ABB has secured two orders from China’s Southwest Aluminum to supply integrated automation and digital technologies for two six-high aluminium cold rolling mills, supporting the manufacturer’s wide-strip production expansion and upgrade. The projects involve a 2,500 mm two-stand mill and a 3,000 mm single-stand mill, with both lines expected to be fully commissioned and operational by the end of 2027. Chongqing-based Southwest Aluminum is a subsidiary of the Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco). The orders build on the longstanding cooperation between ABB and the aluminium producer, with the latest projects focusing on process stability, control precision and production performance. Explore insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market from our...
India-based PG Foils Limited plans to establish a downstream aluminium manufacturing facility in Bahrain, focusing on electric vehicle (EV) battery foil and pharmaceutical foil production. The proposed investment is expected to expand the kingdom’s aluminium downstream capabilities and strengthen its manufacturing base. Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce signed a letter of intent with PG Foils for the project. The agreement was signed by Industry and Commerce Minister Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro and PG Foils Joint Managing Director Sahil Shah during the fourth edition of the Gateway Gulf expo, which opened on November 1 in Manama. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Aluminum Foil Market Report Forecast Till 2035 Hosted by the Bahrain...
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According to the latest report from Aluminum Association, shipments of can stock by domestic producers was down 5.7 per cent year-on-year to 130725 tonnes during February 2019. Compared to the previous month, shipments dropped 11.2 per cent from the January 2019 total of 147236 tonnes. Year-to-date shipments through February 2019 totalled 277961 tonnes, down 5.9 percent year-on-year from 295515 tonnes. Compared to February 2018, producer shipments of can stock to U.S. markets rose six-tenths of one percent to 120564 tonnes. Exports stood at 10160 tonnes, a drop of 46.1 percent. Shipments of aluminium foil by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at 33747 tonnes February 2019, off five-tenths of one percent from the February 2018 total of 33928 tonnes. Compared to the previous month, shipments...
Gränges, a supplier of rolled aluminium products for heat exchanger applications and other niche markets, has announced ambitious and clear long-term sustainability targets to increase its contributions to global sustainable development and secure future competitiveness and growth. The targets demonstrate Gränges’ efforts to further integrate sustainability across the company and the value chain, executed through the company’s five sustainability pillars: Ethical business practices; Responsible and sustainable sourcing; Sustainable operations; Diverse and high-performing teams; and Sustainable offerings. Source:www.granges.com Gränges’ CEO Johan Menckel said: “How we plan and run our business today has a profound impact on the future. We must continuously challenge ourselves to develop...
Aludium, a manufacturer and supplier of rolled aluminium products in Europe, has reported that it has just released its first Sustainability Report, covering the year 2017. The company aims to establish their commitment to transparency in their dealing with people, customers, communities, and the environment. Aludium has titled their report ‘At the heart of our business’. Commenting on the release of the report Arnaud de Weert, CEO of Aludium said, “The release of this Sustainability Report affirms Aludium’s commitment to operate transparently, and with the best interests of our people, customers, communities, and the environment in mind,” “It’s a comprehensive document which firmly sets Aludium on the path to measure, and enhance where possible, the long-term sustainability of our...
The United Arab Emirates, one of the top aluminium exporters, exported 555,000 tonnes of aluminium (crude metal and alloys, aluminium semi-finished products and scrap) to the US in 11-month period of 2018, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from US Geological Survey. This records a drop of 6.88 per cent over last year. {newsStudioGallery} In November alone, aluminium exports by the UAE to the US stood at 45,500 tonnes, up 43.53 per cent year-on-year, but down 8.45 per cent month-on-month. The biggest aluminium exporter in the UAE, EGA exports the major portion of its aluminium and ships the rest domestically. Crude metal and alloys export dropped 6.93 per cent year-on-year in 11-month period of 2018. Export decreased from 592,000 tonnes in the first eleven months of...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certifies Aluminium Norf GmbH (“Alunorf”) against ASI’s Performance Standard for environmental, social and governance performance. Alunorf is the world’s largest aluminium rolling and casting facility in Neuss, Germany with more than 2,200 employees producing more than 1,500,000 tons per year and jointly owned by Hydro and Novelis. This is the first joint venture to be certified against its standards for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. Alunorf produces hot- and cold-rolled aluminium sheet in different alloy combinations for various applications. They ship their products as coil stock to the plants of both parent companies for further processing into finished products. They are used for making cans and other packaging,...
Scandium International Mining Corporation (SCY) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bronze-Alu Group (BAL) for mixing and trial-testing of scandium alloys in casting applications. The test work will be undertaken at BAL’s production facilities in La Couture-Boussey, at small production scale. The LOI calls for the SCY to contribute aluminium-scandium master alloy 2%, for mixing and trial-testing of alloys by BAL, in their commercially available product lines. Bronze-Alu intends to report select results of the testing program utilizing their scandium-containing alloys, as does SCY, upon completion of the testing period, Scandium International Mining Corporation said. BAL, based in La Couture-Boussey France, is a manufacturer of precision high-pressure die cast (HPDC) parts, and offers...
Stocks of 6063 aluminium billet across five major consumption areas in China declined 6,500 tonnes from a week ago to stand at 144,500 tonne as of Thursday March 14, Shanghai Metals Market data showed. Higher consumption and limited arrivals accounted for the decrease in aluminium billet stocks. This week, a buildup of 3,300 tonne in Foshan, Guangdong province capped the overall decline. In Foshan, Guangdong and Nanchang, Jiangxi, the billet stocks increased 3,300 tonnes and 2,100 tonnes from Thursday, March 7 to stand 91,900 tonnes and 7,500 tonnes. In Wuxi, Jiangsu, Changzhou, Jiangsu, and Huzhou, Zhejiang, aluminium billet stocks reduced 3,900 tonnes, 3,000 tonnes and 5,000 tonnes to stand at 21,100 tonnes, 19,000 tonnes and 5,000 tonnes respectively. The price of aluminium alloy...
Maxion Wheels, the world’s largest wheel manufacturer, has entered into an agreement to form a new joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Parts and Components Group, one of China’s largest automotive parts companies, for passenger car aluminium wheel. The new legal entity, Dongfeng Maxion Wheels, will build a plant in Hubei Province, China. The facility will have a two-million per year capacity with series production scheduled for second half of 2020. “Growing our presence in Asia is one of Iochpe-Maxion’s priorities,” said Marcos Oliveira, President and Chief Executive Officer, Iochpe-Maxion S.A. “Coupling Maxion Wheels’ global customer relationships and significant aluminium wheel expertise with Dongfeng Motor Parts and Components’ goal to expand its portfolio to include light vehicle...
Many automobile and power companies across the world are reportedly abandoning copper wires for its lighter and cheaper rival aluminium after a decade of technological innovation. European countries, like Germany, are also increasingly relying on aluminium wires for the past few years for automobile manufacturing, building construction, and electric circuitry. So to say, aluminium is emerging more and more as a particularly important engineering material, especially in lightweight automotive construction. According to global export-import data, Germany in 2018 had imported approximately 101,146 tonnes of aluminium, up 16 per cent year on year from 86,991 tonnes. In 2016, the import volume was even higher at 108,242 tonnes, up 24 per cent from 2017 and 7 per cent from 2018. In 2019,...
India imported a total of 199,000 tonnes of aluminium (crude metal and alloys, aluminium semi-finished products and scrap) from the US in the first eleven months of 2018, a 173.73% growth or 126300 tonnes from 72,700 in the first eleven months of 2017, as updated by US Census Bureau. {newsStudioGallery} Total aluminium imports by India came in at 30,200 tonnes in November 2018, marking a jump of 300.53% or 22660 tonnes from 7,540 tonnes in November 2017. Crude metal and alloys, aluminium semi-finished products (plates, sheets, bars, etc.) and scrap imports in November increased by 17% from October total of 25,800 tonnes. Semi-finished products imports totalled 4,020 tonnes during nine-month period. This indicates a jump 240.68% or 2840 tonnes year-on-year. Exports in November stood at 170...
Mahindra CIE Automotive Ltd’s Board of Directors today resolved to acquire the business of Aurangabad Electricals (AEL) through acquisition of 100% of equity shares for an enterprise value of INR 8756 million, which includes a future deferred payment estimated up to INR 622mn. Aurangabad Electricals, based in Aurangabad, India, is a manufacturer of automotive aluminium die casting products. It produces a variety of body, brake and engine parts through high-pressure die casting as well as gravity die casting processes. With five manufacturing facilities in the country across Aurangabad, Pune and Pantnagar, AEL has been promoted by the Bagla Group and has been led by Rishi Bagla. Ander Arenaza, Chief Executive Officer of MCIE commented: "This acquisition allows MCIE to enter the aluminium...
Mexico imports a large amount of aluminium, including crude metal and alloys, aluminium semi-finished products (plates, sheets, bars, etc.) and scrap, from the United States. According to USGS data, Mexico imported 750,000 tonnes between January and November, compared with 675,000 tonnes in the same period last year. Thus, the country’s total aluminium import in the first eleven months of 2018 rose 11 per cent year-on-year. Until October 2018, Mexico had imported a total of 682,000 tonnes. {newsStudioGallery} Out of this, Mexico in November 2018 imported 37,900 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars from the United States, down 3.06 per cent from 39,100 in October 2018, but up 17 per cent from 32,500 in November 2017. This shows that although the country’s aluminium plates, sheets...
According to the latest report from Aluminum Association aluminium demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) was up 4% over the 2017 to an estimated 12.8 million tonnes in 2018. Demand for semi-fabricated (mill) products was also up 4% to 9.2 million tonnes during the year. Exports of aluminium ingot and mill products from the U.S. and Canada in 2018 were up 15.4% over 2017 to 1.5 million tonnes, while imports were off 6.2% to 3.8 million tonnes. In the month of December 2018, demand for aluminium semi-finished products in the United States and Canada was up 6.9% YoY to an estimated 696,264 tonnes. In December 2018, shipments of aluminium sheet and plate were up 9.7% YoY to 415,491 tonnes. Extruded product shipments increased 3.4% year-over-year...
Constellium is installing a new aluminium extrusion press to expand capacity at its plant in Singen, Germany. The company will construct a dedicated 8,000 sq m hall on its Singen campus for an expected start of production in mid-2020. Paul Warton, president of Constellium’s Automotive Structures and Industry Business Unit said: “Extrusions are the foundation of our Automotive Structures product portfolio. As our business continues to grow, Singen has become a diverse provider of complex, high-strength extrusions of all sizes, shapes, strengths and gauges for our automotive programs, as well as our rail, transportation and industrial customers. This new press increases not only capacity, but advances our efficiency and capability.” The company expects approximately 50 new jobs will be...
A press release from Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd. has been successfully certified against ASI’s Performance Standard for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. This is the second company in China to achieve Certification to the ASI Performance Standard, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. The company manufactures wide and super-thin aluminium foil used in packaging for food and drinks, cigarettes, as well as medicine and cosmetics. Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd. is a joint venture, founded by Henan Shenhuo Group and Shenmei International investment Co., Ltd (Hong Kong). The independent, third-party audit of Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil was carried out by DNV GL. The ASI...
Aleris Corporation reported revenues of $3,446 million in 2018 compared to $2,857 million in 2017. The increase was primarily attributable to increased volumes and higher average aluminium prices. Net loss of $92 million in 2018 compared to a net loss of $211 million in 2017. Adjusted EBITDA increased from $201 million to $276 million due to strong demand, improved rolling margins, improved operating performance and a favorable metal environment in North America were partially offset by significantly higher freight costs in North America, the automotive ramp-up in Lewisport and the higher cost structure of the Lewisportfacility. Sean Stack, Chairman and CEO said: "Our global growth strategy delivered strong results in 2018 with record volumes and record adjusted EBITDA. Our Lewisport,...
China’s exports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products reduced 7.7 per cent year-on-year in February, showed data from China Customs released on Friday March 8. China, the world’s top aluminium producer, exported 343,000 tonnes of these products last month. The figure was down a whopping 37.86 per cent or 209,000 tonnes from January’s record high of 552,000 tonnes. China’s exports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products came in at 896,000 tonnes in the first two months of 2019, an increase of 9.7 per cent year on year. In 2018, China recorded a total export of 5.8 million tonnes of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products, up 20.9 per cent from a year earlier, despite a 10 percent tariff on aluminium imports into the United States imposed in March.
In a press release to AlCircle.com, the Achenbach OPTIFOIL® brand says that it has emerged as one of the global world-class brands for aluminium doublers, separators, and slitters. It mentions that currently the demand for its winding and slitting machinery for slitting thin aluminium, non-ferrous metal foils, and other compound materials like printed and laminated foils and stock material for deep-drawn products are on upswing. Technology component lubricator “With continuous development work on the component level we maintain a position as specialist and leader in technology and quality with innovative key technology components also in this segment: Leading producers of food packaging for demanding customers or applications and with a decade-long experience in foil printing and...
