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China’s leading producer of aluminium alloy bars plans to open a plant in Mexico
China's largest producer of aluminium alloy bars, Innovation New Material Technology, has announced intentions to spend USD197 million in a factory in Mexico. The Shandong province-based parent firm stated that Innovation New Material's Hong Kong subsidiaries, Drayton Management and Gloucester Management, would establish a project business in Mexico responsible for the new factory's investment, building, and management. The initiative will fully use the local automotive supply chain, boost customer satisfaction, and assist in expanding the business into a worldwide provider of lightweight aluminium alloy materials. The initiative, which is still in its early stages, would generate aluminium alloy materials for autos, according to the company, without providing any additional specifics....
14th edition of ZAK Aluminium Extrusion Expo set to grace Bombay Exhibition Centre
ZAK Aluminium Extrusion Expo is back with its 14th international trade fair on aluminium extrusion, technologies, applications and products. The four-day event from November 23 to November 26 will be held in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO). It will bring together industry experts from across the globe to showcase their growing products. With over 15 exhibiting countries, the expo will discuss aluminium and its use in the construction sector. The ZAK Aluminium Extrusions Expo is a large show that covers several facets of the aluminium extrusion business. This comprises extrusion-related equipment, materials, services, die design and manufacture, surface treatment, applications, and products. Manufacturers, merchants, and service providers may promote their goods and services...
Chongqing Millison joins ASI as a new Production and Transformation member
Chongqing Millison Technology, a Chinese firm specialising in R&D, manufacture, and selling of aluminium alloy precision die-casting components for the communication and automotive industries, joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) . Chongqing Millison joined ASI as a new member of the Production and Transformation category. In the first half of 2023, the firm capitalised on the trend and announced several accomplishments. The company's performance improved and was successfully listed on the ChiNext Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, solidifying its industry leadership. Yu Yajun, President of Millison Technology, said, "Chongqing Millison Technology Co., Ltd. voluntarily joins the Aluminum Industry Management Initiative Organization, fully implements the concept of green and...
LME aluminium price drops to US$2,068.5/t; SHFE price hikes by US$35/t to US$2,559/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,147 per tonne on Monday, with its high and low at US$2,150.5 per tonne and US$2,115 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,145.5 per tonne, an increase of US$7 per tonne or 0.33 per cent from the previous trading day. On Monday, August 21, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME official settlement price dropped by US$27.5 per tonne to settle at US$2,068 per tonne and US$2,068.50 per tonne. On the same day, both the 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also dipped by US$15 per tonne or 0.70 per cent and US$48.5 per tonne or 2.23 per cent to halt at US$2,122 per tonne and US$2,123 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price lost US$12 per tonne or 0.52 per cent to rest at US$2,288 per tonne and US$2,293 per tonne. LME aluminium...
Sustainability recap: First Solar unveils its 2023 Sustainability Report
Sustainability is a crucial aspect of the aluminium industry. Sustainable approaches benefit the environment, help companies meet regulatory requirements, and enhance their reputation with customers and stakeholders. First Solar Inc, a US-based producer of Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) profiles, has established a new industry benchmark for openness by publicly revealing the results of third-party social audits at its worldwide production facilities. Samsung envisions a civilization in which technology and humans coexist to conserve the environment for future generations. As a consequence, Samsung is encouraging South African consumers to participate in its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign by doing little acts of kindness in their daily lives. Australia and the US...
Primary aluminium recap: Century Aluminium Company reports second quarter 2023 results
This week the global primary aluminium segment saw releases of the quarterly results of Century Aluminium and NALCO. As per the data, the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Schedule 'A' Navratna CPSE, revealed that its quarterly earnings for Q1 FY2023-24 fell 40 per cent due to low global aluminium prices and weak demand. Century Aluminium Company, the owner's principal aluminium capacity in the United States and Iceland, reported results for the second quarter of 2023. Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, grew by 4 per cent sequentially, mainly owing to higher realised aluminium prices. On Thursday, August 17, both the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$41.5 per tonne or 1.98 per cent and US$42 per tonne or...
Bob Marley inspired refurbished turntable features recycled aluminium and zoetrope slipmat
House of Marley's recent launch, the famous Stir it Up series of sustainable turntables, has received a crisp new appearance, improved components and a psychedelic zoetrope slipmat with dancing animated Bob Marley. The newly refurbished turntable is composed of recycled aluminium, bamboo and glass. The turntable was inspired by "Bob Marley's love for music and the planet" and was created with sustainability as a driving theme. The belt-driven, Bluetooth-enabled turntable has ditched the typical silver highlights in favour of a leaner, more striking black colour, although it is still composed of recyclable aluminium. The speed-selection switch has been redesigned as a dial, with a 3.5-mm headphone input and a bright blue accent around its base. It has also been relocated to the left front...
Universal Tensile Testing Machine by high school student features aluminium extrusion framework
Material testing is critical in large industries, as producers must be able to rely on the qualities of the raw materials they use. The Universal Tensile Testing Machine is one of the best examples of this. The test fixture is made of 3D-printed components and is constructed on top of an aluminium extrusion. For the construction of the frame of the machine, 550mm 2060 European Standard Aluminum Extrusion has been used. The machine was displayed by a student named Xieshi Zhang at the Hackaday.io, one of the world’s largest collaborative hardware development communities. Tensile testing machines are special versions of universal testing machines used to test the tensile strength of materials. It applies a tensile force to a specimen (stretches it) until it breaks, then quantifies the forces...
China calls for immediate removal of US tariffs imposed on aluminium and steel products
On August 16, China's trade ministry asked that the United States immediately ease tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium imports. The ministry made the remarks in response to a World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute resolution tribunal that found China placing higher taxes on select US products. According to the ministry, China has taken notice of the WTO panel's findings and is reviewing the report, with the main reason being "the unilateralist and protectionist behaviours" of the US side. In 2018, the Trump administration imposed 25 per cent tariffs on some steel imports and 10 per cent penalties on certain aluminium imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Since then, the US has not enacted absolute quotas, but US negotiators have examined alternate managed trade...
Hydro kicks off the first phase of its ambitious project to make Sweden carbon-emission free
The Greener Sweden Project, started by Hydro in 2022, an ambitious energy project to remove local carbon emissions from the region, has been started. The installation of solar panels and battery storage at Hydro's Swedish extrusions facilities in Vetlanda, Sjunnen, and Finspång has begun. The rooftop solar panels and battery storage are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023, followed by ground-mounted solar panels in 2024. The first phase, carried out by Hydro's renewable energy division Hydro Rein, consists of roof and ground-mounted solar panels and battery storage devices. This will augment Hydro's current Sjunnen local hydropower facility. The technological solution consists of 2.2 MWp roof-mounted solar cells, about 1.8 MWp ground-mounted solar cells, and two battery...
LME aluminium benchmark price gains US$42/t to US$2,131/t; SHFE price inches down to US$2,528/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,132 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,186 per tonne and US$2,132 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,146 per tonne, an increase of US$3 per tonne or 0.14 per cent from the previous trading day. On Thursday, August 17, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$41.5 per tonne or 1.98 per cent and US$42 per tonne or 2.01 per cent to close at US$2,130 per tonne and US$2,131 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price gained US$29 per tonne or 1.35 per cent and US$27 per tonne or 1.25 per cent to close at US$2,171 per tonne and US$2,171.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price expanded by US$25 per tonne to score at US$2,337 per tonne and US$2,342 per...
Bobby, the newly launched soft-drink company uses recycled aluminium for its packaging
Bobby, the newest "healthy" soft drink to enter the market, is a low-sugar, sustainable soft drink alternative devoid of preservatives and artificial flavours and contains gut-friendly bacteria. Sustainability is at the core of Bobby, and is known for using ecologically friendly packaging made of recycled aluminium and cardboard slabs. The firm always looks for methods to reduce, reuse, and recycle. "We signed off on the flavours in September 2021 but didn't launch until May the following year after multiple delays on some of our raw materials, mainly about the supply of printed aluminium cans. Our mission is to own the word soft drink and to redefine it in the minds of Australians nationally; traditionally a 'taboo' word associated with unhealthy diets and rotting teeth, we take great...
ALFED launches 'Aluminium Ambassador Programme' in partnership with Bloodhound Education
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) will hold the first training sessions for its newest programme, the 'Aluminium Ambassador Programme'. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Bloodhound Education, will include an online (22 August) and in-person (11 September) session. The programme, available only to ALFED members, will develop industry role models from member firms to inspire the next generation of professionals by presenting the aluminium sector. Aluminium Ambassadors will be educated to travel into educational and business settings to provide informative speeches and organise EnvironmentAl training workshops to inspire topics and career interests. "The ALFED Aluminium Ambassador Programme is a great opportunity to establish industry role models to support the UK aluminium...
Alinta locks deal to construct a 200MWh big battery near Alcoa's Wagerup alumina refinery
Alinta Energy, an Australian energy business, has announced its plant to construct a 200MWh battery next to the Alcoa alumina plant to help stabilise the grid and supply backup power. On Thursday, Alinta said it hired Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute and Sunterra to construct the 100MW, two-hour (200MWh) battery at Alcoa's Wagerup alumina refinery in southwest Western Australia. The Wagerup battery is the second privately owned battery project to be awarded a contract by the Australian Energy Market Operator to resolve specific supply difficulties in WA's South West Interconnected System, the world's largest microgrid. The Wagerup battery, like Neoen's 219MW/877MWh Collie battery, will be paid to soak up sunlight in the middle of the day before discharging into the evening peak....
Designs Signage Solutions works on how to re-engineer the aluminium used for signs
Designs Signage Solutions has introduced easy-to-store, reusable, and recyclable event solutions while also improving the quality of its 3D scanning procedures. And the emphasis on innovation is an essential aspect of the firm's development, resulting in 50 per cent growth as it marks its 30th anniversary, with the staff growing considerably. The business had to figure out how to re-engineer the aluminium used for the signage to be readily deconstructed and rebuilt for shipping. They also had to verify that the aluminium could endure the printing process and bad weather for its life. "We're in a very competitive market, and so we need to create our own niches and efficiencies to ensure we can continue to grow. That's why we do so much R&D work - and the money we receive gets put back into...
SMM aluminium ingot price in China gains RMB50/t to RMB18,640/t; Low carbon aluminium price hikes to RMB19,298/t
On Thursday, August 17, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has gained RMB 50 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,640 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,620 per tonne and RMB 18,660 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 130 to RMB 170 per tonne. As per the data shared by the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), the prices in Gongyi and Linyi have grown by RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,600 per tonne and RMB 18,680 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Chongqing and Shenyang ascended by RMB 30 per tonne and RMB 20 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,610 per tonne and RMB 18,590 per tonne. In Foshan, the A00 aluminium ingot price has gone up by RMB 10 to score at RMB 18,570 per tonne. On the other hand, the prices in Wuxi and...
Awesome Screens expands its reach in the aluminium industry with AL CircleBiz
Awesome Screens, a renowned manufacturer and supplier of aluminium mesh, actuator and skylight honeycomb blinds, has joined AL CircleBiz. AL CircleBiz is a pioneering worldwide platform that facilitates transactions between several buyers and sellers operating within the aluminium value chain. The organisation's primary function is to simplify the connection between customers and merchants via searches conducted on listed items and business prospects. Talking about Awesome Screens, the company is known for offering retractable screen systems, mesh rolls, IG blinds (DGU blinds), skylight blinds, zip blinds, and actuators. Awesome Screens set off on its quest in 2006. It has effectively catered to the changing needs of its clientele via quality-assured goods and timely services since its...
Samsung encourages South Africans to join its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign
Samsung envisions a society where technology coexists with humanity to protect the earth for future generations. As a result, Samsung is urging South African customers to join its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign by doing little acts for a better world in their everyday lives. However, Samsung has promoted sustainability with their latest Samsung Galaxy S23 Series , where the company incorporated additional pre-consumer recycled aluminium, glass and polymers. Adding to it, the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 also featured Armor aluminium frames promoting sustainability to the core. Under the "Everyday Sustainability" campaign, Samsung encourages customers to make incremental but significant improvements in their daily lives to create a brighter future for everybody. Samsung...
