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Q-Beam Ractical 225 aluminium flashlight showcases a beam distance of 380 metres
The Q-Beam Ractical 225 flashlight is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions outside. Drop tested to 30 feet, this sturdy flashlight made of aluminium is waterproof to a depth of 1 meter. With a beam distance of 380 metres, the flashlight covers a wide range of areas. The Q-Beam Ractical 225 aluminium flashlight comes in 3 different modes (high, low and strobe) and features an impact resistance of up to 9 metres. Additionally, this flashlight features three adjustable brightness levels that, depending on the circumstance, may be used as a floodlight or a beacon. With a run time of around 18 hours, this battery-run aluminium lightweight flashlight is one of the most popular flashlights among campers. One of the main reasons for using aluminium in a flashlight is its strength,...
Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali, the only Arab to receive the 'CEOs Who Get It' award for 2023
Ali Al Baqali, the CEO of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the world's largest aluminium smelters ex-China, was recognized by the National Safety Council's (NSC) list for the 'CEOs Who Get It' list in 2023. Being the only Arab on the list, he was honoured for his dedication to preserving and enhancing the safety culture for Alba employees and Contractors' workers across the Company. The National Safety Council (NSC) honours executives each year who have developed their organizations' safety strategies utilizing four essential elements: risk reduction, performance assessment, safety management tools, leadership, and employee involvement. "We are Safety-minded as we have established the right balance between our top-down and the bottom-up management and the key to a strong Safety culture is...
EU-funded HyInHeat project explores hydrogen fuel sources to decarbonise aluminium industry
The EU-funded HyInHeat project explores the possibility of utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source in the aluminium and steel sectors. With a budget of €24 million, the project intends to incorporate hydrogen into the high-temperature heating processes of energy-intensive sectors, with €17.7 million coming from the EU. The project's primary goal will be accomplished by redesigning, modifying, and implementing infrastructure in eight demonstrations at technical centres and manufacturing facilities, together with equipment including burners, measurement and control technologies, and infrastructure. To decarbonize the heating and melting processes used in the aluminium and steel industries, HyInHeat implements effective hydrogen combustion systems that nearly span their whole process chains....
A00 aluminium ingot price in China mounts to RMB18,960/t; Alumina price in Henan grows by RMB5/t
On Wednesday, February 1, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has hiked by RMB 230 per tonne, compared to the previous day, where the price had witnessed a fall of RMB 40 per tonne. The price as of today closed at RMB 18,960 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 130 to RMB 90 per tonne. The average price may range between RMB 18,940 per tonne and RMB 18,980 per tonne. The prices in Foshan, Chongqing and Linyi have ascended by RMB 230 per tonne to peg at RMB 19,000 per tonne, RMB 18,980 per tonne and RMB 18,960 per tonne. In Wuxi, the A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 225 per tonne to score at RMB 18,955 per tonne, followed by a growth of RMB 220 per tonne in Gongyi and Hangzhou, where the price halted at RMB 18,790 per tonne and...
AKILA unveils its lightweight aluminium eyewear collection
The demand and use of aluminium are expanding at a moderate rate. From the automobile industry to fashion, this silvery white metal is used in almost all the prominent sectors. Like, AKILA, a Los Angeles eyewear brand, unveiled its newest collection, which includes five new frames of lightweight aluminium suitable for daily usage. The new collection has optical and sunglasses alternatives with clear, blue-light-blocking lenses and matte-finished aluminium alloy frames in a flexible, minimalist style. The independent brand's limited-edition eyewear promotes sustainability by using environmentally friendly components such as malleable acetate, optical quality lenses, and plastic-free biodegradable packaging. "As a strong, sustainable and lightweight metal, aluminum is perfect for eyewear....
Sigma Machine LLC joins ASI as its new Industrial User member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Sigma Machine as its new Industrial User member. With a focus on aluminium machining and stainless steel, Sigma Machine runs a spotless, well-lit, effective, and environmentally friendly facility that satisfies Tier 1 regulations and goes above and beyond for its customers. Founded in 1955, Sigma is dedicated to providing top-notch design, prototyping, and manufacturing services, led by their positive outlook and solid midwestern work ethic. With more than 100 staff working in three shifts and five days a week, the company provides its clients with tools to have their prototypes created, prototyped, and built from one source, with one purchase order, to give them a one-stop shopping experience. ‘Sigma Machine supports using...
Logan Aluminum to ensure lead-free work practices following the settlement with EPA and DOJ
With regard to alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting regulations (RRP) at the renovation projects carried out by Logan Square Aluminum and its contractors in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with the Russellville based aluminium rolling mill. According to the terms of the court settlement, Logan Square will put in place a thorough procedure to make sure that all of its contractors are licenced and taught to employ lead-safe work methods to prevent the creation of lead dust during home restoration projects. The renovation encompasses the majority of the repair, remodelling, and maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and...
LME aluminium price dips by US$20/t to US$2,577/t; SHFE price falls by US$39/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,631.5 per tonne on Monday and closed at US$2,566 per tonne, a decrease of US$61.5 per tonne or 2.34 per cent. On Monday, January 30, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved down by US$20 per tonne or 0.78 per cent and 0.77 per cent to settle at US$2,576 per tonne and US$2,577 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price decreased by US$24 per tonne or 0.91 per cent and US$23 per tonne or 0.87 per cent to close at US$2,613 per tonne and US$2,615 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price slipped by US$25 per tonne or 0.89 per cent to halt at US$2,765 per tonne and US$2,770 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock stopped at 411650 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants scored at 231125...
EGA, Microsoft UAE to join forces on Industry 4.0 and broader digital transformation
With the aim of setting global best practices for the aluminium industry while enhancing the sustainability of EGA's computing operations, Microsoft UAE and Emirates Global Aluminium, the world's largest 'premium aluminium' producer, announced their intention to work together on Industry 4.0 and broader digital transformation. "We are proud to partner with EGA, the largest 'premium aluminium' producer in the world, to accelerate their Industry 4.0 transformation while also pioneering further improvements in Microsoft's own cloud for manufacturing services. I look forward to further collaborations between EGA and Microsoft in the future, both locally and globally," stated Naim Yazbeck, General Manager at Microsoft UAE. The new agreement calls for the two businesses to collaborate to...
Malta’s BCRS initiative recycles over 20 million aluminium cans and bottles in two months
Since the launch of the Beverage Container Refund Scheme (BCRS) in Malta, more than 20 million aluminium cans and bottles have been returned, enabling the firm in charge of the programme to meet the goal it set for the first two years of operations, said BCRS Malta Ltd chairperson Pierre Fava. Around 600 tonnes of containers have been sent for recycling in Bales, each weighing about 250 to 270 per kg. As per Fava, the firm was "extremely encouraged" by the response from the general public, which helped it achieve the goal it had initially set for its first two years: the collection of 70 per cent of all containers sold. "We're told by entities responsible for cleansing that they are finding fewer bottles in the streets and the countryside... which is very positive. The fact that we've...
Shortage of aluminium causes delay in the shipment of license plates in some Nebraska counties
Due to the nationwide shortage of aluminium, Betty Johnson, one of the administrators of Nebraska's Driver and Vehicles Records Division, stated that they could not distribute all of the new licence plates to some counties in Nebraska before the expiry of the old plates. As a result, the long-time owner of the license plate number A319 (and the country designation) discovered that his number needed to be listed in the stock. Not only this, but due to the scarcity of aluminium, 13 counties, including Adams, Buffalo, Cass, Dawson, Dodge, Gage, Hall, Lincoln, Madison, Platte, Saunders, Scotts Bluff, and Washington, are receiving their plates in four shipments throughout the year. As a result, specific drivers in the 13 counties may experience double vision due to production and delivery...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price opens the week with a fall of RMB210/t; Australian alumina price grows to US$370/t
On Monday, January 30, A00 aluminium ingot price in China opened the week with a drop of RMB 210 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,770 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 130 per tonne to RMB 90 per tonne, with the average prices expected to stand between RMB 18,750 per tonne to RMB 18,790 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices have gone down in all the major provinces. To begin with, the prices in Foshan, Hangzhou and Chongqing have descended by RMB 210 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,820 per tonne, RMB 18,765 per tonne and RMB 18,800 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the price in Wuxi has dipped by RMB 205 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,760 per tonne. On the same day, both Gongyi and Tianjin experienced a fall of RMB 190 per tonne to score at RMB...
FILTEC’s new RVI system to inspect damages on aluminium cans and trace their date of origin
FILTEC, one of the leading food, beverage and pharmaceutical inspection machine providers, launched its latest Remote Vision Inspection (RVI) systems. All aluminium cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles are subject to inspection by the RVI system, which is a minimal and adaptable machine vision solution. Other possible inspection carried on by the RVI system includes seam damage inspection on aluminium cans, tracing the date of origin for a can or bottle with barcodes, lid and tab inspection for cans, checking bottles for the existence, placement, and pattern matching of labels, and fill Level Inspection for PET and glass bottles. "What makes RVI so unique is that the systems use modern vision inspection capabilities in a very compact and flexible package. Many of our customers have...
World’s largest aluminium catamaran in discussion to switch from LNG to battery-electric system
Buquebs, a South American ferry operator, is in discussions with Incat Tasmania, an Australian catamaran manufacturer, over the prospect of switching the LNG powerplant to a battery-electric system for its brand-new aluminium ferry that is now under construction at the yard. Even though there were challenges to solve, Incat said that the ship, scheduled to be completed in 2025, would be the biggest, lightest, zero-emissions ferry operating on any route in the world once it is battery-powered. “Zero emissions shipping is the future and Incat based in Tasmania, one of the few places on the planet which has already delivered net zero, is now poised to revolutionise the world’s shipping fleet by delivering the world’s first zero emissions, lightweight ship,” said Incat Group Chairman and...
Trivium’s refillable aluminium bottle for Boticario bags the Design for a Better World Award
Trivium Packaging bagged the Design for a Better World Award from Centro Brasil Design for creating a refillable aluminium cologne bottle for Boticario. The result was a user-friendly, lightweight, and recyclable cologne refill bottle with a unique dropper that came with this cutting-edge packaging was made to suit the original glass container. Trivium created an idea that uses a unique aluminium bottle with a specific dropper to enable the end user to conveniently refill the standard glass. The idea was tested in Boticario's filling line and passed several protection tests for transportation, shelf life, vacuum sealing, and leaking. To ensure the new refill solution had a reduced carbon footprint than competing products—which are often made of plastic—the business performed a lifecycle...
China’s alumina price ascends by RMB12/t to RMB2,945/t; A00 aluminium ingot price mounts to RMB18,510/t
On Tuesday, January 17, the average alumina spot price has hiked by RMB 12 per tonne to halt at RMB 2,945 per tonne. Prices in Henan and Guangxi have increased by RMB 10 per tonne to peg at RMB 2,990 per tonne and RMB 2,890 per tonne. On the same day, prices in Shandong and Shanxi have gone up by RMB 5 per tonne to reside at RMB 2,915 per tonne and RMB 2,970 per tonne. China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has moved up by RMB 60 per tonne to close at RMB 18,210 per tonne, with the average price standing between RMB 18,490 per tonne and RMB 18,530 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 90 to RMB 50 per tonne. The price in Foshan and Tianjin has ascended by RMB 80 per tonne and RMB 70 per tonne to score at RMB 18,570 per tonne and RMB 18,470 per...
Ugandan sculptor Ronald Odur uses aluminium plates and copper wires as an instrument for his artwork
Ronald Odur, a famous Ugandan sculptor, uses aluminium plates, copper wires, and acrylics to create his work of art. Themes of his works sculpted in aluminium printing are displayed in his living room. He created a chandelier out of 1200 cast aluminium bullets strung together with copper wires. His other remarkable creations include a passport, a carton of cigarettes, a bottle of moonshine gin, and aluminium replicas of Ugandan currency notes. The only other items in his room are a bible, a stone, and an aluminium-plate television set from 1990. He calls his piece of art Muwawa, which means "without care" in the original Arabic. The Ugandan artist chose copper wires and aluminium printing plates because he wanted his work to be distinctive. Born in 1992, Odur received his education at...
Monochrome’s debut collection, ‘Basic’ by designer Ximi Li uses aluminium as the base material
Ximi Li Design is a Shanghai-based studio active in multiple fields like creative direction, interior designing and furniture designing. In a recent collaboration with Monochrome, the brand's debut collection, ‘Basic’, was created by Ximi Li, which took a fundamental approach to evaluate the viability of contemporary industrial design applications for an avant-garde result. Li created practical chairs and tables out of thin tubes by folding, bending, and fusing them together using aluminium as the base material. Despite the welding scars and the unpredictable results caused by the material's toughness, the pieces had an elegant, somewhat organic feeling of fluidity that contrasted with their industrial design. Basic, a piece created for Monochrome, a stand-alone division of Urbancraft, a...
