Giant art installation unveiled at Trafford centre for recycle week
Every Can Counts (ECC) has unveiled a giant art installation outside Trafford Centre to highlight the importance of recycling during Recycle Week 2026 (14th – 20th September). The Infinity Sculpture, made from more than 1,200 recycled drink cans, has been created to illustrate the life cycle of a drink can, highlighting that aluminium can be recycled time and time again. Shoppers and centre visitors can get a glimpse of the can-based artwork that will be on display by the Great Hall Entrance at Trafford Centre until Sunday 20th September to mark the occasion. This is the first time the Infinity Sculpture has been showcased in Manchester, where it will act as a physical reminder of the importance of recycling to the community. On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, visitors wanting to...
Aluminium Extruders Council launches “Look No Further” program
The Aluminium Extruders Council (AEC) today announced the launch of “Look No Further™,” a campaign promoting the capabilities, responsiveness, and innovation of US and Canadian aluminium extruder members of AEC. Developed for manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers, and procurement leaders, the campaign underscores the value of working with AEC extruder members to meet growing demand for aluminium extrusion solutions across transportation, building and construction, consumer products, electrical, machinery and equipment, and other critical markets. “Customers need domestic extrusion partners that can deliver more than shaped aluminium,” said Jason Weber, President of the Aluminium Extruders Council. “The Look No Further™ campaign will reinforce that AEC extruder members offer the...
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RUSAL implements AI to monitor alloy production
Moscow, July 1, 2025. RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, is implementing artificial intelligence to monitor the aluminum melt preparation. The preparation includes up to 20 operations, and a specially trained neural network monitors compliance with the optimal sequence of operations. The technology using AI reduces the risk of obtaining a low-quality alloy. The RUSAL Engineering and Technology Centre (RUSAL ETC) developed a system for monitoring melt preparation using machine vision together with employees of the Foundry Directorate of the Taishet Aluminum Smelter (TaAZ). Tests at TaAZ demonstrated the accuracy and efficiency of the system. "A specially trained neural network monitors the melt preparation, the personnel actions and the equipment operation through...
Aluminium anodisers and aluminum extruders collaborate for the 2025 aluminium summit
The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) are joining forces to bring aluminium anodising and aluminium extrusion industry business and technical information to their members and industry professionals. The AAC 34th Annual International Aluminum Anodizing Conference & Exposition and the AEC Management Conference will be co-located forming the 2025 Aluminum Summit. The event will take place from Tuesday, September 16 through Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Atlanta Hilton in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The wide-ranging program addresses critical challenges faced by the aluminium extrusion and anodising industries, including aluminium metal market analysis, status of aluminium tariffs, workplace safety, sustainability, and more. The program will...
Constellium drives digital and modular innovation for smart aluminium automotive structures with ARENA2036
Constellium is proud to announce the successful completion and publication of the FlexCAR project, its latest innovation effort with ARENA2036, Germany’s leading research campus for future mobility and production technologies. The FlexCAR platform envisions a future where major vehicle systems — such as the drivetrain, energy storage, and interior — can be easily configured or updated. Constellium worked alongside project partners such as Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Bosch, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to complete this publicly funded, five-year project. To help ensure that the structural backbone of this open architecture meets the highest standards in safety and performance, Constellium developed a modular sill concept using aluminium extrusions made from Constellium HSA6™...
Alba kicks-off its Summer Safety & Health Campaign for 2025
“Our annual summer Safety & Health (S&H) campaign is more than just a seasonal reminder to stay safe; it is a call to action - Stay Vigilant. Stay Informed. Stay Safe,” stated Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba)’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali at the inauguration of the Company’s 2025 Summer Safety & Health (S&H) Campaign ‘Summer is Here! Ring the Safety Bell’ on 14 July 2025 at the Oasis Hall. The opening ceremony was attended by the Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Relations at the Ministry of Labour, Aqeel Buhussein, along with several senior officials, representatives of contracting companies operating at Alba, and employees from across the plant. Adding further Al Baqali stated, “Summer brings its own set of challenges in our industry, all of which put our resilience to test....
ASI certifies Alumex PLC against Performance Standard V3.1 with Provisional status
Alumex PLC has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the remelting and refining of secondary aluminium and in-house billet manufacturing, and manufacturing of aluminium alloy extrusions with value-added processes, at their facility in Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka. Image source: Alumex PLC Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Alumex PLC has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The certification applies to Alumex PLC – Sapugaskanda, the Group’s head office and primary production site, which features integrated aluminium manufacturing operations including scrap processing, billet casting, and extrusion. The Entity produces mill-finished, anodided, powder-coated, and wood-effect aluminium profiles, as well as...
Für eine starke Aluminium-Kreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland – NRW-Wirtschaftsministerin Mona Neubaur im Dialog mit der Deutschen Aluminium-Allianz
Auf Einladung der Deutschen Aluminium-Allianz kamen am Freitag, dem 11. Juli 2025, führende Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Politik, Industrie und Verbänden in der Landesvertretung Nordrhein-Westfalens in Berlin zusammen, um über die Zukunft der AluminiumKreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland zu diskutieren. Die Deutsche Aluminium-Allianz ist eine Initiative, die von den Bundesländern Nordrhein-Westfalen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz und der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg, gemeinsam mit den Sozialpartnern IG Metall, IG BCE und dem Verband Aluminium Deutschland e. V. gegründet wurde. Ziel ist es, die Aluminiumindustrie in Deutschland wettbewerbsfähig, klimaneutral und zirkulär zu gestalten. NRW-Wirtschaftsministerin Mona Neubaur betonte in ihrer Keynote die Notwendigkeit eines...
RUSAL strengthens position in EcoVadis global supplier sustainability ranking
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has improved its rating in EcoVadis, the authoritative international supplier sustainability assessment. The company received 67 points out of 100 possible (compared to 63 in the 2024 rating). Image for referntial purposes only RUSAL's higher rating was achieved through the improvement of management quality in such areas as social responsibility and business ethics, for which the Company received 7 and 22 points more than last year, respectively. In the areas of business ethics along with environment and climate, the Company was rated advanced, while the assessment for four components of the rating, including sustainable procurement, significantly exceeded the industry average. In addition to the overall rating of the best global...
New trade rules for end-of-life electrical and electronic materials
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of its Business Digest, a dedicated membership resource offering practical guidance on complex regulatory developments impacting the recycled materials industry. This edition focuses on the new international trade rules for end-of-life electrical and electronic materials, following the entry into force of the Basel Convention E-Waste Amendments in January 2025. The Digest provides: A concise overview of the new rules and procedures Guidance on implementation across the Basel Convention, OECD, and EU legal systems A breakdown of the new trade codes and control mechanisms Practical case studies to illustrate shipment procedures under different regimes “As regulatory frameworks...
The role of IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025: Building a collaborative future for aluminium
In an era driven by sustainability, innovation, and strategic partnerships, the 13 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025) emerges as a key global platform for the aluminium industry. 📅 Dates: October 8–10, 2025 📍 Venue: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 🎯 Theme: A Green and Smart Aluminium Industry for Tomorrow Organized by the International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in association with CSIR-IMMT and the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) Bhubaneswar Chapter, the event is set to welcome over 300 global delegates, including industry leaders, technical experts, policymakers, and researchers. 🔑 Event highlights: 75+ technical presentations Covering bauxite...
Becker Aluminium-Service certified by renowned Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) against Performance Standard V3
One of Europe’s leading aluminium distributors and service providers, Becker Aluminium-Service, has been certified against the renowned Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 (2022). Becker Aluminium-Service, part of the Becker Group and a subsidiary of Klöckner & Co, one of the world’s largest producer-independent distributors of steel and metal products, specializes in coil processing with an annual output of 50,000 tons, supplying aluminium slit coils, custom-cut shapes, and small-format sheets in various sizes, thicknesses, and alloys. The company serves Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier One suppliers in the automotive sector and beyond. Becker Aluminium-Service was admitted as a certified member to ASI in July 2024. “We are excited about the ASI...
Vedanta welcomes India’s aluminium vision document to build an Aatmanirbhar aluminium sector for Viksit Bharat
Vedanta welcomes the national aluminium vision document, launched by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Coal & Mines, Government of India. It is a pivotal step in charting the aluminium sector’s future and outlines a growth roadmap to transform India into a global aluminium hub. The strategic pillars outlined in the document, such as becoming Aatmanirbhar in aluminium production, achieving self-sufficiency in raw materials, transitioning to low-carbon operations, and enhancing value-added exports – together offer a roadmap to not just meet domestic demand but also claim a 10 per cent share of the global aluminium market by 2047, fulfilling the vision of an Aatmanirbhar, Viksit Bharat. Acknowledging the strategic and national importance of aluminium, the document highlights how...
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025
This year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit (SPS) will be taking place at Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht on the 10th-12th November, with an extra day of content, more networking opportunities and an exclusive block party in the exhibition hall. The event is due to host over 700 delegates, 100+ speakers and more than 55 exhibitors. Confirmed speakers include Jeremy Blake, director of Circular Economy at Berry Global, Inc ; Tom Pollock, director of Strategic Partnerships at GreenBlue ; Olga Kachook , director of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition ; and Rob Buurman, general director of the Fair Resource Foundation. Exhibitors include Henkel; recycling alliance interzero ; biomaterial start-up kelpi ; paptic ; Life Cycle Assessment software company Piqet and Japanese printing...
Taha International Honoured with Power List Awards Middle East 2025 for Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing
TAHA International for Industrial Services, headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been awarded the prestigious Power List Middle East Award 2025 in the category of Sustainable Manufacturing. The award was presented during the second edition of the annual Power List Awards ceremony, hosted by Roshcomm, and held in the presence of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, who personally presented the awards to the winners. This recognition represents a major milestone in Taha International’s journey and stands as a testament to the company’s pioneering role in advancing aluminium hot dross processing technology. Through its ongoing commitment to a zero-waste circular economy and its proactive engagement with pressing environmental and climate challenges,...
Visitor registration now open for Wire and Tube Southeast Asia 2025
Advancing innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing growth in Southeast Asia. Visitor registration is now open for wire and Tube Southeast Asia 2025, taking place from 17–19 September 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok. Marking the 16th edition of wire Southeast Asia and the 15th edition of Tube Southeast Asia, the region’s specialist trade fairs for the wire, cable, tube, and pipe sectors return as a premier international platform for business exchange, strategic sourcing, and cross-border collaboration. Set against the backdrop of Southeast Asia’s rapid infrastructure expansion, ongoing digital transformation, and growing emphasis on sustainability, the 2025 editions will feature 300 exhibitors from over 30 countries, showcasing the latest machinery, materials, manufacturing technologies, and...
GIFA and METEC Southeast Asia 2025: A Regional platform for foundry, metallurgy and industrial innovation
18 June, 2025 - Returning to BITEC, Bangkok from 17–19 September 2025, GIFA and METEC Southeast Asia will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators to showcase new developments and solutions in foundry and metallurgical technology. As Southeast Asia positions itself as a resilient manufacturing hub amid global trade shifts, the co-located exhibitions provide a timely platform for knowledge exchange, business partnerships, and technology sourcing. Held in strategic co-location with the well-established specialist exhibitions of wire and Tube Southeast Asia, the four synergistic trade fairs will showcase some 400 exhibitors from 30 countries spanning the entire value chain — from casting, smelting, and metal processing to wire production, cable manufacturing, and tube...
£45m window and door firm open for more growth after acquisition
Leicester-based manufacturer of UPVC and aluminium windows and doors, Unique Window Systems, has acquired AluFold Direct, the aluminium window and door manufacturer in Blackburn. Unique Window Systems already manufactures both UPVC and aluminium windows and doors from its 165,000 sq ft factory in Leicester but will expand its aluminium offering with the acquisition. The deal was advised on by Gunner Cooke, Freeths and Torr Waterfield. Joint managing director of Unique Window Systems, Sunil Patel, said: “We have already celebrated 20 years in business this year and have recently managed to increase our turnover to £45 million. But we know other companies are not faring so well. That is why we are particularly pleased to be able to acquire the business and assets of AluFold Direct in...
CONNECT 2025 - Revolutionising supply chains with innovation
As supply chain leaders confront global disruptions, rapid digitalisation, and rising sustainability demands, NetNex Global presents CONNECT 2025 —India’s premier supply chain leadership forum, happening in Mumbai on August 20th, 2025 . Under the powerful theme “Optimising Control and Synergy in the Supply Chain Ecosystem,” this edition will bring together over 150 senior executives including CSCOs, COOs, CTOs, and heads of logistics, warehousing, procurement, and planning to drive future-ready strategies in the age of smart technologies. Why Attend CONNECT 2025? Unmatched innovation access – Engage with technologies redefining the supply chain including AI, IoT, blockchain, and digital twins. Executive networking – Join high-value roundtable and closed-door sessions with industry...
Why communication is key to increasing kerbside recycling rates
Without effective communication to drive positive behavioural change, we could miss the once in a generation opportunity to make the UK a true champion of recycling. Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, explains how this can work in practice and shares the latest results from the MetalMatters initiative. Despite shrinking central funding, rising operational costs, increasing demand for public services and widespread staffing pressures, local authorities are coming under growing pressure to improve their environmental performance. While advancements in processing and collection infrastructure must be considered, it’s safe to say that prevention is better than cure. Indeed, for every waste stream successfully segregated at the kerbside, that’s one less thing to think about at the...
