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Government of Abu Dhabi rolls-out strategy to promote basic industries, Aluminium sector remains vital
The Economic Development Department of Abu Dhabi is rolling-out a basic industries project focused on making the emirate “self-sufficient in the production of basic and consumer commodities". The project, being undertaken by the department’s Industrial Development Bureau, will look to strengthen investment in four major sectors. They are food production, medical supplies, power generation and important materials such as aluminium and others. Aluminium production is one of the core sectors of the economy that will come under focus as part of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development's Basic Industries Project. Mohammed Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development said: “The project is in response to government directives to support key industries and supply the...
Germany’s Aluminium scrap Export-Import during 2018-20 exhibits $ Billion market
The Western European nation, Germany, exhibits its aluminium scrap export and import market enterprising, though the exports show minor dips, however, imports reflects steady growth. Germany’s export of aluminium scrap during 2018 has been recorded at 1.14 million tonnes and the revenue earnings stood at $1.32 billion whereas in 2019 the export saw a minor dip by 3.50%, as the export volume remained at 1.10 million tonnes and earnings dropped to $1.15 billion. In 2020 the projected export for Germany’s aluminium scrap also has been analysed with de-growth by 0.90% Y-o-Y, as the export volume might reach to 1.09 million tonnes and revenue income to fall at $1.10 billion. However, when the analysed export volume and earning of 2020 get assorted with the previous two years it displays 3.33...
Govt. of India–Ministry of Mines: Projects to auction 5-6 mineral blocks in Madhya Pradesh over next 3 months, includes 2 Bauxite mines
The Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India has projected to auction 5-6 mineral blocks, including bauxite mines, in the central state of India, Madhya Pradesh over the next three months, as per a government official. However, the 11 blocks that were up for sale by the state recently, received a response for only five blocks. The remaining six mines were resulted unresponsive from bidders. The official said: "The six blocks had no bidders as they are commercially not viable and do not have very good market value.” He also added: “Of these mines likely to be auctioned in the three months’ time in Madhya Pradesh, there will be two bauxite blocks, one iron ore and one rock phosphate.” Total revenue from the blocks to the government over 50 years is expected at INR 28,415.60 crore. The Government...
The First-Ever Greek Hypercar is coming soon: Spyros Panopoulos 'Project Chaos’, engine made from aluminium billet
The world is set to see the first Greek Hypercar. Spyros Panopoulos is ready to unfold the first-ever Hypercar from Greece, known as 'Project Chaos' is coming soon. The Hypercar tooled with V10 engine asserts astonishing performance figures of 3000bhp. The ‘Ultra-car' as the company likes to call it will be offered in two variants, both powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V10 engine. The engine comes with 20 fuel-injectors; among which 10 are direct injection. The unit is made up of a billet aluminium 5-axis engine block and cylinder heads and also uses titanium camshafts and has a compression ratio of 12.3:1. The 3988cc V10 engine is offered in two variants: the first variant produces 2000bhp at 11,000rpm 3D printed titanium pistons and connecting rods. The second...
Hublot Big Bang Millennial Pink for Boys made from lightweight Aluminium takes-off
Hublot Big Bang Millennial Pink, which has taken off in a limited edition of 200 pieces, is in a shade of the colour that’s less girlish than the elegant tint of a bone-dry Provençal rosé. The combination of the watch is relatively hefty in dimensions – 42mm in diameter and 14.5mm thickness and a skeleton construction that’s self-evidently technical makes it far more gender-neutral than might be imagined. However, having said that, it can be worn on the most slender of wrists. In fact, the watch company is going to stick to their suggestion that the Millennial Pink is more likely to be appreciated by men than women. Build largely from lightweight aluminium – a material unusual in watchmaking though not new to Hublot. It remains light on the wrist in spite of its size, and the anodising...
Poralu Marine and Western Australia Department of Transport collaborate for a new jetty, heavy-duty aluminium structures to be installed
Poralu Marine has made public towards its involvement in the design and construction of a new jetty at Two Rocks Marina, Western Australia. The project will be completed in collaboration with Poralu Marine distributor Shorewater Marine for the Western Australia Department of Transport (DoT). The new jetty is scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2020. Poralu Marine and DoT have been working together for more than 16 years on a series of successful projects on the West Coast. Poralu Marine’s continuous innovation efforts have been its USP for constantly developing and improving its range of products over the years. This is one of the biggest reasons DoT chose Poralu Marine Australia to continue the extension of Two Rocks Marina. Shorewater Marine is a commercial diving and marine...
“COVID-19” outbreak: British automotive specialist and aluminium producer Automet ltd obtains £600,0000 Coronavirus package
The British company Automet Limited based in Manchester, a specialist car engine recycler, has obtained £600,0000 as Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) facility to support its cash flow during the Covid-19 outbreak. Automet, on a two-acre site in Trafford Park, is one of the UK’s leading car engine recyclers and aluminium producers for customers in the UK and Europe. The company has been operating since 2003 and has built strong relationships with clients globally– consistently delivering high quality recycled metals. Around 50% of the sales are generated through international clients. The COVID-19 outbreak has led the business to see de-growth and had to place some staff on layoff, however, it is well now positioned for the post-COVID-19 marketplace. The facility will...
MAHLE jointly with PORSCHE and TRUMPF makes first-ever Aluminium pistons using 3D techniques
MAHLE, working together with sports car manufacturer Porsche and mechanical engineering company Trumpf, has manufactured high-performance aluminium pistons using 3D printing techniques for the first time. The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car. The standard forged pistons have reached the limits of their performance potential; it is feasible that the power of the 700hp Porsche engine could be boosted by 30hp with an associated increase inefficiency. MAHLE said: “It is specifically developing its expertise in 3D printing, so that, in the future, it will also be able to support its customers in the field of alternative drives, including electric drives, by supplying suitable components for drives, thermal management, and...
University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam: Productively implements the project for treating hazardous red mud waste into building materials
The research team of the University of Natural Sciences successfully implemented the project of manufacturing building materials from red mud arising in alumina production in the Central Highlands, creating economic efficiency and reducing pollution. Red mud is a waste generated from alumina production technology in the Central Highlands which is a hazardous waste that must be buried in lakes designed to be built and waterproofed. However, these red mud lakes are not completely frozen, which will cause pollution and environmental degradation in the Central Highlands. Facing this fact, the research team of the University of Natural Sciences (Hanoi National University), chaired by Associate Professor, Dr Luu Duc Hai, has implemented the project "Researching material manufacturing...
A fresh look: AMAG’s new materials research and testing center – “CMI”
The ceremony had to be kept small due to the coronavirus. The AMAG management board joined Herbert Ortner, Chair of the AMAG Austria Metall AG supervisory board to open AMAG’s new materials research and testing center, the “Center for Material Innovation” (CMI). The strategic expansion of the AMAG site in Ranshofen has been accompanied by a significant rise in production, with a corresponding increase in the number of special products. Linked with this, there has been a sharp increase in research and materials testing activities. AMAG has spent around 30 million euros on research and development over the last few years, including the associated investments. The Group employs 155 R&D and innovation experts – about 8% of the corporation’s total workforce. The new research centre marks an...
CGA and EIGA issue joint statement: Certifying the reliability and safe for usage of SSP-supplied brazed aluminium heat exchangers
CGA and EIGA have issued a joint statement affirming their belief that SPP-supplied brazed aluminium heat exchangers are reliable and safe for use after their members conducted an inventory and collected the operational histories of these heat exchangers in response to concerns earlier this year. Earlier this year, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) and the European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) became aware that header assemblies for some Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd. (SPP) supplied brazed aluminium heat exchangers had been fabricated using welders, weld procedures or inspectors that were not certified to relevant regional standards or directives. SPP has supplied brazed aluminium heat exchangers to cryogenic plant designers, builders, and operators for use in industrial...
Italpresse Gauss: Supplies its first Chinese make HPDC machine to Huicheng Foundry
Italpresse Gauss, a Norican technology, has supplied its first Chinese make die casting machine to Huicheng Foundry Ltd, an aluminium foundry based in Jinan City, Shandong province, China. The TF1850 two-platen, high-pressure die casting machine was produced at Norican Group’s facility in Changzhou, China. Procured as part of the contract signed with Norican Group at GIFA in June 2019, the June 2020 delivery is another industry first for Jinan Huicheng Casting Co., Ltd. As well as the TF 1850, the foundry has procured the first TF 4400 and the first IPr3700t die casting machines to be installed in China for a Chinese customer. The new equipment is a strategic investment for the foundry, which already owns dozens of die casting machines producing a range of castings for automotive, rail,...
Banyard Aluminium Billet Induction Boost Heater gets full acceptance at Hydro Extrusion Plant in USA
The European manufacturing and technical headquarters for Banyard, Inductotherm Heating & Welding Ltd, has prevailed their gratification post the full acceptance to the production of Banyard Aluminium Billet Induction Boost Heater at the Hydro Extrusion plant, Cressona, USA. Patronising the thorough prosperous installation of this system at Hydro Tonder in Denmark in 2019, Hydro Extrusion acknowledged the remarkable production utility that this additional installation would bring to their plant in the United States. The system integrates the innovative Banyard LFi 800kW Smart System in concurrence with a Multi-Zone Coil Induction Boost Heater for 10” Aluminium billets and zero friction handling system and is adaptable with a second unit, as planned production escalates. The UK based...
Minister of Economy, Georgia: Officially opens koç kablo’s aluminium and copper wires producing plant
Natia Turnava, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, officially opened a Koc Kablo’s new enterprise of aluminium and copper wires in Tbilisi. Over 100 people have been employed and 15 million GEL has been invested in the enterprise established by the Turkish company Koç Kablo with the support of the Enterprise Georgia supporting program. Natia Turnava said: “New enterprise is high-tech and competitive, and which is most important, it exports its products. The enterprise was established with the support of the state within the framework of the program Enterprise Georgia, and although it is newly opened, at this stage, it already employs 100 people while in the future, this figure will practically double. This is a foreign direct investment made by one of the strongest...
“COVID-19” crisis: Manaksia Aluminium in India anticipates minor impact on Q1 FY21 profitability
The flagship company of Manaksia Group, Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited informed the bourses on 16 th July’20 that profitability for the first quarter of FY21 will have a minor impact and the company will focus to return to a profitable level from Q2 onwards. The company is reconditioning its debts regularly and meeting financial commitments. There is no significant change in the value of current and non-current assets of the company due to Covid-19. The supply chain of the company was severely impacted during the initial two months of the lockdown but it is now regaining and it expects 100% restoration of a supply chain with in the next two months. The company has requisite financial resources to cover its capital requirements. However, the company has applied for COVID-19 related...
US-Australian space surveillance telescope to be enhanced, aluminium coat remains essential
The Australian Government will invest $87 million towards improvising facilities at the joint US-Australian Space Surveillance Telescope, Naval Communications Station Harold E. Holt in Exmouth, on the tip of the North West Cape in WA. Linda Reynolds, Minister for Defence, during a visit to the facility in Exmouth said: “The significant investment will be used to build a new mirror recoating facility.” Minister Reynolds said: “As recently announced in the Defence Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan, the Government is significantly increasing investment in Defence’s space capabilities with $7 billion being invested over the next decade.” “This world-leading, 360-degree telescope enables the defence to track better and identify objects and threats in space including space debris, as...
The export market of Italy’s aluminium stranded wires remains volatile during 2017-20
The economy of Italy is the 3rd-largest national economy in the European Union, the 8th-largest by nominal GDP in the world, and the 12th-largest by GDP (PPP). Italy has a major advanced economy and is a founding member of the European Union. Italy has a diversified industrial economy, which is divided into a developed industrial north, dominated by private companies. The European nation’s export of aluminium stranded wires during 2017-19 exhibited volatility, as the volume of the export, was recorded at 6608 tonnes and revenue earnings stood at $28.06 million. The projected export for 2020 has remained at 1937 tonnes and the earning expected to reach $8.46 million. Furthermore, when the analysed export volume and earning of 2020 get merged with the previous three years it displays 8545...
Alcoa affirms to take its fight with Australian Taxation Office to Supreme Court
Alcoa has affirmed to take its fight with the Australian Taxation Office to the Supreme Court. The behemoth organization stated clearly that it does not feel bound by BHP's decision to settle a transfer pricing dispute in 2018. The ATO strengthened its investigation into Alcoa's sales of Australian alumina earlier this month, asserting the company owed $921 million once interest on unpaid taxes was included. On 9 th July’20, Alcoa’s CEO Roy Harvey was inquired by the investors whether BHP's $529 million settlement over its Singapore hub had created an exemplar that reduced Alcoa's chances of victory in the ATO contention. Roy was logical to say: ''Each case its own set of specific circumstances.” “BHP's settlement has been related to iron ore sales to a Singapore subsidiary, while Alcoa's...
