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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Alcoa announces new Chief Commercial Officer
Alcoa Corporation today announced that it has named Renato Bacchi as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 1, 2023. The company’s current Chief Commercial Officer, Kelly Thomas, will leave to pursue a career opportunity outside of Alcoa. Bacchi will lead the Company’s sales and trading, marketing, supply chain, commercial operations, procurement, and transportation. He previously served as Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. He will continue to supervise Alcoa’s global energy assets and oversee Alcoa’s breakthrough technology programs. “We will miss Kelly’s strong leadership, and we will build on the work that she accomplished with the signing of numerous supply contracts, including for our SustanaTM suite of products,” said Alcoa President and CEO Roy...
A new VALCO beacons: Govt. seeks strategic investors to galvanize the integrated aluminium industry
The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) was established as a collaborative venture between the Government of Ghana and Kaiser and Reynolds of the United States of America. VALCO started operations in 1967, with ownership then vested in Kaiser Aluminium and Chemical Corporation (Kaiser) and Reynolds Metals Corporation (Reynolds). Kaiser owned 90% of the shareholdings and the remaining 10% by Reynolds, but Reynolds sold its shares to Aluminium Company of America (Alcoa) before the Company began operations in 1967. Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, identified the Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) as the starting point for Ghana’s industrialization agenda. With Ghana already having an operational bauxite mine in Awaso, Nkrumah saw the proposal by Kaiser Aluminium to establish a refinery...
Tech Summit 23: Unveiling the Future of Technology
The highly anticipated Tech Summit 23, the premier technology event of the year, is set to take place in Lahore, Pakistan. This transformative event will bring together tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world for an immersive experience like no other. Tech Summit will showcase the latest advancements, trends, and breakthroughs in the world of technology. From artificial intelligence and robotics to blockchain and virtual reality, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping our future. The event will feature a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, providing invaluable insights and connections for professionals in the tech industry. Attendees will...
New developments for the 2nd day at the 12th ALUMINIUM TWO THOUSAND World Congress and 7th ICEB
The 12th ALUMINIUM TWO THOUSAND World Congress and the 7th ICEB (International Conference on Extrusion and Benchmark), to be held at Bologna (Royal Hotel Carlton), Italy, 19-23 September 2023, have some more new developments for its participants. Since its 6th edition, the Aluminium Two Thousand Congress also hosts the International Conference on Extrusion and Benchmark (ICEB), a meeting point for researchers from many different countries and the biggest event in Europe regarding the most recent developments in extrusion technology and its analysis through FEM simulation. On Wednesday, 20 September, one of the morning sessions will be entirely dedicated to such advancements: the benchmark session represents the most reliable way to compare FEM codes applicable to the simulation of the...
12th ALUMINIUM TWO THOUSAND World Congress and 7th ICEB set the stage for an exciting first day
A first day full of novelties is taking shape at the 12th ALUMINIUM TWO THOUSAND World Congress and the 7th ICEB (International Conference on Extrusion and Benchmark) in Bologna (Royal Hotel Carlton) September 19-23, 2023. After the introduction by Walter Dalla Barba, Interall and Aluminium Two Thousand president, the plenary session will dive right into hot topics for the aluminium industry, but not only. Mario Conserva, FACE (Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe) General Manager, will talk about “Decarbonisation and its impact on the use of aluminium for e-mobility”. Professor Carmine Garzia (University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland) will follow with his presentation on “Global economic outlook. The evolution of manufacturing and building sectors”. In the...
Two Thousand World Congress partnered with ICEB World Congress
Join us at the Two Thousand World Congress in collaboration with ICEB World Congress, offering a remarkable occasion to enhance your expertise and engage in business endeavours. Set in the enchanting city of Bologna, Italy, specifically at the prestigious Royal Hotel Carlton, this event will occur from 19th to 23rd September 2023. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to broaden your horizons and foster fruitful connections. More than 80 highly qualified “aluspecialist” speakers from companies, universities and associations all over the world are coming together (as they have been doing every two years since 1990) to introduce the most innovative technologies and applications in the aluminium field to the specialized, international public. Aluminium Two Thousand has become an...
SAMI and EnPot sign intention to cooperate agreement in Beijing
On June 28, 2023, Shenyang Aluminium and Magnesium Engineering and Research Institute Co. Ltd. (SAMI) and New Zealand-based EnPot Ltd inked an Intention to Cooperate Agreement in Beijing in an official ceremony with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in Beijing. The agreement signals the companies' joint desire to seek the opportunity for the application of EnPot's patented deep modulation technology on aluminium smelters featuring SAMI's renowned patented pot technology. Karyna Young, the CEO of EnPot, said, " EnPot technology enables smelters to flex their energy use up or down by 30 per cent to take advantage of more renewable electricity. This is a priority for emissions-intensive aluminium smelters when their power supply is generated from fossil fuels." "SAMI is one of the...
Qatalum's journey to becoming a leading global aluminium smelter: Sustainability and safety in focus
Qatalum achieved notable accomplishments in 2022, has a positive outlook for 2023, and is progressing towards sustainable aluminium production. Qatar Aluminium Limited (Qatalum) was formed by QatarEnergy and Norsk Hydro in 2006, bringing proven, energy-efficient aluminium smelting technology to Qatar. Today, the company prioritises sustainable operational excellence to deliver its mission and vision. Located in Mesaieed Industrial Area, Qatar, Qatalum is committed to reducing the carbon intensity of its products and pursuing robust safety and sustainability management. Record-setting performance in 2022 Qatalum had an exceptional year in 2022, setting out record highs in terms of financial results and operational performance. This included achieving the highest production volume in...
Enriching society through aluminium products: Jindal Aluminium upholds its No.1 position as India's largest aluminium extrusion company
Jindal Aluminium, India's largest aluminium extrusion company, has produced a record 1,06,000 tonnes of extruded Aluminium products. The company has maintained its position as India'a largest Aluminium extruded products manufacturer since its inception. Its dominant position in Aluminium Extrusion is a testament to its commitment to delivering high-quality products in the shortest lead time using best-in-class technology. The company witnessed a year-on-year growth of 16 per cent in its revenue for FY22-23. By prioritizing innovation and value, the company has maintained its position as a prominent player in the industry while striving toward a prosperous, sustainable future. Jindal Aluminium has used 100 per cent renewable energy at its manufacturing units in Bengaluru (Bangalore) and...
TOMRA launches AUTOSORT™ PULSE with dynamic LIBS technology
Global sensor-based sorting technology provider, TOMRA Recycling Sorting, introduces a new machine featuring dynamic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Designed for high throughput sorting of aluminium alloys, AUTOSORT™ PULSE redefines industry standards and paves the way for green aluminium. Leveraging decades of experience in the metal recycling industry, the company celebrates its next milestone in the metal segment by introducing AUTOSORT™ PULSE to the market. Equipped with dynamic LIBS technology for high-precision aluminium scrap sorting by alloy types, the new sorting system can be used across various applications to create high-quality secondary metals. As the metals industry strives to increase recycling rates to reduce energy consumption and new materials, the use of...
Storvik wins Mosjøen aluminium smelter capacity expansion contract from Alcoa
Storvik Group has been given many significant and central contracts by Alcoa Mosjen, the American aluminium giant Alcoa's subsidiary. The contracts are in connection with previously announced investments targeted at increasing production capacity at the Mosjen smelter. Storvik believes the contract value is significant. The deliveries are specifically related to a complete refurbishment of nearly 8,000 anode yokes, which is a large and complex task as they are continuously used in the production of aluminium. The projects are already well underway and will continue in close collaboration with Alcoa Mosjøen until mid-2025. Stein Kjartan Vik, the CEO of Storvik, said, "We are humbled and proud that Storvik has been chosen as the supplier. We are highly motivated to ensure that the projects...
Equipment and Manufacturing West Africa Expo (EMWA) to be held in Nigeria, May 30 -June 1
The Equipment and Manufacturing West Africa Expo is a unique platform bringing together influential decision-makers, innovators, and suppliers from the region and beyond. The event allows attendees to network with 4000 industry peers and find the ideal products and solutions from local and international exhibitors. In its third edition, the exhibition, which has solidified its position as Nigeria's premier international manufacturing and industrial event, will bring together significant decision-makers, innovators, and suppliers from the locality and beyond for three days of business and networking opportunities. Trade shows are crucial for gaining access to this market and developing networking opportunities because the Nigerian market has enormous potential and offers enormous...
Foundry Ecocer driving towards zero emissions
Being attentive to protecting the environment and limiting our impact on the planet nowadays is not only an ethical and moral matter, but it is also a value-added to be competitive in the global market. Increasingly tightened legislation and more rigorous environmental standards force the companies to be able to combine quality, price and a reduced environmental impact, especially for those who work in the global market. Foundry Ecocer, the market leader in producing and selling products and machinery for the metallurgical treatments of non-ferrous alloys, has already started a process of reducing its environmental impact a long ago, starting to use self-produced photovoltaic energy in 2008. Over the years, investments have increased to become more efficient in energy levels. There are...
Portland Aluminium joint venture in Australia to reduce production
Alcoa Corporation announced that the Portland Aluminium smelter in the state of Victoria in Australia will begin to immediately reduce its overall production due to operational instability. Production at the smelter will be reduced to approximately 75 per cent of the site’s total consolidated capacity of 358,000 tonnes per year. Alcoa’s share of the total capacity is 197,000 tonnes per year. The smelter, which has a total of 408 pots, had previously been operating at about 95 per cent of its total capacity. The smelter has recently faced instability and challenges related to the production of rodded anodes, which are necessary to convey electricity into the smelting pots. “Our teams are focused on safely taking the production offline and working to restore stability across the facility,”...
Alutrade Ltd recovers 99% pure aluminium by installing TOMRA’s sophisticated new X-TRACT™ unit
Alutrade, the UK’s largest independent aluminium recycling company and extrusion specialist, is the first company in the world to reap the benefits of the sophisticated new sensor-based sorting solution. The new X-TRACT™, TOMRA’s most advanced x-ray metals sorting unit, has enabled Alutrade to achieve 99 per cent pure aluminium for secondary aluminium production. The new X-TRACT™ unit was installed in March 2021 at Alutrade’s Oldbury recycling plant in Birmingham, which processes 42,000 tons of waste annually. The plant’s infeed material comprises metal extrusions from different types of post-consumer construction waste, such as windows and doors and aluminium cans. A combination of mechanical and sensor-based sorting When the infeed material arrives at Alutrade’s Oldbury plant, it is...
Calderys merges with HarbisonWalker International to deliver world-class refractory solutions
Following the completion of HarbisonWalker International (HWI)’s acquisition by Platinum Equity through a merger agreement, the global investment firm confirmed Calderys and HWI would join forces to create a leading world-class refractories solutions provider. Michel Cornelissen, currently President and CEO of Calderys, is appointed Global CEO of the combined company, effective immediately. The CEO said, “We have a tremendous opportunity to bring together the best of both companies to create a high-growth, customer-centric refractories provider with a global scale. Our goal is to be the best partner for our customers anywhere in the world, to support them in their energy transition needs, and to set a new benchmark for the industry.” HWI’s headquarters will remain in Pittsburgh as the...
Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating awarded to Inductotherm Heating & Welding
Inductotherm Heating & Welding announced they had been awarded the Silver - Ecovadis Sustainability Rating. This new accolade follows hot on the heels of Inductotherm Heating & Welding’s triple BSI - ISO accreditation awarded in June 2022, which included ISO9001 for Quality, ISO45001 for Occupational Health & Safety and ISO14001 for the Environment. Inductotherm Heating & Welding are developing and improving their environmental and sustainability practices to ensure they are sensitive and responsible to the local and wider environment and implementing a wide range of changes in all areas of the business, from adopting renewable energy to changing to eco-friendly supplies and engaging with suppliers as an on-going commitment by the company. In addition to their commitment to social and...
AZ Global announces 'Online Global Aluminium Conference' from 8-10 November 2022
AZ Global Consulting will hold its new Online Global Aluminium Conference from 8 to 10 November 2022, sponsored by Tokai Cobex. This conference focuses on "how we can re-energize for our prosperous and sustainable future. Our sessions and panel discussions centred on green aluminium, sustainability, investment and growth opportunities. This conference will feature an A List of 50 speakers from around the world and across a wide array of industries. It is supported by the International Aluminium Institute, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, The Gulf Aluminium Council, The Japan Aluminium association and the Russian Aluminium Association. Attracting people from all over the world to discuss the global aluminium industry and its future, and following the virtual conference's huge success...
