Australia could turn more of its aluminium and copper resources into higher-value battery components, with a new report from national science agency CSIRO identifying opportunities to strengthen the country's domestic battery manufacturing capabilities. The report, The Future of Australian Battery Manufacturing: Cell Cans and Current Collector Foils, examines how Australia could use its existing industrial expertise, materials and manufacturing capabilities to produce key components for lithium-ion and emerging sodium-ion batteries. Rather than focusing solely on the country's critical mineral resources, the analysis explores practical ways to move further downstream and capture more value through local manufacturing. The opportunity comes as global demand for batteries continues to grow,...
Germany and France share one of Europe’s busiest downstream aluminium corridors, and the metal flows in both directions. In the first seven months of 2026, aluminium flat rolled products (FRP), which cover aluminium plates, sheets and strips (HS code: 7606), as well as aluminium foil (HS code: 7607), crossed the border each way, amounting to a total of around USD 692 million. However, the bilateral trade flow is tilted towards Germany, which remains France’s largest FRP supplier. Nonetheless, the inter-dependence remains as the countries do exchange the same products but engage in cross-border trade of specialised high-value products and alloys, feeding the demand on either side. The trade figures for January–July 2026, as compiled from the International Trade Administration, highlight...
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Targray Technology International announces that it has been appointed as the global distributor of Giga Solar Materials Corp.’s new Back Surface Aluminum Paste. With the signing of this long-term agreement—which spans across Europe, North America and India—Targray now offers a back side aluminum paste that provides a uniform, high quality back surface field (BSF) for mono and multi-crystalline silicon solar cells. “New low bowing aluminum pastes are necessary to enable cell manufacturers to save costs and move to thinner silicon wafers while maintaining low cell breakage rates,” said Patrick Boutard, Product Manager at Targray. “Cell manufacturers are under constant pressure for efficiency gains to drive down their cost per watt. We have seen repeatedly that Giga Solar’s new aluminum...
The Aluminum Association’s Nick Adams said that the US is now “essentially” a net exporter, which hasn’t happened in a long time. He makes his case citing the uptick in exports within the sheet and plate markets — up 36 percent in 2011 to date, compared with the same period in 2010. Also, Adams said the “huge growth in export numbers for extrusion markets” is notable, up nearly 38 percent in 2011 to date. For the same period, US and Canada aluminum exports overall, less cross-border trade, is up 22.5 percent, whereas imports are up by only 4.8 percent. Ultimately however, according to one slide — unless I’ve missed something — the numbers don’t really add up in terms of the US being a net aluminum exporter: Seems as though Adams was speaking more to the fact that net imports have fallen...
Installation of the sixth production line for industrial smelting and casting of China Zhongwang Group has been completed,which means that the group has completed the expansion of its smelting and casting capacity and started test runs. To meet its development needs, China Zhongwang initiated the smelting and casting project. Later the project was expanded and six production lines were built. With good preparation, effective planning and allocation of human resources,China Zhongwang completed the construction ahead of schedule. The project is expected to expand Zhongwang’s production of industrial aluminium profiles and increase the company’s competitiveness.
AN all-new Jensen Interceptor will be launched next year, after CPP Global Holdings was appointed to engineer, develop and build the new car by the brand’s owners, Healey Sports Cars Switzerland Ltd (HSCS). CPP, the British specialist automotive group, will finalise the new car’s development in Coventry and manufacture it at a new production facility on Browns Lane from 2014. A team of Coventry-based design consultants employed by HSCS has completed the design of the new Interceptor, which has already gained significant customer interest. The new Jensen Interceptor echoing the four-seat grand tourer layout of the much-loved original built between 1966 and 1976 is based on an all-new aluminium chassis and handcrafted aluminium body. The public unveiling of the Interceptor is planned for...
Recently,the extra large arc-shaped die forgings which were used in large aircraft project has been developed successfully and delivered on schedule. This kind of product is the longest , heaviest and biggest project area for SWA,which also covered the die forgings subsection and shaping. It is learned that there were 3 technical issues in the production of the extra large arc-shaped die forgings. The first one was the huge capacity of equipment of die forging shaping technology. The second one was size control technology. The third one was destressing technology.With the rich technical reserve and talent, SWA tackled these problems smoothly. SWA has made great and positive contributions to China’s large aircraft project.
A group of final year mechanical engineering students of PRIST University in Thanjavur have designed low-cost 'nano' motorcycles, which could give a mileage of 97 kilometres per litre of petrol. The 'nano' motorcycles expected to hit the roads in India, will be sold at about Rs 8,000 (RM490) per unit, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported, citing the students. In 2008, Indian automaker Tata Motors had unveiled the Tata Nano - its already legendary US$2,500 car, a four door, five seat hatch, powered by a 30 HP Bosch 624 cc four stroke engine mounted out back and mated to a CVT. The students of a private university, with the technical support of Hi-Tech Project Industries, a private engineering services company at Porayar, designed this 25 kilogramme, single-seater nano motorcycle....
Aerco now supplies an extensive range of aluminium enclosures from Raychem RPG. Available in all standard industry sizes ranging from 50mm to 330mm in length, 45mm to 230mm width and 30mm to 113mm high, the high-quality enclosures are impact resistant to 7Nm, corrosion resistant and available to IP64, 65, 66, 67, 68 specifications. They can be supplied painted, unpainted or powder coated, apertures can be drilled or milled to suit customers’ requirements and can be supplied with built-in cable glands and engraved with legends or company logos. Typical applications include industrial, military, panel builders, architectural and obstruction lighting, agricultural machinery, power generation and aerospace.
Alcoa today participated in the White House Better Buildings Roundtable, contributing to the national dialogue on how public-private partnerships can advance the green building sector, drive innovation and stimulate economic growth. Glen Morrison, President, Alcoa Building and Construction Systems, took part in the Roundtable as part of the Company's commitment to the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge, a U.S. Department of Energy initiative aimed at making commercial buildings 20 percent more energy efficient by 2020 and accelerating private sector investment in energy efficiency. "Last year, the buildings in which we work and live used roughly 40 percent of the energy in the U.S. economy at a cost of over $400 billion," said Mr. Morrison. "Through a variety of efficiency...
Leading American manufacturer of commercial and consumer aluminum products, Glaro Incorporated, releases new affordable models of coat hanging and umbrella equipment for the winter season. With the cold weather upon us, Glaro has proudly released several new models of affordable coat hanging equipment, umbrella stands, and wet umbrella bag holders. Executive Vice President of Glaro Incorporated, Robert Betensky, explains that the new products are “priced for the times without sacrificing quality and they are designed to meet market needs.” Mr Betensky states that “manufacturers in the USA must be sensitive to the needs of Americans today. By listening to customer requests and by harnessing the talent of our craftsmen, we focus on developing and designing aluminum products that are...
With the excitement and demands of the busy holiday season already here, Americans may be looking for a portable and easy-drinking wine for their lively social calendars. FLASQ Wines offers a solution for party hosts, guests and gift-givers such as "Old St. Nick." With the excitement and demands of the busy holiday season already here, Americans may be looking for a portable and easy-drinking wine for their lively social calendars. FLASQ Wines offers a solution for party hosts, guests and gift-givers such as "Old St. Nick." Created by JT Wines, FLASQ is Great Wine, Any Time, and particularly during the holidays, in its signature screw-cap aluminum bottles. Available in more than 30 states across the country, FLASQ is the first domestic wine packaged in 100 percent recyclable aluminum...
Rolling aluminium billets produced at Russian aluminium producer Rusal's smelters have been successfully qualified by Novelis, the world's largest producer of aluminium rolled products, Rusal said Wednesday. Rusal is also working on qualification of its products by auto manufacturers BMW and Volkswagen, the company said. The 5754 and 5182 alloys qualified by Novelis are used in car body production. The trial consignment of the billets was produced at the Rusal's Bratsk aluminium smelter. The company's Irkutsk and Sayanogorsk aluminium smelters are now having their cast wheel alloys going through the qualification process, Rusal said. "The trial consignment of AlSi7MgSr cast alloy was successfully processed at the Volkswagen plant," Rusal said in a statement. "Now the German automotive...
The World Steel Association said Nov. 30 global policymakers should take into account the release of all greenhouse gasses throughout a vehicle's lifecycle, including materials production, when drafting auto emissions standards. The association's request comes as diplomats convene in Durban, South Africa, for the 17th annual UN climate negotiations known as the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations. Focusing only on tailpipe emissions encourages the use of low-density materials, such as aluminum, that require greenhouse-gas intensive processes to produce, the association said. Alternative materials, such as aluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber, produce emissions during their manufacturing processes that are five to 20 times greater than steel, according to the World Steel...
US-based extruded aluminium can maker Exal Corporation has reached an agreement to acquire troubled Hungarian peer Szenna Pack for €14m and pay off some of its debts, consultancy KPMG Hungaria said on Tuesday. Family-owned Szenna Pack filed for bankruptcy protection in July because of a poorly-timed investment. Since then, Exal Corporation has agreed to buy Szenna Pack, take care of unpaid wages and bills, and repay 50-75% of loans backed by collateral and 10% of loans without collateral. The American company wants to continue production at Szenna Pack and keep its 120 workers. If the deal is approved by the court, Exal Corporation could move some production of its European unit Boxal to Hungary. Boxal wants to triple Szenna Pack’s output, focusing mainly on exports, and hire another 180...
Formed aluminum foil maker Jann Cherng Technological is installing new production lines for making etched aluminum foils with the additional capacity to come online in the first half of 2012, according to the company. The company said it currently imports about 80% of etched aluminum foils, the key material for the production of formed aluminum foils, from Japan and produces the remaining 20% in-house. The company said its performance has been affected by imported etched aluminum foils. As etched aluminum foils account for 70% of total production costs, the company needs to increase the internal supply of the key materials. However, with current order visibility extending to less than one month, the company said it is not positive about the outlook for the first quarter of 2012.
TELWATER MD Paul Phelan is set to strengthen his leadership role following the resignation of general manager, Tim Atkins. After 24 years as MD, Telwater has transformed into Australia's largest aluminium boat manufacturer. I've taken a largely supervisory role in previous years and I'm keen to take a moreactive role in Telwater's future," said Phelan. Phelan said the leadership change will have little impact on Telwater's day-to-day operation, saying that it is "business as usual". Phelan concluded by saying "in a tough business environment, Telwater will be supporting and fostering closer relationships with our dealernetwork".
Sapa Heat Transfer (Shanghai) Ltd. has successfully rolled out NetDimensions' Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) learning management system for its employee competency development and Environment, Health and Safety training programs. NetDimensions (London Stock Exchange AIM: NETD), a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announces that Sapa Heat Transfer (Shanghai) Ltd. (SHTS) has successfully rolled out NetDimensions' Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) learning management system for its employee competency development and Environment, Health and Safety training programs. Jessie Yao, HR Manager at SHTS said, "Our company focuses on the automotive industry, which demands high quality products and continuous improvement. To meet these requirements, we...
Pace 600® Lightweight Aluminium Walkways have bee designed to provide height,and safe access to plant and equipment and won’t corrode. Safe access includes around potential risk surfaces including roof lights and asbestos roof decking. The walkways are fixed to spacer battens using Bulbtite rivet or Tek screws. The features are: Simple, quick installation Cost effective roof deck protection Lightweight aluminium reinforced panels Incorporates non slip surface formation, ideal for outdoor weather conditions Non-corrosive, maintenance free Advanced, multi directional non slip surface. Pace 600 aluminium walkways are suitable for lightweight or existing plant platforms. Protex® Skylight Covers are skylight protectors which cover the area to prevent workers falling through the light...
Mercedes' new 2012 SL will weigh a solid 140kg less than today's SL roadster - a significant saving of some 8%. This crash diet has been enabled by the adoption of aluminium for the new SL. The learnings from the SLS gullwing are now trickling down to the higher-volume SL, which will be revealed in December 2011. The lion's share of the weight saving is made in the bodyshell, which is a stout 110kg lighter than the current steel shell. That's not bad considering today's SL already has aluminium bonnets and doors. It's the first time a series production Mercedes has been made entirely out of aluminium. Some of the rear panels are crafted from magnesium, and the rollover structure in the A-pillar is steel - but 89% of the bodyshell is aluminium. The whole shell weighs 254kg. 'The effect is...
