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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The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA) released latest data that showed the aluminium semis production in Shandong and Henan province in the first half of 2017. Shandong province, one of China's major aluminium producing regions, produced 9.77 million tonnes of aluminium semis in H12017, ranking the first place in China. Henan, one of the five major aluminium producing regions in China, produced 8.44 million tonnes of aluminium semis in H12017, ranking the second place in China. Aluminium semis production in Henan Province grew in Q1 2017. Aluminium semis output in the province increased 10.69 per cent from the corresponding period previous year to total at 2.95 million tonnes. The volume accounted for 21.28 per cent of the total Chinese aluminium semis production for the...
Metef 2017 that took place in VERONA on 21-24 June 2017 is the greatest exhibitions on the metals sector in the SEMEA region. The forum on cultural and trade exchanges between India and Italy highlighted the outstanding presence of Indian operators at Metef. The Italian manufacturers of products and technologies are at the forefront of the partnership with the Asiatic country, which is undergoing a fast economic and social growth. India is a major producer of aluminium and Italy is a major producer of aluminium processing technologies: this alliance benefits both. This was the focus of the international meeting organized by Art Valley on June 23 th 2017 in association with AL Circle and A&L, chaired by Francesca Bruni and Alberto Cavicchiolo, president of Shonagon, and held during Metef,...
Gränges, a supplier of rolled aluminium products for heat exchanger applications worldwide, recently inaugurated its newly expanded Research and Innovation centre in Finspång, Sweden. The expansion includes new office and laboratory areas, new laboratory equipment as well as a new organizational solution, according to the company’s press release. Gränges’s CEO Johan Menckel said, “Research and Innovation are fundamental parts of Gränges’ business strategy. To be able to meet the future market demands of aluminium products, in-depth research work in combination with an innovative spirit are the critical key factors for our company.” At present, the company’s R&I centre in Finspång has specialists with a focus to develop the next generation material for brazed aluminium heat exchangers. ”...
According to the latest reports from Aluminum Association; shipments of aluminium powder and paste to domestic markets by the U.S. and Canada producers, including imports by domestic producers, totaled 7.96 million pounds during May 2017, an increase of 29% over the May 2016 total of 6.17 million pounds. Aluminium products like powder, paste and flakes have high demand in the US market mostly used in polishing, anodizing applications like Roof Coatings, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings, Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Decorative Coatings and Industrial Coatings. {newsStudioGallery} We are making a comparative analysis of aluminium powder and flakes import by USA in the first two quarters of 2016-17 and FY 2017-18. As shown by our data, the U.S. imported 3407 tonnes of aluminium powder and...
According to the latest report from Aluminium Association, shipments of Aluminum Extruded Products (extruded shapes, pipe & tube, and rod & bar) by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at an estimated 467.6 million pounds during May 2017, up 5.6% YOY. On a month on month comparison, shipments increased 7.4% over the April 2017 revised total of 435.4 million pounds. Estimated shipments of Aluminium Drawing Stock, Bare Wire and Rod & Bar by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at 102.6 million pounds during May 2017, slightly off from the May 2016 revised total of 103.4 million pounds. On a month on month comparison, shipments rose 6.5% over the April 2017 revised total of 96.4 million pounds. YTD shipments of extruded products through May 2017 stood at 2,229.3 million pounds, slightly up from...
Italy is going through a very radical transformation from traditional manufacturing to advanced, sustainable, and flexible manufacturing. The leaders of Italian manufacturing sector, of which aluminium constitutes a very significant part, are staking their future on advanced machinery, robotics and related areas. To leverage upon this trend, family owned SMEs who once formed the basis of aluminium downstream manufacturing in the country are coming forward and forging strategic alliances with global technology companies resulting in wide diversifications. The eleventh edition of METEF which is being currently held at VeronaFiere, Verona, Italy (from June 21 st to 24 th ) saw a huge congregation of many of these evolving Italian aluminium manufacturing companies. Following are the top five...
AMAG, a leading Austrian premium supplier of high-quality aluminium cast and flat rolled products, opened state-of-the-art aluminium cold rolling mill in Europe. With this, the company becomes the leading centre of expertise in aluminium rolled products. Helmut Wieser, CEO of AMAG Austria Metall AG, said: "We are very satisfied with the precision with which this project has been realised, including its implementation to deadline. Outstanding work by our project team and project partners has made this possible." The company made an investment totalling around EUR 1 billion (of which around 90 per cent in Austria) over a ten-year period. “Around EUR 300 million of this amount is attributable to the most recent plant expansion,” it said. AMAG doubles production capacity to more than 300,000...
Production of secondary aluminium alloy ingots in Italy is of global significance. The European nation excelling in metallurgy and engineering has been producing a major chunk of the entire Western Europe’s aluminium demand mainly created by the automotive manufacturing companies clustered in this region. Aluminium alloy ingots produced from unwrought aluminium as well as from various aluminium scrap commodities in Italy find huge demand in the international market. Export-import data shows aluminium alloy ingot export from Italy has risen by 7.5% from 2015 till 2017 (estimated). Italy exported 231525.5 tonnes of aluminium alloy ingots (primary + remelted) in 2015, which grew by 4.2% year-over-year to reach 241438 tonnes last year. In 2017, the country is estimated to export a total...
The METEF 2017, the world’s leading expo of customized technology for the aluminium and innovative metals industry, officially opened its doors to the global exhibitors and visitors today, June 21 st , in Veronafierre, Verona, Italy. The eleventh edition of METEF was inaugurated with the METEF 2017 Innovation Award ceremony for the technological and product innovations in the sphere of metal processing. More pictures from the award: Franco Zanardi, Honorary President, Zanardi Fonderie The ceremony was followed by a special edition of the FARO meeting dedicated to the Automotive Market Scenario. Foundry Ecocer executives during the visit of the executives of the bahraini industrial Aluminiim Smelter Alba.
Minda Corporation, manufacturer of die casting parts for auto and consumer durable industry, is intending to open a third die casting plant in Pune with a total investment of INR 75 crore. The facility would have a production capacity of 600 tonne per annum. The company made an announcement in an investor presentation. Apart from this, the company is also planning to invest INR 25 crore in research and development. The company has already purchased a 36,500 sqm land for the new plant, as reported. The plant will be for aluminium gravity and low pressure die casting. The facility would have a separate machine shop that will focus on precision parts like compressor housings. The new die casting plant would have annual sales of INR 2,000 million by 2019-20, the company expects. Ashok Minda,...
The METEF 2017, the world’s leading expo of customized technology for the aluminium and innovative metals industry, officially opened its doors to the global exhibitors and visitors today, June 21 st , in Piazza Italia. To be held till June 24 th in Veronafierre, Verona, Italy, the mega event found participants showing great enthusiasm on the inaugural day. The eleventh edition of METEF was inaugurated with the METEF 2017 Innovation Award ceremony followed by a special edition of the FARO meeting dedicated to the Automotive Market Scenario. International experts from Ducker Worldwide and LMC Automotive delivered speeches on new challenges, materials used, technological developments, electrical vehicles and new regulations that will have a large impact on the automotive sector in the...
India produces a substantial amount of downstream aluminium products. The country has top companies’ with their downstream operations. India’s total flat rolled products (FRP) capacity stands at about 400,000 tonnes. Balco’s Korba rolling plant produced about 18,000 tonnes of rolled products during FY2017 after resuming operations. Based on the flat growth percentage of 25 per cent for the aluminium consumption in 2016, FRP demand should currently be at an approximate range of 600,000-650,000 tonnes. India will need about 5,000 tonnes of high-end alloy plates over the next five years . According to Crisil Report, India would grow from 3.3 MT in 2015-16 to 5.3 MT in 2020-21 due to a host of government initiatives like, Make in India, Smart Cities, Housing for all, rural electrification,...
According to the latest Aluminum Association report, estimated net shipments of aluminium sheet and plate by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at 752.3 million pounds during May 2017, up 7.1% YoY. On a month on month comparison, shipments rose 7.6% over April 2017. YTD shipments through May 2017 totaled 3,585.0 million pounds, up 2.7 over the 2016 YTD total of 3,491.8 million pounds. The report further says shipments of can stock by U.S. and Canadian producers totalled 349.0 million pounds during May 2017, down 1.1% YoY. On a month on month comparison, shipments increased 8.8% over the April 2017 total of 320.9 million pounds. YTD shipments through May 2017 totalled 1,703.4 million pounds, down 2.1% from the 2016 YTD total. Compared to May 2016, producer shipments of can stock to U.S....
Introduction: Maurizio Sala President of Amafond Gloria Gangte, Embassy of India in Rome (Acting Ambassador, Business Officer) Damiano Francovigh General Consul of the Italian Republic in Kolkata Michele Bauli, President of Confindustria Verona Mario Conserva, President of Metef Industrial cooperation scenarios between India, Europe, Italy and West Bengal: Italians active in India Madan Mohan Sethi, First Secretary of Commerce, Embassy of India, Rome; Michele Bauli, President of Confindustria Verona; Matteo Gasparato; Carmine Zappacosta, CEO Italcertifer (FS Group); Dario Calogero, CEO Ubiquity; Ettore Camozzi, Camozzi Group; Chairman: Alberto Cavicchiolo, President Shonagon India-Italy Transport and Railways Intelligence In this context the India-Italy Transport and Railways Intelligence...
In terms of exhibition and interchange volumes, Metef is the largest exhibition on metals and smart technologies in the SEMEA area (South Europe, Middle East, Africa) and certainly one of Asia's trend-influencers. The context of this exhibition is Italy, with the largest aluminium community in Europe, and with the second-largest industrial volumes in Europe. With over 10,000 operators and 400 exhibitors from over fifty countries, the Metef scenario concerns metals, intellectual research and innovation. Certainly it is the most suitable setting to host the conference " India-Italy. Industry and Intellectual Interchange" on June 23. The event follows various initiatives organized by ArtValley in Kolkata, India and in particular BGBS 2017, with the participation of 45 Italian companies and...
The METEF 2017 exhibition will devote great attention to the aluminium and foundry production chain for both light alloys and innovative materials. Consequently, METEF 2017 will focus on the automotive sector, which plays a towing role for the all the industrial activities. Sustainable lightweight can only be achieved by innovating materials, processes, elaboration techniques and material-oriented designing. The development of light alloy castings in the automotive sector is the leading issue of METEF 2017, this year’s event to understand where the future of materials is heading to. About 500 aluminium cast alloy castings foundries are there in Italy (the total of ferrous and non-ferrous foundries in Italy is around 1100). The total consumption of aluminium in Italy in 2016 was 2,040,000...
According to the latest Marketsand Markets report, the global aluminium composite panels market is estimated to be valued at US$1.77 billion by 2021 growing from US$1.22 billion in 2015, at a composite annual growth rate of 6.58 per cent. Rapid urbanization and industrialization will increase the demand for new constructions globally. Piggybacking this boom in building and construction sector, consumption of aluminium composite panels will grow significantly. The report identifies a number of key driving factors: Large-scale investments and flow of funds in the industrial and infrastructure sectors Infrastructure overhaul in emerging economies Changing consumer behaviour marked by rising awareness about environmental sustainability and “green” aesthetics Innovation driven product...
METEF 2017 is an international industry expo, dedicated exclusively to the metals sector and it offers a comprehensive exhibition on raw materials, processing, machining, technologies, machinery and plants, products and applications as well as on state-of-the-art technologies for metals recovery and recycling and the most original solutions for the automotive industry. From June 21 to 24 , METEF 2017 will open its doors to Italians and foreign operators of the aluminium industrial chain and innovative materials in VERONAFIERE, VERONA – an exhibition platform that will acomodate more than 400 exhibitors with one third of foreign presence. “METEF was started in 1997 and it immediately took the shape of the first world-level exhibition dedicated to processing of aluminium and technological...
