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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Fujifilm's statement on the Department of Commerce's calculation of proposed duties on aluminium lithographic printing plates
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division, on September 23, 2024 released the following statement from Hidetoshi (Toshi) Kino, general manager, Graphic Communication Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) final calculation on the size of the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on imports of aluminium lithographic printing plates from Japan and China: "Fujifilm vigorously opposes the imposition of additional tariffs on imports of aluminium lithographic printing plates, which are already increasing costs for the entire printing plate market, as well as for every American industry, business, and consumer that relies on products and materials that printing plates produce." "During the International...
Aluminium Federation launches key industry report during UK Metals Expo
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest report, “The Aluminium Industry in the UK,” produced in collaboration with the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) at the University of Strathclyde. Released during the week of the UK Metals Expo, this report comes at a critical time when metals manufacturing and processing are in the spotlight, highlighting the vital role of aluminium in the UK’s economy and its path towards sustainability. The report reveals that the wider aluminium industry supports the employment of 108,000 FTE jobs across the UK and the contribution of £9.4 billion in GVA to the UK economy. The aluminium production sector alone accounts for £1.9 billion in GVA and supports 16,500 jobs, showcasing the industry’s significant economic...
Youth 4 Sustainability opens applications for 2025: Global initiative provides training and mentorship to future sustainability leaders
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Masdar's Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) has announced the registration opening for its 2025 program. Y4S is a global initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of sustainability leaders. As the world navigates a crucial energy transition, Y4S equips young people with essential skills, knowledge, and networks needed for tomorrow's job market to drive a sustainable future. As applications for the 2025 cohort opened on September 19, Y4S participants, past and present, talked about the skills and benefits they have gained personally from participating in a global initiative, preparing them to be the next generation of sustainability leaders and change makers. Y4S offers two...
Manufacturers of aluminum tubes and aerosol cans face market adjustments and regulatory changes
In the first half of 2024, members of the Tubes, Cans, and Impact Extruded Parts Association (FV-TDF) of Aluminium Deutschland reported a decline in deliveries of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans to domestic customers. A total of 397 million aluminium tubes were delivered to Germany, representing a 6.4 per cent drop in cumulative deliveries compared to the very strong period of the previous year. For aluminium aerosol cans, 277 million units were delivered in the first half of 2024, marking a 10.3 per cent decrease compared to the first half of last year. Shift in market dynamics and export trends In contrast to national statistics showing a decline, European statistics for aluminium tubes indicate a 1.1% increase in deliveries to Germany in the first half of 2024, highlighting an...
Alupro and Cherwell District Council together launch new recycling campaign with 'MetalMatters'
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has partnered with Cherwell District Council to launch a new metal packaging recycling campaign. The ‘MetalMatters’ programme is designed to help increase kerbside recycling rates and raise awareness of the benefits of recycling household packaging made from metal. The digital, postal and in-person campaign will allow residents to learn more about the best way to recycle metal items, whether from the comfort of their homes or at their local household recycling centre. Councillor Ian Middleton, portfolio holder for neighbourhood services at Cherwell District Council, said, “Reduce, reuse and recycle is a key mantra at the heart of our priorities as a council and we know our residents do a brilliant job of recycling, but some may not...
RUSAL becomes the first foreign company to earn China's Green Power Aluminium Certificate
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has become the first company to accomplish the Green Power Aluminium certification procedures. On September 9-12, an evaluation team from the China Non-ferrous Metal Industry Association (CNIA) Green Product Certification Center, led by Ma Cunzhun, Head of the Green Product Evaluation Centre, embarked on their first international certification visit. The goal was to assess RUSAL, one of the largest aluminium producers globally. Two major plants, the Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter (KrAZ) and the Bratsk Aluminium Smelter (BrAZ), each with production capacities exceeding 1 million tons per year, were visited and certified by the delegation. Compliance with the regulatory standards set by the Green Power Aluminium initiative was confirmed...
Euro Panel Products Ltd. integrates India’s most advanced coil coating line in INR 30 crore investment to boost make-in-India initiative
Euro Panel Products Ltd, which owns EUROBOND - one of India's leading aluminium composite panel brands- today integrates India’s most advanced coating line with an INR 30 Crore investment. The development aims to strengthen the make-in-India initiative, with a significant capacity of 750 tonnes monthly. This cutting-edge coating line is also the country’s longest line. It features a three-coat, two-bake continuous processing with an accumulator, helping Euro Panel Products Ltd to mitigate dependency on Chinese materials and manufacture 100 per cent Make-in-India products. The INR 30 Crore investment by Euro Panel Products Ltd includes costs associated with machinery and land. It will also generate 50 immediate jobs, with another 25 in the next 6 months, contributing to local employment...
Calderys invests in a major single-site greenfield plant in India
Calderys has reached a significant milestone in its global growth strategy with the commencement earlier this year of a project in the state of Odisha, India. This project will be the world's largest single-site greenfield plant dedicated to refractories and steel casting fluxes. It represents a strategic move from Calderys to expand its product range with acidic and basic bricks and overall production capacity in line with the evolving needs of the Indian refractory market, particularly in the eastern and southern regions. When finished, the 40-acre plant will include five state-of-the-art production lines for acidic and basic bricks, monolithic, ready-shaped products, and steel casting fluxes, as well as the latest quality testing facilities. Construction began five months ago and is...
Vedanta Aluminium responds to process water storage facility breach; prioritises community support
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, is actively addressing a breach of its process water storage facility at its Lanjigarh alumina refinery in Odisha, which occurred during the early hours of September 15, 2024, due to unprecedented rains in the area. This extreme weather caused elevated water levels and pressure in the facility's catchment area, which led to the breach. The facility, built to international standards, is regularly monitored through a combination of digital and manual tools, including sensors and satellite imagery. Vedanta officials immediately informed the state administration and mobilised its teams to manage the situation and minimise any impact. While no injuries or livestock losses have been reported so far, the water overflow has impacted...
UK metals sector calls for Minister for Manufacturing and Industrial Strategy in latest report
The metals sector has made an overwhelming call for a ‘Minister for Manufacturing’ to back its vital role in supporting jobs and the UK economy. More than 62 per cent of companies who took part in the State of the Metals Industry in the UK’s annual report called on the government to introduce a dedicated political power to represent their interests in Whitehall, with more than half throwing their considerable weight behind the introduction of the elusive Industrial Strategy. Full findings will be revealed and discussed at a special launch event at the UK Metals Expo in Birmingham today (11th-12th), but some of the headline figures should leave Labour and the new Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds under no illusions about the need and demand for more specialist support and backing....
Vedanta Aluminium appoints David Stone as CEO – Coal Mines
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, announced the appointment of David Stone as the Chief Executive Officer – Coal Mines. In his new role, David will oversee the entire coal mining operations of the company, spearheading strategy and leveraging technology and innovation to optimise resource efficiency. David's expertise will be crucial to optimising resource efficiency at Vedanta Aluminium's thermal power plants in Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh in Odisha and Korba in Chhattisgarh. The company also keeps a sharp focus on sustainable mining practices. The company has five operating coal mines with a combined capacity of ~40 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). These include Jamkhani, Kuraloi, Radhikapur, Ghogharpalli, and Barra, which are under exploration. With a distinguished...
Fairfax India to acquire 65% of Global Aluminium Private Limited
Fairfax India Holdings Corporation announces that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into an agreement to invest INR 6,955 million (approximately $83 million at current exchange rates) for a 65.0 per cent interest in Global Aluminium Private Limited (“Global Aluminium”). The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. Global Aluminium is the third-largest aluminium extrusions manufacturer in India with in-house capabilities to produce anodised and powder-coated aluminium products. Its products have a wide range of applications, including in the architecture, renewable energy, automotive, and electronics and electrical industries. Global Aluminium is based in Hyderabad where it operates two plants. “We are...
EPIQ Machinery to acquire the mining and metals operations of the industrial digitalisation company Alizent
EPIQ Machinery, a world-class equipment manufacturer, continues its rapid growth. The company is to acquire the mining and metals activities of Alizent Canada and Alizent USA. Following this upcoming acquisition, a new entity will be created: EPIQ DIGITAL. This highly strategic acquisition project will make it possible for EPIQ Machinery to enhance its service offering by providing a state-of-the-art digital operations management platform that better serves its clients in the aluminium sector, who are transitioning into Industry 4.0. More powerful, efficient and sustainable Pushing robotics and automation to an unprecedented level, the solution offered by EPIQ DIGITAL enables the connection of equipment and factory, allowing for real-time collection, reading and analysis of specific data....
Join the global aluminium community at IBAAS-IIM 2024!
The countdown to the 12 th IBAAS International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition has begun, and we are excited to announce that the event will be bigger and more impactful than ever before! Scheduled for September 25-27, 2024, at BITS, Goa, India, this mega aluminium event is set to be the industry's most anticipated gathering of the year. We are pleased to inform you that the fourth circular has been released, highlighting the impressive progress and exciting updates about the event. We have received about 92 abstracts of technical papers from experts worldwide, further solidifying IBAAS-IIM 2024 as a must-attend event for industry professionals. This year’s conference will feature several specialized technical sessions, including: Bauxite–Alumina Non-metallurgical...
Extruded aluminium profiles automatic packaging line
Vimetco Extrusion, € 3.8 million project. Reduced CO 2 emissions, less waste in the manufacturing process. Vimetco Extrusion has completed the implementation of a project worth over € 3.8 million. The project involved the purchase of an automatic packaging line for finished products, an investment that will lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions and a reduction in the amount of waste generated in the production process. The project `Extruded Aluminium Profiles automatic packaging line` was financed with the support of grants from the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 within the program `SME Development in Romania`, Focus Area: Green Innovation in Industry, Blue Growth and ICT, according to the Financing Contract number 2020/548499, concluded with Innovation Norway as the program...
Lorin's anodised aluminium empowers Isaiah Industries' ClickLock Standing Seam
Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodised aluminium, announces that its anodised aluminium is the foundation of Isaiah Industries' ClickLock Standing Seam wall panels. This partnership highlights the value of anodised aluminium in architectural applications, where the unique metal enables long-lasting and aesthetically superior solutions. Isaiah Industries' ClickLock Standing Seam wall panels feature the superior performance of ClickLock and the incredible durability of Lorin's anodised aluminium. Isaiah Industries trusts Lorin as a partner for this product because Lorin's anodised aluminium is the finish of choice for everything from spacecraft to computer parts. Renowned for its scratch resistance, longevity, and clean,...
RUSAL develops aluminium metro car
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, is developing a metro car made entirely of aluminium alloys. This project aims to benefit the engineering and transportation sectors by reducing the metro car's weight by at least 2 tonnes compared to its steel counterparts. This weight reduction will result in significant energy savings during metro operation and lower costs for new energy infrastructure. RUSAL has commissioned a research and development project (R&D) to create the design of an aluminium metro car. Leading engineering companies are conducting R&D consultations with engineering enterprises and metro systems in Russia. "The main goal of the project is to develop an aluminium metro car model that, due to the use of this metal, will weigh at least 2 tonnes less than...
Romco Group and Elemental Holding start partnership in African metals recycling
The partnership will combine Romco's and Elemental's expertise and resources in collecting, pre-processing, smelting, and trading recycled base and precious metals. The partners will expand Elemental's existing business in spent auto-catalyst recycling, e-waste recycling, and li-ion battery recycling to Africa while accelerating the expansion of Romco's existing aluminium and copper recycling operations. Romco has a strong, established presence in West Africa, which will serve as an initial base for the partnership. Combining resources from both partners, Romco and Elemental will aim to deliver the world's most green and sustainable base and precious metals to its customers, using best-in-class ESG standards. The partnership will initially focus on the production of aluminium, copper,...
