AlCircle News Edited By "Rupankar Majumder"
A professional with a technical background, specialising in producing insightful content centred around metals, particularly aluminium, passionately engaged in the intricacies of the recycling sector.
Hampshire based MRT castings is increasing its production space by 50%
MRT, the die-casting company based in Hampshire is enhancing its production space by around 50% and opening a new foundry with the help of the MTC. A team from the MTC’s manufacturing support services operation worked with managers and operators from Queens Award-winning die-casting supplier MRT...
The “Corona” epidemic: Hydro’s North American extrusion unit draws cost-cutting measures to balance reducing revenues
The businesses in the USA are opening slowly amid COVID-19, though lacks in liquidity. The President of Norwegian Aluminium maker Norsk Hydro’s North American extrusion unit, Charlie Straface has been assembling a COVID-19 task force every other day to draw up the cost-cutting measures to balance...
The US export of Aluminium Plates, Sheets, Bars, etc. to Mexico during Sept’19-Dec’19 reflects nose-dip; Jan’20 shows positive growth
The US export of Aluminium Plates, Sheets, Bars, etc. to Mexico has remained sluggish as the export market reflected fall. The total export volume to Mexico during September’19 - December’19 stood at 106,000 tonnes and when the January’20 export volume added it stands at 132,100 tonnes. In...
Eurasian Resources Group close down Kazakhstan bauxite production
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), one of the leading producers of diversified natural resources, has declared on 14 th April’20, to shut down one of its bauxite mines for three months. The bauxite mine has been the supply feedstock to its alumina plant in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. Eurasian Resources...
Audi A8 L W12 version build with lightweight aluminium will remain as the flagship model
The flagship version of Audi’s A8 L W12 model and available only as a special order – depending on market is set to be the last application of the German manufacturer’s magnificent four-bank 12-cylinder engine, as it focuses on downsizing and efficiency. The model resembles ultra-smoothness and...
The US import of Aluminium crude, metals and alloys from Australia remains positive during Nov’19 – Jan’20
The American import of aluminium crude, metals and alloys from Australia shows stability as the total import was recorded at 45,300 tonnes during Nov'19 - Jan'20. The total import of aluminium crude, metals and alloys of the US from Australia during Jan’19 – Dec’19 stood at 268,000 tonnes....
Iceland’s aluminium ingot export reflects $ billion market 2017-20
Aluminium is the world’s most widely used non-iron and non-steel metal and is the basic ingredient for a wide range of recyclable products. The latter includes beverage cans, construction materials and transport vehicles. Silvery-white in colour, pure aluminium is non-magnetic and is also notable...
“Corona” pandemic: Jamaica’s outlook falls to stable from positive by Fitch Ratings citing negative shocks of Bauxite exports
On 10 th April’20 Fitch Ratings, the leading provider of credit ratings, headquartered in the USA, revised down its sovereign long-term foreign currency rating on Jamaica to stable from positive citing the expected negative shocks of its exports of bauxite, alumina, and remittances due to the...
Rio Tinto’s Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter future remains uncertain
Rio Tinto’s Tiwai Point aluminium smelter near Bluff in Southland of New Zealand is one of the largest manufacturing facilities kept active amid COVID-19 epidemic lockdown. The major reason for keeping it active as it takes weeks for proper shutdown and again re-starting takes months. Tiwai point...
Vyrus rolls-out Ducati-Powered Alyen 988 Superbike geared with aluminium alloy
The Italian manufacturer Vyrus rolls-out its all-new Alyen 988 superbike, combining speed and power with a futuristic design for a motorbike in an exclusive way. It is powered by a Ducati-sourced four-stroke engine producing 202 HP from a 1,285 cc displacement. This is paired to a six-speed...
Turkey’s aluminium scrap import tends dynamic during 2017-20
The aluminium scrap import market of Turkey remains dynamic as the nation has imported 272,663 tonnes of scrap during 2017-19 and paid foreign revenue of $422.86 million. The projected aluminium scrap import for 2020 has been analysed at 100,672 tonnes and the amount to be paid has been extended to...
“COVID-19” hits aviation industry: AIRBUS to drop aircraft production by 30%, another blow to aluminium industry
On 8 th April’20, Airbus, Europe’s largest manufacturer, has announced that it will drop aircraft production of its core three aircraft models by roughly a third. The aircraft manufacturer has stated clearly that it will steeply cut production from the bestselling A320 single-aisle jet to 40 per...
Fight against “COVID-19”: Metalex in UK boosts to deliver aluminium for medical products
Metalex staffs are presently working overtime at its sites in Poole, Horsham, Birmingham, Chepstow and Milton Keynes to process the orders for aluminium plate and bar billets to be used in the rapid production of medical equipment. Paul Nicola, MD, said: "To date, we have supplied over 80 tonnes of...
The 2021 Lexus LC furnished with aluminium suspension, gets 10 kg weight loss
The Lexus LC is appearing with a compelling blend of exotic looks, intoxicating V8 noises and performance and finely tuned dynamics. The 10kg less weight is one of the major tweaks of 2021 LC, as it equipped with new aluminium lower suspension arms, a hollow anti-roll bar with a revised diameter, a...
The “Corona” impact: Arconic declares $200 million reduction from operating cost
Arconic is executing mitigation measures with immediate effect that are estimated to reduce operating costs by approx. $150 million on a yearly rate basis. These deduction measures, as well as capital reductions of $50 million, will enhance the Company’s financial profile by approx. $200 million....
Poland’s bauxite import remains inconsistent during 2017-20
One of the biggest economies of central Europe is Poland and is also a considerable location for one of the fastest-growing aluminium markets in the region. Poland’s aluminium consumption grew by about 10% in 2018, reaching 1.43 million tonnes. The nation has appeared as a European leader of...
The “COVID-19” crisis: Reveals the high-priority of Australia’s aluminium supply chain
The Australian Aluminium Council and Australian Workers Union is anxious that any reduction of the crucial workers that strikes on the aluminium industry’s complex supply chain, in regards to shutdown measures, perils the permanent close-down of alumina refineries and aluminium smelters across the...
Abraham Group and Aluminij Mostar sign a lease agreement for the facility
M.T. Abraham Group, Aluminij Industries d.o.o. and Aluminij d.d. Mostar have signed a lease agreement for the Mostar based company in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Chinese-Israeli consortium announced: “The Abraham Group and its partners will start executing the strategic plan as stated in the...
