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FireDrone coated with aluminium to scope out burning buildings and wildfires
FireDrone, a prototype drone developed jointly by researchers from the Imperial College London and Empa. The drones are strong enough to survive extreme temperatures and infiltrate burning structures. To reflect heat, they coated it with super-reflective aluminium. After exposure to high temperatures, the super-insulation stops the materials from shrinking and the pore architectures from deteriorating. They constructed a protective structural casing for the drone out of lightweight, thermally super-insulating materials, including polyimide aerogel and glass fibres. The drone comprises a unique thermal aerogel insulating material and a cooling system that allows it to survive temperatures of up to 200°C for 10 minutes. The researchers think FireDrone, still in the prototype stage, might be...
MEC's acquisition of Mid-States Aluminum will expedite its growth in lightweight materials production
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. (MEC), a leading value-added provider of design, prototyping, and manufacturing solutions to a wide range of end markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mid-States Aluminum Corp., a Wisconsin-based industry-leading extruder, for approximately $96 million. MEC will gain additional fabrication capabilities due to the purchase, positioning the firm as a leading domestic manufacturing partner for big OEMs. Mid-States Aluminum will also be able to extend its capabilities as a result of this. The agreement will also provide MEC with other additional benefits: Mid-States will offer MEC with manufacturing capabilities for lightweight materials. These capabilities will position MEC even better to exploit the demand generated by multi-year onshoring...
Environment Agency reveals impressive Y-o-Y growth in aluminium packaging recycling rate
The Environment Agency (EA) recently published research data on the remarkable increase in aluminium packaging recycling volume compared to the 2022 projections. The information was published by EA on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD), which showed that in the first quarter alone, 40,478 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling, a 14 per cent increase over the previous year (35,382). Of this amount, 28,850 tonnes were recycled actively by consumers through kerbside, bring, and on-the-go methods (+14 per cent YOY). In comparison, 11,323 tonnes were recovered from incinerator bottom ash (IBA), with tonnages increasing +20 per cent YOY. So far this year, 60,621 tonnes have been caught in the United Kingdom, a 13 per cent increase over the same time last year...
LME aluminium price falls by US$16.5/t to US$2,116/t; SHFE price moves down to US$2,518/t
On Monday, June 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$16.5 per tonne or 0.77 per cent to settle at US$2,115.50 per tonne and US$2,116 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slipped by US$20 per tonne or 0.91 per cent to clock at US$2,154 per tonne and US$2,155 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price slumped by US$23 per tonne or 0.98 per cent to settle at US$2,310 per tonne and US$2,315 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock halted at 537775 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants closed at 287375 tonnes and 250400 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price descended by US$24.23 per tonne or 1.09 per cent to close at US$2,178.77 per tonne. SHFE aluminium price On Tuesday, June...
Superior Extrusion hosts an open house at its K.I. Sawyer facility to celebrate 25 years in business
The two-decade-old Upper Peninsula-based Superior Extrusion Inc. (SEI), a national leader in extruded aluminium products, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at the K.I. Sawyer facility. The firm was created in August 1996 and has always been based at the K.I. Sawyer facility. SEI believes that its 25-year history has generated around 500 million pounds of aluminium. SEI purchased and installed a new nine-inch aluminium extrusion press . To commemorate the celebration of the completion of its fourth press and the adoption of a new road name, the firm held an open house complete with food, beverages, and a brief programme. "We value our employees. If we didn't have them, we wouldn't be able to make products. Then we have customers that buy it. It's just great to have everybody here...
QMEGA joins AL CircleBiz, the fastest-growing B2B online marketplace
Quasars Middle East Glass and Aluminium (QMEGA) LLC was founded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as an aluminium and glass fabrication and installation company. Their company keeps a high degree of raw material quality for manufacturing and installing aluminium and glass. The Dubai-based firm has been successfully onboarded by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. As part of its services, QMEGA installs aluminium kitchen cabinets, aluminium curtain walls, ACP cladding, and skylights. To know more about the different products, one can visit the official website of AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. They have a skilled office staff and builders who are highly trained and experienced in business, engineering, and...
Bahrain and CERN's recent collaboration opens up research opportunities for scientific use of aluminium alloys
The University of Bahrain and the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) have joined forces to further research in the development of scientific uses of aluminium alloys in various vital fields. The agreement will provide significant chances for Bahraini researchers, allowing scientists, researchers, engineers, instructors, students, and technicians to benefit from CERN schools and programmes. Dr Fouad Mohammed Al-Ansari, President of the University of Birmingham (UoB), and Charlotte Lindbergh, Director of International Relations at CERN, signed the agreement. He also said that the relationship offers opportunities for combined research and development in the scientific use of aluminium alloys and integration of education and training with the national industry. CERN's School...
Petron rolls out Fiesta Gas 170-gram refillable cylinders in aluminium alloy packaging
Petron Corp., one of the Philippines' largest oil refining and marketing companies, has introduced a new refillable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) product in Luzon, dubbed Fiesta Gas 170-gram refillable cylinders. The Fiesta Gas 170-gram is designed to be compatible with LPG-rated portable burners and grillers, and the packaging is composed of seamless aluminium alloy that can bear high pressure, in accordance with the Philippine National Standards (PNS). Following its debut in the Visayas last year, Petron Corporation's newest invention in the LPG category, the new Fiesta Gas 170-gram in refillable cylinders, is now available throughout Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. After the contents have been used, the aluminium alloy refillable cylinders may be returned to authorised Fiesta Gas...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price plummets by RMB360/t post the Dragon Boat Festival holiday
On Monday, June 26, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China opened the week after the Dragon Boat Festival with a downfall of RMB 360 per tonne or 1.91 per cent to peg at RMB 18,470 per tonne. However, on M-o-M calculation , a surge of RMB 310 per tonne was recorded from RMB 18,160 per tonne on May 26. Today the spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 280 per tonne and RMB 230 per tonne, and the average prices may stand between RMB 18,450 per tonne and RMB 18,490 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices in Hangzhou and Wuxi have plummeted by RMB 360 per tonne and RMB 350 per tonne to close at RMB 18,470 per tonne. On the same day, in Gongyi and Foshan, the prices have dwindled by RMB 320 per tonne and RMB 310 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,290 per tonne and RMB...
Sustainability recap: Libo Cosmetics wins Packaging Award for its Venus Refillable Aluminium Lipstick
Global warming is a growing concern as the world is moving rapidly towards reducing emissions to save the environment from further degradation. In this path that leads us to a sustainable future, aluminium as a metal has proven to be better than the rest when it comes to being environmentally friendly. Also, many companies have been rewarded for their sustainable approach to making their products environment-friendly and recyclable. Like, Libo Cosmetics was recently honoured with the Packaging Award for its Venus Refillable Aluminium Lipstick, made from 100 per cent recyclable aluminium. It is constructed of 100 per cent aluminium, including the cap and shell, with no plastic waste generated throughout production. Hydro, the leading Norwegian aluminium company committed highly to a...
India to remove retaliatory duties on US to do away with aluminium and steel tariffs
India and the United States have agreed to settle six trade issues at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and New Delhi would also reduce retaliatory customs tariffs on 28 American items such as almonds, walnuts, and apples. Based on national security, the United States levied 25 per cent and 10 per cent import taxes on specific aluminium and steel goods, respectively in 2018. In return, India imposed tariffs on 28 American items in June 2019, including chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, apples, boric acid, and diagnostic reagents. Three of the six conflicts were launched by India, and the same number by the United States. The settlement announcement was made amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to the United States, which he is doing at the request of President Joe Biden...
Hotpack Global celebrates Eid Al Adha with its new range of disposable aluminium food containers
Hotpack Global, one of the leading manufacturers of disposable food packaging products in the Middle East, has launched its new eco-friendly packaging range, composed of aluminium and other recyclable materials like paper and plastic. The new product range has been launched to celebrate Eid Al Adha. The new product line responds to the UAE market's increasing and changing demands. The new range will include aluminium containers and paper tea cups that can be recycled for hot and cold drinks. The 'bio' collection is unusual because it is made entirely of recycled materials. "Traditionally, aluminium packaging containers are preferred by many during Eid Al Adha. This is not just because they are recyclable, but also because they hold great cultural significance. At Hotpack, we believe in...
Fives' new workshop in Bahrain aims to foster growth in the aluminium and other industries
Fives is an international engineering group specialising in designing and supplying machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial groups like the aluminium, steel, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics, cement, and energy sectors. The company inaugurated its workshop in Bahrain, which is expected to help grow the local economy and support its industrial strategy. Mr Sebastien Gauguier, President of Fives Group's Aluminium Division, gave a speech emphasising the significance of having a workshop locally as it matches Fives Group's aim of being closer to clients in the GCC. The French Ambassador of France in Bahrain, Mr Jerome Cauchard, said, "The inauguration of Fives Services Gulf workshop is a new example of the cooperation between France and...
LME aluminium price surges by US$33.5/t to US$2,190.5/t; SHFE market is closed for China’s Dragon Boat Festival
On Thursday, June 22, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$33.5 per tonne or 1.55 per cent to settle at US$2,190 per tonne and US$2,190.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price were hiked by US$29 per tonne or 1.31 per cent to reside at US$2,233.50 per tonne and US$2,234 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price expanded by US$27 per tonne or 1.14 per cent to peg at US$2,385 per tonne and US$2,390 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock clocked at 546375 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants settled at 299950 tonnes and 246425 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price grew by US$12.24 per tonne or 0.55 per cent to score at US$2,232.66 per tonne. SHFE aluminium price The SHFE market is...
Hengjia Aluminum joins 1200+ global community of verified sellers, AL CircleBiz
Established in 2002, Hengjia Group is a major high-tech firm of the National Torch Plan. The company is a big enterprise group that integrates the rough processing, finishing manufacturing, and sales of aluminium and aluminium alloy raw materials (aluminium water). The company has successfully joined the 1200+ global community of verified sellers at AL CircleBiz. Aluminium Checkered Sheet, aluminium coil, aluminium tube coil, aluminium cladding sheet coil and aluminium sheet are many products that have been produced since the first aluminium pipe was rolled out of Liuyang village in 2002. To know more about the different products, one can visit the official website of AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. Since then, the company has expanded from a...
Bellamianta launches new face serum in a 30ml bottle featuring aluminium-coated droppers
The Ireland-based luxury tanning brand Bellamianta recently launched its new Gradual Hyaluronic Face Tanning Serum in new 30 ml frosted glass bottles along with aluminium-coated droppers , custom colour-matched rose gold and white silicone bulbs, and recyclable bottles. The vegan and cruelty-free Bellamianta Gradual Hyaluronic Face Tanning Serum is formulated with patented peptides and proven ingredients to create a flawless and radiant glow, as well as hyaluronic acid and peptides to help plump skin and improve signs of ageing and niacinamide to help visibly improve pores and uneven skin tone. The acid-etched frosted glass bottles and the aluminium-coated droppers make it look chic and classy, resulting in a luxurious, premium feel with a natural aesthetic, clean appearance, and...
Vetroplas, in conjunction with Envases supplies 250ml aluminium bottles to BAZ & CO
Vetroplas, a provider of a full range of high-quality packaging solutions designed for the UK cosmetics and personal care markets, has completed its first collaboration with BAZ & CO, the natural skincare brand from 'The Skin Care Farmers.' Under this collaboration, Vetroplas has supplied BAZ & CO with 250 ml aluminium bottles for its Restore and Awaken Body Wash range. The aluminium bottles are from Envases, the Spanish aluminium bottle maker. The semi-matt lacquer gives the bottle a one-of-a-kind, high-end look, while the white base coat guarantees the green offset-printed hue will show through. It seems that more and more companies are starting to realise the benefits of using aluminium in everyday life, from its lightweight and durable properties to its recyclability and...
Bikar’s new ASC at Belagavi will include semi-finished aerospace goods composed of aluminium
German Aerospace Company Bikar plans to set up an advanced Aerospace Service Centre (ASC) at its Belagavi Aerospace Cluster (BAC) in Karnataka. The announcement was made by Aequs Infra at the ongoing Paris Airshow. BAC's site is home to nearly 30 manufacturing units. The new hub will offer storage and specialised processing of semi-finished items of aluminium, titanium, super alloys, and other aerospace metals. The new ASC will increase Bikar's global footprint and position as a leading worldwide supplier of aerospace materials. Alex Bikar, CEO of Bikar Aerospace GmbH, stated, "We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new branch in Belagavi. This move signifies our commitment to providing exceptional services to our clients while strengthening our position in the aerospace market....
