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Hydroformed aluminium chassis braces the Model-F e-bike from Electric Bike Company
The California-based Electric Bike Company launched its much-awaited foldable e-bike, dubbed Model-F, featuring hydroformed aluminium chassis. The Model F sports a low-step through the frame and 24-inch wheels instead of the bigger cruiser's 26-inch wheels and the smaller 20-inch wheels often seen...
LME aluminium price grows by US$11.5/t to US$2,387.50/t; SHFE price slips by US$9/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,405 per tonne on Monday and closed at US$2,388.5 per tonne, down US$5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent. On Monday, August 22, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price went up by US$11.5 per tonne or 0.48 per cent to settle at US$2,387 per...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Sichuan power crisis reduces aluminium capacity by 395,000 tonnes; Fourth integrated aluminium industry may emerge in India
The global primary aluminium segment witnessed some important events this week. To begin with, by the end of September 2022, Slovalco Aluminium will shut down its primary aluminium manufacturing line. The Adani Group, backed by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, revealed a $5 billion investment plan...
Downstream weekly recap: Mahindra to launch Scorpio Classic with all-aluminium engine block sheds 55 kg; 100% renewable energy to power Hydro's aluminium extrusion facility in the US
This week the global aluminium downstream sector witnessed limited but significant events. To begin with, Mahindra Group announced the launch of its flagship Scorpio Classic featuring an all-aluminium engine block. With this, it can be highly touted that aluminium is definitely the metal of the...
Sichuan power crisis sparks widespread blackout; Aluminium capacity falls by 395,000 tonnes
Sichuan province in China is facing severe power shortages brought on by the ongoing heat waves. As a result, 19 cities in Sichuan province (except Panzhihua and Liangshan) had their power cuts from August 15 and are expected to continue till August 20 to ensure that residents have a sufficient...
Corex aluminium honeycomb, a core element for designing the train interiors
Post-pandemic, the use of aluminium honeycombs in the railway industry has increased significantly. To win back the passengers' trust, rail sector stakeholders have decided to improve the train's interiors by incorporating an aluminium honeycomb design from Corex Honeycomb. Due to its strength,...
LME aluminium price moves down by 0.08% to US$2,412/t; SHFE price declines by US$40/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,404.5 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,440.5 per tonne and US$2,381 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,405 per tonne, a drop of US$8.5 per tonne or 0.35 per cent. On Thursday, August 18, the LME aluminium cash bid price went down by...
Low-carbon aluminium chassis underpins Dell's ultra-thin and lightweight laptop, the XPS 13
Aluminium and its usage are increasing with time. From transportation to electronics, aluminium is being used almost everywhere. The XPS 13 laptop from Dell is entirely built using CNC-machined aluminium and glass for aesthetic appeal and endurance. Aluminium alloys used for Computer Numerical...
China’s aluminium billet inventories plummet by 5,200 tonnes W-o-W to 116,300 tonnes
On Thursday, August 18, the aluminium billet inventories in China dropped by 5,200 tonnes W-o-W to settle at 116,300 tonnes, from 121,500 tonnes recorded last week. The inventory has increased in three major consumption areas and has decreased in two regions. The billets inventory stopped rising...
Rio Tinto, EPIQ MECFOR and Propulsa join hands to create an effective self-cleaning filtration system
The Quebec aluminium industry has always been known for its urge to support the primary producers, equipment makers and suppliers in business by ensuring the latest innovations, open to suggestions and working together. However, in its latest success stories, the industry witnessed a significant...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China expands by RMB160/t to RMB 18,640/t; Alumina price dips by RMB1/t
On Thursday, August 18, China's A00 aluminium ingot price has gone up by RMB 160 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,640 per tonne, as recorded by the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). The average price for the same is expected to range between RMB 18,620 per tonne and RMB 18,660 per tonne, with spot...
Workers at Hydro Sunndal to go on another strike for the ongoing wage disparity
Following the disparity between the labour Union, Industry Energi, and employers’ organisation, around 655 members of the Industry Energi union who also work at Hydro Sunndal will go on a strike on Monday, August 22, if employers don’t start wage talks. Norsk Hydro’s aluminium smelter in Sunndal...
Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Coupe Aerodinamico built using lightweight aluminium
The 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series 1 Coupe Aerodinamico falls into the rare category with extraordinary pedigree. This model is the only series 1 car constructed using lightweight aluminium. In particular, the 400 Superamerica Series 1 was inspired by Pininfarina's sensational Superfast II...
LME aluminium price augments by US$52.5/t to US$2,442/t; SHFE price mounts to US$2,716/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,409 per tonne on Tuesday and hit a high of US$2,459 per tonne before closing at US$2,396.5 per tonne, a drop of US$7 per tonne or 0.29 per cent. On Tuesday, August 16, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price augmented by US$51 per...
AlCircle launches new report "Future of Aluminium in Transportation Sector - An industry analysis with forecasts to 2027”
We all know that aluminium is a versatile metal. From construction to automobiles, the use of aluminium is widespread. Although aluminium has been used in the transportation industry for a long time, it has recently taken centre stage due to concerns about climate change, strict pollution control...
Brisbane’s latest office building uses architectural-grade aluminium to ensure design and durability
In Brisbane's developing Northshore Hamilton sector, Alspec's door and window frame solutions were chosen for a new commercial office building. Located at 385 MacArthur Avenue in Hamilton, the outside of the building will showcase aluminium framing from Alspec, as the metal ensures design...
AEROBAL declares Rexona as the winner of “aluminium cans already under the market” category
The much-awaited winner list of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2022 is finally revealed by The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), with lightweight and recyclable aluminium solutions recognised across categories. In the category “aluminium cans...
China's A00 aluminium ingot price descends to RMB 18,130/t; Average alumina spot price in Shanxi went up by RMB5/t
A00 aluminium ingot price in China has declined by RMB 100 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,130 per tonne as of August 16. The average price for the same is likely to range between RMB 18,110 per tonne to RMB 18,150 per tonne, with spot contracts to be traded at a discount price of RMB 20 per tonne...
