AlCircle News Edited By "Sarnali Chakraborty"
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Vimetco achieves ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its extrusion facility in Slatina
On Tuesday, September 12, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Vimetco Extrusion has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its plant in Slatina, Romania, which manufactures extruded aluminium profiles and forms. The factory has three...
Uno Minda and Kosei Aluminium unveil new alloy wheels in the Indian aftermarket
In conjunction with Kosei Aluminium, a Japanese worldwide leader in aluminium alloy wheel design and manufacture, Uno Minda has introduced its new premium collection of alloy wheels in the Indian aftermarket. The Tier-1 supplier of patented automotive solutions and systems to OEMs intends to expand...
Ball Corporation names Howard Yu as the new executive vice president
Ball Corporation, the world's leading producer of circular aluminium packaging for global beverage and household brands, announced that Scott C. Morrison, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Colorado headquartered company, will seek retirement after more than two decades...
Schwab New Materials Company supplies superior aluminium alloy products to Jiaxin New Materials
Recently, a truck carrying aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New Materials Company successfully embarked on its journey, effectively delivering the products to Jiaxin New Materials Company. This event signifies the capability and readiness of the company to consistently supply superior aluminium...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price hikes by RMB70/t; Low carbon aluminium price expands to RMB 20,047/t
On Tuesday, September 12, China's A00 aluminium ingot price added RMB 70 per tonne to close at RMB 19,520 per tonne. The average prices are expected to orbit between RMB 19,500 per tonne and RMB 19,540 per tonne, with the spot contract prices expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 80 to...
Cappac aims to incorporate 80% recycled aluminium in its packaging by 2024
To expand its market presence and product variety, Cappac, a Dutch producer, has focused on a proven strategy that has significantly expanded its Nespresso-compatible aluminium capsules. Cappac is a newbie to the market by definition, having begun in 2020, but it has quickly established itself as a...
Aluminium Closures Group re-elects Franco Bove as the chairman at Thessaloniki summer conference
Franco Bove has been re-elected as the chairman of Aluminium Closures Group (ACG) at its recent summer conference, which took place in Thessaloniki, Greece. The attendees elected Patrick Broom from Constellium during the meeting as the newly appointed vice-chair. Another company, Ramondin, based in...
Yunnan Green Aluminum Innovation Industrial Park’s production value to attain RMB 18.33 billion in 2023
In October 2019, the province Party Committee and provincial government facilitated the establishment of the Yunnan Green Aluminium Innovation Industrial Park in Yanshan. The park has successfully established and integrated the whole industrial chain of green aluminium via its dependence on the...
LME aluminium benchmark price slumps to US$2,132.5/t; SHFE price gains US$11/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,194.5 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,195 per tonne and US$2,171 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,181 per tonne, a drop of US$15 per tonne or 0.68 per cent. On Friday, September 8, the London Metal Exchange (LME) revealed that both...
Downstream weekly: Exlabesa takes over French company Flandria Aluminium’s existing extrusion business
Exlabesa purchased Flandria Aluminium, a French firm specialising in aluminium profile extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and recycling. Exlabesa's worldwide growth plan includes expanding its direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. On September 5th, the 2023 Guangxi Top 100...
Qinyuan Chun New Materials officially begins its aluminium electrolyte utilisation project
The inauguration ceremony for the annual treatment of 70,000 tonnes of aluminium electrolyte comprehensive utilisation project, conducted by Henan Qinyuan Chun New Materials, took place on the morning of September 6. Wang Jiapeng, the Party Secretary of Qinyang and Deputy Director of the Standing...
North American aluminium demand records a 4.5% drop through H12023
On Thursday, September 7, the Aluminum Association, the aluminium industry's leading voice in the United States of America, published its monthly Aluminum Situation report, which includes early projections indicating a 4.5 per cent decline in demand for the aluminium industry in North America...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price descends to RMB19,420/t; Low carbon aluminium price falls by RMB36/t
On Friday, September 8, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China dipped by RMB 50 per tonne to a halt at RMB 19,420 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,400 per tonne and RMB 19,440 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 0 to RMB 40 per...
SINTEF researchers claim aluminium reinforcement can reduce concrete’s carbon footprint
A novel approach to address the corrosion concerns associated with steel-reinforced concrete involves using blue clay to impart a certain amount of acidity, which is compatible with aluminium. This innovative aluminium-reinforced concrete has been claimed to resolve the aforementioned corrosion...
Yunnan actively promotes the development of China’s Green Aluminium Valley
In recent years, Yunnan Province has taken the lead in transferring aluminium sector capacity, capitalising on the benefits of renewable energy, and the creation of "China's Green Aluminium Valley" has reached a point where further acceleration is no longer possible. Upon the successful...
LME aluminium price gains US$21.5/t to US$2,158/t; SHFE price moves up to US$2,646/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,193 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,219.5 per tonne and US$2,186 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,193 per tonne. On Wednesday, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$21.5 per tonne...
AL CircleBiz welcomes Egyptian Netherlands Aluminium to its list of 1500+ verified sellers
Egyptian Netherlands Aluminium (ENA), a manufacturer of aluminium profiles, doors, windows and partitions, has been successfully registered as a seller by AL CircleBiz, one of the world's first global aluminium B2B marketplace . The organisation is notable for linking buyers and sellers through...
Student-led sustainability drive at Clemson University collects 215,000 pounds of aluminium cans and plastic bottles
A stunning story of victory is unfolding just beyond the gates of Clemson University's Memorial Stadium. In 2008, student-led sustainability organisations launched a small-scale initiative, including installing and collecting a limited number of blue bins on campus. In less than a decade, around...
