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End user weekly recap: Egyptian Railway's fourth high-speed lightweight aluminium Talgo train begins service; Twinfix introduces high-quality aluminium roofing system Alu-Link-Panel
The fourth high-speed Talgo train started daily commercial operation on the Cairo-Aswan line on March 29, 2023, according to an Egyptian Railway Authority (ERA) announcement. In 2019, the Spanish railroad magnates and the Egyptian Ministry of Transport agreed on a EUR 157 million deal that also required the delivery of six Talgo trains. The first Indian company to manufacture and produce solar panels in the USA will be Rayzon Solar, a prominent global manufacturer of solar panels based in India. The business wants to start producing 500MW in a nation like the USA and increase its manufacturing capacity in India to 2500MW. Twinfix, a leading polycarbonate and glass roof skylight systems manufacturer, has added a new item called Alu-Link-Panel to their line of goods. This sturdy aluminium...
Aluminium bottles from Trivium Packaging, the ultimate choice for BEG Destilaria
Founded in 2015, BEG Destilaria Boutique, the luxury spirits company known for its famous artisanal gin, chose aluminium as its packaging material for refill bottles. The refill bottle is nine times lighter than glass, which means less fossil fuel per volume transported. BEG makes all its products by hand, diluting the resultant spirit with water rather than neutral alcohol to obtain the ABV needed for bottling after distilling the botanicals. Aluminium cans, lighter glass bottles and aseptic cartons were all options that BEG looked into for the refill bottle. Instead, it opted for a 500-mL aluminium bottle, which Marcelo Nery, Coordinator of R&D at Trivium Packaging-Brazil, claims is made using an innovative alloy and results in a 48-g container lightweight and has a less carbon...
Dove body wash in reusable aluminium bottles and HDPE packaging
Sustainability is one of the most important and prime aspects of the industry. Top brands like Dove launched the Dove Body Wash in recyclable aluminium packaging and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) packaging to address environmental concerns. The package includes a pump container made of aluminium or HDPE meant to be reused and a 118-millilitre HDPE refill bottle that holds body wash concentrate. Each HDPE container can be recycled. Dove Body Wash's recyclable packaging from Unilever encourages customers to choose refill packets made of biodegradable materials rather than single-use plastic bottles. The packing for refill concentrates and reuse bottles follow the 'buy once and refill numerous times' strategy reducing plastic pollution. For the same amount of Dove Body Wash, customers use...
ASCO™ Series, the newly launched aluminium filter regulators by Emerson
In an effort to maximise process efficiency and reduce unscheduled downtime, Emerson, the American multinational corporation, recently introduced its aluminum filter regulators, an alternative to stainless steel filter regulators. The ASCO™ Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filter regulators precisely control downstream instruments' pressure and can manage the largest flow rates of any regulators in its class. The regulators also increase process efficiency and guarantee that strict process valve opening/closing criteria, such as those for emergency shutdown valves, are satisfied thanks to the market's highest flow rate capabilities of up to 370.8 standard cubic feet per minute (10,500 litres per minute). More air is sent to the valve actuator at higher flow rates, speeding up the opening...
Rayzon Solar aims to become the first Indian manufacturer of solar panels in the US
Rayzon Solar, an internationally renowned leading solar panel manufacturer in India, plans to become the first Indian company to manufacture and produce solar panels in the USA. With its lightweight strength, unmatched corrosion resistance, and durability, aluminium, also known as green metal, is considered the most widely used material to build renewable energy platforms like solar panels. The company aims to extend its manufacturing capacity to 2500MW in India and to start producing 500MW in a country like the USA. As part of their development strategy, Rayzon Solar will expand capacity in India, totalling 1000MW, placing them among India's Top 5 Solar Module Manufacturers and making them the first Indian firm to produce solar panels in the USA. Founded by Chirag Nakrani along with...
A00 aluminium ingot price closes the week with a hike of RMB90/t; Alumina price slips by RMB2/t
On Friday, December 31, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 90 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,670 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,650 per tonne and RMB 18,690 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 90 to RMB 50 per tonne. The prices in Wuxi, Hangzhou and Tianjin have surged by RMB 100 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,665 per tonne, RMB 18,680 per tonne and RMB 18,650 per tonne. As per the data, the prices in Gongyi, Foshan and Chongqing have expanded by RMB 90 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,550 per tonne, RMB 18,800 per tonne and RMB 18,790 per tonne. In Shenyang and Linyi, the A00 aluminium ingot prices have also experienced the same price growth to peg at RMB 18,640 per tonne and RMB 18,700 per tonne. On...
Wilwood’s newly launched brake kits for UTV feature forged aluminium six-piston calipers
Wilwood Engineering, the US based designer and manufacturer of high-end disc brake systems is excited to launch the first high-performance large brake kits for Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV). All the UTV improvement kits have high-friction rotors positioned dynamically and forged aluminium four- or six-piston callipers. Using their years of expertise, Wilwood created bolt-on, ready-to-install performance brake kits for the most widely used vehicles. Forged aluminium callipers have been specially created to give enhanced clamping force with decreased deflection for the side-by-side market. Over the past 20 years, UTVs have developed quickly, gaining more power, larger wheels and tires, more suspension travel, and the capacity to transport the entire family along with their belongings. Many...
ASI enlists Impol TLM as its new Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Impol TLM as its new Production and Transformation member. As a part of the Impol Group, lmpol is an adaptable, creative, and development-focused business that reprocesses aluminium into various cutting-edge semi-finished items that effectively satisfy the demands of numerous sectors. Impol is big enough to successfully complete significant orders and small enough to maintain flexibility and adjust to its clients' rigorous standards. The expansion of their product line and effective fulfilment of the demands of several industries, including the automotive, defence, transport, construction, food, and pharmaceutical industries, are made possible through development, innovations, and adaptation. "By joining the ASI, we want to...
Yousif Capital decreases its stake in Kaiser Aluminum by 13.6% during Q42022
One of the most reputable institutional investors in the US, Yousif Capital Management LLC, has made a significant move towards reorganising its portfolio. According to the organisation's most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), during the fourth quarter (Q4), it reduced its holdings in shares of Kaiser Aluminum Co. by 13.6 per cent. After selling 1,745 shares of the industrial goods company's stock over time, the institutional investor now owns 11,079 of those shares. According to its most recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Yousif Capital Management LLC held 0.07% of Kaiser Aluminum for $842,000. Kaiser Aluminum is currently trading at $73.09 after seeing a rise in recent weeks in response to adverse comments from stock experts who have...
Samuel Abu Jinapor underscores huge economic potential for downstream aluminium industry in Ghana
Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has emphasised the need to develop the downstream aluminium industry in Ghana. He claimed that the nation has lost out on enormous cash and job prospects for young people by not doing so throughout the years. The Minister emphasised the need to add value to Ghana's natural resources to secure maximum profit when speaking at a two-day workshop organised by GIADEC in collaboration with the Strategic Anchor Industries Unit of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). The workshop, which took place in Akosombo, sought stakeholders' feedback to create a policy framework and implementation strategy for a nationally integrated aluminium sector. "This is a huge opportunity for companies to develop...
LME aluminium price escalates by US$51/t to US$2,366/t; SHFE price moves down by US$9/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,383 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,423 per tonne and US$2,366.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,380 per tonne, an increase of US$2.5 per tonne or 0.1 per cent. On Wednesday, March 29, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$51.5 per tonne or 2.22 per cent and US$51 per tonne or 2.20 per cent to halt at US$2,365.50 per tonne and US$2,366 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price escalated by US$49.5 per tonne or 2.09 per cent and US$49 per tonne or 2.07 per cent to halt at US$2,409.50 per tonne and US$2,410 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price came in at US$2,593 per tonne and US$2,598 per tonne after recording an expansion of US$40 per...
Eaux de parfum refills from O.U.i in recyclable aluminium bottles
Original Unique Individuel (O.U.i), the luxury Brazilian fragrance brand, offers refills for their eaux de parfum in recyclable aluminium bottles. The decision to shift to aluminium was taken to reduce the weight of the packaging being transported. One of the seven brands held by Grupo Boticário, a Brazilian cosmetics company that sells its goods in 16 different nations, is O.U.i. According to the firm, the development of the French perfume brand put sustainability and health first. Products from O.U.i. are 100 per cent vegan and cruelty-free, which means they don't have any components from animals and haven't undergone any kind of animal testing. "Different packages were prospected, but through a survey of consumers, we understood that the aluminum package would be the most appropriate,...
Spice samples wrapped in recyclable aluminium pods for home chefs on the go
Burlap & Barrel, in collaboration with Occo Spices, have developed a compact and creative travel-friendly sample kit called the Spice Passport, consisting of different spices from all over the world in a convenient, portable booklet-style box for home chefs on the move. The spice samples are wrapped in recyclable aluminium pods and fitted into the card according to their place of origin and are then cleverly arranged to match that map. When the Spice Passport is opened, a whimsically designed world map and spice samples in recyclable aluminium pods can be seen. The aluminium pods allow for a shelf life far longer than the three to six months of typically packaged spices when used with equipment specially made for Occo. “We created the Spice Passport as a travel sampler kit, so you never...
Pad 360° foldable aluminium stand comes with anti-slip silicone pad
With a highly user-friendly shape, the Pad 360° aluminium foldable stand from Adam Elements ensures the best stability, comfort, and usability. The lightweight aluminium construction allows free angle & height adjustment for an unobstructed view. The anti-slip silicone pad helps keep the devices in place and prevents them from slipping. The 0-360° all-round joint allows free angle & height adjustment for an unobstructed view. The aluminium stand also features a multi-hole heat dissipation design, which provides better heat dissipation for the devices. With budget-friendly pricing, the aluminium stand can be readily available from retail stores or online portals. The Pad 360° is suitable for almost all the iPad series and is compact enough to carry in a backpack. The primary purpose of...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price in Tianjin grows to RMB18,590/t; Low carbon aluminium price remains the same at RMB19,292/t
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has shown no change to close at RMB 18,590 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,570 per tonne and RMB 18,610 per tonne. The spot contract is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 70 to RMB 30 per tonne. As per the data, the A00 aluminium ingot prices in Gongyi and Hangzhou have decreased by RMB 20 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,470 per tonne and RMB 18,590 per tonne. In Tianjin, the prices have grown by RMB 20 per tonne to close at RMB 18,590 per tonne. The prices have not changed in the other provinces like Foshan, Wuxi, Chongqing, Shenyang and Linyi. Like in Foshan, the price has remained at RMB 18,710 per tonne, the same as yesterday. In Wuxi, the price remained restrained at RMB 18,585 per tonne; in Chongqing, it closed at RMB...
18th edition of Aluminium China 2023 to bring in new business opportunities and partnerships
The 18th edition of Aluminium China, one of the biggest aluminium trade fairs in the world and a leading indicator of the sector will take place in Shanghai in July. The event, dedicated to advancing the sustainable growth of the global aluminium industry, will bring together new goods, technologies, procedures, and applications from all facets of the aluminium value chain to enable the industry to move in that direction. This will open the door for fresh business opportunities and partnerships that will reshape the future of this important industry. Aluminium China 2023 will co-locate with Asia's Lightweight Automotive Trade Fair, Shanghai International Wheel Industry Exhibition, and Shanghai International Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Materials Exhibition at Shanghai New...
Coca-Cola plans to revamp the packaging of Sprite aluminium cans
To make it simpler for customers to distinguish between Sprite Original and Sprite Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola announced that it is planning to revamp the packaging of their 330ml aluminium cans , multipack cans, 500ml and 2ltr PET bottles, as well as 330ml glass bottles. Additionally, to receive new packaging, the beverage will also have an enhanced lemon-lime flavour. The brand's forthcoming campaign, which will launch in the year's second quarter, will highlight the updated flavour and style. “The refreshed taste will be accompanied by the roll-out of a new packaging design that brings a clean and stylish edge to the classic Sprite look, with sleek new white and black text that will clearly differentiate Sprite and Sprite Zero Sugar whilst delivering impact on shelf,”said Coca-Cola...
FiidoC21 Pro and C22 Pro e-bikes feature aluminium alloy frame and remote unlocking system
Fiido C21 Pro and C22 Pro e-bikes come packed with centrally-mounted displays and gravel tires. The newly launched e-bike also includes a remote unlocking system and uses a step-over frame in contrast to the C21 Pro's step-through construction. A 17.5kg front fork made of aluminium alloy is used on the C21/C22 Pro. On dirt roads, the 700C wheels are capable of moving with ease. A 9-speed derailleur gear with optional auxiliary batteries is also available. The IPS back-lit screens of the Fiido C21/C22 Pro variants are centrally placed with IP67-rated. The two models are the first to go on sale with Fiido Watch compatibility. The wearer can use the Fildo Watch to unlock a linked C21 or C22 Pro. The 250W rear hub motor on the new Fiido e-bikes with the S200 torque sensor allows for top...
