable during 2017-20
Slovakia is considered a high-income advanced economy and has a mixed economic system in which there is a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Slovakia is a member of the European Union. The major industries of the nation are heavy engineering, armaments, automobiles, iron and steel production, nonferrous metals, and chemicals. Bauxite import of the European nation has remained unstable during 2017-19, as the export volume stood at 27,325 tonnes and revenue expenditure stood at $9.05 million. The estimated export for 2020 has been analysed at 4685 tonnes and the expenditure to remain at $1.44 million. However, when the analysed export volume and expenditure of 2020 gets summed with the existing three years it depicts 32,010...
French-Indonesian electric motorcycle furnished with aluminium alloy “Katalis EV.1000” appeals youth
TheArsenale, a company founded by Frenchman Patrice Meignan that market themselves as ‘the ultimate marketplace for the independent builders and the most innovative studios in the mobility sector and all its forms. They have a significant footprint to the well-heeled Chinese market via an outlet in Macau. Their partner this time around is an automotive brand and design studio based in Jakarta, Katalis Company, who in collaboration with the French automotive gallery has launched an electric motorcycle with a vintage-inspired design. The motorcycle called Katalis EV.1000 TheArsenale special edition is the newer edition of its predecessor, Katalis EV.500 which was released in April 2020. Joseph Sinaga, Head of Strategy, Katalis, “Initially, we were asked by TheArsenale to display the Katalis...
Indian Railways: Sambalpur Division to get routine overhaul depot by November 2021, largely for alumina carriage wagons
Indian Railways initiative for Sambalpur Railway Division to get a Routine Overhaul (ROH) depot near Sarla railway station needs to be accomplished by November 2021. Pradeep Kumar, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Sambalpur, East Coast Railway said: “Work on the ROH project began in March this year but had to be stopped due to the lockdown. Subsequently, work resumed on April 27. We have set a target to complete the work by November 2021.” The overhaul depot is being developed over land measuring 1400x56 metres at an estimated cost of INR 90 crore. The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) are executing the project. Presently, the wagons are routed to a depot in Visakhapatnam for overhauling. The upcoming depot near Sarla station will have the magnitude to maintain 100 wagons...
Alcoa Canada shows grief over Donald Trump’s imposition of surtax on Canadian Aluminium
The announcement for the imposition of 10% surtax on Canadian aluminium by the Donald Trump administration has incited strong reactions from Canada. The management of Alcoa Canada that has been operating an aluminium smelter in Baie-Comeau, is highly disappointed with this decision as it will unsettle markets. Michel Desbiens, the President of the union at the Baie-Comeau plant said: “Enough of this uncertainty that hangs over year after year. This is the second time that these tariffs have been imposed on Canadian aluminium production. They were lifted in May 2019 after being in effect for a year.” Desbiens also said: "It's getting tiring to always have a sword of Damocles over your head repeatedly since the start of President Trump's mandate. Especially since, what he wants to do, it...
CeramTec: Ceramic multi-channel tubes made of Alumina in usage for liquid filtration in multiple industries
Premium grade industrial materials are crucial for economical filtration processes. CeramTec’s porous ceramic membrane tubes that are used for cross-flow membrane filtration amalgamates vital properties that support customers with upgraded functionality and eventually save cost on filtration units. The multi-channel tubes made from alumina are designed for nano-, ultra-, and micro-filtration in multiple of industries to separate substances and solids from liquids, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, electroplating, environmental technology and biotechnology. Concerning the number of channels and length of the tube, the product delivers the maximum performance that technology currently permits. The ceramic multi-channel element as the supporting tube onto which the...
Belgium’s export of Aluminium structures ventures substantial growth during 2017-20
Belgium has a well-developed free market economy, based on both industrial and service sectors. It is heavily dependent on international trade and most of its economic sectors are geared toward exporting products. The nation's exports are equivalent to almost two-thirds of its GNP. The major industries in Belgium are Metallurgy, aluminium products, steel, textiles, chemicals, glass, paper, and food processing are the dominant industries. Aluminium structures have a great advantage over other structures primarily due to aluminium being the base metal for construction which is light. They are durable and less complex as compared to other conventional building structures. The Western European nation’s export of aluminium structures during 2017-19 remains strong, as the export volume depicts...
Canada strikes back with counter-tariffs on US aluminium goods
Canada has declared $2.7 billion tariffs on US aluminium products following the day after US President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on some Canadian aluminium products. However, Canada and the USA outstretched a deal last year to lift tariffs on aluminium imports that had been enforced on grounds of national security. On 6 th August’20, Trump administration reinstituted them to protect the US industry. The retaliatory tariff declared by Canada will start its effect from 16 th September’20. The counter steps were made public after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland formerly promised a "dollar-for-dollar" fight. She said: "At a time when we are fighting a global pandemic. A trade dispute is the last thing anyone needs - it will only hurt the economic recovery on both sides of the...
Supreme Court of India issues contempt notice to Nalco for prohibiting Vedanta from bidding alumina exports
The Supreme Court of India on 7 th August’20 issued contempt notice to the top executives of National Aluminium Company (Nalco), including its executive director (Marketing) R N Mohapatra and CMD Tapan Kumar Chand, on a petition by Vedanta alleging “willful disobedience” of its January judgment that allowed its UK-based arm to participate in the state-run aluminium producer’s tender for the sale of surplus 30,000 MT of metallurgical-grade calcined alumina. A bench led by Chief Justice SA Bobde solicited a response from the top Nalco brass as to why contempt should not be initiated against them for “clear deviation from the requirement recorded in it January 14 judgment,” as alleged by Vedanta. The Supreme Court had permitted Vedanta Resources to bid for Nalco’s alumina tenders meant for...
Century Aluminum praises Donald Trump administration steps to re-impose effect of 232 tariff program
The American President Donald Trump on 6 th August’20 declared the re-impose of Section 232 aluminium tariffs on Canada to stop an unusual surge of imports from Canada. Over the past twelve months, Canada’s imports of unalloyed primary aluminium to the United States have increased by over 95%. Michael Bless, President and CEO, Century Aluminum Company, praised the President’s action: “President Trump’s action demonstrates this administration’s continued dedication to restoring the U.S. aluminium industry and American jobs. As policymakers focus on shoring up our manufacturing base and enhancing supply chain resiliency, the President’s leadership helps to secure continued domestic production of this vital strategic material and level the playing field for thousands of American aluminium...
