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China’s Innovation X satellite includes all-aluminium freeform camera and InSb infrared detectors
The "Innovation X Scientific Flight" programme, a new paradigm for low-cost space research and new technology investigations, was announced jointly by the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Innovation Academy of Microsatellite (IAMC) and Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Company. According to ZHANG Yonghe, the Chief Designer from IAMC, the programme will supply worldwide scientists, research institutes, universities, and space industries with complete and integrated launch services. The 650kg "Innovation X" satellite is outfitted with a sophisticated interface, flexible design, and dynamically integrated experimentation platform. It transported almost 20 new payloads and technical items into orbit, conducting 44 space technology verifications. The verifications include: An all-aluminium...
SMM aluminium price registers M-o-M growth of RMB280/t; Alumina price grows by RMB3/t
The Shanghai Metal Market (SMM), today, on August 7, has marked a drop of RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,490 per tonne. On M-o-M calculation, a hike of RMB 280 per tonne was witnessed from RMB 18,210 per tonne on July 7. As of today, the average prices are expected to stand between RMB 18,470 per tonne and RMB 18,510 per tonne, with the spot contract prices expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 30 per tonne to a premium price of RMB 10 per tonne. The eight major provinces in China have experienced downfall, with the aluminium ingot price in Tianjin and Foshan dwindling by RMB 80 per tonne and RMB 70 per tonne to close at RMB 18,470 per tonne and RMB 18,490 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Wuxi and Hangzhou dipped by RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,490 per...
Boucheron strengthens its sustainability game with aluminium jewellery boxes
Boucheron, a prominent Parisian jewellery firm, is strengthening its environmental efforts. The Kering group brand has launched a global push to provide exclusively sustainable jewellery boxes for its items. Boucheron chose aluminium for the outside casing of their jewel boxes because it is lightweight, sturdy, and endlessly recyclable. The boxes are made of aluminium and have a consistently carved mesh of emerald-cut design to reflect the layout of Place Vendôme from above. The aluminium jewellery boxes are already used at Boucheron's main Paris' Place Vendôme shop. Boucheron intends to use eco-friendly boxes in its global stores by 2024. There are no non-recyclable metal hinges or other connecting pieces in the box. Inside the box, the jewellery is wrapped in wool-felt without glue or...
Reko Rennie's artwork featuring aluminium panels celebrates eel's heritage in Parramatta
Reko Rennie's 'Where Eels Lie Down' pays homage to the eel's heritage in Parramatta with a large-scale piece depicting two eels emerging from the earth and crossing each other as they play. Visitors can walk under, around, and through portions of the 7.5-metre-tall painted aluminium and granite sculpture. The 7.5-metre-tall artwork shows two eels emerging from the earth and crossing each other as they play. The stunning large-scale artwork of grey granite stone and bright pink aluminium panels will fascinate visitors. "The name of our beautiful city, Parramatta, is derived from the Dharug word Barramada meaning 'where eels lie down'. This incredible public artwork is a celebration of the significant history of Aboriginal culture here and Dharug connection to the eel and Parramatta River....
Yinbang Clad Material achieves ASI Performance Standard V2 certification for its production facility in Wuxi
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has certified Yinbang Clad Material Co., Ltd for its production plant in Wuxi, China, with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017). The factory produces over 270,000 tonnes of aluminium alloy composite materials annually. In 2022 the company had joined ASI as the new as its new production and transformation member. "We are pleased to pass the ASI Performance Standard certification, which is a recognition and affirmation of our company's commitment to independent innovation and sustainable development. We will continue to work closely with customers and suppliers to continuously promote and optimize the sustainable development of the aluminium industry chain. Our company will focus on green, low-carbon and digital management in the future, creating...
GZ Industries Limited receives ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification
GZ Industries Limited has received ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its facilities in Aba and Agbara, Nigeria, and Wadeville, South Africa, for manufacturing aluminium beverage cans for the food and beverage market. The company's three factories have a combined yearly manufacturing capacity of more than 3 billion cans and can produce a variety of sizes and forms. The Aba and Agbara facilities are Nigeria's first ASI Certifications. CETIZION Verifica conducted an impartial, third-party GZ Industries Limited business audit. The audit occurred before May 31, 2023, allowing for Performance Standard V2 certification. James Judson, Group CEO at GZ Industries Ltd, said, "GZ Industries Ltd seeks to become Sub-Saharan Africa's leading supplier of aluminium beverage cans. A...
ACM manufacturer ALUCOBOND introduces three new ranges of colours and surfaces
ALUCOBOND, a trademark of Swiss-based 3A Composites, a worldwide pioneer and maker of Aluminium Composite Materials (ACM), has introduced various colours and textures called Colorscapes, Concrete, and Grove. With the addition of these three series, the company now has a variety of over 40 hues. The new portfolio is intended for high-end commercial and residential properties, airports, retail malls, and institutions. Through its sales network, the firm targets architects, developers, and fabricators in key Indian markets. “Our flagship brand ALUCOBOND has always been the preferred choice of architects when it comes to installing Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP). To enable the architects to unleash their best creativity for modern and stylized buildings with safe fire-retardant materials, we...
Hydro invests NOK 67 million for its Lucé aluminium extrusion plant in France
Hydro is spending NOK 67 million (EUR 6 million) on equipment, structures, and infrastructure upgrades at its aluminium extrusion factory in Lucé , France. The cash will also be used to launch a new staff development programme. Since its inception in 1959, the Lucé company has produced custom-made and standard aluminium profiles using two extrusion presses and an anodizing facility. Hydro employs over 160 people in Lucé, located in the Chartres area, approximately one-hour southwest of Paris. The extra investment will primarily go towards technical on-site renovations. Upgrades and/or replacements will include: Electrical equipment Mechanical equipment Hydraulic equipment Buildings and infrastructure “The Lucé plant has the people and the potential to become an industrial leader in the...
Aurora50, together with EGA, TAQA, Accenture, Emirates Group and ENOC, launches NOORA
Aurora50, the UAE-based training and development company dedicated to creating thriving, inclusive workplaces, has announced the launch of NOORA, a new membership community to support ambitious corporate women, from first-time managers to leaders of leaders, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), Accenture, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Emirates Group, and ENOC. The new network is dedicated to women in the country. It provides members unlimited access to a real-world community of like-minded and ambitious women from diverse professional backgrounds, industries, and nationalities, supporting the UAE's ongoing efforts to achieve 30% women's representation in leadership roles. Diana Wilde, co-founder of Aurora50, stated, "We are delighted to launch NOORA with...
Alupro launches #FoilFriday campaign to enhance aluminium recycling rates in UK
Alupro has launched a new consumer engagement campaign, #FoilFriday, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance aluminium recycling rates in the UK. Between July and December, homeowners will be targeted with various digital media assets to improve aluminium foil recycling and decrease contamination. “One of our key roles as an organisation is consumer education and by working closely with local authorities, we’re able to effectively communicate the benefits and importance of recycling aluminium packaging,” stated Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro. In collaboration with local governments, the programme will utilise social media to urge citizens to recycle more at home. The Alupro website offers a free download of a suite of #FoilFriday social media assets promoting best practices...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price drops by RMB90/t; Alumina price gains RMB6/t
On Thursday, August 3, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price dropped by RMB 90 per tonne to close at RMB 18,450 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,430 per tonne and RMB 18,470 per tonne. The spot contract prices are expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 60 to RMB 20 per tonne. The prices in Foshan and Linyi have dropped by RMB 70 per tonne and RMB 60 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,520 per tonne. As per the data, the prices in Gongyi and Chongqing have descended by RMB 50 per tonne and RMB 40 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,390 per tonne and RMB 18,550 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Wuxi, Hangzhou and Shenyang have fallen by RMB 20 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,540 per tonne and RMB 18,500 per tonne. In Tianjin, the price has moved down by RMB 10 per tonne to...
Seral joins AL CircleBiz to expand its reach in the global aluminium consumer market
Founded in 2001, Seral, an aluminium extrusion provider to several industrial sectors in local and international markets in Istanbul, has been added to AL CircleBiz's database of over 1200 confirmed clients. AL CircleBiz is a first-of-its-kind global online marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers across the aluminium value chain. It is a devoted platform to the aluminium industry and witnessed enormous growth in both supply and demand within six months of its launch. Seral specialises in aluminium extrusion products from the 6000 alloy class. Its extrusions and aluminium components are being utilised in various sectors, and it has established a reputation as a dependable supplier adhering to the highest international quality standards. It specialises in aluminium extrusions...
Alcomet’s Shumen production facility achieves ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Alcomet's Shumen production facility in Bulgaria has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification. The firm manufactures aluminium rolled and extruded products for use in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, building and construction, and automotive sectors. Its facilities have a total annual output capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The factory includes the complete downstream production cycle, including billet and coil casting, extrusion, and cold rolling, and is Bulgaria's first ASI-certified facility. TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH conducted an impartial, third-party audit of the Alcomet AD business. The audit occurred before May 31, 2023, allowing for Performance Standard V2 certification. Huseyin Ince, Executive...
Recycling facility at L.A. port ships 5 tonnes of aluminium scrap using zero-emissions crane
A recycling Facility at the Port of Los Angeles has unlocked a sustainable milestone by shipping 5 million tonnes of scrap metals like aluminium using an all-electric, zero-emissions crane since its installation in 2017 at the port. According to the corporation, the organisation's ultimate objective is to achieve zero waste through recycling a broad range of items, including aluminium cans, vehicles, appliances, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, and other household recyclables. "The Port of Los Angeles is steadfast in its commitment to achieving zero emissions. As California leads the charge, the rest of the country and the world look to us for guidance in adopting cleaner and greener practices. The realisation of a zero-emissions port is a goal of utmost importance to all of us here...
Waste Experts and ANDS confirm recyclability of single-use aluminium vapes
A study by Waste Experts, one of the most responsive waste management specialists and commissioned by alternative nicotine delivery solutions (ANDS), confirmed the recyclability of single-use aluminium and plastic vapes. ANDS, a trademark owner and distributor of alternative nicotine delivery systems, stated that the recyclability of aluminium and plastic was assessed based on the materials used, the weight of recyclable components, quantity of trash diverted from landfill, disassembly time, number of components inside each vaporiser, and total product weight in each instance. The results, disclosed to legislators at a unique Houses of Parliament event, come as the sector faces increased scrutiny owing to the estimated five million or more goods thrown away each week. For similar...
Cabinet approves Goa’s non-biodegradable waste law to recycle aluminium and glass at specified locations
The Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 1996, was amended on Tuesday by the state cabinet to make it necessary for brand owners, manufacturers, and importers to collect and dispose of non-biodegradable waste, including aluminium and glass. The proposed amendment defines brand owners, manufacturers, and importers, as well as the obligation to collect and dump non-biodegradable packaging rubbish at designated locations and collection centres or with the agency recognised by the state government. "This will make it mandatory for brand owners, producers and importers to collect PET bottles, glass bottles, aluminium cans and other non-biodegradable garbage and deposit the waste at locations specified by the state government and bear the expenditure for the same," said the...
LME aluminium price gains US$21.5/t to US$2,217/t; SHFE price drops by US$19/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,204.5 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,286 per tonne and US$2,244 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,253 per tonne, a decrease of US$34 per tonne, or 1.49 per cent, from Monday. On Tuesday, August 1, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price gained US$21 per tonne or 0.95 per cent and US$21.5 per tonne or 0.97 per cent to settle at US$2,216 per tonne and US$2,217 per tonne. On the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price grew by US$20 per tonne or 0.89 per cent to halt at US$2,260 per tonne and US$2,262 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price were hiked by US$17 per tonne or 0.70 per cent to close at US$2,417 per tonne and US$2,422 per tonne. LME aluminium...
Jiangmen Anotech Cookware achieves ASI Performance Standard V3 Certification
The Cookware Company Ltd's Jiangmen Anotech Cookware Manufacturing Co., Ltd. plant in Jiangmen, China, has received the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. The business focuses on the manufacturing of a variety of aluminium cookware. Because of its lightweight nature, outstanding durability, corrosion resistance, efficient heat conduction, and high thermal diffusivity, aluminium is an extraordinarily effective material for cookware. "We are thrilled to announce that Anotech Jiangmen has achieved the prestigious Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification. This certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and responsible aluminium production. The ASI certification recognizes our dedication to...
