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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Aluminum can recycling trailers help build recreation trails in the Flathead
There’s a new way to recycle aluminium cans in the Flathead while also giving back to the community. Ryan Ellis of Coram has created two community aluminum can recycling trailers for 24 hour a day drop-off. The trailers are located at Park Provisions in Coram off Highway 2 and the Columbia Falls Community Market on Veterans Drive. Once full, Ellis takes the trailers to Pacific Steel and Recycling in Kalispell and unloads the cans. Proceeds from the cans go to Gateway to Glacier Trails which builds and maintains bike and hiking trails across the Flathead. Ellis said a similar recycling container outside of his elementary school growing up inspired him to give back to his community. “And it’s still there now last time I went back to visit, it benefited their local fire department, and...
ESTAL Congress 2025 on aluminium surface treatment
In 2025, Greece—and specifically the city of Thessaloniki—will become the focal point for the European and international community involved in aluminium surface treatment, by hosting the sector’s leading international conference. This prestigious event is organized by ESTAL, the European Association for Surface Treatment of Aluminium, headquartered in Brussels. Held biennially, it is a key reference point in the industry, bringing together scientists, professionals, and senior business executives from across Europe. This year’s conference will take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2025, at The MET Hotel in Thessaloniki. The choice of Thessaloniki aligns with the innovative nature of the conference, as the city has long been a crossroads of cultures, a hub of innovation, and an emerging...
Vedanta Metal Bazaar achieves total sales value of INR 40,000 crores
On National MSME Day, Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL), India’s leading critical minerals, transition metals, energy and technology conglomerate announced that its non-ferrous metals e-store has achieved a staggering INR 40,000 crores or $4.7 billion in total sales value. Operated under the name of Vedanta Metal Bazaar, it is the world’s largest non-ferrous metals e-store offering more than 1200 stock keeping units (SKUs) across metals such as aluminium, zinc, lead and copper. The platform brings ease-of-doing business for customers on their fingertips by providing a streamlined, digital-first solution that enables businesses to procure non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, zinc, lead and copper efficiently and cost-effectively. Traditionally, non-ferrous metal procurement can be complex and...
RIA Cast House Engineering GmbH signs frame contract with Norsk Hydro ASA for advanced furnace equipment supply
RIA Cast House Engineering GmbH is proud to announce the signing of a Frame Contract with global aluminium producer Norsk Hydro ASA. Under the agreement, RiA will supply state-of-the-art rail mounted Furnace Charging Machines and Furnace Skimming Machines to support Hydro’s cast house operations worldwide. Image source: RIA Casthouse This long-term collaboration marks a significant milestone in RiA’s commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient equipment to the aluminium industry. The robust and fully automated machines are designed to enhance operational safety and productivity in Hydro’s facilities worldwide. Prior to this agreement, Hydro had already acquired multiple machines from RiA over a 25-year period and the relationship was already very positive. This agreement...
Sohar Aluminium, Athar Foundation sign MoU to support healthcare projects in Oman
Sohar Aluminium on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Athar Healthcare Endowment Foundation to enhance cooperation in supporting priority health initiatives and projects in the Sultanate of Oman. This partnership aligns with joint efforts to promote the sustainability of healthcare services and contribute to the development of the health sector. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Mohammed Al Kharousi, Director General of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at Sohar Aluminium, and Ali Hassan Al Lawati, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Athar Foundation. The MoU aims to establish a structured mechanism for directing donations and contributions within the framework of corporate social responsibility, supporting the establishment of sustainable healthcare...
New ‘industrial sunbelt’ set to overtake the world’s biggest economies in clean industry race
China remains the frontrunner in clean industry development, securing a quarter of the USD 250 billion of investment in clean plants to date, closely followed by the US at 22 per cent and the EU at 14 per cent. But a bloc of emerging markets including India, Egypt and Brazil, part of the ‘new industrial sunbelt’, is quickly catching up to countries with historic industrial bases, according to new data from the Global Project Tracker and accompanying report published today by Mission Possible Partnership (MPP). The ‘big three’ industrial leaders may soon be overtaken by a host of newly industrialising countries capitalising on favourable conditions for renewable energy production and building momentum in sectors at the forefront of a new clean industrial revolution. This shift points to a...
Siemens Energy and EnPot sign cooperation agreement
Siemens Energy and New Zealand-based EnPot Ltd inked an agreement to cooperate at an official ceremony with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Shanghai today. The deal signals the companies' joint drive to accelerate the decarbonisation of China's energy-intensive primary aluminium industry. Together, EnPot and Siemens Energy will offer solutions to enable intelligent energy management and power modulation for aluminium smelters. New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, "This agreement is a great example of a successful collaboration between New Zealand and China-based companies and a positive step towards decarbonisation and a more sustainable future. It's great to see New Zealand climate tech competing on the world stage to make a real difference in this...
SMM visited Milo Lianchuang Aluminum Technology Co., Ltd. to discuss the development of the secondary aluminium market and the non-ferrous metals landscape.
On April 29, 2025, Yu Jin, Senior Director of SMM, Ding Weiquan, Head of Secondary Aluminum, Zhang Xiaoyao, Head of International Recycling, and Yang Shihao, Senior Aluminum Analyst, visited Miluo Lianchuang Aluminum Technology Co., Ltd. They were warmly welcomed by Chairman Zhu Zhenping. Subsequently, both parties engaged in communication and discussions on the secondary aluminum market and the development of the non-ferrous metals landscape. Through these discussions, both sides strengthened their understanding and recognition of each other, laying a solid foundation for continuously deepening cooperation and achieving mutual benefit and win-win results in the future. Miluo Lianchuang Aluminum Technology Co., Ltd.Located in the Miluo Renewable Resources Market, which is one of the...
ALFED calls on government for urgent industrial energy reforms
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has formally written to the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero to demand urgent action on UK energy pricing - citing it as a critical risk to the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of the aluminium sector and wider UK metals manufacturing base. In the letter addressed to Baroness Curran, Minister of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), ALFED and the UK Aluminium Alliance outline the escalating pressure being felt across the supply chain, driven by UK industrial electricity costs that remain around 50% higher than those in key European manufacturing economies. ALFED’s intervention follows the recent Sustainability Strategy Day, where over 100 member businesses and stakeholders shared growing concerns about...
Alba successfully migrates to RISE with SAP Private Edition
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, announces the successful migration to RISE with SAP Private Cloud Edition (PCE). This milestone, completed in partnership with SAP's Customer Success & Delivery (CS&D) team, advances Alba's digital transformation journey. This strategic move provides Alba with a modern, scalable, and high-performance digital platform. It will enable enhanced functionality, an improved user experience, and powerful analytics, all crucial for navigating the evolving industrial landscape. Commenting on this achievement, Ali Al Baqali, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, stated: “Our migration to Rise with SAP Private Cloud is more than a technological upgrade; it's a strategic leap forward. This advanced digital infrastructure will not...
Crafted with Capral: From stamps to skylines Albert Smith signs story of innovation and identity
What began as a humble Brisbane rubber stamp shop 150 years ago, has grown into one of Australia's most enduring manufacturing success stories. For more than 70 years, Albert Smith Signs has helped shape the identity of the built environment producing signs for the country's biggest brands and landmarks, and exporting to regions as far afield as Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific Islands. At the centre of this story is Rodney Smith, a hands-on CEO with deep roots in the business his family built. " I love making things," he says with a grin. "I still sketch ideas on whiteboards. I build prototypes in my shed. I've always liked solving problems with my hands — and I've never stopped doing that." The company's evolution mirrors the shifts in Australia's industrial landscape — from...
India’s refractory industry at the forefront of rapid economic growth in the region
India's refractory sector is on a transformative growth trajectory, fueled by rapid industrialisation, surging steel production, and an ambitious “Make in India” agenda. At the forefront of this momentum stands Almatis, reinforcing its legacy as a global leader in specialty alumina with its state-of-the-art fully integrated Tabular Alumina plant in Falta, West Bengal. Since its inauguration in 2022 Almatis Falta facility has emerged as a cornerstone in the regional and global supply chain. This locally manufactured tabular alumina delivers unmatched quality, consistency, and just-in-time availability, addressing the evolving needs of India’s steel, cement, and technical ceramics industries. Production in India, for India Almatis' journey in India began in 1995 with a joint venture focused...
ASI certifies Zhejiang Daxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Zhejiang Daxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility produces approximately 8,000 tonnes of aluminium alloy profiles annually, including bright and oxidised coloured profiles. Its production processes include extrusion, polishing, oxidation, waste recycling, and melting. The Certification covers the facility’s operations related to the manufacture of aluminium alloy profiles primarily used in shower rooms and enclosures. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022)...
Aluminium powers the future: New digital series spotlights UK’s most strategic metal
The UK aluminium sector has been on a rollercoaster in recent months. Following significant concern over punitive US tariffs, the recent UK-US Economic Prosperity Agreement delivered an important reprieve, removing the 25 per cent duty on aluminium and restoring confidence for exporters. ALFED played an active role in championing the sector’s position, and this development only reinforces why a louder, unified voice for British aluminium is needed, both in Westminster and globally. With decarbonisation, resilience, and strategic autonomy at stake, aluminium is no longer a background player, it’s central to the UK’s future economy. As a result, a new digital series launched today, The Element of Choice: A Sustainable Future. It is set to reshape public perception of one of the UK’s most...
Gewinner des etma Tube of the Year Award 2025: Europäische Tubenindustrie zeigt Kreativität und Innovationskraft: Nachhaltige Konzepte, Design for Recycling und faszinierende Ästhetik
Die Preisverleihung des etma Tube of the Year Award 2025 fand im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) am 21. Mai in Nizza statt. Eine siebenköpfige Jury aus Vertretern von Mitgliedsunternehmen kürte die Sieger in fünf Kategorien: Aluminium-, Kunststoff- und Laminattuben sowie Prototypen und Nachhaltigkeit. Auch in diesem Jahr unterstreicht der etma Award eindrucksvoll die Leistungsfähigkeit, Kreativität und Innovationskraft der europäischen Tubenindustrie. Gewinner bei den Aluminiumtuben ist der österreichische Hersteller TUBEX Aluminium Tubes mit einer Nachfülltube, die für Caudalie entwickelt wurde. Die französische Naturkosmetikmarke hat kürzlich Nachfülllösungen für ihr gesamtes Produktsortiment eingeführt, um ihr Nachhaltigkeitsengagement weiter...
ASI certifies CSMET Group Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3
CSMET Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the production of aluminium alloy ingots and aluminium alloy liquid, at their CSMET New Material Group Co., Ltd. facility in Jinshan District, Shanghai, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that CSMET New Material Group Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The certified facility produces aluminium alloy ingots and aluminium alloy liquid for domestic component die-casting and host factories. The facility’s annual production capacity is approximately 70,000 tonnes, with production processes including feeding, melting, alloying, degassing, slag removal, ingot casting and transportation. The ASI Certification program was developed through an...
An integrated hub for industrial furnace is born - a strategic step to strengthen operational synergy and offer solutions to the non-ferrous foundry
During our annual conference, we shared an important update: the CIFE headquarters have been moved next to the main headquarters of Foundry Ecocer. This strategic choice will allow us to work in a more direct and synergic way. CIFE, a historic manufacturer of industrial furnaces and systems, is controlled by Foundry Ecocer and represents a fundamental piece that completes our range of solutions for the non-ferrous foundry. Foundry Ecocer boasts one of the most complete range of solutions for the non-ferrous foundry, covering the entire supply chain of aluminum, its alloys, copper alloys, zinc and all non-ferrous metals. The integration of CIFE, a company specialised in the production of industrial furnaces, represents a fundamental strategic step: with this synergy we improve our offer,...
Aluminum Association statement on 50% Section 232 aluminium tariffs
Aluminum Association President & CEO Charles Johnson issued the following statement in response the Trump administration’s decision to increase Section 232 aluminium tariffs from 25 per cent to 50 per cent: “Re-establishing a more level playing field for domestic producers is critical but a Section 232 tariff of 50 per cent threatens to undermine the very industry the administration aims to support. The Aluminum Association, which represents the full industry supply chain and 70 per cent of domestic production, urges the administration to reconsider today's decision given the negative impact it will have on manufacturers. Aluminium and steel are fundamentally different metals with distinct supply chains, market dynamics and strategic challenges. A one-size-fits-all approach to trade...
