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Mananalu aluminium water bottles mark its countrywide debut at Whole Foods and Sprouts
Jason Momoa, the 'Aquaman' actor, started Mananalu, a canned water company, 2019 to replace single-use plastic bottles with recyclable aluminium ones. The bottles at Mananalu are made of 69 per cent recycled aluminium. According to the latest rumours, the sustainable bottled water brand has recently collaborated with Whole Foods and Sprouts for its countrywide debut. This strategic partnership intends to make Mananalu's refreshing and ecologically responsible products more accessible to customers throughout the United States, allowing them to make more sustainable decisions. The brand's aim to reduce plastic pollution complements Whole Foods and Sprouts' mission to offer natural and organic goods. This collaboration could bring in a new age of conscientious shopping. "We are thrilled to...
AusProof in collaboration with KableX, develops aluminium Fit and Go Adaptor
Developed in partnership with KableX, the newly manufactured aluminium Fit and Go Adaptor by AusProof aims to help their customers achieve two significant objectives: cost reduction and simplicity of operation. The Fit and Go Adaptor is compatible with AusProof's 114BKA and 118BKA aluminium high-voltage couplers and is rated at 800 amps with an operating voltage of 11,000 volts. The adaptor is suited for usage in Non-Ex situations such as tunnelling and hard rock mining sites since it is made of aluminium while keeping mechanical strength and durability. The Fit and Go Adaptor was created primarily to make installation time shorter and simpler. This product includes AusProof's LED Live Line Indicator. AusProof's Research and Development team is always looking for the next problem to...
Bragborough Hall Business Centre, the new corporate headquarter of ALFED
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has moved its corporate headquarters to Northamptonshire's Bragborough Hall Business Centre. The location is ideal for ALFED's expanding staff, with state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by gorgeous vistas and excellent transportation connections. The new facility demonstrates ALFED's commitment to the future by providing breakout rooms for member training sessions and contemporary, customised workstations for the ALFED staff. It is a significant departure from the company's former headquarters in Halesowen and reflects the next chapter in the organisation's history. Tom Jones, ALFED's chief executive officer, said, "As the representative voice of the UK aluminium industry, we're committed to investing in our future and adding measurable value to our...
Promoting sustainability: Top 10 ASI certifications in 2023
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), an international, non-profit organisation aiming to maximise aluminium's contribution to a sustainable society, works to enhance sustainability across the whole aluminium value chain. ASI Aluminium is a metal produced and acquired following ASI Standards, beginning with its mined or recycled source and continuing through all value chain stages. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) seeks to enhance sustainability across the aluminium value chain, such as packaging, transportation, construction, engineering, and upstream and downstream manufacturing sectors. ASI certification helps both the aluminium industry and consumers by demonstrating their commitment to social, environmental, and ethical standards. Some of the notable companies that...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price drops by RMB40/t to RMB18,280/t; Australian alumina FOB price falls to US$328/t
On Thursday, July 6, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has dropped by RMB 40 per tonne to close at RMB 18,280 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,260 per tonne and RMB 18,300 per tonne, and the spot prices may be traded at a discount price of RMB 20 per tonne to a premium price of RMB 20 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the price in Tianjin has hiked by RMB 60 per tonne to close at RMB 18,290 per tonne, followed by a fall of RMB 40 per tonne in Foshan, Hangzhou and Linyi to score at RMB 18,480 per tonne, RMB 18,280 per tonne and RMB 18,200 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Chongqing and Shenyang slipped by RMB 30 per tonne and RMB 20 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,360 per tonne and RMB 18,220 per tonne. Only Gongyi and Wuxi have the same prices at RMB...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India witnessed volatile trends, declining by $120/t W-o-W
The Indian imported aluminium scrap market recorded unpredictable patterns and considerable price contraction W-o-W in some grades by up to $120 per tonne. As of today, US and Middle East-origin aluminium talk prices fell by up to $120 per tonne to $4,480 per tonne and $4,350 per tonne, respectively. The remainder of the scrap grades exhibited a different pattern, with some falling by $5-50 per tonne and others rising by $10-50 per tonne W-o-W. Most medium-sized importers have taken a cautious approach, deferring their bookings and looking for generally reliable material-sourcing locations. The present domestic market scenario indicates a limited supply of taint tabor and extrusion, resulting in increased demand for these grades and producing a favourable environment for purchasers. At...
OYT Machine enters AL CircleBiz, world's first global B2B platform for aluminium
OYT Machine|Onustec Group is the leading high-end aluminium and façade machine manufacturing specialist, supported by a German technical expert team. It has long maintained strong collaborations with German Siemens AG and Camprox OHG. They have a formidable R&D and software German technical expert team with decades of extensive expertise of prominent German brands in the sector and a manufacturing department. German professionals educate and teach engineers. The products offered by Onustec Group include Double Column Hydraulic Punching Machine for Aluminium, 6 Blades Aluminium Curtain Wall End Milling Machine, Large Hydraulic Aluminium Profile Corner Crimper, Aluminium Profile 4 Side Film Sticking Wrapping Machine and Fast Double Heads Aluminium Window Drilling Machine. The company has...
SYNKRO from IMA Coffee can handle aluminium and other capsules with ease
IMA Coffee showcased the revolutionary new SYNKRO high-speed capsule filling and sealing equipment at Interpack 2023.SYNKRO uses cutting-edge technology to provide high-speed performance, space-efficient design, and remarkable versatility in handling various kinds of capsules, including aluminium. To begin with, the design of this machine is small, allowing workers simple access to maintenance or cleaning activities. The pull-out dosing device, mainly, is easy to clean when required. The machine's size is tiny compared to the high processing rates achieved, ranging from 800 to 1200 ppm. In terms of adaptability, SYNKRO is perhaps the most adaptable, high-speed capsule filling and sealing machine available today. SYNKRO will adapt to any demands, owing to the magnetic shuttles acting...
Ska Fabricating’s FHA 500 Depalletizer engineered to unload aluminium cans and bottles
Ska Fabricating will be showcasing their FullmHeight Automatic (FHA) 5000 Depalletizer with Industrial S-Grip lowerator at Pack Expo West, to be held in Las Vegas in September 2023. The FHA 500 is engineered to unload various container types, including aluminium cans , glass jars/bottles, plastic containers, and fibreboard tubes. Ska Fabricating's extensive line of depalletisers and palletisers may be customised to facilitate automation in different sectors. The FHA 5000 will be shown with a discharge conveyor and the Industrial S-Style Side-Grip Lowerator, which provides clients with toolless adjustment during product changeovers and a tiny footprint, conserving important floor space. The Full Height Automatic (FHA) 5000 Depalletizer is intended to offer customisable configurations via...
FCR researchers design innovative system for recycling aluminium waste using solar radiation
Established in 2010, Fraunhofer Chile Research (FCR), one of the first research institutions of Corfo's Programme for the Attraction of International Centres of Excellence, is developing a solar concentration system to help recycle aluminium waste. The project will be funded by the government agency Corfo's Crea y Valida Fund, which proposes to develop and validate a solar thermal concentration system capable of reaching and maintaining temperatures suitable for smelting of aluminium for its recycling. Fraunhofer has been researching solar heat in industrial processes for years, which has led to the development of several ways to replace fossil fuels using solar thermal technology. The primary aluminium manufacturing business emits 1,100 million tonnes of greenhouse gases yearly,...
LME aluminium price moves down by US$4.5/t to US$2,102.5/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,525/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,227.5 per tonne on Tuesday, with its low and high at US$2,201 per tonne and US$2,249 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,247 per tonne, up US$19 per tonne or 0.58 per cent. On Tuesday, July 4, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price went down by US$3 per tonne or 0.14 per cent and US$4.5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent to close at US$2,102 per tonne and US$2,102.50 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price, on the other hand, grew by US$9.5 per tonne or 0.44 per cent to halt at US$2,155.50 per tonne and US$2,156.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price also went up by US$6 per tonne or 0.25 per cent to close at US$2,318 per tonne and US$2,323 per tonne. LME aluminium opening...
AL CircleBiz welcomes Emerus to its 1200+ global community of verified sellers
Emerus is a European producer of pressed aluminium profiles for various industrial applications. Printing, plasticising, anodising, machining, and packaging according to the client's need and technical assistance throughout the manufacturing process are all available via them. Emerus reduces the time from order to final product delivery, optimises inventory management, and eliminates potential conflicts with various suppliers. The company is known for producing aluminium façade systems , aluminium profiles in solar energy, the automobile sector, the electrical engineering sector and solar substructures for photovoltaic power plants. Emerus has been successfully on-boarded by AL CircleBiz , the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium...
SERAM to produce aesthetic markings on metals like aluminium with its latest partnership
SERAM, a global leader in decorative ribbons and a subsidiary of Neyret Group, has partnered with Qiova, a pioneer in developing high-speed industrial laser systems for precision material processing. With this partnership, SERAM will be able to produce an infinite variety of functional and aesthetic markings on a wide range of metals like aluminium, brass, copper and other materials, including glass ceramic, plastic polymers, textile, wood, cardboard, etc., thanks to Qiova's patented programmable multi-beam laser technology. "QR codes, whether integrated into the decor or infinitely small, can now be personalised at very high speed, so that individual packs can be identified without disrupting the user experience. Digital content is incorporated into the product in an open-ended and...
Giovanni Testini and Jason Haggar launch Australia’s first 750ml aluminium bottled water
In a bid to mitigate the environmental damage caused by the booming bottled water industry, Australian entrepreneurs Giovanni Testini and Jason Haggar introduced Vessel, Australia's first 750ml endlessly recyclable aluminium water bottle. The bottle has two options: Vessel Still (alkaline) and Vessel Sparkling. The creators, while working on their company concept, were inspired by a passing freight ship (thus the name "Vessel"), and they felt that the name "encapsulated their mission" to reduce the usage of disposable plastic water bottles. Aluminium bottles are endlessly recyclable, long-lasting, lightweight, airtight, and shatterproof. The business claims the aluminium bottles can be repurposed and restocked in as little as 30–60 days due to its high recycling yields and fast recycling...
Sohar Aluminium’s smelting & casthouse facility in Oman achieves its first ASI Performance Standard Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) accredited Sohar Aluminium against the ASI Performance Standard with Provisional status for its smelter and casthouse complex at Sohar, Oman. The firm manufactures high-purity primary aluminium with an annual capacity of over 390,000 tonnes in the form of ingots, sows, and hot metal, which supports Oman's thriving downstream aluminium sector. In 2021, Sohar Aluminium was enlisted by ASI as the Production and Transformation Member. "We have always aspired to be a world-class and a pioneer industrial company by pursuing excellence through adopting global best practices. SA acts in favour of protecting the environment, implementing high and safe working standards for its employees and contractors, maintaining excellent relations with its stakeholders,...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price drops by RMB10/t due to decreased production for heavy rainfall
On Tuesday, June 4, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has dropped by RMB 10 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,540 per tonne, as heavy rainfall in the Yunnan region has resulted in a drop in production. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 150 and RMB 190 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,520 per tonne and RMB 18,560 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices have dropped in almost all the provinces, except in Chongqing and Shenyang, where it has grown by RMB 50 per tonne and RMB 10 per tonne to score at RMB 18,610 per tonne and RMB 18,510 per tonne. China's recovery is expected to continue, although at a sluggish pace, with investment and industry trailing behind. On M-o-M calculation , the A00 aluminium ingot price has also...
Logitech’s Sight AI Camera promotes sustainability with its low-carbon aluminium frame
The pandemic has profoundly altered the world of work, resulting in a more mixed paradigm. This transition has created a new challenge: guaranteeing equitable participation and inclusion in meetings for remote and in-office personnel. To combat this, Logitech introduced the Sight AI Camera, which aims to bridge the gap between hybrid teams. Logitech is dedicated to making the world a more climate-friendly place by actively trying to decrease the carbon footprint of its products. As a result, Logitech Sight will be manufactured in part from low-impact materials such as low-carbon aluminium and post-consumer recycled plastics and will be distributed in ethically sourced packaging. According to Logitech, the packaging is purchased ethically for sustainable initiatives. The Logitech Sight AI...
Europe’s largest EV battery recycling plant leads the way in sustainability with ‘black mass’ powder
Hydrovolt, one of Europe's largest car battery recycling plants, is leading the way in sustainability by recycling damaged or faulty electric vehicle batteries. The plant is pushing the shift to a decarbonised economy by turning them into a precious powder known as "black mass," made of essential minerals such as nickel, manganese, cobalt, lithium, and graphite. The 'black mass' powder will be supplied to other battery manufacturers, while the aluminium produced during the process will be sent to Hydro for recycling. Hydrovolt was established by Northvolt and Hydro to deliver sustainable battery recycling in Europe and ensure that no battery is ever wasted. "Black gold" is touted as eco-friendly as it comes from recycling rather than being mined in faraway countries. "The higher the...
