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‘Foil in Love’ with Alupro and Leeds City Council’s new aluminium recycling campaign
A newly launched recycling campaign by the Leeds City Council titled 'Foil in Love' encouraged homeowners to recycle their clean aluminium packaging , which includes everything from wrapping foil and trays to aerosols, aluminium beverage cans, and empty food tins. Around 14,000 people in Roundhay and Moortown were inspired to participate in the campaign. Councillor Mohammed Rafique, Leeds City Council's executive member for Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space, stated, "We're always looking for ways to encourage our residents to recycle as much of their used packaging as possible. The good news is that more than 128 tonnes of aluminium was recycled across Leeds and the surrounding areas in 2022. However, analysis shows that Leeds residents also placed 1,292 tonnes in general waste...
Aluminium-composed landing gear from TISCIS promises to save emissions in planes
Farnborough-based TISICS has introduced new lightweight metal composite landing gear that it says may save £650k per aircraft per year in fuel expenses. Light Land, developed in collaboration with Safran Landing Systems, is believed to be the world's biggest metal composite built for civil aviation. It is composed of aluminium and titanium and serves as a prototype for what TISICS claims would be a variety of metal composite components that may lower aviation emissions by 9.6 million tonnes if used on wide-body aircraft. According to the business, their composites provide a weight reduction of 30-70 per cent, excelling at high-strength steel and surpassing the strength and rigidity of titanium at a 40 per cent lower density. "We're hugely excited to showcase the potential of Light Land...
SnackRight plans to incorporate aluminium foil packaging into its arrangement
Singapore-based healthy snack brand SnackRight attempts to weather larger economic uncertainty by concentrating on product innovation and shelf-life extension to expand its sales channels. The company plans to include packaging materials like aluminium foils in their arrangements to expand its presence in the mass market. "The current shelf life of our products is about six months. We are looking to improve that - such as adding nitrogen and aluminium foil into the packaging - so that we can have them in more retail outlets like FairPrice Finest and Cold Storage. This is our goal for 2023," said the firm. Aluminium is one of the most sustainable and recyclable metals on the planet. As a result, it is strongly recommended for usage in various end-use sectors like packaging, transportation,...
Hydro bags the Mercedes-Benz Supplier Award for its drive towards sustainability
The leading Norwegian aluminium company committed highly to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro was recently honoured with the Mercedes-Benz Supplier Award in the sustainability category. The Mercedes-Benz Supplier Circle event occurred on June 19 in Stuttgart, Germany. "This award is a fantastic recognition of our efforts to drive sustainability in aluminium production. It demonstrates a key customer's appreciation of Hydro's commitment to decarbonize and minimize environmental impact along the entire aluminium value chain," stated President and CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim, who received the award on behalf of Hydro. This award is given annually to recognise excellent achievement by supplier partners in innovation, quality, and sustainability. Mercedes-Benz got the accolade after receiving the...
Yacht broker at Y.CO buys aluminium-built Baiurdo VI
Baiurdo VI, a 34.5-metre sailing yacht, has been sold, with James Pool of Y.CO representing the buyer and Simon Goldsworthy of Edmiston representing the seller. Baiurdo VI was designed by Gilles Vaton and built-in aluminium by the German yard Abeking & Rasmussen in 1992. Since then, the yacht has undergone frequent improvements, including a thorough renovation and new hull paint job in 2019 and a subsequent refit in 2021. Eight people are accommodated in four cabins, each with an en suite, including a primary bedroom, VIP suite, double, and twin. A team of four may be accommodated in additional crew quarters. The yacht has a range of 3,000 nautical miles at 9 knots when powered by a single 345hp Mercedes diesel engine. According to Y.CO's James Pool, "Baiurdo VI is a pedigree Northern...
LME aluminium benchmark price drops to US$2,184.5/t; SHFE price grows by US$6/t
On Tuesday, June 20, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$10.5 per tonne or 0.47 per cent to halt at US$2,184 per tonne and US$2,184.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slumped by US$17 per tonne or 0.75 per cent and US$16 per tonne or 0.71 per cent to reside at US$2,2227 per tonne and US$2,229 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price slipped by US$14 per tonne or 0.58 per cent to peg at US$2,378 per tonne and US$2,383 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 555675 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants were halted at 305275 tonnes and 250400 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dwindled by US$15.96 per tonne or 0.70 per cent to clock at US$2,244.83 per tonne. SHFE...
La Reliant Aluminium joins the fastest-growing B2B online market place AL CircleBiz
One of the fastest growing aluminium extrusion companies in West Bengal, Kolkata, La Reliant Aluminium Pvt. Ltd was founded in 2009, with commercial production set in motion in 2011. The firm has almost a decade of expertise in delivering the highest quality aluminium profiles for houses, offices, the agricultural and car sectors, and other comparable fields. To know further about the product offered by La Reliant, one can visit the official website of AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. AL CircleBiz , the world's first global marketplace, has successfully onboarded the firm, linking millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. La Reliant Aluminium responsibly sources its raw material and recycles the best quality scrap to reduce...
Canadian Solar exhibits TOPCon solar modules with aluminium-alloy frames at Intersolar Europe
Canadian Solar, a Chinese module producer, is exhibiting its 700 W bifacial TOPCon solar modules this week at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. Canadian Solar said in December 2022 that it will commence mass manufacturing of TOPCon solar modules in the first quarter of 2023. IP68 junction boxes and anodized aluminium alloy frames are standard on the modules. They can work in temperatures ranging from -40 to 85 degrees Celsius with a system voltage of 1,500 volts. The double-glass panels weigh 37.8 kg and measure 2,384 x 1,303 x 33 mm. They have 2.0 mm heat-strengthened glass with an anti-reflective coating on the front and a 2.0 mm glass layer on the rear. “Canadian Solar’s TOPCon modules will increase the energy yield of PV systems and deliver one of the most competitive balance of...
Hydro to provide low-carbon aluminium for the ‘Cleanest Dirt Bike’ project
Hydro is collaborating with CAKE and Vattenfall on the pioneering initiative 'Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever,' encouraging the automobile industry to reduce its carbon footprint. The initiative aims to motivate the automobile sector to minimise carbon emissions in manufacturing techniques via new collaborations. CAKE and Vattenfall have pledged to create the cleanest dirt bike ever by eliminating carbon emissions from the manufacturing chain of the electric CAKE Kalk OR bike by 2025. Under this initiative, Hydro will provide low-carbon aluminium , the Hydro CIRCAL 100R, and EcoDesign knowledge to help convert the motorcycle to new aluminium alloys. Jonas Bjuhr, Managing Director at Hydro Extrusions Sweden, said, "We are thrilled to join forces with CAKE and Vattenfall on the 'Cleanest Dirt Bike...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price marks M-o-M surge of RMB310/t; Australian alumina price dips by US$2/t
On Tuesday, June 20, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 70 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,850 per tonne. M-o-M, the A00 aluminium ingot price registered a surge of RMB 310 per tonne from RMB 18,540 per tonne recorded on June 19. One of the main reasons for the increment in the prices can be related to stable outputs in most of the areas in China. Today, the spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 380 to RMB 420 per tonne. On the same day, the average prices are expected to orbit between RMB 18,830 per tonne and RMB 18,870 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices have expanded in most provinces except Tianjin, where it has dropped by RMB 10 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,760 per tonne. As per the data, the prices in Chongqing and Linyi have gained...
Cinch’s MD801 Series connectors come in aluminium shells with multiple finish options
Cinch Connectivity Solutions has expanded its Mil/Aero Circular MD801 Series of connectors. The MD801 5-3, MD801 6-4, MD801 7-10, MD801 13-2, and MD801 13-3 models are now available in aluminium shells with various finish choices. The Mil/Aero Circular MD801 is included in the series because of its lightweight and ultraminiature design, which offers compact form factors and high-density capabilities. It is designed mainly for aerospace, military, and other demanding situations, and it meets the Military Standard (MIL-SPEC) categories for drones, military vehicle communications, satellite communication systems, military radios, and military display systems. The connections are available in plug and receptacle formats, with conventional crimp, solder, and PC Tail terminations for board...
VDL Group joins ASI as the new downstream supporter member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of VDL Bike Frame Technologies as the new downstream supporter member. Founded in 2022, VDL Bike is a manufacturer of 100 per cent European-made aluminium bicycle frames. The worldwide industrial family enterprise VDL Group and applies the knowledge of a high-tech multinational to fabricate bicycle frames. “VDL Bike Frame Technologies wants to provide a sustainable solution for aluminum bike frame production within Europe. We join ASI to commit to responsible sourcing of the materials used for our products,” Jason Koevoet, Managing Director at VDL Bike. Being able to manufacture frames and get key components entirely inside Europe. All of the suppliers in VDL Bike believe in further increasing the sustainability of the whole supply...
NORD’s nsd tupH surface treatment ensures corrosion resistance to aluminium-based components
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS now offers a solution for the needs of drive technology for harsh environmental conditions in the range of products acquainted with conventional geared motors. The nsd tupH Sealed Surface Conversion System from NORD has a unique treatment that renders drive surfaces with aluminium housings exceptionally corrosion-resistant, comparable to stainless steel. The nsd tupH surface treatment protects gear units, smooth surface motors, frequency inverters, and motor starters in washdown-optimised cast aluminium housings against corrosion. This is not a coating but an electrolytic treatment that forms a protective layer permanently linked to the substrate material. The treatment is not only cost-effective but is also available for a larger product range composed of aluminium. As...
LME aluminium benchmark price closes the week with a hike of US$27.5/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,577/t
On Friday, June 16, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$28 per tonne or 1.27 per cent and US$27.5 per tonne or 1.25 per cent to stand at US$2,224 per tonne and US$2,224.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price expanded by US$33 per tonne or 1.47 per cent to clock at US$2,269.50 per tonne and US$2,270 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price gained US$32 per tonne or 1.34 per cent to reside at US$2,415 per tonne and US$2,420 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 564850 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants closed at 309900 tonnes and 254950 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price recorded a surge of US$42.5 per tonne to stop at US$2,279.45 per tonne. SHFE aluminium price...
Huawei rolls out the first batch of AITO M5 e-vehicle featuring aluminium alloy chassis
Huawei has started delivering the first batch of its AITO M5 e-vehicles (electric vehicles) to the customer who had requested the vehicle shortly after its availability. The dimensions of the new automobile are 4770 x 1930 x 1625mm, with a wheelbase of 2880mm. A range-extension version and a pure electric edition are available, all with an all-aluminium alloy chassis, front double wishbone, and rear multi-link independent suspension. "Thanks to the trust of the users, we have once again witnessed the "Wenjie speed"! This new car brings innovative intelligent range-extending technology, which allows the vehicle to automatically adjust according to road conditions, with abundant power and further reduced energy consumption. In addition, the HarmonyOS smart cockpit and HUAWEI ADS 2.0...
End user weekly: Marlish Waters makes quick transformation from glass to aluminium can format
Chong Zi En, a 26-year-old National University of Singapore (NUS) student, created Paw Wheels, an assisted walker for mobility-impaired elderly canines. The WINK is a regional train manufactured by Stadler Rail, a Swiss rolling stock manufacturer. It's a two-car multiple-unit train with a lightweight aluminium superstructure intended for branch routes with low passenger traffic. McLaren, the world-famous supercar manufacturer, has made its mark in India by releasing the much-anticipated Artura hybrid electric sports vehicle. The McLaren Artura is the first car to utilise the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), designed specifically for hybrid applications. Marlish Waters of the United Kingdom has introduced a 150ml beverage can for its tonics and mixers line. The new...
Downstream aluminium weekly: Jindal Aluminium marks 53 years of excellency with 16% Y-o-Y surge in annual turnover
Constellium SE, a NYSE-listed business, is preparing to attend the 54th Paris Air Show. Constellium will showcase various high-performance aluminium products, including Airware®, the market's lightest aluminium for aeroplanes and spacecraft. Pooja Castings Private Limited, situated in Pune, India, is pleased to announce its participation in the Newcast 2023 exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany. This important exhibition offers the firm a worldwide platform to showcase its high-quality aluminium casting solutions to manufacturing enthusiasts, multinational corporations, and technology experts from all over the globe. Jindal Aluminium, India's biggest aluminium extrusion manufacturer recently celebrated its 53rd anniversary, commemorating years of devotion and hard work in manufacturing the...
Primary aluminium weekly: Increased rainfall in Yunnan improves power supply to aluminium smelters in the region
Rio Tinto plans to spend $1.1 billion (CAN$1.4 billion) to expand its state-of-the-art AP60 aluminium smelter at Complexe Jonquière in Canada. This development will compensate for the closure of potrooms at the Arvida smelter in the same location and the loss of 170,000 tonnes of capacity. Besides this, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's biggest aluminium smelter outside of China, was named the 'Metals & Mining Deal of the Year' at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2023. Under the market forefront, on June 13, 2023, an international news outlet reported that Chinese experts monitoring the situation of the aluminium industry in China's southwestern Yunnan province revealed that energy supply to aluminium smelters would be increased later this month, allowing a portion of the...
