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Innovation on track: Exploring aluminium's role in railways
Improvements in transport infrastructure have increased the need to address pollution and energy efficiency. Today, millions of people and tonnes of goods are transported on trains yearly because they are the most efficient, convenient, and comfortable means of transportation. As the transportation industry advances, the focus on energy conservation and pollution reduction has become paramount. Since their inception during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, railways have undergone constant development to increase their efficiency, security, and ability to incorporate new technologies. On the other hand, aluminium may replace these traditional metals because of its lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, formability, high specific strength, and cost-effectiveness. Aluminium...
Shandong Weiqiao Group launches six new aluminium alloy materials
The 8th International (Sanya) Aluminium Industry Chain Green Development Summit Forum occurred in Sanya, Hainan, on November 9th. During significant scientific advancements in Weiqiao Aluminium Alloy, the Shandong Weiqiao Entrepreneurship Group introduced six new aluminium alloy materials that own autonomous intellectual property rights and have attained a prominent global standing. The summit conference was watched by a collective of leaders, guests, industry experts, and business representatives, marking a significant time in history. During the press conference, Zhang Hai, the President of Weiqiao Lightweight Research Institute, provided insights on the newly introduced WQAL ® WHS 340, 370, 400 high-strength corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy, WQAL ® CHF 110, 130 anti-fatigue cast...
Ministry of Equipment and Energy conducts screening process for green aluminium evaluation
In October, the Ministry of Equipment and Energy conducted a screening process to prepare the "green aluminium evaluation and trading guidelines" and carbon footprint verification, in line with the requirements set by the Beichuan Industrial Park Management Committee for applying provincial foreign trade development funds. To enhance the distribution channels for product sales, fulfil the prerequisites for accessing the European market, and comply with the carbon footprint verification requirements set out by downstream clients for primary liquid aluminium. The organisation has delegated the task of verifying the carbon footprint of aluminium alloy rod A356.2 to the China Quality Certification Centre. Following a review by the Beichuan Industrial Park Management Committee, both projects...
Hounslow in collaboration with Podback launches aluminium coffee pod recycling service
Hounslow has become the third borough in London to implement a coffee pod recycling scheme and the first in West London. The recently introduced service has been initiated via a collaborative effort with Podback, an altruistic recycling group. Individuals can engage in the activity by registering at no cost on the official Podback online platform. After being gathered, the coffee pods will be sent to specialised recycling facilities. The aluminium and plastic materials will transform to be repurposed into various new items, such as beverage cans, automobile components, construction materials, and reusable plastic crates. The coffee grounds will also be subjected to anaerobic digestion, which converts organic matter into renewable energy and soil enhancer. “The Council’s new initiative is...
Second phase of Mingdao Aluminum’s 36.57MW rooftop solar project put into operation
The second phase of Mingdao Aluminum Taizhou Base's rooftop solar project was recently finished and formally implemented. It will offer the manufacturing industry a constant source of clean energy, ushering in a new era of green energy promotion for the firm. It is a dramatic depiction of the company's actual application of the notion of green development. The solar modules installed on the rooftop of the company's building exhibit a continuous arrangement, like the vast expanse of a blue ocean. The total area covered by these modules exceeds 350,000 square metres, equivalent to the size of 49 football fields according to international standards. The photovoltaic power generation project, jointly built by State Grid Taizhou Power Supply Company Hongchuang Group and the municipal...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price grows to RMB 18,910/t; Low carbon aluminium price hikes by RMB77/t
On Tuesday, November 14, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price added RMB 60 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,910 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,890 per tonne and RMB 18,930 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data, the prices have grown in all the provinces except in Shenyang, where it has dropped by RMB 18,890 per tonne. In Foshan, the domestic aluminium ingot price has hiked by RMB 70 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,000 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Wuxi, Hangzhou and Linyi gained RMB 60 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,910 per tonne and RMB 18,930 per tonne. In Gongyi and Tianjin, the A00 aluminium ingot prices have increased by RMB 50 per tonne and RMB 30 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,830 per tonne and RMB 18,930 per tonne. The price has shown no change...
Melitta enters the Brazilian market with its newly launched aluminium coffee capsules
Melitta, a German company known for selling coffee, paper coffee filters, and coffee makers, has recently introduced aluminium coffee capsules to the Brazilian market. These coffee capsules are compatible with the Nespresso machines and come in 4 diverse intensities and flavours throughout its five distinct variations: Ristretto, Marcato, Audacce, Lungo Intense, and Decaf Intense. Melitta aluminium pills are part of a novel initiative. They are made with high-quality beans and are intended to offer a creamy and fresh espresso with a strong fragrance and flavour. The goods are provided in packs of ten units and may be acquired at many retail locations in Brazil, including the official e-commerce platform of the company. "We know the importance of offering options at the point of sale to...
AL Biz welcomes Zhengzhou Mahaco Industrial to its circuit of 1600+ verified aluminium sellers
Zhengzhou Mahaco Industrial (M.H.C.) , the Henan-based manufacturer and supplier of aluminium hydroxide, aluminium oxide, and activated alumina, has been successfully onboarded by AL Biz to its list of 1600+ sellers, one of the world's first global aluminium B2B marketplace. The organisation is notable for linking buyers and sellers through searches against advertised products and business leads, with over 6000 product listings and 700 business leads. In a high-tech chemical development zone, Zhengzhou Mahaco Industrial is in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. The company has extensively implemented state-of-the-art equipment and management systems globally, ensuring the quality of our products following the ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards. The company primarily focuses on developing various...
Phase 1 trial production of East Sunshine's low-carbon battery aluminium foil project started
The trial production of the first phase of the China-based East Sunshine low-carbon, high-end battery aluminium foil project began on November 2 to prepare for its official production scheduled for December. The East Sunshine project aims to establish a low carbon high-end battery aluminium foil facility, with a substantial investment of 10.5 billion yuan. The project will be executed in three stages, resulting in the construction of a production capacity of 200,000 tonnes per year for low-carbon, high-end battery aluminium foil and its associated components. In the project's first stage, nine rolling mills have been incorporated, while the remaining seven rolling mills are now undergoing installation and commissioning processes. It is anticipated that by June of the following year, nine...
Zouping Hongfa Aluminium Technology carries out the first trial production of 100% low-carbon aluminium cans
Zouping Hongfa Aluminium Technology and Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co., Ltd. have completed a successful trial production of 100 per cent green aluminium low-carbon aluminium cans. This batch of tank material is composed of aluminium, which incorporates 50 per cent UBC (Used Beverage Cans) and 35 per cent hydropower-produced HQALight green aluminium ingot. Additionally, it includes raw material scrap from the Baosteel tank factory. This composition aims to achieve the first-ever 100 per cent green aluminium production for tank material. The total quantity of the product is 60 tonnes, and it has undergone testing at the Shanghai Baoyi factory, where it has demonstrated excellent performance according to various performance indices. Currently, the company offers two environmentally...
Sydney's bustling Oran Park neighbourhood is now home to Aodeli's newest office
Sydney's bustling Oran Park neighbourhood is now home to Aodeli’s newest office, officially opened at The Podium, 351. The new office of Aodeli, one of Australia's leading aluminium cladding manufacturers, has a range of product samples and bigger mock-up boards, enabling visitors to make educated choices regarding their project and cladding material needs. Furthermore, the office has conference facilities for CPD presentations. Sales and business development personnel may meet with clients and specifiers to discuss existing and prospective cladding projects. The market for Aodeli’s non-combustible and unique aluminium cladding solutions has grown notably in recent years. Due to the exceptional quality of its brands, the expertise of its staff and outstanding customer service, the Company...
Reynaers bags the Aluminium Systems Company of the Year award at NFA
Reynaers Aluminium, a European leader in sustainable solutions for aluminium architecture, has bagged the prestigious Aluminium Systems Company of the Year award at the National Fenestration Awards (NFA) ceremony. The award recognises Reynaers' contribution to the UK fenestration sector by offering quality aluminium solutions for doors, windows, and facades. The awards are decided by an open vote based on industry recognition, with all firms operating in the UK fenestration sector entitled to participate and vote. Reynaers has made significant gains in the last year towards its goal of providing its clients with the greatest service and product selection. For example, it has increased its warehouse space to cut down on stockouts and delivery times, developed new products with features...
Capral’s LocAl® gets recognized at the 2023 Architecture and Design Sustainability Awards
Australia's aluminium specialist, Capral Aluminium, has achieved yet another milestone in sustainable building with their Lower carbon aluminium product, LocAl®, named the Green Building Product category winner at the 2023 Architecture and Design Sustainability Awards. Capral's domestically extruded, lower-carbon aluminium stands out as evidence of the company's dedication to environmentally friendly business methods and aluminium conservation in this age of environmental sensitivity. "We are incredibly grateful to be recognised by the expert judging panel, who are leaders in their respective fields - from universities, industry associations and architecture firms; they know what sustainable buildings look like and what it takes to achieve them - and they picked LocAl®," said Corporate...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price closes the week with a fall of RMB 40/t; Alumina price loses RMB2/t
On Friday, November 10, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price dropped by RMB 40 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,130 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,110 per tonne and RMB 19,150 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 80 to RMB 40 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the A00 aluminium ingot price has fallen in most provinces except in Linyi, where it has grown by RMB 10 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,130 per tonne. The prices in Wuxi and Hangzhou have dropped by RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,130 per tonne. On the same day, the domestic aluminium ingot prices in Chongqing and Shenyang dipped by RMB 20 per tonne to halt at RMB 19,170 per tonne and RMB 19,130 per tonne. In Tianjin, it has descended by RMB 10 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,180 per...
Three Swiss Brands collaborate to design a revolutionary winter jacket featuring recycled aluminium
In a nod to innovation and Swiss national pride, three of Switzerland's most cutting-edge firms have collaborated to produce a revolutionary winter jacket. Nespresso, Mammut, and HeiQ have created the Extraordinary Jacket, a ground-breaking piece of outerwear composed of recycled post-consumer aluminium. Nespresso's Switzerland Head of Marketing and Sustainability, Irene Balascas, said, "We are proud to contribute to this innovative project and bring another product highlighting the resource-efficiency of aluminium capsules once again as we already did in previous collaborations with equally renowned brands." The aluminium from repurposed Nespresso capsules is used in Mammut's ultralight Ajungilak insulation, thanks to the company's use of HeiQ XReflex technology, powered by Xefco. The...
Sunlock switches to LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium for its C-Channel Solar Rails
Sunlock, a prominent solar mounting manufacturer in Australia, is demonstrating its commitment to the renewable energy field by adopting a pioneering approach. The company has decided to transition all of its Sunlock C-Channel Solar Rails to LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium, sourced from Capral, a supplier known for its sustainable practices. The introduction took place in November 2022. Capral offers LocAl®, a primary aluminium solution with fewer carbon emissions, in their range of locally made extruded aluminium products. This initiative aims to allow Australian businesses to use environmentally friendly and sustainable aluminium materials for their respective projects. "Switching to LocAl Green, provides us with an opportunity to do our bit for the renewables sector. Sunlock's...
Lightweight and eco-friendly: Aluminium the ultimate choice for bike frames
Various materials are used to fabricate contemporary bike frames, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. Despite their recent surge in popularity, aluminium bike frames have a historical lineage that can be traced back to the late 19th century. The Lu-Mi-Num bike, produced by the St. Louis Refrigerator and Wooden Gutter Company in the late 19th century, is one of the oldest instances of an aluminium cycle frame. Aluminium bike frames are ubiquitous, given that most major bike manufacturers use aluminium or aluminium alloys in their products. As per AL Circle’s “Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023,” aluminium consumption in the automotive industry will continue to rise in the following years as the need for lighter, more fuel-efficient, and safer cars grows. Using aluminium...
LME aluminium benchmark price gains US$17.5/t to US$2,258.50/t; SHFE price dips by US$5/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2273.5 per tonne on Wednesday, low and high at US$2262 per tonne and US$2279 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2264 per tonne, down US$17 per tonne or 0.07 per cent. On Thursday, November 8, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price grew by US$17.5 per tonne or 0.78 per cent to clock at US$2,258 per tonne and US$2,258.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price grew by US$10 per tonne or 0.44 per cent to settle at US$2,273 per tonne and US$2,274 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price also moved up by US$10 per tonne or 0.42 per cent to peg at US$2,383 per tonne and US$2,388 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 461600 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants clocked...
