Norway will provide a guarantee of up to NOK 150 million (USD 16.08 million) to support revenue security for the planned 255 MW Thakadu solar project in South Africa, helping reduce the risk faced by investors in the renewable energy development. The guarantee will be provided to Lyra Energy, an electricity sales platform jointly owned by Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib. It will cover the risk of companies buying electricity from the solar plant failing to make their payments. The agreement, announced on September 14, 2026, is the first involving a private company under Norway's renewable energy guarantee mechanism. The NOK 5 billion (USD 536 million) programme is designed to encourage greater private investment in renewable energy projects in developing countries by taking on part of...
The latest escalation in the US-Canada trade dispute is putting pressure on one of North America's most deeply integrated manufacturing networks, with auto-parts makers facing higher costs and growing uncertainty over where and how components should be produced. The two countries have spent decades building an automotive supply chain in which parts and materials routinely cross the border multiple times before reaching a finished vehicle. The latest tariff measures, including duties on aluminium and steel, threaten to disrupt that model and could force suppliers to reconsider long-established production routes. The immediate challenge for automakers and their suppliers is deciding whether to absorb higher costs in the short term or make expensive changes to their supply chains. For...
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Novelis Inc., the world's leading flat-rolled aluminium products manufacturer and recycler, will play a significant role in the upcoming Sustainability in Automobile Production conference hosted by the Automotive Circle. Jamie Zinser, Vice President of Global Automotive at Novelis, will discuss how aluminium may assist Novelis' automotive clients in achieving their long-term sustainability objectives. The topic of discussion will be Novelis' aspiration to become the foremost supplier of low-carbon, environmentally friendly aluminium solutions, moving businesses, industry, and society toward a circular economy to become carbon neutral by 2050 or earlier. Novelis will also talk about how aluminium may help develop a climate-neutral, environmentally friendly vehicle manufacturing process as...
Albers Aerospace, located in McKinney, Texas, has taken over Garrett Container Systems, a specialist in making aluminium storage and shipping containers. This move was to solidify Alber’s military customer base. Founded in 1991 by Don and Liz Morin, Garrett Container Systems (GCS) is a master in creating rigid aluminium storage and logistical containers or tactical kits. GCS will be operated as a sister concern of Albers Aerospace and will run its existing operations in Accident, Maryland. Aluminium is a lightweight, anti-corrosive, non-ferrous material that is very useful in making accessories for the military. Moreover, aluminium can be infinitely recycled, ultimately raising the sustainability quotient of an end-user product. When recycled, aluminium retains its original properties...
On November 22, South Korea-based LG Chem declared that it would make a US$3 billion investment to construct a battery cathode factory in Tennessee to suffice the emerging demand for electric vehicle (EV) components. Early in August, a US law was passed making automakers, and battery suppliers solely depend on China for sourcing at a cost disadvantage. Since then, this has been the first major South Korean investment in the United States to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company claimed that the unit will produce an estimated 120,000 tonnes of cathode materials by 2027, ample to run almost 1.2 million electric vehicles. The new plant will produce batteries with nickel, cobalt, manganese and aluminium (NCMA) chemistry. The NCMA battery consists of almost 90 per cent nickel...
Headquartered in Germany, Fassmer has created a brand new electric aluminium vessel under the order of the Oldenburg Institute of Systems Engineering for Future Mobility of the German Aerospace Centre (Deutsche Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR). The 8m long customised aluminium boat has been crafted to adhere to the specifications of the research project. The water vessel is exceptionally agile, and due to its lightweight aluminium construction, it can easily tread the ocean or lake waters. Under the given specifications, the aluminium boat can be furnished with special sensory modules that permit the vessel to be controlled, particularly from the shore, to inspect berthing manoeuvres. Moreover, aligned with the idea of creating autonomous shipping technology, the vessel will be put...
Canpack has recently signed an agreement with Czech energy drinks maker Hacker. Canpack S.A. was first founded in Krakow with the intention of producing aluminium cans and now has expanded its territory, where it innovates and creates sustainable packaging solutions for the whole world. A Hacker associate revealed to sources: “Consumers are now increasingly attracted to unique products that provide them with that all-important energy boost to get them through the day and night. Hacker Space Energy mirrors the latest trends in not only providing an energy-boosting formula, but it’s a drink that will help them express themselves and suit their lifestyle.” To add to his observation, he also quoted: “And with the can, the perfect companion for our customer’s on-the-go lifestyle, we’re joining...
An international battery technology company, Altech Chemicals, holding a joint venture agreement with Fraunhofer IKTS, which manufactures the revolutionary CERENERGY® Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery, has announced that, following a Board of Directors meeting, the Board has decided to change the company's name to 'Altech Batteries Limited'. However, the name change will require shareholders' approval at the next General Meeting in 2023. Iggy Tan, the Managing Director, stated in the 2022 Annual Report, “the Company is undergoing a transition to be a battery energy company to meet a battery storage future." Altech intends to keep its current ASX ticker "ATC." The Board of Directors believes that the proposed new name reflects Altech's vision of a battery storage future as the world...
The Australian company dedicated to the direct supply of ‘Fire Safe’ aluminium façade panels, AODELI Australia, publicizes the appointment of Samantha Sullivan as the new Business Development Manager (BDM) for Australian Capital Territory (ACT) / New South Wales (NSW). With over 10 years of experience in similar roles in the construction industry, Samantha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company. Besides managing Aodeli's customers in Sydney, NSW and ACT, Samantha will also be responsible for growing this network as interest in the Company's innovative non-combustible panels (NCP) continues to grow as the State's current Project Remediate scheme continues. Technically trained in NCC (National Construction Code) compliance, Samantha has an understanding of AS standards...
In the latest report published by Ball Corporation, the company has claimed that there is a rising demand for sustainable aluminium packaging options all over the world. The Aluminium Bottles Report analyses account from consumer surveys worldwide that display the emerging demand for aluminium packaging solutions in household or personal care brands to morph their packaging identity into a more sustainable and eco-friendly one. Moreover, to deal with the impending dilemma of carbon emissions and to reduce the same, many companies are diverting their packaging materials to aluminium for a clean circular economy. As we all know, aluminium is the most preferred raw material nowadays due to its malleability and infinite recyclability quotient. Plus, aluminium, when recycled, can retain its...
Last week, Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) was certified against ASI's Performance Standard (V2) 2017 for both its regional headquarters in Germany and its French aluminium production unit. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) looks after the safe transformation, storage and sourcing of the best quality aluminium for the commercial market. AMP's regional headquarters in Bonn's centralised operational functions has been awarded the global support functions and quality assurance by ASI, while the La Ciotat facility in France has received the certification for its aluminium beverage can bodies. The Chief Executive Officer at ASI, Fiona Solomon, quoted in a Press Release about AMP's certification: "ASI congratulates Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) on achieving Performance Standard...
Cardiff-headquartered aluminium fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium Limited, has reportedly bagged three projects in the education sector. One is St Ederyn’s School in Cardiff, where Dudley’s will install Metal Technology System-capped curtain walling, Hi windows and Hi doors, and automatic entrance doors and opening windows, together with Halsall Construction Ltd. The second project is refurbishment work at Lord William’s School in Thame, Oxfordshire. Dudley’s will team up with Borras Construction to install Metal Technology System-capped curtain walling, Hi windows and Hi doors, and brise soleil on the new English block and accessible ICT suite. For the third project, which is the expansion work of Baytree Sen School in Clevedon, Dudley’s Aluminium will work with Willmott Dixon Construction...
The official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM), launched the all-new BMW 7 Series and BMW i7. The new BMW 7 Series has been redesigned in a highly contemporary manner and is packed with a variety of cutting-edge innovations, opening a new chapter in the history of the famous model that made its debut 45 years ago. The innovative all-electric BMW i7 will be available alongside the daring new 7 Series. The cutting-edge i7 offers sustainable transportation alternatives thanks to responsible material sourcing and a charge range of up to 625 kilometres. This includes utilising aluminium with the brand name CelestiAL, produced by Emirates Global Aluminium using solar power. The new BMW 7 Series is offered in the UAE as a conventional or...
The end-user sector has seen reasonable advancements this week, with Wildpack posting record sales of 17.4 million 12-ounce aluminium cans, on October 2022. The Rimowa and Adidas collaboration created Rimowa's first-ever aluminium backpack and the Adidas NMD_S1 sneaker, extremely trendy and modern accessories to be used by millennials who like backpacking. Doncaster-based aluminium fenestration solutions provider, Senior Architectural Systems vouched to expand its manufacturing ability with the inauguration of its new aluminium unit in Rotherham. Headquartered in Israel, Phinergy will display its first aluminium-air battery-run Tata Tiago electric car at the Auto Expo India 2023. Phinergy is working closely with Indian automobile giant Tata on this prototyping project. Transylvania...
Wildpack claims to have witnessed record monthly sales for the second month successively. Like September, in October 2022, the company enjoyed extraordinary sales numbers and new customer conversion rates. If the year 2022 is considered, October is the second month in line to have marked huge sales and new customer conversions, displaying the emerging demand for one-stop beverage packaging options. Wildpack had a throughput of 17.4 million 12-ounce cans throughout the month of October. In regards to quality assurance, the company achieved almost 90 per cent perfection in the same month. In October only, Wildpack successfully brokered 11 million aluminium cans, styled almost 2.91 million cans, pressure-filled 1 million cans and printed over 2.5 million aluminium sleeves. Also, in the same...
Infinity X1, designer and manufacturer of hybrid technologies announced the launch of its latest flashlights composed of aviation-grade aluminium. The Infinity X1 LED Hybrid Powered flashlight series has high lumen counts, three illuminating modes, dual power choices, IPx4 water resistance, and 1-meter drop protection. The flashlight also comes in four different lumen strengths. It has two power options, one rechargeable battery core with a built-in USB-A cable for convenient recharging and a USB-A connector as backup power for other devices. The most common aluminium alloy used in aerospace is 7075, which features zinc as its principal alloying component. It is vital, equivalent to many steels, and has medium machinability and good fatigue strength; however, it exhibits poorer corrosion...
Barbeau Desrosiers, a Montreal-based design company, has designed a new S6000 Bench using industrial scrap. The company has used extruded aluminium to make the bench and proved that scraps can be utilised to create something useful. “A single square extrusion divided into four sections makes up the bench. Three pieces serve as legs, and the other one recut symmetrically, creates the seat. The assembly, composed of three threaded rods and six nuts, is minimal and invisible,” said the design company. According to the company, using aluminium extrusion to make the bench explores the recovery potential of industrial profiles by devising new applications for them to produce unique things. Aluminium extrusion is one of the most popular forms of aluminium products. Extruded aluminium products...
With the development of the pivot mount, EAW not only has a history spanning more than a century but has also raised the bar for the crucial relationship between optics and firearms. Even though EAW already has a titanium 3D printed scope mount available, the German manufacturer of high-quality scope mounts is now expanding into new markets with the lightweight aluminium mount created utilising the 3D print technology. The new EAW 3D mounts instantly catch the attention of seasoned rifle shooters who have seen it all. The German firm utilises every design-related feature of the 3D printers made accessible by CAD technology. EAW employs the "Direct Metal Laser Melting" method of 3D fabrication (DMLS). Here, a laser melts metal powder (aluminium, steel, titanium) layer by layer by the CAD...
Israel-based Phinergy is the leading innovator in developing metal-air technology that amalgamates oxygen from the air with metals to yield electricity. The brand is scheduled to produce its first aluminium-air battery-run Tata Tiago electric car in collaboration with one of India's largest car-makers, Tata, at the Auto Expo India 2023. Phinergy was keen on activating a joint venture in India with Indian Oil, known as IOC Phinergy Private Limited (IOP). Phinergy and IOP have wilfully attested several MOUs with leading car manufacturers in the Indian automobile industry. The company recently displayed a successful rundown, where a Mahindra Electric three-wheeler travelled uninterrupted for 500 km, powered by aluminium energy. Phinergy's CEO, David Mayer, claims: "At this exhibition, we...
Teisseire, the well-known French syrup brand with 300 years old history, will introduce a new range of syrups to its company profile in Belgium. The four new syrups will arrive in 100 per cent recyclable aluminium bidons and are compatible only with soda machines. Teisseire develops exclusively created flavoured syrups that enhance the taste of simple drinks. With the recently introduced soda machine range, the brand is winning hearts as the machine is simple enough to be installed in residential zones so that customers might get flavoured sparkling water at home. The four latest flavours – Strawberry, Lime & Mint; Blood Orange, Orange Zero Sugar and Cherry Cola Zero Sugar – have specifically been developed for soda machines and here comes Britvic to the rescue. To maintain the...
