This week, the operating rate of major aluminium processors in China remained stable with a slight overall rebound, rising 0.1 per cent month-on-month. Performance was mixed across sectors, as the industry continues a moderate recovery trend. The operating rate for primary aluminium alloys climbed 0.6 percentage points to 61.4 per cent, driven by improved order volume and year-end momentum from automakers to meet their annual targets, with a positive short-term outlook. The operating rate for aluminium wire and cable rose 0.4 percentage points to 64.8 per cent, supported by recovering photovoltaic demand and restored margins, although the sustainability of the upward trend remains to be seen. The operating rate for secondary aluminium rebounded 0.6 percentage points to 53.9 per cent, with...
Novelis reported a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in adjusted EBITDA to USD 508 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, while rolled product shipments declined 2 per cent to 919,000 tonnes. Net sales rose 25 per cent to USD 5.9 billion from USD 4.7 billion in the corresponding quarter last year, mainly due to higher average aluminium prices. Higher shipments of beverage packaging and aerospace products were partly offset by lower volumes in automotive and speciality products. Net income attributable to Novelis' common shareholders increased 29 per cent to USD 210 million, compared with USD 163 million a year earlier. Excluding special items, net income also rose 29 per cent to USD 146 million. Explore further insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products...
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Top Gear has recently revealed details, so far baffling car lovers and sports freaks alike, about the crossover bring planned by Jaguar and the latest development in the launch of their upcoming CUV. This CUV by Jaguar is expected to have exteriors of aluminum. This is a new add on for Jaguar who will be following competitors like BMW, Porsche and Mercedes Benz in bringing out an all new luxurious, aluminum covered model for sports lovers. Jaguar is on the brink of bringing out an exclusive design with state of the art aluminum panels for their vehicle. Enhanced and superior performance being the main objective, the CUV will also be lighter to enable it to maneuver curves and change directions with ease. Jaguar has fixed a sales target of about 200,000 vehicles per annum for their...
Top Gear has recently revealed details, so far baffling car lovers and sports freaks alike, about the crossover bring planned by Jaguar and the latest development in the launch of their upcoming CUV. This CUV by Jaguar is expected to have exteriors of aluminum. This is a new add on for Jaguar who will be following competitors like BMW, Porsche and Mercedes Benz in bringing out an all new luxurious, aluminum covered model for sports lovers. Jaguar is on the brink of bringing out an exclusive design with state of the art aluminum panels for their vehicle. Enhanced and superior performance being the main objective, the CUV will also be lighter to enable it to maneuver curves and change directions with ease. Jaguar has fixed a sales target of about 200,000 vehicles per annum for their...
According to a report from Automotive Discovery, the demand for automotive aluminum will double over the next 10 years due to weight reduction plans by manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Audi, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover. These auto manufacturers plan to remove hundreds of pounds from future vehicle models in order to meet stricter fuel economy standards. The report also stated that the weight reduction can not only maintain but improve the safety of these vehicles since aluminum absorbs twice the energy of steel and is designed to fold predictably in a crash while offering huge weight reduction potential with strength retention.
In a show of teamwork, drive and determination, a number of Osawatomie students banded together to help out Ronald McDonald House — which provides a place for families of sick children to stay — one pop tab at a time. Since the beginning of the school year, students at Swenson Early Childhood Education Center, Trojan Elementary School and Osawatomie High School have been collecting aluminum tabs of all shapes and sizes. Whether they be from soda cans, juice lids or even soup cans, students snatched them up and threw them all together. When the dust settled and the final count came in, students had collected well over 260 pounds of tabs. While students at Swenson raked in 102 pounds, Trojan students brought in 166 pounds; a final weight was not available for the tabs collected at OHS.
May 26, the reporter learned from Provincial Commercial Office that recent year our province enterprises raise their “Going Global” awareness, our province’s overseas mineral resources development has form its initial shape. Our province’s business events throughout Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa, America, Oceania and Europe. The reporter learned also learned that our province’s “Going Global” pace was constantly accelerate. The state-owned enterprises and private enterprises are all concentrate on the development of overseas mineral resources and become the main force in this area. From January to April this year, there are 23 overseas investment enterprises in our province, private enterprises account for 86.96%.
Harsco Metals, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, provides specialized solutions in resource recovery, logistics and product quality for the global metals industry. With operations at more than 160 locations in over 30 countries, Harsco follows the footprint of the metals industry across the globe. Harsco is also engaged in a systematic process of continuous improvement of operations along 'Lean' principles, seeking out cost efficiencies throughout the entire life of the customer relationship. Given the importance of onsite logistical efficiency, Harsco has developed item marking and tracking systems which have the potential to optimize customer’s raw materials or product inventory management. Mr Steve Larkin president of Association said that “We are pleased to welcome Harsco Metals into...
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V., ("AMG", EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: "AMG") announces price increases for aluminum master alloys and grain refiner products, effective immediately. AMG's aluminum businesses, London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited and KB Alloys LLC, will also amend terms and conditions to more symmetrically reflect supplier terms and conditions. These price increases are due to increases in AMG's raw material prices, including aluminum premiums, titanium and boron salts and transportation costs. AMG's price increases will facilitate our efforts to maintain and improve the efficiency of our global customer focused operations.
Rugby Manufacturing now offers a complete line of aluminum dump bodies in the most utilized sizes and capacities in the industry. The expanded offering means contractors can get the benefits of an aluminum body in the size and capacity that best suits their particular application. Rugby aluminum bodies feature rigid or lightweight fold-down sides that provide versatile and easy access to the body. Aluminum construction provides the strength of a work truck in an attractive dump body. Aluminum bodies weigh up to 50 percent less than traditional carbon steel, decreasing fuel, tire and brake expenses and increasing payload. The hardened aluminum alloy material provides long-lasting durability and eliminates the need for paint. Rugby aluminum bodies feature a reliable stainless steel EZ-Latch...
CRU's World Aluminium Conference provides a complete assessment of the aluminium supply chain, with unrivalled global analysis and networking. There is a great deal of positive sentiment in the aluminium industry at the moment. Demand performance in 2010 and growth projections for 2011 and 2012 are all higher than previous estimates. Favourable power contracts and high LME prices are underpinning confidence and there have been fewer smelter closures and more smelter re-starts than previously expected. Nonetheless, in spite of the positive outlook there are a number of challenges and uncertainties. The disconnect between inventory and price, the implications posed by developments in the Middle East, and macroeconomic policy in Europe and North America are all high on the agenda. CRU's...
Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- MEZZI, world renowned aluminum case manufacturer, is finding that sportsmen and gun owners have been seeking out various models in their line of aluminum gun cases for a variety of reasons, including a very important one - family safety. "Gun owners have always been protective over their firearms," explains MEZZI President, David Mezzi, "but not everyone has the space or finances for expensive vault-style gun safes, and safes don't protect the guns during transport to the range or hunting grounds. So sportsmen are looking for a solution that will answer all their concerns and provide security, safety and make transport easy. And what they have found is the aluminum gun case." "While there has been no shortage of case materials available to...
Recently, the first production line of aluminum single stand cold rolling mill which built by Aluminum Corporation of China Limited has successfully run the trial in Southwest Aluminum which subordinated to the CHALCO. The achievement of the trail has brought a solid foundation for the official launch in the end of June. It’s known that the production line comprises the world’s aluminum production technology and equipment. The company expected to realize the formalization for aluminum foil stock and other high precision production after the commission of the production line.
That might as well be the tag line of ALCOM Inc., a manufacturer of custom aluminum trailers for recreational use that carry everything from snowmobiles and motorcycles to cars and camping suppliers. The local firm has seen its business rapidly balloon even amid the worst recession in a generation. Now, two years after moving from Waterville into a larger industrial building in Winslow, ALCOM is planning yet another expansion and a near-doubling of its workforce. It has 106 employees and plans to add another 80 jobs this summer when it increases its trailer production by 40 percent. The Winslow Town Council will be asked at its next meeting to allow ALCOM to use adjacent property in the industrial park to satisfy state environmental requirements for the expansion. The project involves...
Dubai Aluminum Company Limited flew its corporate flag high at Aluminium Dubai 2011, the specialist regional trade exhibition that took place at World Trade Centre of Dubai from Mr 9th to 11th 2011. As the Platinum Sponsor of the event, Dubal enjoyed a strong brand presence throughout the venue and was privileged that the company's vice chairman, Mr HE Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer officiated at the formal opening ceremony. Since its inception in 1979, Dubal has been widely acknowledged as the industrial flagship of the UAE in recognition of its direct and indirect financial contributions; an active proponent of the Middle East as a major aluminum producing hub and a leading player in the global aluminium industry. Today, the entirely state owned enterprise owns and operates a one million metric...
HOLDEN will become the first Australian car manufacturer to employ mass-produced aluminium body panels – most likely the bonnet and boot – to snip the fuel consumption of its next-generation VF Commodore due in 2014. The “light-weighting” exercise, plus a switch to electric-powered steering and new efforts to improve the aerodynamics of the top-selling Australian car, are expected to cut Commodore’s thirst by about seven per cent at the cost of at least $160 million. A quarter of that bill – $39.8 million – will be paid by the federal government from its now defunct Green Car Innovation Fund, which was killed off early this year – a victim of spending cuts in the wake of the Queensland floods. GM Holden applied for the grant before Canberra brought down the boom on the fund, becoming one...
BNamericas cited Mr Emilio Campos union general secretary of Sutracarbonorca as saying that the Venezuelan government is not interested in taking action to revive aluminum sector companies. Mr Campos said that small and large scale companies as well as Venezuelan investors have put forward proposals to revive the sector but the government doesn't seem to be interested in these solutions. Workers at state owned carbon anodes firm Carbonorca proposed that Swiss company Glencore which buys aluminum from the government help out by looking for alternative markets to sell its products. Currently, state reducer Alcasa is Carbonorca's only customer. The aluminum sector's small scale processing plants have also called on the government to form a strategic partnership to give the metal more added...
In his inaugural European season, ten-times winner of the British Truck Racing Championship Stuart Oliver says he will be benefitting from forged aluminium vehicle wheels, from xlite. The wheels are 40% lighter than the standard steel equivalent and five times stronger, meaning increased impact resistance. Other claimed benefits include unique safety features and reduced vibration. Forged aluminium gives improved heat dissipation, meaning longer wear on surrounding parts, plus less water needs to be carried for the coolant system – making the race truck lighter at the start line. Oliver, who will be leading the charge for the 2011 FIA European Truck Race Drivers Cup with Team Allgäuer, used the wheel during his last three successful seasons and has stayed with the brand for its improved...
Taiwan-based makers of aluminum electrolytic capacitors plans to raise their quotes by 10% on average in May-June as their profits have been eroded by rising aluminum foil prices, according to industry sources. Taiwan Chinsan Electronic Industrial reported that its gross margin dropped to 20.43% in the first quarter compared to 26.7% a year earlier due to increased cost of aluminum foils. However, Chinsan revealed current orders for its aluminum capacitors, including high-end polymer and metalized polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) models, have outpaced its capacity. The company plans to jack up its capacity for PEN capacitors to three million units a month from the current level of two million units soon and also to ramp up the capacity of solid capacitors at its plant in Thailand to 50...
Unless you’re the Incredible Hulk, moving heavy furniture across carpet is a difficult, back-straining process. Make the process a little easier with a bit of aluminium foil.While you can always grab furniture sliders to move that big furniture, a bit of aluminium foil should help serve the same purpose. Just stick it under the furniture’s legs (shiny side up; the dull side is actually more slippery) and it should drag across the carpet much easier. It’ll still be heavy, of course, but you won’t have as much trouble getting it started, and it won’t “jump” around as much when you drag it. Hit the link to see a ton of other clever aluminium foil uses.
