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Aluminium billet inventories in China plummet by 9.29% W-o-W to 97,600 tonnes
On Thursday, October 13, aluminium billet inventories in China dwindled by 10,000 tonnes or 9.29 per cent across five major consumption areas. The inventory settled at 97,600 tonnes from 107,600 tonnes recorded on Monday, October 10. Shipments from Yunnan and Xinjiang to Guangdong were decreased by suppliers. The pandemic epidemic in Xinjiang hindered transportation, which decreased arrivals at consumption centres. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: The aluminium billet inventory in Foshan has declined by 3,400 tonnes or 4.79 per cent to settle at 67,500 tonnes, from 70,900 tonnes recorded on Monday. As of Thursday, October 13, the inventory in Huzhou and Wuxi has descended by 3,500 tonnes or 26.92 per cent and...
AFRY helps Hydro Extrusion Sweden reduce climate footprint of aluminium production using AI
AFRY, a pioneer in engineering, design, and advising services in Europe, has decided to help reduce the climate footprint of aluminium production for Hydro Extrusion Sweden by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal of using artificial intelligence to evaluate production data is to decrease waste, improve quality, and, most importantly, minimize the environmental impact. For Hydro to receive AI-supported process insights, AFRY has examined old and new production data. Sustainable production targets may be more swiftly attained thanks to AI's role in process optimization. "AI gives us the ability to support our manufacturing process by recommending production settings for specific products in advance, to minimize cassation. Had Hydro had the insight we now have, thanks to this...
Trivium Packaging to use aluminium for edible oil closures
Trivium Packaging, one of the leading providers of high-quality and recyclable metal packaging, announced that it is entering a new market segment. The company plans to create aluminium closures for liquid edible oil, which can generate potential profit for the business. This is the first time aluminium has been modified to be acceptable for edible oil closures, despite metal having long been utilised for more conventional huge tins of bulk liquid or in aerosol versions of edible oil containers. Aluminium packaging for edible oils provides the lightweight properties typically associated with plastic without the worry of leaching, as well as the premiumisation of glass due to its increased durability due to its resistance to punctures and inability to shatter. However, the advantages of...
LME aluminium price climbs up the graph by US$8.5/t to US$2,227/t; SHFE price ascends by US$8/t
LME aluminium slid to US$2,200 per tonne after opening at US$2,240 per tonne on Wednesday but then jumped more than 6 per cent to US$2,400 per tonne as the United States was considering retaliatory measures against Rusal. LME aluminium closed at US$2,344 per tonne, an increase of 4.11 per cent. On Wednesday, October 12, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price went up after experiencing a decline for three consecutive days. As per the data, both prices grew by US$8 per tonne or 0.36 per cent and US$8.5 per tonne or 0.38 per cent to settle at US$2,226 per tonne and US$2,227 per tonne. On the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price climbed up the graph by US$4.5 per tonne or 0.20 per cent to stand at US$2,219.50 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne....
Momentum Manufacturing Group announces phase 2 expansion of its aluminium extrusion capacity in Franklin
Momentum Manufacturing Group, one of the leading manufacturers of aluminium extrusion in the US, has announced that phase two of their capacity expansion is underway. To increase output at its manufacturing facility at 43 Industrial Park Drive in Franklin, which produces customised aluminium profiles for various sectors, the business is investing $11 million. The project will create 35 possibilities for advanced manufacturing careers. The investment comprises a $6 million building project to expand the company's current 115,000-square-foot facility by 35,000 square feet of production and logistical support space. To accommodate increased production volumes made feasible by a new 2,920 tonne, 8-inch extrusion press line introduced as part of phase one's $14 million investment, another $5...
Owens & Sons uses aluminium I-beam structure for making customized trailers
Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers, a family-run manufacturer of customised boat trailers, focuses on the three most fundamental challenges faced by the customers - flexing, corrosion, and an inability to adequately support the boat's hull. Based on the manufacturer's recommendations and the client's preferred towing method, the crew meticulously develops the framework for each project. Providing safe and user-friendly trailers, Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers utilise heavy-duty winches with quick-release options to ensure quick loading and unloading. Additionally, they use a bunk over frame arrangement to equally disperse the boat's weight. Torsion axles, which are great for reducing maintenance costs and improving suspension, and all-aluminium "I" structures are other...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China drops by RMB180/t; Low-carbon aluminium price descends to RMB 19,047/t
On Wednesday, October 12, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China slumps by RMB 180 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,420 per tonne. The average price for the same is likely to range between RMB 18,400 per tonne and RMB 18,440 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a discount price of RMB 70 to RMB 30 per tonne. The price in Gongyi and Wuxi dropped by RMB 200 per tonne and RMB 190 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,320 per tonne and RMB 18,410 per tonne. Hangzhou also witnessed the same price as Wuxi settling at RMB 18,430 per tonne. On the same day, the price in Foshan and Linyi descended by RMB 180 per tonne to rest at RMB 18,440 per tonne and RMB 18,470 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the price in Chongqing went down by RMB 150 per tonne to close at RMB 18,480 per tonne. The prices in...
Bravo Sierra takes the sustainable way with refillable body wash in recyclable aluminium cans
Bravo Sierra, the men’s care company built exclusively for US military personnel, to introduce refillable body wash in a recyclable aluminium container from October 18. Customers may replace their old Bravo Sierra Body Wash bottle with the new refillable can style. The refill cans for Bravo Sierra Body Wash are the most practical and environmentally friendly option to restock because they are constructed of 100 per cent endlessly recyclable aluminium. Launched in 2019, the main of Bravo Sierra was to offer high-quality personal care products to military customers and direct-to-consumer. It is considered the first company to develop goods for active-duty military personnel. During the launch of the company, each of the items was put to the test by at least 1,000 members of the Special...
US aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia augments by 960.45% in 2Q2022
Aluminium is a very resilient metal that can be recycled repeatedly without losing its original value. Recycling aluminium conserves 95 per cent of the energy required to produce the same quantity of aluminium from scratch. Recycling metals isn't always as simple as it may be. Steel is the hardest of the recyclable metals to recycle, while aluminium is the easiest. Although recycling aluminium is simple, it isn't the most recycled metal. In the second quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), the United States exported a total of 84,200 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Malaysia. On a Q-o-Q calculation, a surge of 76,260 tonnes or 960.45 per cent was recorded in the second quarter from 7,940 tonnes in 1Q2022. As per the USGS statistics, in March 2022, the United States exported 2,670 tonnes of aluminium scrap...
Honda’s aluminium-built CR500 dirt bike showcases dual disc brakes and cartridge-type suspension
The aluminium-framed CR500 from Honda was considered one of the most popular two-stroke dirt-bike models during the mid-2000s. It also featured an air/liquid-cooled CR500 engine, dual disc brakes, and cartridge-type suspension. This aluminium-framed dirt bike also came with a single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with a bore-stroke ratio of 89 x 79 mm. The air-fuel combination was handled by a 38-mm flat-slide Keihin carburettor with a 6.8:1 compression ratio (#55 slow and #170 main). An expansion chamber and an oiled polyurethane foam element were also used for air filtering. Aluminium bike frames are solid and stable despite their low weight, making them ideal for various riders. These bikes are perfect for mountain bikers, touring cyclists, or anyone who can't resist a ride...
LME aluminium price contracts by US$68/t to US$2,274/t; SHFE price slips to US$2,592/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,285 per tonne on Monday and closed at US$2,255 per tonne, down 1.38 per cent. On Monday, October 10, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price declined by US$67.5 per tonne or 2.88 per cent and US$68 per tonne or 2.90 per cent to settle at US$2,273.50 per tonne and US$2,274 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slumped by US$67 per tonne or 2.85 per cent and US$67.5 per tonne or 2.87 per cent to reside at US$2,277 per tonne and US$2,278 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price dwindled by US$70 per tonne or 2.87 per cent to record at US$2,363 per tonne and US$2,368 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock stood at 327675 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants were halted at 269925...
Explosion at Atharva Metalcraft manufacturing unit injures 7 workers
On Saturday, October 8, Atharva Metalcraft, a scrap processing facility in Ludhiana, witnessed a severe accident which injured seven people working there. According to the police, the machine used for compressing scrap material exploded, resulting in the blast. Two of the seven workers were reported to be seriously injured and taken to the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. According to Deepak Singh, a manufacturing worker, the explosion caused the roofing constructed of iron sheets to fall, injuring some employees. As per the reports, the scrap was not appropriately checked before being handed over to workers for compression, and it appeared to contain explosive material. Atharva Metalcraft Private Limited, based in Ludhiana, is a manufacturer of aluminium...
Alumina spot price in China descends by RMB9/t; A00 aluminium ingot price hikes to RMB18,600/t
On Monday, October 10, the average alumina spot price in China went down by RMB 9 per tonne to rest at RMB 2,840 per tonne. The price in Lianyungang and Bayuquan has slumped by RMB 50 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,925 per tonne and RMB 2,975 per tonne. On the same day, the alumina price in Shandong and Guizhou climbed down by RMB 15 per tonne to reside at RMB 2,810 per tonne and RMB 2,845 per tonne. In Shanxi, the price descended by RMB 10 per tonne to stop at RMB 2,785 per tonne. The average alumina spot price in Henan and Guangxi has gone down by RMB 5 per tonne to halt at RMB 2,915 per tonne and RMB 2,805 per tonne. China’s A00 aluminium ingot price witnessed a growth of RMB 260 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,600 per tonne after a week-long holiday. The average price for the same is...
Downstream weekly recap: Assan Alüminyum plans to launch a facility in the US with an investment of $460 million; AM 4 AM launches a new high-strength aluminium alloy powder
The downstream sector witnessed some significant and innovative events this week. To begin with, HiPerAl is a high-mechanical strength aluminium alloy powder introduced by Advanced Materials for Additive Manufacturing (AM 4 AM), a cutting-edge company with headquarters in Luxembourg that develops unique materials specifically suitable for 3D printing. This specific aluminium alloy powder was created especially for additive manufacturing using lasers. Nemalloy is a brand-new family of alloys made by Sumanth Sarkar, a professor of mechanical engineering and research scientist Xiaochun Zeng. Nemalloy mixes iron and aluminium to create a high-strength material at least 35 per cent lighter than a typical aluminium alloy. Assan Alüminyum, a Kibar Holding subsidiary and the world's largest...
Primary aluminium recap: Rusal strongly refutes the recent reports on planning large-scale deliveries to LME warehouses; Aluminium demand is declining, indicating a challenging economic climate
This week the global primary aluminium segment witnessed a lot of ups and downs. To begin with, in response to a recent media allegation, the largest producer of aluminium in the world, Rusal, vehemently denied any claims that it intended to supply significant amounts of metal on the LME, in Europe, the United States, or anywhere else. Also, the North American aluminium sector, recognised as the industry leader in producing everything from space components to autos and beverage cans, is postponing its raw material orders for 2023. The official settlement price for LME aluminium and the cash bid price for LME aluminium both fell by US$16.5 per tonne and US$16 per tonne on Monday, October 3, respectively, to start the week at US$2,163 per tonne and US$2,164 per tonne. However, on Tuesday,...
Aluflexpack’s 2021 sustainability report reveals Y-o-Y decline of 11% in scope 1 and 2 CO2 emission intensity
Aluflexpack, one of the leading international manufacturers of outstanding flexible packaging, published its 2021 Sustainability report, highlighting the company's progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. As per the report, more than 80 per cent of the products reflected a recycle-ready solution, and nearly 100 per cent of the new product innovations were recyclable (as assessed by Interseroh and Cyclos). The sustainability report also showcased that, Aluflexpack was able to recycle or recover 94 per cent and 77 per cent of non-hazardous and hazardous materials. Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emission intensity decreased by 11 per cent Y-o-Y. "As one of the leading aluminium flexible packaging companies in Europe, our commitment to sustainable and circular packaging...
Ricoh’s expansion of CEC in UK to benefit customers seeking aluminium binder jetting technology
On November 7, Ricoh Company, Ltd. will increase the size of its Customer Experience Centre (CEC) in Telford, United Kingdom, to speed up co-creation with clients and partners in the manufacturing sector. These tools will be handy for those considering metal binder jetting (MBJ), specifically aluminium binder jetting, 3D printers for electric vehicles (EVs), electric aircraft, etc. As a result, new value can be created, for example, by improving the energy efficiency of electric components (e.g., motors and batteries). Using aluminium, a difficult material to sinter is a focus of Ricoh's approach to binder jetting technology. By employing this tactic, Ricoh aims to join the metal binder jetting race, which has recently picked up steam with HP's formal release of its Metal Jet technology...
LME aluminium price mounts to US$2,355/t; SHFE remains closed for National Day Holiday
On Thursday, October 6, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price soared up by US$66.5 per tonne or 2.90 per cent and US$66 per tonne or 2.88 per cent to settle at US$2,354.50 per tonne and US$2,355 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price surged by US$62 per tonne or 2.69 per cent and US$61 per tonne or 2.65 per cent to rest at US$2,359 per tonne and US$2,360 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price shot up by US$62 per tonne or 2.59 per cent and 2.58 per cent to record at US$2,452 per tonne and US$2,457 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 328850 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants stood at 265625 tonnes and 63225 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price showed no change, settling at...
