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Yunnan Aluminum unlocks new achievement with EATNS Carbon Management Certification
Yunnan Aluminum Co., Ltd. has recently received the "EATNS Carbon Management System Evaluation Certificate" from the Carbon Management System Evaluation Committee of the Shanghai Environmental Energy Exchange. This makes Yunnan Aluminum the first electrolytic aluminium company in the domestic aluminium sector to earn this recognition. The evaluation encompasses eight electrolytic aluminium enterprises and one carbon production enterprise under Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in carbon management for the company, signaling the beginning of a new era in the green development of the aluminium industry. The system incorporates four key components—carbon emissions, carbon assets, carbon trading, and carbon neutrality—forming an integrated carbon...
Viva unveils SOLID X: India's first ready-to-install solid aluminium panels at BAU Expo
At the renowned BAU Expo in Germany, Viva, Asia's leading manufacturer and supplier of aluminium composite panels (ACP), introduced SOLID X—India's first pre-coated, ready-to-install solid aluminium panels. This revolutionary product ushers in a new era of architectural design, blending exceptional strength, versatility, and sustainability to transform modern facades and interiors. Image Source: Viva SOLID X aluminium panels SOLID X aluminium panels are meticulously engineered to offer outstanding performance, establishing new standards in architectural materials. With an A1 fire rating—the highest classification for non-combustible materials—and a weather-resistant PVDF coating, these panels guarantee both enduring beauty and safety. Crafted with parallel flatness to reduce internal...
Think you know recycling? Alupro’s playful campaign promotes aluminium recycling awareness
Alupro has unveiled an engaging new initiative aimed at raising consumer awareness about best practices for recycling aluminium packaging. Launched on January 6 and running through March, the digital campaign features a series of creative, eye-catching videos shared across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Image Source: RECYCLE ALUMINIUM (Alupro) Presented in a dynamic roving reporter format, the campaign showcases playful competitions where children and adults face off to test their knowledge about what happens to packaging after it's sorted for recycling. The videos challenge the general public's recycling knowledge, uncover a few amusing home truths, and call on industry experts to clarify misconceptions. Following the success of a similar campaign by Alupro in 2023—which reportedly...
Eurowings gets thumbs up for 40 new state-of-the-art Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft
Lufthansa Group has announced the deployment of 40 brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to its value carrier, Eurowings. The gradual integration of these advanced short- and medium-haul jets will position Eurowings as one of the operators with the youngest fleets in European aviation. Image Source: Business Traveller About Boeing 737-8 MAX The Boeing 737-8 MAX incorporates aluminium in its construction. This aircraft is built using high-strength alloys, including aluminium and titanium, engineered to endure extreme conditions. Equipped with cutting-edge, fuel-efficient engines, these next-generation aircraft will significantly lower fuel consumption and noise emissions. The first delivery of the Boeing 737-8 MAX is set for 2027, with all 40 aircraft expected to join the fleet by 2032....
WNA partners with Cambio Roasters to introduce durable aluminium coffee pods for Keurig
Waldner North America (WNA) has partnered with coffee brand Cambio Roasters to introduce the first aluminium coffee pods for Keurig brewers, also known as K-cups. Led by Kevin Hartley, the former Chief Innovation Officer at Keurig Green Mountain, Cambio Roasters utilises Waldner's specially designed filling and sealing equipment to package the fragile aluminium cups. Image Source:Cambio Roasters Launch of K-cups in North America The launch of aluminium K-cups in North America represents a major step forward in sustainability. Hartley points out that 40 million plastic coffee pods are discarded in landfills and oceans every day. In contrast, aluminium can be recycled endlessly, with over 60 per cent of all aluminium ever produced still in use. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Cambio...
Aditya Aluminium advances sustainability with EV recharge stations & fly ash transportation
Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has launched EV bulkers at its Aditya Aluminium plant in Odisha to deliver one million tonnes of fly ash to the local cement industry over the next five years. In addition, the company has set up two EV recharge stations near the fly ash loading area, advancing its efforts in green transportation and sustainable operations. Image Source: Hindalco Mr Kailash Pandey, Head of Sambalpur Cluster, Hindalco Industries Ltd., said, “By adopting greener transportation options for supplying waste materials to be used as raw material in another industry, we are taking a step closer to realising our vision to achieve zero-waste alumina production across our operations. Each step we take towards sustainability helps reduce our...
64.93% of Dnipro Aluminium’s 2023 net profit to go to shareholders as dividends
Dnipro Aluminium Plant (Dnipro), a producer of aluminium profiles, plans to allocate 64.93 per cent of its 2023 net profit, equivalent to UAH 10 million, as dividends. Shareholders are expected to receive dividends at a rate of UAH 6,440 per ordinary registered share, with a nominal value of UAH 1,846.1 per share. Image Source-Vecteezy This proposal is included in the agenda for the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, scheduled for February 4, as announced via the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) system. The proposed dividend payment period spans from February 21 to August 4, 2025. The company also plans to retain the remaining UAH 5.402 million of net profit (35.07 per cent) as undistributed earnings. About the agenda The agenda also includes a proposal...
Aluminium capsule producer Dätwyler Schweiz achieves the ASI Performance Standard V3 Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Dätwyler Schweiz AG has bagged the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Provisional Certification for producing aluminium capsules. The company produces capsules for the food and beverage sector at its Schattdorf, Switzerland, facility. Image Source: ASI website This Provisional Certification is valid for one year, allowing the company to resolve identified non-conformances and pursue full Certification. Bureau Veritas Certification conducted the independent third-party audit of Dätwyler Schweiz AG. Food companies often seek customized packaging solutions that uphold the highest standards while ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Renowned for its expertise in material forming for the Food & Beverage industry, Dätwyler...
Recycled aluminium from Hydro to power up Statnett’s much-awaited pylon project
Norwegian TSO Statnett is set to trial aluminium pylons as a more sustainable and safer alternative to traditional steel pylons. Pylons, also known as electricity transmission and distribution towers, serve as the structural supports for high-voltage electrical cables, enabling electricity transmission from generation sites like power stations or wind farms to distribution networks that supply homes and businesses. Image Source: Statnett Hydro to supply recycled aluminium The development of aluminium pylons is part of Statnett’s technology plan, which focuses on advancing sustainable alternatives and enhancing the safety of its technical solutions. A key criterion for awarding the pylon contract was minimising climate impact, leading to the use of recycled aluminium. Norsk Hydro will...
Aluminium: The silent force powering tomorrow’s transport, tech & eco-innovation
Welcome back to another edition of Editor's Pick, where we bring you an exciting collection of comebacks, innovations, groundbreaking launches, and more. As 2025 begins to unfold, I can't help but wonder: Where did 2024 disappear to? Both November and December served as a pivotal moment for aluminium's end-user sectors—a time to reflect on the successes of the past year and lay the groundwork for a brighter, more sustainable future. What is that one thing that aluminium can't do? The question is a bit difficult to answer. Because aluminium is omnipresent – from our kitchen to the industries, aluminium's adaptability and sustainability have cemented its significance across diverse sectors, including automotive, construction, packaging, aerospace, and consumer electronics. The year 2024 has...
Upstream aluminium recap: EU’s 16th sanction package to target aluminium imports, Russian oil vessels & military equipment
This week, the upstream segment of the global aluminium industry has been under the spotlight, with significant developments spanning from bauxite extraction to primary aluminium production. The focus intensifies as the European Union is considering the release of its 16th sanctions package against Russia in February 2025, coinciding with the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It remains to be seen how the European Union will manage the potential shortage of aluminium supply in its domestic market. On Thursday, January 16, the three major players in the Indian aluminium industry—Vedanta Limited, National Aluminium Company (NALCO), and Hindalco Industries Limited—saw their intraday stock prices rise by 2 to 3 per cent. One of the reasons for this price hike could be...
Engineers develop scalable methods for topography-patterned aluminium surfaces, enhancing liquid transport
An international team of engineers has pioneered a scalable and innovative approach to fabricating topography-patterned aluminium surfaces, significantly enhancing liquid transport capabilities. These advancements hold great promise for critical applications, including electronics cooling, self-cleaning technologies, and anti-icing systems. Image Source: research website An important step in tailored surface engineering The research, recently published in Langmuir, was a collaborative effort between Rice University and the University of Edinburgh under the Rice-Edinburgh Strategic Collaboration Awards program. It highlights the use of cost-efficient vinyl masking techniques to create surfaces with high-resolution wettability contrast, unlocking new potential for improving phase-change...
Shanxi Huaxing Aluminum breaks ground on its waste heat utilisation project to foster emission reduction
The groundbreaking ceremony for Shanxi Huaxing Aluminum's waste heat utilisation project was successfully carried out. The waste heat utilisation project marks a significant step forward in advancing energy efficiency, emission reduction, and environmentally friendly production practices. The project aims to recover waste heat from the flue gas of the roaster by facilitating heat exchange between the roaster's flue gas and the high-temperature section of the fluidised bed cooler using a circulating heat medium water system. The plan is to lower the roaster's flue gas temperature from 160°C to 110°C and reduce the discharge temperature of the fluidised bed cooler to below 80°C. The project will incorporate an advanced automated control system to guarantee the system's efficiency and stable...
Novelis: First US-based aluminium manufacturer to bag the Sustainability Lighthouse honour
Novelis, the world's largest recycler of aluminium, has been a driving force in advancing circularity and decarbonising the aluminium industry to foster a more sustainable future. This week, Novelis' Uhrichsville plant achieved a significant milestone by being recognised as a Sustainability Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network (GLN). As the first U.S.-based aluminium manufacturer to earn this distinction, Novelis is proud to join the ranks of visionary industry leaders transforming global sustainability practices. Image Source: World Economic Forum Achieving an industry-leading 97 per cent recycled content The Novelis facility in Uhrichsville, Ohio, home to 400 dedicated employees, has earned this prestigious recognition by achieving an industry-leading...
Steady growth & quality focus propel Yulin New Materials to new heights with 28.27% revenue surge
Yulin New Materials Group has reported significant progress this year, prioritising high-end differentiation in the aluminium industry while emphasising steady growth, enhanced quality and efficiency. The company has made consistent advancements in production and operations, achieving remarkable outcomes in high-quality development. As of November 30, the company's operating income has surpassed the annual target, marking a record-breaking year with a 28.27 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Souce: FreePik Significant strides have been made to advance high-quality projects. Between January and November, the company invested RMB 1.225 billion in fixed assets, achieving 99.69 per cent of the annual plan. The flat ingot production line of the aluminium-based new material...
Spectro Alloys expansion to add 55,000 tonnes of secondary billet production capacity by 2026
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas and the world’s leading producer of premium aluminium, has announced the completion of civil works for the expansion project at its U.S. recycling subsidiary, Spectro Alloys. Source- EGA webiste Construction began in March’24 Construction began in March 2024, culminating in a 90,000-square-foot addition. This new facility enables Spectro Alloys to broaden its product range by producing billet from post-consumer aluminium scrap. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said, “The completion of the civil works is an important milestone in the expansion of Spectro Alloy’s recycled aluminium production and our ambitions to grow EGA’s recycling business in the...
Samastipur aluminium factory blast: One dead & eight injured
A tragic boiler explosion at an aluminium factory in Bihar's Samastipur district on Wednesday, January 15, has caused a major stir amongst the workers there. The factory, which specialises in manufacturing aluminium utensils, reported one worker dead and eight others injured. About the accident The injured individuals have been transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident triggered widespread panic, with workers and locals desperately fleeing the area to ensure safety. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blast. Rescue operations were dispatched to ensure no one remained trapped under the debris. Rescuers, with the aid of an earthmover, cleared the debris to recover the bodies and rescue the injured. Of the injured, two sustained minor...
First transmission successful: Baotou Aluminum’s Damaoqi new energy project unlocks new milestone
The Damaoqi Project Department of Baotou Aluminum Industry recently achieved a significant milestone. The 220kV booster station of the No. 2 Scenery Power Station was successfully commissioned in a single attempt. By the next few days, the station had successfully energised two main transformers and four sections of 35kV buses, signalling the first successful transmission for the 1.2-million-kilowatt new energy project in Damaoqi. Source: Baotou Aluminum This achievement will increase the share of green electricity at Baotou Aluminum to over 40 per cent, establishing a crucial foundation for the company's pursuit of green, low-carbon, and high-quality development. It will also strengthen its competitive edge and contribute significantly to building a sustainable, low-carbon "New...
