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Travel in style with the newly launched aluminium capsule baggage line from Hugo Boss and Samsonite
Hugo Boss and Samsonite have co-created a capsule baggage line that reflects a common enthusiasm for high quality, innovation, and classic style with a unique twist. The sophisticated Boss | Samsonite line is built of high-quality aluminium and has an anodised distinctive Boss monogram design. Using this precision method, the tone-on-tone black design is embedded in the aluminium shells, resulting in a clean, long-lasting, and one-of-a-kind finish. The soft-textured inside linings of the bags have the trademark Boss camel colour and a strong BOSS logo. Large compartments with adjustable packing straps make it easy for travellers to pack and organise their items. The collection's particular tailored style is accentuated with co-branded leather handles that appear throughout. The Boss |...
Zhite Technology announces the construction of its aluminium film production line project for Q3 2023
On Thursday, September 14, Xianning High-tech Zone announced the commencement of a major project during the third quarter of 2023 (Q3) at the Zhite Technology building aluminium mould new material production site. The project encompasses various domains such as advanced manufacturing, new energy, new materials, and optoelectronic information. Notable investments include the Zhite new materials building aluminium film new material production line project, which involves a substantial investment of RMB 700 million. The announcement was made by Huang Zuocai, a member of the Xianning High-tech Zone Party Working Committee and deputy director of the management Committee. In the present instance, 15 significant projects were initiated, with a collective investment amounting to RMB 2.875...
LME aluminium benchmark price ascends to US$2,165/t; SHFE price gains US$10/t to US$2,644/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,192.5 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,222.5 per tonne and US$2,185 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,217 per tonne, an increase of US$21 per tonne or 0.96 per cent. On Monday, September 18, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price grew by US$9.5 per tonne or 0.44 per cent to close at US$2,164.50 per tonne and US$2,165 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price went up by US$9 per tonne or 0.40 per cent to settle at US$2,205 per tonne and US$2,206 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price were hiked by US$11 per tonne or 0.47 per cent to reside at US$2,343 per tonne and US$2,348 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 492575 tonnes. Live warrants and...
‘This Is It’ from the Tecnomar features an aluminium hull and 600 square metres of glass windows
The Italian Sea Group has announced the debut of the Tecnomar fleet's brand new 43.5-metre motor catamaran 'This Is It'. The superyacht exhibits a breadth of 14.5 metres and an internal capacity of around 750 gross tonnes. The vessel "This Is It" has an aluminium hull and superstructure, providing enough room to host 14 passengers on board. This remarkable vessel is part of the esteemed Tecnomar fleet. The radical design project was prominently shown in the first edition of our technical journal, How To Build It, as highlighted by SuperYacht Times. The motor catamaran is distinguished by its distinctive design and aggressive profile, which includes more than 600 square metres of glass windows. The design of the superyacht is distant from traditional boat design and is more akin to...
Heyu Aluminium and other local enterprises come together for the development of Baoxing County
On September 11, Baoxing County and Zhejiang Hanyu International Supply Chain conducted a signing ceremony for the smart industrial supply chain project at the comprehensive Service centre of Baoxing Industrial Park, Yaan Economic Development District. Chairman of Heyu Aluminium CAI Ruijun, County Party Secretary Luo Xianze, and Heyu Aluminium Duo Maoyuan General Manager attended the ceremony. CAI Ruijun recommended Baoxing County for their concern and assistance for corporate growth. Simultaneously, Heyu will establish a closer integration with the ongoing economic and social progress of Baoxing. This will include reinforcing collaboration in the aluminium recycling sector and enhancing the development of "Western Metal City" and other related areas. These efforts aim to provide...
European industrial aluminium clients delay contracts owing to sluggish demand in the region
European industrial aluminium clients are now experiencing a delay in supplying smelters with the required quantities for new contracts in 2024. This delay is mainly caused by concerns that they may exceed their purchase requirements, as the area's demand for finished metal goods has decreased significantly in recent years. Suppliers and customers are now engaged in the market's "mating season," during which corporations endeavour to secure supply agreements for the lightweight metal used in transportation, building, and packaging. According to the reports, the industrial output in Germany, the largest European economy, had a greater decrease than anticipated in July. Additionally, the contraction in business activity throughout the eurozone was found to have progressed quicker than...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price contracts by RMB160/t; Low carbon aluminium price slumps to RMB19,938/t
On Monday, September 18, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has dropped by RMB 160 per tonne to close at RMB 19,380 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 19,360 per tonne and RMB 19,400 per tonne. The spot contract prices may be traded at a premium price of RMB 200 to RMB 240 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Foshan, Wuxi and Hangzhou have fallen by RMB 160 per tonne to peg at RMB 19,160 per tonne and RMB 19,380 per tonne, respectively. On the same day, the domestic aluminium ingot prices slipped by RMB 140 per tonne to halt at RMB 19,270 per tonne and RMB 19,320 per tonne. The prices in Gongyi and Linyi have dropped by RMB 120 per tonne and RMB 110 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,280 per tonne and RMB19,380 per tonne. In Tianjin, the price has descended by RMB...
Downstream weekly recap: Novelis and Ball Corporation renew their partnership with an aluminium can sheet supply contract
On Monday, September 11, Novelis Inc., a prominent rolled aluminium manufacturer, stated that it had signed an anchor customer deal with Ball Corporation, guaranteeing to provide aluminium sheets for can manufacturing in North America. A truck transporting aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New Materials Company just completed its voyage, delivering the cargo to Jiaxin New Materials Company. This event demonstrates the company's capacity and preparedness to offer premium aluminium alloy products to its downstream clients regularly. Sudarshan Venu, Venu Srinivasan's son, was appointed the company's new Managing Director for five years. Sundaram Clayton, a well-known producer and supplier of automotive aluminium castings that the TVS Group oversaw, was renamed TVS Holdings earlier this year....
Primary aluminium weekly: Mozal Aluminium to boost production by 40,000 tonnes
The Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique intends to increase primary aluminium output by 40,000 tonnes during the current fiscal year, which began in June. Mozal Aluminium's facility in Southern Africa is the country's biggest industrial employment. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) received the renowned Brandon Hall Group Silver Award for Excellence 2023 in the Best Development Programme for Frontline Leaders' Category, demonstrating its dedication to the professional development of its personnel. The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing recently published its list of China's 36th batch of A-level logistics enterprises, with Chinalco Logistics and Yunnan Aluminium Logistics receiving the highest rating of 5A-level logistics enterprises and entering the "first echelon" of China's...
Milestone unclocked with Alcore Technology Centre’s successful installation of the Bath Pilot Batch Reactor
Alcore Technology Centre has successfully installed the advanced Bath Pilot Batch Reactor, marking a significant development in the aluminium industry. The progress represents a noteworthy advancement for ABx Group and its subsidiary, Alcore, which has an 83 per cent ownership stake. The reactor has been completely installed and is scheduled to start the commissioning process this week. One of the primary characteristics of this system is its use of advanced technology mainly designed to optimise the process of mixing, hence playing a crucial role in augmenting the yield of fluorine. "The commissioning of this state-of-the-art reactor will be a major milestone in the development of the ALCORE process, as it will demonstrate that sufficient fluorine yield can be achieved using commercial...
Surrey-based brewery launches its first 100% solar-powered beer in 440ml aluminium cans
One Planet Brewing, a Surrey-based brewery, recently launched its first beer made entirely from solar electricity produced on-site. The majority of the beer will be distributed in totally reusable kegs, mini-kegs, or glass flagons, but a portion will be packaged in 440ml aluminium cans, known as the 'one trip' pack, which has the most negligible environmental impact in terms of carbon emissions. One Planet Brewing will use the most recent photovoltaic solar panels to produce their beer. It is a 15-hectolitre electric brewery established with a £250,000 investment from Hogs Back Brewery. It operates from the exact location in Tongham, near Farnham. After trial brewing and marketing are accomplished, it will be administered semi-autonomously to collaborate with additional investors and...
Hydro opens its new HyForge casting line at Rackwitz aluminium recycling factory
Hydro unlocks new achievement by opening its new HyForge casting line at Hydro's aluminium recycling factory in Rackwitz, Germany. The 40 million EUR investments respond to the automobile industry's push to reduce carbon emissions by boosting the use of recycled, post-consumer aluminium waste. The culmination of a 14-month building period and the debut of Hydro's pioneering HyForge forging stock section at the Rackwitz facility were commemorated by the commencement of the inauguration ceremony on September 14th. Customers may be served with smaller diameter aluminium billets with improved surface quality that can be forged straight into high-quality automobile components and other products, eliminating additional process stages such as extrusion or homogenization. "With HyForge, Hydro is...
Consumption of aluminium can in the Americas continues to grow, with projections indicating a positive uptrend
The aluminium beverage can have significantly increased in popularity over the last decade, emerging as a prominent characteristic within the beverage industry. While supporters of aluminium point to attributes like sustainability and portability as driving reasons, the can has paired itself well with some of the most active growth areas in drinks. This enthusiasm should not overshadow the reality that beer and carbonates will continue to dominate the aluminium can demand. They still account for 118 billion cans per year in the Americas, a figure that is anticipated to rise regionally. Long-term growth prospects for both categories are constrained by a mix of anti-sugar tendencies, mindful drinking, and pressure from other categories. This category alignment has been the key to the...
LME aluminium benchmark price expands by US$36/t to US$2,192.5/t; SHFE price adds US$34/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,211 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,239 per tonne and US$2,206.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,220 per tonne, an increase of US$12 per tonne or 0.54 per cent. On Thursday, September 14, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price expanded by US$36 per tonne or 1.66 per cent to close at US$2,192 per tonne and US$2,192.50 per tonne. As per the data uploaded by the London Metal Exchange (LME), both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price grew by US$39.5 per tonne or 1.79 per cent and US$38 per tonne or 1.72 per cent to halt at US$2,234.50 per tonne and US$2,235 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price hiked by US$40 per tonne or 1.71 per cent to stand at US$2,370 per...
Bhalco Industries joins AL CircleBiz, the fastest-growing B2B online marketplace
Gujarat-based Bhalco Industries has been onboarded by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B platform for aluminium traders. Bhalco Industries has a great market presence thanks to its diverse choice of high-quality products, low rates, and on-time delivery schedules. The establishment of Bhalco Industries took place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The company has established a significant presence in the industry due to its diverse product offerings, exceptional product quality, reasonable pricing, and punctual delivery schedules. In the fiscal year 2021-2022, the company's export profits were around 20 per cent of its sales turnover, owing to the consistent provision of high-quality items. The products offered by Bhalco include: Aluminium Circle Bare Aluminium Foil Household Foil Closure...
Mitsubishi Chemical’s all-composite enclosure for EV batteries includes Maftec polycrystalline alumina fibres
Mitsubishi Chemical is showcasing its most recent technological advancement, namely an all-composite enclosure for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, at booth 711 at The Battery Show North America in Novi, MI. The event, organised by Informa Markets - Engineering, the parent company of PlasticsToday, is scheduled to finish today, September 14th. Multiple composite materials from Mitsubishi Chemical are incorporated into the battery enclosure, including a flame-retardant thermoplastic material that can withstand high-intensity thermal runaway events. The enclosure also includes an additional layer of insulating material comprised of Maftec polycrystalline alumina fibres from Mitsubishi Chemical to safeguard the battery cover. The EV battery housing, which is a product of collaborative...
ASI certifies Befesa Aluminio's aluminium recycling factory in Erandio with the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Befesa Aluminio's aluminium recycling factory in Erandio, Vizcaya, Spain, has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. The facility produces three finished products: aluminium ingots and alloys for moulding, 1,000 kg for remelting, and liquid aluminium. All sorts of scrap and trash from the aluminium industry are recycled, recovered, and valued by the firm. Every year, the firm manufactures around 75,000 tonnes of aluminium alloys. "We are very pleased that ASI has granted us the certification for our Erandio plant, recognizing the ESG commitment in our daily operations. Environmental, social, and governance standards are considered in all business decisions, and our ESG strategy is fully aligned with...
ChemX reports progress in its high-purity alumina (HPA) micro-plant flowsheet
ChemX, an Australia-based high-purity critical materials company, is thrilled to report considerable development in both the high-purity alumina (HPA) and high-purity manganese (HPM) business streams. The Australian-based company has made progress in refining its high-purity alumina (HPA) micro-plant flowsheet in anticipation of scaling up to pilot-plant production. The business claims that investment in high-precision analytical equipment and devoted human resources has improved operational performance for its HPA micro-plant. A first-ever high-purity manganese mineral resource estimate is also on the way. ChemX Materials has been developing its 100 per cent-owned HiPurA® HPA Pilot Plant, which will be located at its dedicated facility in O'Connor Perth, Western Australia, to deliver the...
