Downstream weekly recap: AM feedstock novel aluminium wire sufficiently decreases heat treatment time; Jiangsu Dingsheng to supply 61,000 tonnes of aluminium foil to LG Energy Solution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with the Russellville-based aluminium rolling mill regarding alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting regulations (RRP) at the renovation projects carried out by Logan Square Aluminum and its contractors in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs. The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) in Melbourne, AML3D Limited in Edinburgh, and the Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) at Deakin University in Victoria joined forces to develop a brand-new high-strength aluminium wire feedstock. LG Energy Solution and Jiangsu Dingsheng New Energy Materials Co., Ltd., a producer of aluminium plates, strips, foils, and other products, inked a supply and purchase agreement. According to the terms of the contract, Jiangsu Dingsheng will provide LG Energy Solution with about 61,000 tonnes of aluminium foil for lithium batteries. The estimated duration of the agreement is 2023–2026.

Situated in Melbourne, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), and AML3D Limited from Edinburgh, alongside Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Victoria, came together to create novel high-strength aluminium wire feedstock.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/am-feedstock-novel-aluminium-wire-sufficiently-decreases-heat-treatment-time-89823

With regard to alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting regulations (RRP) at the renovation projects carried out by Logan Square Aluminum and its contractors in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with the Russellville based aluminium rolling mill.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/logan-aluminum-to-ensure-lead-free-work-practices-following-the-settlement-with-epa-and-doj-89830

Patriot Aluminum, a US-based company known for producing a whole array of rigid aluminium and stainless steel conduit, elbows, couplings, etc., was relocated to Caroline County, Maryland. This was made possible due to the resourceful alliance between Caroline County Economic Development and Donovan Marine, represented by John Foster of SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/caroline-county-the-new-home-for-patriot-aluminum-89869

Jiangsu Dingsheng New Energy Materials Co., Ltd, a manufacturer of aluminium plates, strips, foils and other items, signed a supply and purchase agreement with LG Energy Solution. Under this agreement, Jiangsu Dingsheng will supply around 61,000 tonnes of aluminium foil for lithium batteries to LG Energy Solution. The contract is expected to last from 2023 to 2026.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/jiangsu-dingsheng-to-supply-61-000-tonnes-of-aluminium-foil-to-lg-energy-solution-89871

The leading supplier in the area of electrostatic powder coating with a worldwide presence, Gema Switzerland GmbH celebrated the fifth anniversary of the acquisition of the Italian engineering company dedicated to designing, producing and installing aluminium extrusions surface finishing equipment and packaging systems Surface Aluminum Technologies SRL (SAT).

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/gema-switzerland-gmbh-marks-the-fifth-anniversary-of-its-acquisition-of-surface-aluminum-technologies-89877

Polestar 0 is a project that aims to create a genuinely climate-neutral car by 2030. Gränges will contribute to the research and development of circular and low-climate impact aluminium materials and processes through its expertise in rolled aluminium.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/granges-joins-polestar-0-project-focusing-on-creating-a-genuinely-climate-neutral-car-by-2030-89853

Novelis’ facility in the Changzhou National Hi-Tech District, Jiangsu Province, China, bagged the first updated Chain of Custody Standard V2 certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. The revised certification was launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/novelis-changzhou-facility-receives-the-first-updated-chain-of-custody-standard-v2-certification-from-asi-89813

Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Sigma Machine as its new Industrial User member. With a focus on aluminium machining and stainless steel, Sigma Machine runs a spotless, well-lit, effective, and environmentally friendly facility that satisfies Tier 1 regulations and goes above and beyond for its customers.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/sigma-machine-llc-joins-asi-as-its-new-industrial-user-member-89834