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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GNA alutech inc. is now fully owned by EBNER GROUP
EBNER GROUP, a global leader in melting, casting, and heat treatment solutions for the aluminium industry with the companies EBNER, ETS, EED, Gautschi, TPS, Hazelett, HPI and GNA have increased their stake in GNA alutech inc. to 100 per cent. GNA is a leading provider of aluminium melting and holding furnaces , homogenising and annealing furnaces, and cathode sealing equipment. The acquisition marks the culmination of a five-year partnership between EBNER and Ted Phenix, which began with EBNER Group acquiring a majority stake in GNA in 2019. "We are excited to announce the complete acquisition of GNA alutech inc. and would like to thank GNA's founder, Ted Phenix, for his vision and leadership in building GNA into a successful company over 41 years. Over the last five years, I was always...
Alcoa makes first EcoSource® non-metallurgical alumina (NMA) sales
Following the launch of EcoSource NMA in 2022, Alcoa has made its first sales of EcoSource non-metallurgical alumina (NMA) with six customers between 2023 and 2024. This development shows the NMA’s market interest in lower-carbon solutions. EcoSource NMA is a part of Alcoa’s sustainable product family, Sustana ® . First launched in 2020 for smelter-grade alumina applications (SGA), EcoSource is the world’s first and only low-carbon alumina brand offered as both SGA and NMA. For non-metallurgical alumina, this includes hydrates and calcined products. NMA is used in water treatment applications, flame retardants, ceramic tiles, glass, refractory and other manufacturing applications. EcoSource, in both SGA and NMA, is sourced from Alcoa’s global refining system, which has an average carbon...
GME Recycling and Bosch Rexroth together for a new challenge
GME Recycling, the leading company in the production of recycling plants, introduces Ventiduedenti, the innovative aluminium shredder that will revolutionise the world of recycling. The cooperation between GME Recycling and Bosch Rexroth led to the creation of this new shredder, characterised by higher cutting precision, less wear and reduced energy consumption. "Ventiduedenti" is a unique result in the industrial panorama, resulting from an in-depth market analysis and a long history of collaboration and reliability between the two companies. "This shredder was born from listening to customer needs - Maurizio Mori, GME Marketing & Sales Manager, explains - It's a 4.0 system which reaches up to 10 tons per hour of loaded scrap in a modular way and with more precise cutting action. This...
RUSAL registered its first two technological climate projects
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, officially registered its first two technological climate projects in the Russian Carbon Units Registry. The projects aim to enhance energy efficiency at RUSAL's Ural alumina facilities and target a total reduction in emissions of approximately 1 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalent. The move follows the issuance of RUSAL's inaugural carbon units under Russia's first nature-based climate project aligned with the Paris Agreement. Alumina production accounts for a large share of the aluminium industry's greenhouse gas emissions. RUSAL's initiatives aim to continuously enhance energy efficiency throughout the entire technological chain of Ural's alumina factory, which is in line with the Company's updated Sustainable Development strategy...
UK Aluminium Federation (ALFED) submits response to UK CBAM Consultation
The UK Aluminium Federation (ALFED), representing the entire aluminium supply chain in the UK, has officially submitted a response to the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Consultation. As the leading trade body for the aluminium industry in the UK, ALFED has encouraged its members to provide detailed consultation responses related to specific sector areas before the deadline on Thursday, June 13th. However, through ALFED Trade Committee discussions, two critical areas of concern were highlighted and deemed pertinent to the entire aluminium supply chain and all members. Firstly, ALFED has voiced concerns regarding the risk of trade diversion that may arise from the implementation of the EU CBAM without the simultaneous implementation of a UK CBAM. ALFED emphasises the...
Rio Tinto invests to maintain anode production at Grande-Baie smelter
Rio Tinto will invest US$165 million (CA$226 million) in its Grande-Baie aluminium smelter to refurbish two anode baking furnaces that have reached the end of their useful life. The company will also carry out feasibility studies for the eventual replacement of the scrubbers and overhead bridge cranes at the anode production centre. The work to rebuild the concrete shell and refractory lining of the anode baking furnaces will be carried out over two years, in 2025 and 2026. The new equipment will ensure a competitive supply of anodes to the Grande-Baie and Laterrière plants for decades to come. Rio Tinto will offset the carbon emissions related to the construction project through various initiatives like planting trees near the aluminium smelter. Grande-Baie and Laterrière Operations...
RUSAL will help Turkey achieve its 2050 decarbonisation targets
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, gathered over 250 leaders from Turkey's aluminium industry at the Company's annual Istanbul seminar to discuss the latest market trends, introduce new products and client services, and explore cooperation opportunities to further decarbonise the sector. An unprecedented level of interest and a record number of participants underscored the strategic importance of the partnership between RUSAL and its clients in Turkey. The seminar aims to consolidate all relevant industry information, including global market trends, insights into the Turkish and European markets, pricing strategies, and more. This year's hot topic was decarbonisation and how RUSAL can help clients reduce their carbon footprint. Turkey aims to reduce the carbon...
BIS amendment order for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (EC Grade Aluminium Rod produced by Continuous Casting and Rolling) (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an amendment to the quality control order titled the "Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024." This amendment order will be effective from September 26, 2024. Previously, under the 'Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products' (Quality Control) Order, 2023, certain exemptions were provided for small and micro enterprises as defined by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. These...
RUSAL issues over 1.3 million inaugural carbon units
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has issued 1,351,056 carbon units in Russia's national carbon registry. This marks the Company's entry into the country's voluntary carbon market, where RUSAL now accounts for more than 85 per cent of the entire volume. The move also underscores RUSAL's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and its leadership in driving the sustainability agenda. The registered carbon units represent verified emissions cuts from the country's first forest carbon offset project, implemented in the context of the Paris Agreement. The project, launched by RUSAL in 2019, aims to protect forests. Under the project, the Company voluntarily manages over half a million hectares—equivalent to the size of two Luxembourgs—of pristine Siberian...
Alcoa provides update on transaction milestones for the acquisition of Alumina Limited
On June 11 2024, Alcoa Corporation announced that it had reached several key milestones in its acquisition of Alumina Limited (“Alumina”) and expects the transaction to be completed on or about August 1, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. The milestones include: Alcoa filed its definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2024, and scheduled the Special Meeting of Shareholders to vote on the transaction for July 16, 2024. Alcoa received regulatory approvals from Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) for the acquisition on May 13, 2024; and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which has indicated it does not intend to conduct a public review of the transaction. Alumina has registered its...
EGA launches Green Finance Framework, reveals first green loan facility
The Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today published its Green Finance Framework to support decarbonisation projects and initiatives that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy. The company also revealed that its recent acquisition of European speciality foundry Leichtmetall was fully funded with EGA's first green loan facility. A green finance framework defines eligibility and governance mechanisms for financing from third-party institutions and funds that prioritise sustainability in their capital allocation, among other sources. Publishing the framework advances EGA's sustainability goals by enabling access to a more diverse range of funding options for loans and bonds, potentially lowering...
Energy-efficient solutions for Arconic plant
Arconic Architectural Products contracted Fives, an industrial engineering group, to modernise its facilities due to increased energy costs and the carbon tax. Arconic, a leading manufacturer of prepainted aluminium for the construction industry, decided to invest in environmentally friendly technologies to reduce the energy consumption of its Merxheim plant in France. The modernisation project included replacing two old curing ovens and cooling sections to upgrade the existing coil coating line. ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition, funded the project as part of the “France Relance” industrial decarbonisation plan. “We had the ambitious goal of finding a sustainable solution that would allow the plant to reduce its emissions and energy consumption. Our target was to reduce...
RUSAL publishes the 2023 Sustainability Report, emphasising environmental initiatives
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has published its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report addresses the Company's key achievements in environmental protection, energy efficiency, and overcoming challenges associated with climate change. In 2023, the Company achieved a 92.5 per cent rate of recycled water use in the production of alumina, aluminium, and finished aluminium products. Specific greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 6.7 per cent compared to 2018 levels, and specific emissions from electrolysis production decreased by 11.4 per cent during the reporting period. The report also tracks the Company's progress in implementing its new sustainability strategy, launched in 2023. It aims to decouple the Company's environmental impact from its economic growth and...
GO2 Partners granted patent on high-temp RFID label for metals manufacturing
GO2 Partners, a leading supplier of products and services for metals and heavy industrial manufacturers, was recently awarded a new patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent reflects the innovation that the experts at GO2 Partners bring to asset and materials tracking throughout the demanding metals production cycle. The patent covers a new flag tag with a passive RFID inlay and adhesive. The specialised, high-temp materials and design of the label allow for application on metal coils and plates up to 700˚ F (371˚ C). These materials act as insulators, protecting the RFID inlay. Once the label is applied and the metal cools, the coils and plates can be tracked using a standard RFID receiver. The label can incorporate a variety of adhesives, depending on the...
Metal Exchange hires Boris Santosi as Managing Director for its European Operations
Metal Exchange (MX), a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and supply chain of aluminum materials and value-added products, is pleased to announce that Boris Santosi is joining the organization as Managing Director of Metal Exchange International (MEI). From the company’s Zürich office, Santosi will report to his predecessor Kevin Schmidt, Vice President of International and Business Development, and will be responsible for the organization’s European operations. This includes enhancing MEI’s presence in Europe, driving growth, and spearheading strategic initiatives. “I am excited to be a part of Metal Exchange team, and MEI specifically as it is a highly reputable and dynamic metals company that is well-positioned for growth in a fast-changing European aluminium market” Santosi...
EGA and Chinalco sign a framework agreement progressing cooperation on alumina refinery development in Guinea during UAE state visit to China
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates, and Aluminium Corporation of China (Chinalco) have signed a framework agreement to progress their cooperation on developing an alumina refinery in the Republic of Guinea. The signing ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Mohammad Hassan Al Suwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Ling Ji, Vice Minister and Deputy International Trade Representative of Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and Mr Zhang Yujing, President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products. The framework agreement was signed by Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive...
Beymetal Alüminyum rethinks innovation to improve aluminium extrusion
There is a universal truth in business and life, "To stand still is to fall behind." This rings especially true for Beymetal Alüminyum, a dynamic player in the aluminium extrusion industry based in Türkiye. Recently, the company encountered limitations with an outdated gas nitriding furnace and saw this as an opportunity to innovate. Driven by its commitment to excellence and relentless pursuit of progress, Beymetal partnered with Nitrex to modernise its in-house nitriding capabilities, aiming for improved efficiency and scalability. The installation of a Nitrex batch-type nitriding/nitrocarburising furnace has opened new horizons in process efficiency and production capacity for the company, showcasing the power of forward-thinking in driving industry transformation. With a significantly...
Fostering economic ties: RUSAL participated at the 8th China-Russia Expo
From May 17 to 21, the 8 th China-Russia Expo was successfully held at the Harbin International Congress and Exhibition Centre. It is included in the list of major events organised in China in connection with the 75 th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. Within the framework of the China-Russia Expo, issues of trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as the expansion of ties between Russian and Chinese companies were discussed. RUSAL, a global leader in the aluminium industry, significantly impacted the 8 th China-Russia Expo. The company's booth, a hub of activity, attracted over 2,000 visitors in just four days. RUSAL's showcase featured its cutting-edge technological innovations and their practical applications across various...
