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 is switching its aluminium production to eco-friendly petroleum pitch for the first time in the industry's history
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, is, for the first time in the industry's history, switching its aluminium production to anodes using environmentally friendly petroleum pitch on a commercial scale. Coal tar pitch is traditionally used in anodes during electrolysis all over the world; the industrial use of petroleum pitch, which significantly reduces the emission of harmful substances, was previously considered impossible. RUSAL has invested about 100 million rubles in scientific research and development of petroleum pitch. RUSAL is converting the entire Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter (KrAZ) to anode mass using petroleum pitch. This is the first case in the history of the global aluminium industry: coal tar pitch or petroleum coal tar pitch was previously used on an...
ASI certifies Lizhong Group against Performance Standard V3
Lizhong Group has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the design and manufacture of aluminium alloys, aluminium master alloys and silicon-aluminium dispersion composite materials at their Hebei New Lizhong Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd facility in Hebei Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Hebei New Lizhong Nonferrous Metals Group Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The facility produces high-strength aluminium alloys with an annual production capacity of 160,000 tonnes, of which 80% is used to produce automobile wheels and parts, and 20% is used for products applied to high-speed rail, electrical appliances, consumer electronics, communication electronics, high-end equipment, ships...
All-electric mould handling for DISA MATCH – higher speeds, easier maintenance and lower costs
DISA, a Norican technology, has launched a new all-electric Automatic Mould Handling (AMH) system for its DISA MATCH moulding lines. The new AMH replaces hydraulic power with state-of-the-art electric servo drives. These give very precise and smooth control of mould transportation, acceleration, deceleration, and velocity. Using electric drives cuts overall operating costs and boosts sustainability due to simpler maintenance, lower power consumption and no hydraulic oil. “We’re introducing the latest technology to our new all-electric AMH for DISA MATCH,” says Kasper Paw Madsen, Vice President Portfolio Development at DISA. “Our new AMH features the latest electric servo drives that transport moulds gently yet very efficiently, and advance MATCH’s performance in multiple areas, from...
ASI certifies Dicastal UACJ Bolv Automotive Components Co., Ltd Against Performance Standard V3
Dicastal UACJ Bolv Automotive Components Co., Ltd has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the manufacturing of automotive components their facility located in Hebei Province, China. The facility’s production processes include sawing, machining, heat treatment, welding and assembly. The Certification also covers associated administrative functions. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Dicastal UACJ Bolv Automotive Components Co., Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The entity specialises in the research, development, processing, manufacturing, and sales of aluminium automotive components, including battery boxes, anti-collision beams, energy absorption boxes, and thermal management systems. It has an annual...
Marian Năstase, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ALRO, leading EU aluminium producer, message during the reunion of Antwerp: It is time for a deep rethink – a New Industrial Deal
On February 26, 2025, 400 business leaders gathered in Antwerp to discuss with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, about the Clean Industrial Deal. Following this meeting, the European industry is calling for urgent action from European leaders ahead of the European Council in March. Europe’s industries are facing historical challenges: declining demand, stalled investments, reduced capacity, and EU gas prices at 4-5 times higher than those of its competitors. Between 2023 and 2024, Europe’s manufacturing output - a sector employing over 31 million people - dropped another 2.6 per cent. While for the chemicals industry - the industry of industries - Cefic’s recent study emphasised the severity, with over 11 million tons of capacity announced to be closed between...
AICE 2025: Gateway to innovation and cross-industry collaboration in the aluminium sector
The Aluminium Industry Conference & Expo (AICE) 2025 returns as Asia’s premier platform for aluminium industry innovation, strategic collaboration, and global business expansion. Co-located with CLNB 2025 (China International New Energy Industry Expo), this year’s event amplifies opportunities across the aluminium and renewable energy sectors, offering unmatched value for exhibitors and visitors alike. Strategic synergy: one ticket, dual access to growth AICE 2025 breaks new ground by partnering with CLNB 2025, China’s largest new energy industry expo. Attendees gain single-ticket access to both events, bridging the aluminium and renewable energy industries. With 40,000+ global professionals expected, this synergy unlocks unprecedented cross-sector networking, knowledge sharing, and...
World Water Day: Vedanta Aluminium recycles 16 billion litres of water in FY25
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, recycled approximately 16 billion litres of water across its operations in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. For context, this quantity is roughly equivalent to 6,400 Olympic-size swimming pools. With a water recycling rate of 15 per cent, the company continues to make remarkable progress in conserving water at its operations. Over the past year, through various initiatives, Vedanta has renovated 81 community ponds to increase storage capacity and plans to construct at least 20 additional farm ponds, contributing an extra 10,000 cubic meters to local water storage. In line with this year's theme of 'Glacier Preservation', Vedanta remains deeply committed to the sustainable management of freshwater...
Up 3.6% Y-o-Y! Domestic Aluminum Wire and Cable Exports Steady with Growth in January-February
According to customs data, China's total aluminium wire and cable exports in January-February 2025 reached 38,900 tonnes, up 3.6 per cent Y-o-Y, achieving a steady start during the traditional domestic delivery off-season. On a monthly basis, January exports were 23,500 tonnes, down 11.7 per cent M-o-M but still up 4.5 per cent Y-o-Y. Image source: Shutterstock February, affected by the Chinese New Year, saw a further pullback to 15,300 tonnes, down 34.9 per cent M-o-M, yet maintained a positive growth of 2.2 per cent Y-o-Y. The data indicates that domestic companies effectively offset the impact of weaker domestic demand in the off-season by shifting their capacity focus to the export market. (The above data is based on codes 76141000 and 76149000). In terms of product structure,...
Summit CRM and Carbonvix sign commercial partnership
Reinforcing their commitment to being the leading provider of sustainable carbon and graphite solutions, Summit CRM and Carbonvix have joined forces to develop sales of ramming pastes and sidewalls (non-graphitised grade) to aluminium smelters worldwide. The combination of Summit CRM’s expertise and Carbonvix’s asset quality and technical know-how can make it possible to create a new and additional ramming paste and sidewall platform to continue developing a long-term relationship with our customers. Summit CRM and Carbonvix have decided to develop this new partnership to become the leading provider of sustainable global solutions. By offering the complete package of graphitised cathode blocks, ramming paste, and sidewalls, Summit CRM and Carbonvix will meet the evolving commercial and...
ASI certifies Binzhou Beihai Regal Advanced Material Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3
Binzhou Beihai Regal Advanced Material Co., Ltd. has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its facility in Binzhou, Shandong, China. The Certification covers the production of high strength aluminium alloys, rare earth aluminium alloys, high thermal conductivity aluminium alloys, high-temperature resistant aluminium alloys, and other new aluminium alloy materials. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Binzhou Beihai Regal Advanced Material Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The entity specialises in the research, development, production, and sales of new aluminium alloy processing technologies. It operates a casting facility with a current annual production of 88,000 tonnes. The site includes melting...
RUSAL launches Russia’s first industrial carbon capture project
RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, has registered Russia’s first industrial carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) project in the national carbon unit registry. Implemented at the Achinsk smelter, this initiative supports global efforts to cut CO₂ emissions and decarbonise heavy industry. As part of the project, RUSAL has modernised wet-type scrubber units to capture CO₂ generated during fuel combustion. The captured carbon dioxide is absorbed through a closed-loop water circulation system, preventing its release into the atmosphere. Over the next decade, the project is expected to reduce emissions by 1.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. This initiative is a key component of RUSAL’s broader strategy to lower its carbon footprint and implement...
ASI certifies Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd against Performance Standard
Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status for their facility, Anhui Maximum Aluminium Industries Co., Ltd., in Huaibei, Anhui, China. The Provisional Certification is valid for the period of one year, during which the company can address the non-conformances assessed and subsequently seek full Certification. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Anhui Maximum Aluminium Industries Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status. The facility produces aluminium plate strips, and has an annual production capacity of 60,000 tonnes. Its key processes include casting, rolling, and cold rolling. The ASI Certification program was developed through an...
Giant recycling rainbow lights up St Patrick's festival in Dublin
Festivalgoers at St Patrick's Park over St Patrick's Day weekend (March 15th and 16th) were treated to the dazzling sight of a giant rainbow installation created from recycled drink cans. The eye-catching structure, created by not-for-profit organisation Every Can Counts (ECC) in partnership with Loreto College, was designed to shine a light on the power of recycling. Made from over 1,500 recycled cans, the installation returned for a second year following its success in 2024, reinforcing the message that recycling plays a crucial role in protecting our planet. Over 20 ECC ambassadors, including the 'Canny Mascot' dressed head to toe in more than 300 cans in the colours of the Irish flag, also engaged with festivalgoers to spread the word about the importance of recycling. The...
Alupro hosts expert panel event to accelerate circular economy progress
Earlier this week (March 19, 2025), Alupro brought together influential political figures from across Wales to discuss how best to further accelerate national progress towards achieving a truly circular economy in 2025. Kindly sponsored by Mike Hedges MS, the expert panel discussion took place at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. Chaired by Ruth Mosalski, political editor at Wales Online, speakers included Huw Irranca-Davies MS, deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs; Janet Finch-Saunders MS, shadow cabinet secretary for climate change and environment; Mike Hedges MS, member of the Senedd climate, nature and wellbeing cross-party group; Owen Derbyshire, chief executive officer of Keep Wales Tidy; and Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro. Alongside...
EPIQ Machinery expands its global presence with the acquisition of a 50% stake in the FAFECO Group
EPIQ Machinery, a leader in integrated material handling solutions for the metals & mining, and pulp and paper industries, is proud to announce the strategic acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in FAFECO GROUP, one of India's most respected crane and overhead crane manufacturers. By this acquisition, EPIQ Machinery strengthened its human capital to reach a skilled workforce of over 900 employees, a third of whom are based in Canada. In addition, the company consolidates its global presence, particularly in India, where it has successfully expanded its operations over the past 12 years through EPIQ ADF in Pune. Founded in 1971, FAFECO GROUP has extensive expertise in custom-designed cranes with unit lifting capacities of up to 500 tonnes. The company operates three manufacturing facilities...
ASI certifies Kunshan Chaoqun Metal Products Co., Ltd against Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status
Kunshan Chaoqun Metal Products Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status for the production of aluminium alloy ingots and bars, with the processes of melting, refining, ingot die casting, casting bar casting, homogenisation and cutting, at their facility in Zhangpu Town, Kunshan City, China. The Provisional Certification is valid for the period of one year, during which the company can address the non-conformances assessed and subsequently seek full Certification. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Kunshan Chaoqun Metal Products Co., Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status. The facility specialises in producing aluminium alloy bars and ingots. With an annual production capacity...
Aluminium beverage can moves from recycling bin to newly formed can in less than 60 Days
New research from circular economy and materials management consultant RRS confirms that used beverage cans (UBCs) move from recycling bin to newly formed cans in less than 60 days on average in the United States. The study, released today on Global Recycling Day and commissioned by the Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), demonstrates the uniquely circular nature of aluminium beverage cans, which when recycled almost always become a new can. “Aluminium beverage cans exemplify a robust, domestic circular economy operating at scale,” said CMI President Robert Budway. “When aluminium beverage cans are recycled properly, they become a new can in less than two months on average. And nearly 97 per cent of recycled aluminium beverage cans in the United States go on to...
ASI certifies Lizhong Group against Performance Standard V3
Lizhong Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the production of aluminium alloy ingots and cast aluminium alloy liquid at their Guangdong Longda Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. facility in Guangdong Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Guangdong Longda Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The facility’s main production processes melting, alloying, and casting design processes of aluminium alloys. Its main products include cast aluminium alloy ingots and cast aluminium alloy liquid. The facility has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the...
