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Dongara Marine sourcing Capral Aluminium for its project since 2012
Dongara Marine has been a cornerstone of the West Australian maritime sector since 1975. Established in its eponymous town by boat designer John Fitzhardinge, the company relocated to a newly built waterfront shipyard in Geraldton's harbour in 2022. Dongara Marine has been sourcing Capral Aluminium for its project since 2012 and has enjoyed a fruitful collaboration recognising its capacity, product quality, and reasonable pricing. "We use a lot of aluminium – an average boat would use about 15 tonnes of plate; a pilot boat would use 30 or more. Capral aluminium not only meets our demand but enhances our work process, effectively providing us with a 'big Meccano set' that makes assembly easier," said managing director and part-owner Rohan Warr. Capral offers precision-routed plate goods...
AL CircleBiz enlists Fonirte Group, leading manufacturer of extruded aluminium profiles in North China
With over 12 years of experience in manufacturing various types of aluminium profiles, including aluminium window and door profiles, aluminium tile trim profiles, aluminium profiles for LED lighting, and other Industry profiles, Fonirte Group has been successfully registered by AL CircleBiz. The window and door aluminium profiles are constructed of material that does not wrap or corrode and can be used inside and outdoors. The products offered by Fonirte Group include – China Thermal Break Powder Coating Extrusion Aluminium Profile for Windows and Doors Powder Coating Aluminum Extrusion Profile Based in China, the Fonirte Group is a prominent manufacturer of aluminium extrusions, upvc profiles, wpc wall panels, spc flooring, windows, and doors. They have a skilled R&D team to build unique...
Agility Robotics showcases Digit featuring aerospace-grade aluminium at ProMat 2023
ProMat, one of the leading tradeshows in the US, is known for bringing together premier material-handling and supply-chain solution providers to display the newest industry advances and witnessed a fantastic crowd this year. One of them is DigitⓇ, a humanoid warehouse worker who walked erect on goatlike legs and plucked containers off shelves with strong arms fashioned of aerospace-grade aluminium. Aerospace grade aluminium is a general phrase for specific aluminium alloys deemed exceptional and beneficial to the aerospace industry. ProMat 2023 was held in Chicago from March 20-23. DigitⓇ, developed by Oregon-based Agility Robotics, is the type of technology that can do a wide range of jobs and adapt to a wide range of processes; a fleet of Digits will be able to switch between...
Capral receives the first ASI CoC-certified shipment from Alba
Capral Aluminium marked a significant milestone in sustainable sourcing this month with the receipt of the first Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody (CoC)-certified cargo from Aluminium Bahrain (Alba). The accreditation ensures that the aluminium in its products is ethically sourced and processed by the highest environmental, social, and governance criteria. Alba’s CEO, Ali Al Baqali, said, “This is our first ASI CoC shipment into Australia, following an industry-leading move by Capral to achieve their own ASI Chain of Custody certification.” Capral joined ASI last year and last month announced certification in ASI Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody (CoC) V2 for extrusion, storage, and distribution of aluminium goods and services, which applies to all 26...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China grows to RMB18,380/t; Alumina price inches up by RMB1/t
On Monday, July 31, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China gained RMB 30 per tonne, settling at RMB 18,380 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 20 per tonne to a premium price of RMB 20 per tonne, with average prices between RMB 18,360 per tonne and RMB 18,400 per tonne. The prices have grown in all the provinces except in Gongyi, where it has shown no change to halt at RMB 18,320 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Foshan ascended by RMB 50 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,390 per tonne, followed by a growth of RMB 30 per tonne in Chongqing, Shenyang, and Linyi to halt at RMB 18,380 per tonne, RMB 18,340 per tonne and RMB 18,430 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the domestic aluminium ingot prices in Wuxi and Hangzhou have expanded by...
LME aluminium price closes the week with a fall of US$14.5/t; SHFE price slips to US$2,214/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,204.5 per tonne on Friday, with its high and low at US$2,229 per tonne and $2,195 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,227 per tonne, an increase of US$18 per tonne, or 0.81 per cent, from Thursday. On Friday, July 28, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$14 per tonne or 0.64 per cent and US$14.5 per tonne or 0.66 per cent to close at US$2,161 per tonne and US$2,16.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slumped by US$17 per tonne or 0.76 per cent to halt at US$2,202 per tonne and US$2,203 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price also dipped by US$10 per tonne or 0.42 per cent to clock at US$2,365 per tonne and US$2,370 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock...
Recycled aluminium recap: Haileybury School bags the Green Can Award for installing 30 aluminium recycling bins
Every Can Counts (ECC) announced the winners of this year's national recycling award competition. Crewe Clean Team, Bodega 51 Pub, and Haileybury School have been recognised for their commitment to environmental sustainability and recycling. Local students from the East of England gathered this week for a special event to learn about the benefits of recycling metal packaging such as aluminium. The event, hosted by Tata Steel's Eleanor Shorland, reviewed the recycling process and provided practical tips on separating packaging at the kerbside. Jamestrong, a renowned Australasian can manufacturer with Taree factories, is collaborating with the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT@UNSW) to make aerosol cans utilising recycling technology developed by the...
Harwin's high-power connector series feature aerospace-grade aluminium alloy and 360° EMC backshells
Composed of aerospace-grade aluminium 6061, Harwin announced the availability of backshells for their Kona high-power connector line. These backshells will prevent undesired EMI from seeping into the surrounding system from the connector/cable assembly. The 6061 aerospace-grade aluminium can be shaped into various forms and is very corrosion resistant, making it a suitable complement for various aircraft applications. Grade 6061 is extensively utilised in the manufacture of light crafts. Its ease of machining and welding is why it is often used in these applications. Harwin's 8.5mm-pitch Kona connectors come in 2, 3, and 4-contact varieties and are compact and streamlined while carrying huge currents (up to 60A per contact). These high-reliability components have been extensively employed...
Morrisons to carry out the trial run of in-store aluminium coffee pod recycling initiative
The fourth-largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom, Morrisons, will conduct a trial run of the in-store recycling points for coffee machines launched in association with Podback. The partnership with Podback will first be tested in 29 Morrisons locations. Customers will need to use suitably colour-tagged bags - one for aluminium pods and one for plastic pods - to separate them and then send them to various recycling centres across the UK. The testing or the trial is the first carried out by a UK grocery company. Morrisons customers will have access to a new drop-off service at selected stores as part of the experiment, enabling them to acquire Podback recycling bags, fill them with spent pods, and recycle them in dedicated bins at the front of the shop. Rick Hindley, executive...
Primary aluminium recap: Alba executes VR training for 'Potline Emergencies'
Aluminium Bahrain embraced digital transformation by using Virtual Reality (VR) technology into five key areas for its internal training courses. The effort was undertaken in conjunction with Atyaf eSolutions, and the signing ceremony took place on July 12, 2023. On July 27, 2023, Vice President Kashim Shettima reiterated Nigeria's steadfast commitment to revive the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria in St. Petersburg, Russia. He emphasised the significance of actively interacting with key industry players to accomplish this aim. The London Metal Exchange (LME), the global trading centre for industrial metals and the location of the bulk of nonferrous metal futures transactions, is again pressured to remove Russian aluminium from its warehousing system. The Norwegian aluminium behemoth...
Keep digital camera cooler with Ulanzi’s newly launched aluminium cooling fans
Just like our laptops, even digital cameras need their part of cooling and keeping them cool is often a struggle these days. With increasing user demand regarding quality, frame rate, bit rate, continuous stills shooting capabilities, and sheer throughput, it is essential to keep digital cameras cool. And to provide a solution to this, Ulanzi has come up with its newly launched aluminium cooling fan. As a result of its high-quality aluminium alloy casing, efficient heat dissipation, sandblasted oxidation process, and enhanced durability, the fan provides effective and consistent cooling. It is also available for a range of Sony, Canon, and Fujifilm camera bodies. The fan has three modes of operation with varying speeds, enabling the users to tailor it as per their specific requirements....
Belfast launches #CircleCity campaign with Coca-Cola to recycle aluminium cans on-the-go
Belfast #CircleCity is a new on-the-go recycling programme in Belfast City Centre, made possible with assistance from The Coca-Cola Foundation. The campaign was launched by Coca-Cola, Belfast City Council, and the environmental organisation Hubbub. The three-month initiative will make recycling aluminium cans and plastic bottles as simple as possible for residents and tourists, increasing recycling rates. "We're urging everyone to use the new recyclable bins to help us keep as much valuable plastic and aluminium as possible in the loop," said Beau Zilesnick, project lead at Hubbub. The initiative was made possible with the assistance of The Coca-Cola Foundation and was previously implemented in Dublin city centre. As part of the campaign, 25 bright and colourful recycling bins have been...
Real Alloy achieves ASI Performance Standard V2 certification for its 11 production facilities in Canada
On Thursday, July 27, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Real Alloy, the global market leader in third-party aluminium recycling and specification alloy production, was accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) certification for the recycling of aluminium scrap and the manufacture of wrought and foundry alloys at 11 manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico, as well as central strategic and administrative functions at their headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio, USA. The operations provide specified foundry and wrought alloys in liquid and solid ingot forms to various industrial sectors, including automotive and transportation, packaging, manufacturing, and construction. In 2022, Real Alloy had achieved dual ASI certifications...
AL Circle launches its 17th edition of e-Magazine, 'Recycling - Reshaping the Future of the Aluminium Value Chain’
The aluminium industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, where recycling plays a vital role, making it a top priority for producers and consumers. The industry's focus has shifted towards implementing eco-friendly practices and embracing circular economy principles. This strategic shift reflects a commitment to reducing environmental impact, conserving resources, and promoting the responsible use and disposal of aluminium products. With a shared vision of a greener future, the aluminium supply chain stakeholders are collaborating to create a more sustainable and environmentally-conscious industry. As a result, large firms throughout the value chain are embracing essential activities such as developing advanced technologies and adopting...
Alumina spot price in China grows by RMB7/t; SMM aluminium price dwindles by RMB140/t
On Friday, July 28, the average alumina spot price in China has grown by RMB 7 per tonne to close at RMB 2,871 per tonne. The price in Guangxi has gained RMB 10 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,865 per tonne, followed by a hike of RMB 5 per tonne in Shanxi and Guizhou to clock at RMB 2,880 per tonne and RMB 2,860 per tonne. On the same day, the domestic aluminium ingot price has dwindled by RMB 140 per tonne to come in at RMB 18,350 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,330 per tonne and RMB 18,370 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 10 per tonne to a premium price of RMB 30 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price in Hangzhou has slumped by RMB 150 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,350 per tonne, followed by a drop of RMB...
LME aluminium price moves up by US$5.5/t to US$2,176/t; SHFE price contracts by US$15/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,215 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,244.5 per tonne and US$2,196.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,209 per tonne, an increase of US$1 per tonne, or 0.05 per cent. On Thursday, July 27, both the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price went up by US$5 per tonne or 0.23 per cent and US$5.5 per tonne or 0.25 per cent to close at US$2,175 per tonne and US$2,176 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price increased by US$5 per tonne or 0.22 per cent to halt at US$2,219 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price moved up by US$5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent to close at US$2,375 per tonne and US$2,380 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at...
Coors Light, the official beverage partner of Leagues Cup launches its new line of aluminium packaging
Coors Light, known for its sustainable packaging promoting aluminium and other recyclable materials, has recently launched its new packaging line for the upcoming Leagues Cup, a competition between teams from North America and Mexico. With a new web campaign and themed aluminium packaging, the beer company hopes to capitalise on the sport's expanding popularity in North America. The 16oz aluminium cans are highly recyclable and sustainable at the same time. Aluminium is a sustainable metal, meaning it can be recycled indefinitely without material loss. Recycling aluminium has never been cheaper, quicker, or more energy-efficient than it is now. Aluminium cans are the most recyclable (and lucrative) of all materials since they are 100% recyclable. Coors Light, the official beer of the...
Haileybury School bags the Green Can Award for installing 30 aluminium recycling bins
Every Can Counts (ECC), a non-profit organisation that encourages and empowers people to recycle their used aluminium beverage cans, has revealed the winners of this year's national recycling award competition. Crewe Clean Team, Bodega 51 pub, and Haileybury School have all been acknowledged for their dedication to sustainability and recycling. Haileybury School in Hertford received a Green Can Award for its recycling project, which included the installation of 30 aluminium recycling bins in familiar places around the school and in each of the 12 boarding houses to encourage classmates, staff, and visitors to recycle. Simon Heard, Deputy Master and Sustainability Lead at Haileybury School expressed, "We feel very fortunate to have so many motivated pupils and committed staff to help push...
