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Primary weekly: Epsilon Carbon becomes the first Indian exporter of liquid coal tar pitch
Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd., a significant leader in India's speciality carbon product manufacturing sector, unlocked a critical milestone. They were thrilled to be the first Indian company to export liquid coal tar pitch, with an initial shipment of 8,000 tonnes sailing from Mangalore port. The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to considerably raise the cost of steel imports from India and China. This carbon system, set to be implemented next month, is expected to move its focus to other metals, including aluminium. Chinalco Group, a well-known operator in the aluminium industry, has played a critical role in establishing several national standards for aluminium alloys. The General Administration of Market Supervision and the National Standards Committee recently...
Lumi aims to launch full-scale production of aluminium cups with investments from seed funding
Lumi, an American food and beverage packaging firm, has announced the completion of its initial investment round to pursue its objective to prevent single-use plastic pollution. Various investors participated in this financing round, including Innovent Group, Hydra Group, and Responsibly Fund. The profits from this round will be used to begin full-scale manufacture of LumiCup, a lightweight and infinitely recyclable aluminium cup. Lumi will benefit from the investment even more as it expands its marketing and sales skills by enhancing brand visibility and strengthening client acquisition efforts. Another significant need for the company is to develop an inventory and increase output to meet large orders. "We started Lumi in 2021 with a singular vision: to challenge the status quo in...
Deeply launches its new range of health shots in recyclable aluminium bottles
Gut health food brand Deeply recently launched its new range of health shots formulated with a combination of all organic botanical nutrients, essential vitamins, and prebiotics. These ingredients are intended to nourish the gastrointestinal tract's vast population of beneficial bacteria and enhance immune function. Deeply, which has teamed up with UK health distributor CLF, claims to be the world's first gut health brand to launch in infinitely recyclable aluminium bottles, available in single daily doses or bigger weekly forms. The shots are available in earthy fresh Spinach & Kiwi with Seaweed and zingy Carrot & Ginger with Turmeric and contain a blend of 100% natural plant nutrients, vitamins, and prebiotics to nourish the trillions of beneficial bacteria living in the gut and improve...
Deco, together with Capral launches the new lightweight aluminium building product, DecoWood
Deco Australia, one of the leading aluminium building products manufacturers, has revolutionised the aesthetics of aluminium in the region by introducing a cutting-edge sublimation process from Italy to the Australian market by Founder and Director Ross Doonan, a visionary with extensive industry expertise. Deco refined and improved this technology, which merges images of natural wood into powder-coated aluminium, resulting in goods with the inherent beauty of timber (or any other image) mixed with the durability, recyclability, and lightweight of aluminium. Ross and daughter Meika founded DECO in 2004, navigating the early start-up years through the Great Recession. Along the trip, they were joined by sisters Ella and Clare and Ross' wife Alison. With their breakthrough product,...
ChemX unlocks milestone, confirms 4N purity results from its high-purity alumina “micro-plant” in Perth
ChemX Materials has officially verified the noteworthy 4N (99.99 per cent) purity outcomes obtained from its wholly-owned high-purity alumina "micro-plant" located in the southern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. The results were determined across an astonishing range of 66 elements and represented a significant milestone for the company - reached just a year after launching its HPA plant - on its journey to 5N (99.999%) purity. “This is a proud day for CMX shareholders and the team. Today’s breakthrough validates the disruptive nature of the HiPurA® process and ChemX views the ability to achieve bespoke high purity (4N) outcomes in a locally-based, scalable, modular format may be a game-changer for gigafactory feedstock management. Importantly, data obtained during the optimisation...
LME aluminium benchmark price gains US$36/t to US$2,232/t; SHFE closed for Mid-Autumn Festival
LME aluminium opened at US$2,239.5 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,246.5 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,237.5 per tonne, a decrease of US$3.5 per tonne or 0.16 per cent. On Thursday, September 28, the London Metal Exchange (LME) recorded that both the cash bid price and official settlement price hiked by US$36.5 per tonne or 1.66 per cent and US$36 per tonne or 1.63 per cent to stand at US$2,231.50 per tonne and US$2,232 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also grew by US$38 per tonne or 1.70 per cent and US$39 per tonne or 1.75 per cent to close at US$2,263 per tonne and US$2,265 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price added US$33 per tonne or 1.39 per cent to stop at US$2,398 per tonne...
Aludium’s cold rolling mill in France receives the ASI Chain of Custody Standard Certification
On September 28, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) accredited Aludium's cold rolling mill at its Aludium France SAS subsidiary in Castelsarrasin with the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V1 (2017) Certification. All three Aludium manufacturing sites have now been certified to the ASI Chain of Custody Standard. In April 2023, Aludium France SAS received Performance Standard Certification. The factory produces bright aluminium products specifically designed to meet the needs of various industries like construction, automotive, transportation, packaging, and general engineering. DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd conducted an impartial, third-party audit of the Aludium France SAS facility. The audit occurred before May 31, 2023, allowing for Performance Standard V2 certification....
Top 5 aluminium plates, sheets and bars exporters to the United States for H1 2023
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging, cookware, and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing, gutters, and other purposes. The exponential growth in global demand for aluminium has made sustainable metal management critical. Aluminium usage in almost all sectors has increased due to the urge to shift towards a more sustainable and greener environment. As per the data uploaded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the US imported 525,000 tonnes of aluminium flat-rolled products during the first half of 2023 (H1 2023). During the H1 2023 period, the top exporters included nations like China, Canada,...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price grows to RMB19,850/t; Low-carbon aluminium price expands by RMB91/t
On Thursday, September 28, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gained RMB 70 per tonne to score at RMB 19,850 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,830 per tonne and RMB 19,870 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 130 to RMB 170 per tonne. The price in Foshan expanded by RMB 90 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,540 per tonne, followed by a growth of RMB 70 per tonne in Wuxi and Hangzhou to settle at RMB 19,830 per tonne and RMB 19,850 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Chongqing and Tianjin experienced the same price hike to peg at RMB19,850 per tonne and RMB19,800 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Gongyi and Shenyang have ascended by RMB 50 per tonne and RMB 60 per tonne to come in at RMB 19,730 per tonne and RMB 19,760 per...
Alspec takes a monumental leap with its newly launched GreenCore® Aluminium, promoting sustainability
Alspec is pleased to announce a significant step in decreasing carbon intensity in aluminium production through its newly branded GreenCore® Aluminium, in line with worldwide trends towards sustainability and responsible resource management. This effort demonstrates Alspec's commitment to reduce carbon intensity to less than 12kg CO2 per kg of aluminium, exceeding the global average for primary aluminium production. Alspec created this low-carbon aluminium product by utilising secondary aluminium scrap and renewable energy sources such as hydro, solar, or gas-generated electricity. At the same time, the structural integrity of Alspec's aluminium systems is unaffected. The GreenCore® Aluminium by Alspec programme represents a significant step forward in Alspec's drive towards...
Beco ups its sustainability game with the new product range featuring lightweight aluminium shells
Beco, the world's fastest-growing vaping brand, has recently unveiled its latest products, the Osens L and Osens XL. The Osens L and Osens XL are built with lightweight aluminium shells and contribute to a more sustainable future through easier recyclability than plastic. The new devices provide an immersive experience with great vaping performance, attractive design, and superior build. In addition, both devices incorporate RevMesh coil technology to improve wicking and flavour, along with a distinctive V-shaped airflow configuration that guarantees uniform vapour dispersion during inhalation. Using an aluminium shell in the device's design facilitates the recycling process, enhances its endurance, and imparts a sense of high quality. The Osens L has a slender and condensed design and...
HMT Höfer Metall Technik joins ASI as the new Production and Transformation member
On Tuesday, September 26, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of HMT Höfer Metall Technik as the new Production and Transformation member. HMT is a cutting-edge, technologically competent aluminium profile extrusion factory and is a member of the Höfer family. The company’s foundry produces up to 30 tonnes of aluminium billets daily in vertical casting. The employees at HMT also manufacture aluminium profiles on two of its utterly automatic extrusion lines. Their autonomous extrusion mill serves a growing international clientele, including those in the automobile and construction industries. To effectively meet the standards, HMT Höfer Metall Technik has built an effective quality management system based on ISO TS 16949. Their onsite mechanical processing...
Taha's partnership with Ta'ziz upholds sustainability, promoting its aluminium by-products internationally
Taha International Company for Industrial Services has agreed to market Taha's processed aluminium by-products in both the Gulf and international markets through Ta'ziz Trading and Consulting Company. Furthermore, the collaboration strives to improve environmentally sustainable practises and technology to reduce carbon emissions throughout Taha's operations, focusing on sustainability. Ammar Awachi, CEO of Taha International, stated, "This agreement serves as a pivotal step in our efforts to broaden our customer reach and explore new markets. Our key emphasis lies in addressing the requirements of the environmental industry. Notably, our company is actively advancing cooperation plans aimed at managing the entire aluminium value chain, encompassing by-products derived from the aluminium...
LME aluminium price hikes by US$12.5/t to US$2,195/t; SHFE price grows to US$2,685/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,249.5 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,249.5 per tonne and US$2,222 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,241 per tonne, an increase of US$7 per tonne or 0.31 per cent. On Tuesday, September 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price ascended by US$12 per tonne or 0.54 per cent and US$12.5 per tonne or 0.57 per cent to stand at US$2,194 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$13.5 per tonne or 0.60 per cent to settle at US$2,237.50 per tonne and US$2,238.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price grew by US$17 per tonne to clock at US$2,375 per tonne and US$2,380 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock halted at...
#PurinaRecyclesChallenge encourages pet owners to recycle used aluminium and steel cans
Purina encourages pet owners to recycle as part of its new #PurinaRecyclesChallenge effort. The initiative aims to tackle the insufficient recycling of aluminium and steel pet food cans despite their inherent recyclability. Based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the recycling rate is a mere 32 per cent. Pet food cans possess the quality of being entirely recyclable, although the active participation of customers is necessary to guarantee their proper disposal in designated recycling receptacles. The significance of recycling pet food cans lies in the substantial reduction of energy consumption when using recycled aluminium cans to produce new aluminium cans, which amounts to a 95 per cent decrease compared to the energy required for manufacturing cans from primary...
Jiulongpo district actively works toward the construction of Southwest Aluminum Series project
The Southwest Aluminum Series Project coordination meeting took place on September 20th at the Aluminium City Hotel. The Jiulongpo District facilitated conversations among various stakeholders, including the Chongqing Aluminium Investment Group and Xipeng Town, to engage in comprehensive deliberations over the implementation of multiple projects by Southwest Aluminum. The primary objective of these discussions was to ensure the expeditious advancement of project construction. Pei Jian, the deputy director of the Standing Committee of Jiulongpo District People's Congress, Yang Lu, the deputy general manager of Southwest Aluminum, individuals associated with the particular class responsible for advancing the series of projects of Southwest Aluminum in Jiulongpo District, leaders from...
ASI enlists Automotive Precision Technology as the new Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Automotive Precision Technology (APT) as the new Production and Transformation member. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a well-established automobile manufacturing expert with over 25 years of experience. APT specialises in manufacturing aluminium extruded components for a wide range of automotive applications, including car bodywork, chassis, EV battery housings, sunroof assemblies, and more, to be the preferred supplier of automotive extruded aluminium components as well as to help the global sustainability movement by delivering innovative aluminium extrusion and manufacturing services to the automotive sector to develop safer, lighter, and greener automobiles. “Automotive Precision Technology (APT)...
Hydro’s latest PPA with Alpiq to produce aluminium in Norway with 75% less carbon footprint
Hydro Energi has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Alpiq, involving the comprehensive supply of 1.18 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy for the duration spanning from 2024 to 2032. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be incorporated into Hydro's power portfolio in Norway, encompassing captive power generation of 9.4 TWh annually and a contract portfolio of around 10 TWh with long-term commitments. The utilisation of renewable energy sources and advanced technological infrastructure empowers Hydro to engage in aluminium production in Norway, resulting in a significantly reduced carbon footprint of around 75 per cent compared to the worldwide average. Maintaining long-term power purchase agreements at competitive pricing is paramount for Hydro's sustained...
