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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 searches against advertised products and business leads, with over 6000 product listings and 700 business leads. ENA is known for making aluminium windows, doors, and partitions, and their professional crew installs them. They distinguish themselves from their competition by manufacturing aluminium windows from raw materials to precise specifications. ENA aluminium profiles are constructed of lightweight aluminium for long-term endurance. With an anodised finish, ENA designs provide excellent...
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 30,000 pounds of aluminium cans, plastic bottles and glass collected each football season grew to over 215,000 pounds in 2014, earning the University its first of four Gameday Recycling Challenge awards (2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021), earning national recognition for its efforts. Solid Waste, Recycling and Composting Manager Dave VanDeventer said, "Our biggest year was 2018 with over 460,000 pounds of recyclable materials. At the time, there was more focus on the collection, and we weren't educating...
New chapter unlocked for Mytilineos following the €10.0 million deal with Imerys Bauxites
Mytilineos Energy & Metals announced the signing of a deal with Imerys, a French firm, to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Imerys Bauxites Greece Single Member Societe Anonyme for € 10 million euros. The deal pertains to all bauxite mining operations in the Fokida region, which will henceforth fall under the purview of Mytilineos' metallurgical division. Mytilineos Chairman and CEO Evangelos Mytilineos said, "The agreement with Imerys, the world's leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions, for the acquisition of Imerys Bauxites, marks a new major chapter for Mytilineos' M Metals." This deal significantly reinforces M Metals since the bauxite production capacity of the mining operation currently accessible to Mytilineos via Delphi-Distomo, whose annual output totals...
TRIMET’s Hamburg and Voerde facilities achieve ASI Performance Standard V2 Certifications
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that TRIMET Aluminium has received ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certifications for its facilities in Hamburg and Voerde. The facilities are known for the manufacture of molten aluminium and sows. The firm employs both primary and recycled aluminium to make molten aluminium and aluminium wire, as well as rolling ingots, extrusion billets, and casting alloys. The Hamburg factory has a capacity of 135,000 tonnes per year, while the Voerde facility has a capacity of 95,000 tonnes per year. "With the certification of our production sites in Hamburg and Voerde, we have reached an important milestone in our sustainability strategy. Because with Essen, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and now Hamburg and Voerde, all of our primary production sites...
Alumina spot price in China clocks M-o-M growth of RMB37/t; A00 aluminium ingot price gains RMB70
On Wednesday, September 6, the average alumina spot price in China gained RMB 7 per tonne, settling at RMB 2,933 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metal Exchange (SMM) data, M-o-M, the alumina price had expanded by RMB 37 per tonne or 1.27 per cent from RMB 2,896 per tonne recorded on August 7. As of today, the alumina prices in Shandong, Henan and Shanxi have grown by RMB 10 per tonne to halt at RMB 2,910 per tonne, RMB 2,940 per tonne and RMB 2,955 per tonne. In Guangxi, the price has moved up by RMB 5 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,930 per tonne. China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 70 per tonne, closing at RMB 19,310 per tonne. The average prices may stand between RMB 19,290 per tonne and RMB 19,330 per tonne. As per the data, the spot contract price may be traded at a...
AL CircleBiz, world's first online aluminium B2B market platform, welcomes Emirates Metal Trading
Emirates Metal Trading Co ., one of the leading importers and suppliers of aluminium ingot, extrusion scrap, pipe and pipe fittings, has been successfully registered by AL CircleBiz to its list of 1500+ verified sellers. AL CircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. With around 6000+ product listings and 700+ business leads, the company is known for connecting customers and sellers via queries against advertised items and business leads. Regarding Emirates Metal Trading Co., the firm has carved itself into an unrivalled position in the market by unwavering efforts to provide customers with high-quality pipes, tubes, and fitting components. Stainless steel pipes and tubes, butts and fittings, forged...
CECI 1938 launches new aluminium bottles for two of its iconic wines
CECI 1938, producers of one of the world's best-loved Lambrusco wines, has launched innovative containers made up of aluminium for its iconic wines - OTELLO Nero di Lambrusco and OTELLO Brut. The project titled OTELLO CECI FOR THE FUTURE focuses on sustainability and heritage. The 0.75-litre aluminium bottle has been designed by Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, specialising in aluminium, glass, plastic and other metal packaging suppliers and stoppers. CECI 1938 is the world's first producer to introduce an innovative container for its iconic wines, OTELLO Nero di Lambrusco and OTELLO Brut. The winery's choice to call the initiative, and hence the products, OTELLO CECI FOR THE FUTURE, underscores the winery's willingness to actively preserve all of its...
Leaked information suggests UK’s deposit return scheme will get delayed until 2026
Leaked information from meetings this week suggests that the already postponed start date for the UK's deposit return scheme is looking even more like a 'non-starter,' with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. The government was advised that the October 2025 start date for the UK's deposit return programme is a non-starter, with the scheme now virtually set to be delayed by at least another year. "Developed with the ambition of further driving recycling rates, as well as reducing litter and plastic pollution, the implementation of a well-designed scheme provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revolutionise the circular economy of drinks containers. This is not a throwaway initiative for the short-term. It's a major shake-up of policy, industry and recycling...
ALFED to host its annual parliamentary breakfast meeting at the House of Commons in London
The voice of the UK aluminium industry, ALFED (The Aluminium Federation), is back with their annual parliamentary breakfast briefing. The event will concentrate on importing and exporting to give industry stakeholders important insight into the shifting aluminium situation. It will be held on September 19th at the House of Commons in London. Previously on June 20 , ALFED had hosted members from throughout the aluminium supply chain in the House of Lords for its annual legislative lunch. Tom Jones, chief executive officer of the Aluminium Federation, said, "ALFED's parliamentary breakfast briefing is a significant and anticipated event in the annual industry calendar. Our sector plays a vital role in the UK economy and our members relish the opportunity to raise key issues with the highest...
LME aluminium opens the week with a fall of US$34.5/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,642/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,238 per tonne on Monday, with its high and low at US$2,242 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,200.5 per tonne. On Monday, September 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) opened the week with a fall of US$34.5 per tonne or 1.58 and 1.57 per cent to peg at US$2,149 per tonne and US$2,149.50 per tonne. As per the LME graph , both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price lost US$37.5 per tonne or 1.67 per cent and US$37 per tonne or 1.65 per cent to halt at US$2,196 per tonne and US$2,197 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price contracted by US$35 per tonne or 1.47 per cent to close at US$2,340 per tonne and US$2,345 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 506400 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled...
South-African bank RMB supports aluminium can manufacturer GZI with multi-currency fundraising package
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) served as the sole arranger and lender on a $47 million and NGN5 billion fundraising package for the GZ Industries Limited group (GZI), providing a bespoke solution that positioned the firm advantageously for future development and expansion. GZI is Africa's biggest pure-play beverage packaging solutions supplier and a prominent maker and producer of premium-quality aluminium cans for numerous top global blue-chip beverage brands. "RMB delivered a multi-jurisdictional, multi-currency solution that meets the requirements of both shareholders and management and that will position the Group to cater to increased demand across the continent," said Chidi Iwuchukwu, Head of Investment Banking for Broader Africa at RMB. RMB, a subsidiary of FirstRand Bank Limited, is a...
Hydro's latest agreement with Shell Energy reduces Scope 2 emissions in the UK by 11,000 tonnes
Hydro has agreed to a three-year deal with Shell Energy to assist in decarbonising its UK operations. The arrangement is for an annual supply of 56 GWh of electricity and 144 GWh of gas to Hydro's UK operations. By implementing this contractual agreement, Hydro successfully reduced its Scope 2 emissions in the UK, resulting in a noteworthy reduction of about 11,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Hydro will get renewable energy from the Rhyl Flats wind farm in Wales as part of the agreement. The power has a Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin certification. The wind farm is located 8 kilometres off the coast of Llandudno and is the second biggest wind farm in Wales, with 90 MWh of installed capacity and 25 turbines. "We are always looking for new and innovative solutions to decarbonise our own...
Mercedes unveils the first look of its Concept CLA Class EV featuring CO2-reduced aluminium components
The luxury automotive brand Mercedes-Benz has revealed a concept vehicle that previews the German automaker's next family of upmarket small EVs. Titled the Concept CLA Class, the body and chassis of the fully battery-powered vehicle are built of CO2-reduced aluminium and CO2-free steel. As part of the company's Ambition 2039 , Mercedes-Benz wants to incorporate aluminium into its cars by 2030 with a carbon footprint that is 90 per cent lower than the European average. "The Concept CLA Class is the forerunner for an entirely new all-electric segment of entry-level vehicles at Mercedes-Benz. Our lightweight, in-house development features 800-volt electric architecture and a two-speed transmission, paired with a smartly packaged battery with excellent energy density," said Ola Källenius,...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price dwindles by RMB120/t M-o-M; Alumina price gains RMB2/t
The Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) on Monday, September 4, opened the week with a contraction of RMB 200 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,410 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 0 to RMB 40 per tonne. The average prices may orbit between RMB 19,390 per tonne and RMB 19,430 per tonne. M-o-M, the A00 aluminium ingot price has dwindled by RMB 120 per tonne from RMB 18,530 per tonne recorded on August 4, 2022. As per the SMM data, Y-o-Y, a drop of RMB 10 per tonne was witnessed from RMB 18,420 per tonne as captured on September 5 2022. The prices, as of today (September 4, 2023), have shown a downfall in all the provinces except in Shenyang and Linyi, where it has surged by RMB 450 per tonne to land at RMB 19,510 per tonne and RMB 19,560 per tonne....
CoreTechnologie launches its first single-speed bike featuring 3D-printed aluminium components
The software developer CoreTechnologie (CT) has recently developed a novel bicycle using 3D-printed aluminium components and ordinary carbon tubing, resulting in a lightweight and cost-effective design. CT software developers coupled self-designed, 3D-printed aluminium (AlMgSi10) connection pieces with Carbonforce machine-made, incredibly light carbon tubes. The tubes were joined using high-strength two-component glue commonly used in aerospace. “In addition to the casual design and the driving pleasure, the super-light bike from Core Technologie put an incredulous smile on the testers’ faces when they lifted it,” stated visionary and CT Managing Director Armin Brüning. From idea to ready-to-drive prototype, the project was accomplished in two months. The CT team improved and developed...
Rourkela Steel Plant supplies aluminium composed MDN-250 for ISRO’s Aditya L1 and Chandrayaan missions
Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) in Odisha has provided special grade MDN-250 (maraging steel) for different Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) space missions such as Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, and Aditya L1. Maraging steel is high-quality steel composed of metals like aluminium, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum and titanium. It is manufactured using the vacuum melting process. As per the reports, maraging steel plates are utilised in ISRO's PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) and GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) missions. The statement said that rolling maraging steel needs extremely strict process conditions. In general, greater-strength steels have lower flexibility, and vice versa. However, maraging steel is essential because it has exceptionally high strength (up to 5-6 times...
Downstream weekly recap: July 2023 sees a 5% dip in Japan's rolled aluminium shipments
The shipping of rolled aluminium goods in July decreased by 5.1 per cent year on year, totalling 145,429 tonnes, according to statistics from the Japan Aluminium Association's "Overview of Production and Shipments of Rolled Aluminium Products." Concurrently, output fell 5.6 per cent Y-o-Y, totalling 147,351 tonnes. According to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), aluminium foil deliveries fell 9.4 per cent in the first six months of 2023, reaching 444,000 tonnes. The Association also revealed that deliveries fell 15 per cent year on year in the second quarter due to sluggish demand, which resulted in destocking. On Monday, August 28, India's major rating agency, ICRA, indicated that due to the government's focus on infrastructure development, domestic aluminium demand growth...
AL CircleBiz welcomes Egypt’s leading aluminium extrusion supplier to its list of 1,500 sellers
Cairo Metal has been a pioneer in the aluminium extrusion sector since 2008, and it is now one of Egypt's top aluminium extrusion suppliers. AL CircleBiz has successfully registered the company to its list of 1,200 verified sellers. AL CircleBiz is delighted to announce the inclusion of Cairo Metal in the world's first B2B platform for trading aluminium products. To meet the demands of today's market, Cairo has imported innovative manufacturing lines, an extrusion press, and a casting hot top system. Cairo Metal has always committed to quality requirements and delivered on those promises. The products offered include: 30 Series T-Slotted Aluminium Profile Aluminium Cut, Mounting / System Profile Aluminium Profile for LED Light C-Beam Aluminium Profile Aluminium Partition Cairo Metal...
