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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REDWAVE and TOMRA announce an agreement to offer a complete solution for Zorba sorting
The two leading sorting solutions providers, REDWAVE and TOMRA, have announced a strategic agreement aimed at providing customers with a seamless supply of sorting systems based on XRF (x-ray fluorescence) and XRT (x-ray transmission) technology. This new arrangement will make it easier and more efficient for customers to access top-tier sorting technologies from one turnkey supplier. Effective November 1st, 2024, REDWAVE and TOMRA Recycling will offer each other’s complementary metal sorting technologies directly to their respective customers. By facilitating access to the combined technologies in one go, both REDWAVE, a Competence Center of BT-Systems, and TOMRA Recycling aim to address the growing demand for sustainable and efficient Zorba sorting processes, enhancing scrap metal...
New Era: Škoda Auto India unveils all-new Kylaq
Škoda Auto India has taken the wraps off its much-awaited SUV, the Kylaq, revealing the vehicle for the very first time in India and the world. The Kylaq ushers in the New Era for Škoda Auto in India as it enters new markets and attracts new customers into its fold. The company had ascertained its ambitions to expand further in India with the announcement of this SUV in February this year. In October this year, Škoda Auto India conducted drives of a camouflaged pre-production version of the Kylaq. A month later, the Kylaq has now made its world premiere, with bookings opening from December 2, 2024. Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, said, "The Škoda Kylaq is our first sub 4m SUV, designed in India and for India as a new entry point to our brand. India is key to our internationalisation...
Vedanta Aluminium’s Metal Bazaar sees 35% increase in SME users amidst growing digital buying trends
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, announces that its e-commerce platform, Metal Bazaar, is making significant strides in transforming the buying behaviour of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In just six months since its launch, SME users have increased by 35 per cent, and active users have surged by 240 per cent. With no purchase limits or caps, Metal Bazaar provides businesses with direct access to aluminium in the quantities they need, eliminating third-party intermediaries, which is particularly helpful for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This streamlined, one-stop solution enables smaller businesses to focus on growth rather than procurement complexities. This impressive growth underscores a broader trend among Indian businesses towards adopting...
Lorin to highlight coil anodised aluminium at ARC US
Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodised aluminium, announces its attendance at ARC US 2024, the nation’s leading architects’ forum, held November 21-24 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Arc US consists of a series of meetings where architects and experts from Lorin will meet and discuss the benefits of Lorin coil anodised aluminium for cutting-edge architectural projects in the United States and beyond. Lorin aims to raise awareness of coil anodised aluminium’s benefits compared to other options like painted aluminium, bronze, copper, zinc, stainless steel, titanium, brass, or gold. Anodising is an electrochemical process that builds an anodic layer from the aluminium, bonding it to the...
Built to last: BAB Aluminium's decades of innovation in aluminium seating solutions
Since its inception, BAB Aluminium has embodied a story of grit, innovation, and quality. From its humble beginnings as a small fabrication company, BAB Aluminium has evolved into a leading manufacturer of durable and sustainable seating solutions, including grandstands, tables, and benches that serve communities across Australia. Brian Blowes, the founder of BAB Aluminium, began his journey in the aluminium industry in 1980 as a welder. Only four years later, he took the bold step of buying half of the company where he worked with a loan from his father. By 1986, he had acquired full ownership, and in 1988, he officially established BAB Aluminium. Initially, the company focused on custom aluminium fabrication, producing items like remote control gates and pool fences. However, Brian...
Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Sumitomo's 20.64% stake in New Zealand's aluminium smelter
Rio Tinto's previously announced acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Company's (SCC's) 20.64 per cent interest in New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) was completed on November 1, 2024. NZAS owns and operates the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand. Following the completion of the transaction, NZAS is now wholly owned by Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto Aluminium Pacific Operations Managing Director Armando Torres said, "We are pleased the acquisition of SCC's stake in NZAS has now been finalised. This step, along with recently signed electricity arrangements to secure the future of the Tiwai Point smelter, reinforces our long-term commitment to New Zealand." Rio Tinto has also completed the previously announced acquisition of SCC's 2.46 per cent stake in Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL). The...
Gränges publishes Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Frameworks and updated MTN Prospectus
To support Gränges’ sustainability ambitions and pathway to net-zero, the company has published a Green Finance Framework and a Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework to allow for the issuance of Green Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds. Gränges has engaged Sustainalytics to provide an independent second-party opinion on the frameworks’ alignment with market principles and ambition levels. “Sustainability leadership is an essential part of our strategy, touching all parts of our business, and we are proud to be at the forefront of our industry. The Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Frameworks give investors the opportunity to support our ambition and the transition towards a green aluminium industry”, says Oskar Hellström, CFO and Deputy CEO at Gränges AB. To prepare for the...
ALFED’s position on the UK Industrial Strategy: Driving growth and sustainability
The UK Government’s recent release of the Invest 2035: Modern Industrial Strategy signals an ambitious commitment to stimulating growth across critical sectors. ALFED welcomes this strategy as a platform to highlight the strategic role of aluminium in transitioning to a sustainable, net-zero economy. As the unified voice of the UK aluminium industry, ALFED remains dedicated to advocating for our members across production, processing, recycling, and trade. This announcement offers an opportunity to shape the industry’s future and advance our goals of innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. An urgent call for comprehensive sector support Aluminium stands at the heart of sustainable manufacturing, especially in industries like transportation, construction, and packaging, where...
ALCORE process reaches major milestone delivering 97% fluorine recovery
ABx Group is pleased to announce that its 83 per cent-owned subsidiary, ALCORE, has delivered exceptional results from its bath pilot batch reactor, increasing confidence in the technology's ability to operate continuously and at scale. The reactor, which is located at the ALCORE Technology Centre on the NSW Central Coast, has been designed for the recovery of fluorine from aluminium smelter bath waste to produce high-value hydrogen fluoride. Since the bath pilot batch reactor was commissioned in October 2023, ALCORE has conducted many test runs, typically processing approximately 10kg total of bath and sulfuric acid. ALCORE has reported steady increases in fluorine recovery through optimising particle size, reactor temperature, acid concentration and feed ratio. The latest reactor...
Ball introduces new era of its Dynamark™ printing technology in EMEA
Ball Corporation, the leading global provider of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care and home products, as well as aluminium cups, announced today the re-launch of its proprietary printing technology, Dynamark™ for its beverage cans in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This upgraded technology introduces an advanced tier of printing capabilities, unlocking leading-edge features to deliver greater flexibility and enhanced value for brands. Image source: Ball Corporation Building on the success of the popular Dynamark™ technology, Ball has redefined its range of offerings – Starter, Pro, and Advanced Pro – reflecting the company’s deep understanding of customer needs, having worked with 50+ customers, 80+ brands on over 100 projects. It represents the next leap...
Alcoa Corporation welcomes final regulations on Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
Alcoa Corporation welcomes the U.S. Treasury Department’s final regulations on the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As recognised by the Administration, Section 45X is an important tool for shoring up domestic manufacturing of critical materials, including commercial-grade aluminium from Alcoa’s U.S. smelters in Newburgh, Indiana, and Massena, New York. The aluminium produced at these facilities plays a crucial role in multiple domestic manufacturing segments, including clean energy, automotive, aerospace and building materials. Alcoa is pleased that the Treasury Department included some direct and indirect material costs. We continue to evaluate the regulations in detail to determine impacts on our U.S. smelters.
Shinagawa Refractories announces the next stage of its global expansion with the acquisition of Gouda Refractories Group
Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd on October 25, 2024, announces that it has purchased all the issued share capital of Gouda Refractories Group B.V., a Netherlands-based leading manufacturer of (high-) alumina refractories and provider of refractory services, from Andus Group B.V.. The acquisition was completed on October 24, 2024. Acquisition rationale In its 6th Mid-Term Management Plan, Shinagawa set out the key strategic priorities for FY2024 to FY2026 as it works towards the realisation of its Vision 2030. The strategic priorities identified for the 6th Mid-Term Management Plan included: Further sector-driven business expansion. Production optimisation in Japan. Acceleration of global expansion. Further promotion of sustainability initiatives. Following the acquisition of...
Aluminium aging furnace for Taiwan Hodaka Technology
Taiwan Hodaka Technology, an Asian company involved in the design and processing of parts made of aluminum alloys, has purchased an aluminum aging furnace from SECO/WARWICK. This is the first cooperation between the companies in the Taiwanese market. Ecological electric furnace for aluminium aging The furnace will be used in the newly built customer plant in Taiwan. The technological solution is designed for aging using T77 technology. The furnace will operate in the temperature range from 80° to 220°C with a temperature uniformity in the last heating phase of ±3°C. The solution will meet the rigorous AMS2750 aviation industry standards. “This contract means that a new player has appeared on the market producing profiles using T77 technology for the aviation industry. The furnace, on...
METLEN’s Chairman & CEO Evangelos Mytilineos re-elected as President of Eurometaux
Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman & CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, has been re-elected as President of Eurometaux, Europe’s Association for the Non-Ferrous Metals industry, at its General Assembly. His leadership, renewed for a second two-year term, comes at a crucial moment for the European metals sector, confronting both unprecedented challenges and significant opportunities. Guy Thiran, Eurometaux’s Director General, commented: “Eurometaux is keen to continue to work under Mr. Mytilineos guidance during a pivotal period, where the essential role of metals in advancing Europe’s green and digital transitions has never been clearer. Under his stewardship, Eurometaux has emerged as a critical voice in shaping the EU’s industrial future, securing a place at the heart of the EU's policy agenda,...
TWI and Stirweld Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology showcase
TWI Ltd and Stirweld are pleased to announce a joint event that will showcase TWI's cutting-edge tank welding using Stirweld's innovative retractable pin Friction Stir Welding (FSW) head technology under the UK publically funded Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) MASTER project. This joint event, which will take place at TWI Ltd, Cambridge, on 11th March 2025, will include live welding demonstrations and speakers from a range of organisations, including GKN Aerospace, which are collaborating to advance the manufacture of aluminium hydrogen storage tanks for the aerospace sector. Laurent DUBOURG, CEO of Stirweld, states, "We are delighted to be working alongside TWI. Their expertise in R&D, combined with our retractable pin technology, offers unique opportunities for advancing friction...
Alumex PLC launches next-gen website: Integrating smart AI solutions for a seamless customer journey
Transitioning to a dynamic, interactive platform, Alumex PLC, the No.1 and most trusted Aluminum Extrusion brand in Sri Lanka, has proudly relaunched its official website, www.alumexgroup.com powered by AI, designed to provide a convenient, personalised experience. The new website features intuitive navigation that prioritises both aesthetics and usability, highlighting Alumex’s innovative and cutting-edge portfolio. Featuring improved navigation and a customer-centric approach, the standout feature of this website is Alunov, a pioneering AI-powered Virtual Assistant – a first for the industry, that redefines how customers interact with the brand. The OpenAI-powered assistant provides customers with personalised answers about construction materials, regulatory compliance, building plans,...
Aussie metal recyclers go tech-forward with STEINERT
Scrap metal recovery and recycling in Australia is synonymous with the name Sell & Parker. Whether it’s small deliveries like small backyard clean-ups - right through to thousands of tonnes of scrap with steel, aluminium, copper, brass and stainless steel – Sell & Parker ‘get it sorted’. This Australian-owned and operated company produces quality end-products from all grades and quantities of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. Luke Parker is the CEO of the family-run Sell & Parker Group. “I’m a second-generation scrap dealer. This business was founded by my father, Ross Parker, and partner, Max Sell, in 1966. Since the late 1960s, it has been 100 per cent owned by the Parker family. I joined in 1995 after earning degrees in Commerce and law (including an MBA) and gaining some external...
First international transaction in Russian carbon unit registry held with RUSAL's carbon units
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, took part in an international deal with its carbon units. The units were issued in the Russian carbon unit registry as a result of a climate project aimed at protecting forests from fires. The Arab investment fund Equity International acquired RUSAL's carbon units, issued in the Russian carbon unit registry. Gazprombank organised the transaction, which marks the first carbon unit deal within the BRICS framework. It was announced during the BRICS Business Forum, held on October 17-18 in Moscow and focused on strengthening international cooperation for sustainable economic development and global trade. The deal was conducted to offset the carbon footprint of one of Equity International's assets. The Fund specialises in supporting...
