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Orora Beverages' innovative digital printing solution to meet the growing demand for aluminium cans
Helio, formed under the collaboration between Orora Beverages and industrial rigid container specialists Velox-digital, is a cutting-edge direct-to-shape digital printing solution for designing or decorating aluminium cans. Helio named after the Greek God of the Sun, expands Orora's existing high-speed offset decorating technique, offering clients a faster turnaround from concept to delivery, more operational flexibility, and infinite design colours, textures, and finishes. Orora clients will experience reduced wait times and improved flexibility, according to Chris Smith, General Manager of Orora Beverage Cans. "Cans are a terrific sustainable packaging option, convenient for many occasions and most importantly, produced from aluminium containing recycled content, with the can itself...
End user recap: Torrié's 100% aluminium coffee capsules line works with all Nespresso machines
According to a manufacturer, using aluminium in the capsules allows for stronger sealing power, ensuring coffee protection against oxidation and heat resistance, which are significant factors in preserving the freshness of the fragrances. Wheels India's chairman S Ram reminded shareholders at the 64th AGM held through video conference on Wednesday that the firm expects development in its aluminium wheels export business owing to solid partnerships with global OEMs. The firm will begin delivering cast aluminium wheels to OEMs later this year, and they anticipate increased demand for the company's steel and aluminium wheels. Alstom is said to be adopting innovative aluminium technology for Vande Bharat trains. Torrié, a Portuguese coffee brand owned by the José Maria Vieira firm (JMV), has...
Primary aluminium recap: VALCO seeks fresh capital injection to expand and retrofit its smelter
Vedanta Aluminium was certified as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) for the fiscal year 2022-2023. The praise goes to Vedanta Aluminium's countrywide operating divisions, whose tenacity and dedication earned this coveted award. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Japan's Itochu Corporation signed a new agreement to collaborate on aluminium production, decarbonization, and the growth of UAE businesses in EGA's supply chain. On July 20, the Chinese state-owned Aluminium Corporation of China announced Chairman Liu Jianping's resignation. His departure was attributed to a "work adjustment." Liu resigned as chairman after barely two years in office. Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) disclosed that it needs $600 million in capital to revamp its operations. The faltering state-owned enterprise...
Deniliquin’s new recycling technique to segregate materials like aluminium and paper
Edward River Council announced that kerbside recycling will be restarted in Deniliquin beginning next year. The waste will be routed via many manual and automated sorting stations, where it will be divided into distinct waste streams such as aluminium, plastic (many kinds), paper, steel, cardboard, and glass. As Edward River Council officially advances towards the state-mandated three-bin trash collection system, it will be implemented with a separate food organics waste collection. The third container is for all-purpose rubbish. At its meeting on Tuesday, the council approved the system, which would move recycling and organics away from landfill. The new service will cost an extra $150 per home yearly, which will be established in cooperation with the community on next year's budget. Cr...
AL Circle launches an updated version of the report, 'Aluminium Dross Processing: A Global Review'
In 2022, the global aluminium industry generated a substantial volume of aluminium dross. Out of which, around 65-70% were collected and processed in different in-house facilities of aluminium companies and third-party recycling facilities. The reason behind this is the rising concern for sustainability and environment-friendliness, which has piqued the interest of the aluminium sector in dross recovery and utilization. When aluminium is molten, it oxidises on the surface, resulting in the creation of a 'skin-like' coating known as dross. It is a byproduct created during the melting and processing of aluminium. Previously, aluminium dross was disposed of in landfills, which was considered dangerous to the environment. Furthermore, important aluminium and other components were lost in...
AMCO joins the premiere B2B platform AL CircleBiz
AL CircleBiz has successfully registered AMCO, one of the leading suppliers of aluminium sheets, plates, rods and profiles. AMCO offers high-quality semi-finished aluminium, copper, brass, and bronze goods. They also make and deliver precision-specified cast plates, blocks, and CNC machining sections. As a family business with over 270 workers, they will individually satisfy your needs. The products offered by AMCO includes aluminium sheet, aluminium rod, aluminium plate, aluminium cast plates and aluminium profiles. Their new business slogan, "When metal and service shine," raises the bar even higher for excellent quality and first-class customer service. In doing so, their workers' decent working conditions and unrivalled expert knowledge provide the final touch. AMCO is trusted by...
LME aluminium benchmark price expands by US$30/t; SHFE price dips to US$2,546/t
On Thursday, July 20, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$29.5 per tonne or 1.37 per cent and US$30 per tonne or 1.40 per cent to settle at US$2,171 per tonne and US$2,172 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also expanded by US$33.5 per tonne or 1.53 per cent to peg at US$2,219.50 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price gained US$33 per tonne or 1.40 per cent to halt at US$2,383 per tonne and US$2,388 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 513100 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants 277675 tonnes and 235425 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price also grew by US$7.88 per tonne or 0.35 per cent to halt at US$2,203.77 per tonne. SHFE aluminium...
INFINITY Automatic Tinting System from Nippon coats multiple surfaces like aluminium and wood
Nippon Paint India's Wood Art division has introduced the 'INFINITY Automated Tinting System,' which offers a broad selection of colours and product solutions in the field of interior furniture coatings in India. INFINITY coatings provide a smooth and elegant finish on any surface. They may be put over a variety of materials such as aluminium, glass, plastics, acrylic, wood, and metal while protecting them from stains and wear and tear. The coating solution saves time, reduces waste, and assures lifespan, which aligns with the company's goals of efficiency, sustainability, and great quality. To appeal to Indian customers, the product line has been mainly designed for Indian circumstances. This will meet the needs of architects and interior designers by providing a wide range of hues and...
Top 5 companies championing safety initiatives in the aluminium industry
Safety comes first before anything else. Accidents anywhere or in any industry are not good and can be avoided or lowered with proper measurements. Safety and production are inextricably linked to any industry's growth or success. And the aluminium industry is not an exception either! Many companies like Alba, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Vedanta, Amag, etc., have always ensured that their employees or workers are guarded with the best safety measures. To control the risk to people posed by various industry-related activities, it is required to identify all possible hazards methodically, to have excellent practice standards, committed management, and methods for organised follow-up. Safety is not only limited to accidents but also to other health measures like carrying out awareness...
China’s July 20 alumina price grows to RMB2,845/t; A00 aluminium ingot price moves up by RMB10/t
On Thursday, July 20, the Shanghai Metal Market (SMM) notified that the average alumina spot price has ascended by RMB 3 per tonne to close at RMB 2,845 per tonne. On M-o-M calculation, a growth of RMB 31 per tonne was witnessed from RMB 2,814 per tonne recorded on June 20. As of today, the prices in Shanxi and Guangxi have gone up by RMB 5 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,845 per tonne. On the same day in Shandong and Guizhou, the average alumina spot price experienced the same hike to halt at RMB 2,805 per tonne and RMB 2,830 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price has gained RMB 10 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,280 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,260 per tonne and RMB 18,300 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 10 to RMB 50 per tonne....
L'Occitane continues to support sustainability, launches Solidarity Balm encased in aluminium packaging
L'Occitane has always prioritised environmental conservation, recognising its unique information: the hidden miracles of plants, their astonishing qualities, and the astounding effectiveness of their active ingredients. As part of its continued dedication to biodiversity protection, the company has released the Solidarity Balm featuring 100% recyclable aluminium packaging. The L'Occitane Foundation generously supports the L'Occitane Multi-Use Balm's mission of protecting and preserving biodiversity by contributing one hundred per cent of the earnings from the sale of this product to non-governmental organisation (NGO) initiatives. The balm is encased in aluminium packaging, which promotes the company's responsibility towards sustainability and the environment. The Solidarity Balm is a...
EGA’s Engineer the Future project touches over 6,700 high school students during 2022-2023 academic year
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest 'premium aluminium' producer, revealed that the Engineer the Future project touched over 6,700 high school students during the 2022-2023 academic year. It is an interactive learning activity aimed to engage students in grades 9 to 12 and a chance to participate in an aluminium design contest. More than 400 students competed in the Aluminium Design & Innovation Challenge for a reward of AED15,000. Engineer the Future is a collaboration between Emirates Schools Establishment and BMW Group. The curriculum is intended to foster a lifelong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, in keeping with the UAE Centennial 2071 vision, which recognises science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills as a critical...
VALCO seeks fresh capital injection to expand and retrofit its smelter
The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) revealed that it requires US$600 million in cash to modernise its operations. The struggling state-owned company desperately needs more funding to upgrade its ageing gear and expand the smelter to more than 7.5 times its present installed output capacity. The modernisation and expansion will increase efficiency and position VALCO to grow profitably in the long term, as well as contribute to establishing and realising linkages between the upstream and downstream components of the country's Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI). The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and VALCO believe that US$600 million is necessary to actualise this. Under this, the government authorised GIADEC and VALCO to find and engage a strategic partner with...
Gas measurement system from LogiDataTech boasts aluminium housing and is easy to install
LogiDataTech provides cutting-edge gas measuring devices for determining gas concentration in a gas mixture. The explosion-proof MF420-Ex-2.1 range detects hazardous or combustible gases and vapours in an explosive air combination at temperatures ranging from 0 to 50°C. The aluminium housing is ideal for installation on the wall. The measured values are produced through a linear current output (4-20mA), and the assessment and additional processing of the measured values are transferred to a downstream device connected by the user. The instruments are authorised for use in zones 1 and 2 of the current European ATEX standard. They work by using a pellistor or a particular electrochemical sensor. Calibration is a straightforward on-site technique using an alphanumeric display and buttons, so...
Amcor raises its sustainability game with the new TRANSPARENCE initiative
Amcor, a leading global provider of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods in sectors as diverse as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and home/personal care, has launched its new sustainability program called TRANSPARENCE, which provides clarity and certainty to Wine and Spirits businesses about sustainability actions. The sustainability program is founded on three strategic pillars: Reduce – This commits the company to reduce its carbon footprint by 18 per cent by 2025 compared to 2020 levels through initiatives such as incorporating more recycled aluminium, its Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and reducing the use of secondary packaging. Recycle - It will improve its 96 per cent...
LME aluminium price falls by US$25.5/t to US$2,169.5/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,528/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2255 per tonne Tuesday, with low and high at US$2201 per tonne and US$2262 per tonne before closing down 2.28 per cent at US$2205.5 per tonne. On Tuesday, July 18, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$25.5 per tonne or 1.16 per cent to close at US$2,168.50 per tonne and US$2,169.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also dropped by US$29 per tonne or 1.29 per cent to settle at US$2,215 per tonne and US$2,216 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price descended by US$27 per tonne or 1.12 per cent to score at US$2,375 per tonne and US$2,380 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 517400 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants closed at 279475 tonnes and 237925...
Aluminium recycled from coffee pods in Cardiff to be used for packaging and automotive components
Recycling aluminium holds the potential to create a more sustainable and environment-friendly atmosphere. As a result, companies and regions worldwide are doing their bit to bring a sustainable environmental difference. Since April, the Cardiff region of the United Kingdom has managed to recycle 1.6 tonnes of aluminium and other coffee pods from over 2,600 residences. The coffee pods collected by the new service will be recycled in the UK, with the aluminium and plastic used to build new items such as packaging and automotive components, and the coffee grinds used to generate renewable energy and soil improver. The new programme enables families to join Podback so that the council may collect coffee pods from people's homes at no cost to the taxpayer to continue increasing the city's...
Coal India plans to build water transport corridor to move products like aluminium
India is planning to build an industrial water transport corridor in the east. The plan, backed by Coal India, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), would cater to a major industrial cluster in India for the movement of finished products like aluminium, steel, sponge iron, and fertilisers. As per the reports, Coal India and the state waterways organisation expect to spend up to INR 120 billion ($1.46 billion) for the water transport corridor. The corridor, which could handle 12 to 15 million tonnes of cargo by 2030, would link two ports in the eastern state of Odisha through the Brahmi River. According to the individuals, who refused to provide their names because they were not authorised to talk to the media, the project intends to decongest and...
