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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Globitas acquires HEGO Stainless Steel & Aluminium
On 1st October 2021, the investment company Globitas successfully completed the acquisition of the company HEGO. HEGO has been active as an international wholesaler of stainless steel and aluminium for over forty years. The acquisition by Globitas gives a strong boost to HEGO's growth ambitions. With this new shareholder, the company is entering a new phase with a focus on innovation, digitization and new business models. Since 1977, HEGO has been active as an international wholesaler and service center in the trade and processing of stainless steel and aluminium. HEGO has a wide range of stainless steel and aluminium sheets and coils in various sizes and alloys, which are available directly from stock. However, with its own service center (cutting, laser cutting, polishing and decoiling)...
Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce organizes “METALHUB RUSSIA ITALY: INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AND METALLURGY”
The Italian--Russian Chamber of Commerce organizes a public conference dedicated to metallurgy “METALHUB RUSSIA ITALY: INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AND METALLURGY”, promoted by Ccir with ArtValley. The conference will be streaming live on the Youtube channel of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce on 21st September 21 at 14:15 – 16:30 hrs. in connection with Moscow and other capitals. The program will be moderated by Prof. Alberto Cavicchiolo and the details of the program are as follows: 2.15 pm Introduction by Eugenio Bodini - Confindustria Brescia 2.20 pm History of a successful cooperation Speaker: Antonello Colussi - President of Danieli Russia (in video link) Alexey Sentyurin - Executive Director of Russian Steel Аssociation (in video link) Artom Asatur - Chairman of Russian Aluminium...
Virtual ICSOBA 2021 event will take place on 22 -24 November 2021
ICSOBA Board’s constant attention is to take into consideration the ICSOBA community viewpoint, hence our recent survey on intention to travel. From the undisputable survey results, we decided to shift from the planned hybrid format of the conference to a full virtual ICSOBA 2021 event. The three-day conference will take place on 22, 23 and 24 November 2021. The conference will cover bauxite, alumina, bauxite residue, carbon for aluminium electrolysis, aluminium production, and aluminium recycling in a variety of technical sessions. There are 10 high-calibre keynote speakers and over 100 technical papers were submitted. All presentations will be pre-recorded and transmitted online. We are very thankful to Aluminium of Bahrain to support the conference as the host sponsor. All participants...
AMAG presents path to climate neutrality and sets into operation Austria's largest rooftop photovoltaic system
In the presence of owner representatives, the chairman of state government, Thomas Stelzer, and guests from the region, the AMAG board of directors presented the path to climate-neutral production by 2040 on September 15, 2021. As a major milestone on this path, the largest rooftop Photovoltaic system in Austria was set into operation at this event. AMAG strategy for climate neutrality For many years, AMAG’s strategy has relied on special products and sustainability based on innovation. On this basis, a plan of initiatives has now been drawn up for the next 20 years, which describes the path to climate-neutral production by 2040 based on extensive R&D activities and investments in plants and infrastructure. The core topics are circular economy and recycling, energy efficiency and the...
New life for recycled aluminium, credit to Centro Rottami, Indinvest and TOMRA’s sensor-based sorting machines
In the province of Latina, a scrap recycler supplies a nearby foundry with recycled aluminium that has been sorted by TOMRA’s machines to produce a green billet with 85% recycled content. This is an outstanding example of how to create a quality finished product with lower energy consumption and less pollution. Aluminium is a precious material, which when recycled maintains its surface characteristics. A 100% recyclable resource, recycled aluminium offers 95% energy savings and reduced CO2 emissions compared to the production of primary aluminium from bauxite - with consequent reduction of CO2 emissions. Italy ranks first in Europe in the production of recycled aluminium with a 70% recovery, far exceeding the objectives set by the European Union (50% by 2025). Centro Rottami and...
Gillespie & Powers Inc. purchases Thorpe Technologies
Gillespie & Powers Inc. is extremely excited to announce the purchase of Thorpe Holding Company, including Thorpe Technologies Inc. and JT Thorpe Inc. all located in San Dimas, California. Gillespie & Powers Inc. and Thorpe Technologies Inc. are two strong and successful companies, both with long-standing reputations of excellence with their customers domestically and internationally. By bringing these two entities resources together we hope to elevate the customer experience even further and deliver maximum value with the latest technological advancements. Mr Jack Gillespie will be assuming the role of President of Thorpe Technologies Inc., with Mr John Allen remaining with Thorpe Technologies Inc as Sr. Vice President. Mr John Peterman will remain as President of Gillespie & Powers Inc....
Alba Chairman Inaugurates the New Jetty Extension & Additional Raw Materials’ Storage Facilities at the Company’s Marine Terminal
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, inaugurated the Company’s Marine Jetty Extension in a ceremony that was held on Monday 30 August 2021, with the presence of Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, and other Company’s officials. The ceremony marked the successful completion of a master project that aimed to upgrade the existing Marine facility and expand its capacity to meet the Company’s increased production following the commissioning of Reduction Line 6, which boosted Alba’s overall output by more than 50%. As part of this project, the North Jetty at Alba’s Marine was extended by 24 metres to accommodate bigger ships such as 60,000 tonnes Panamax alumina vessels and be able to receive more than 3...
Mecfor and Advanced Dynamics merge to form EPIQ Machinery: A new North American leader in equipment designed and fabricated for the aluminium, pulp and paper, and rail industries
Mecfor, the Saguenay-based North American leader in specialized mobile equipment for the aluminium and rail industries, and Saint-Bruno-based Advanced Dynamics, a premier manufacturer of heavy-duty material handling equipment for the primary and secondary aluminium industries and the pulp and paper industry, announced today that they have fully merged their operations. The newly formed company will be known as EPIQ Machinery. Mecfor and Advanced Dynamics, two companies with shared values and complementary expertise have merged to seize a unique opportunity to make EPIQ Machinery a North American leader in mobile and heavy equipment for the aluminium, pulp and paper, and rail equipment industries. EPIQ Machinery now has the critical mass needed to accelerate international growth by...
Beyond the Horizon: AZ China to hold next virtual conference on 16th – 18th November 2021
AZ China Ltd. will be holding its next conference virtually from 16th to 18th of November 2021. This year the conference brings industry leaders and many sought-after speakers from China and the world to discuss the future of the industry globally. AZ China is a leading consultancy firm in China regarding the Aluminium industry. It is rated as one of the best aluminium conferences worldwide and an unprecedented platform connecting the world with China aluminium industry. The conference attracts people from all over the world to gather in China whose share of the global output is 60%. The topics are intended on the long-term outlook for the metal in a world focused on climate change, green aluminium and recovering from COVID-19. "We will take you past the short-term 'noise', we will look...
Gillespie & Powers to build 200,000 Lb. Batch Homogenizing Furnace for Ellwood Aluminum
Gillespie & Powers Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Ellwood Aluminum for the supply of one 200,000 Lb. Batch Homogenizing Furnace for their Phase-II expansion in Hubbard OH. This equipment will be operational in 2022. Gillespie & Powers Inc. is honoured to have been selected for this project. Gillespie & Powers Inc. supplied a Tilting Melter, Tilting Holder and SOW Drying Oven during their initial plant construction and is excited to be partnering with Ellwood Aluminum in the continued development of their business. This is the fifth substantial project that Gillespie & Powers Inc. has been entrusted with this year. Gillespie & Powers Inc. is a 5th Generation family-owned design, build, supplier of specialized furnaces supporting the metals processing...
TAHA International accepted as member of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
TAHA is a multi-discipline solutions provider with corporate offices in the Netherlands, offering innovative, environmentally friendly and cost-effective services, equipment and products to the aluminium and steel industries worldwide. TAHA’s environmentally friendly aluminium dross processing solutions recover metal and refine the residuals, without using salt or any other chemicals, turning the residuals into feedstock for a number of in house developed value-added applications. TAHA’s mission is to assist the aluminium industry in changing the way it deals with its dross. A key to achieving this mission is through heightening awareness for cost-effective and zero-waste forward-thinking solutions. TAHA believes that both salt cake and landfill must be eliminated and replaced through...
ClimatePartner GmbH certifies the low carbon footprint of eccomelt356.2
Eccomelt LLC has announced the completion of an independent study that calculates both the corporate and product carbon footprint of eccomelt356.2, conducted by ClimatePartner GmbH, for the full calendar year 2019. The study provides further confirmation of the product’s extremely low carbon footprint. Climate Partner, a multi-national team of climate experts hailing from 20 countries, adheres to the most stringent standards when calculating the carbon footprint of their clients. The measurement is based on the world's most widely used “Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard” (GHG Protocol Corporate Standard). The standard covers Scope 1 & 2, direct and indirect emissions for both facilities, and the all-inclusive Scope 3 standard that covers all indirect...
REEL International acquires the Aluminium Emission Control business of GE Steam Power in Norway
REEL International on 1st June has acquired GE Steam Power’s Aluminum AQCS (Air Quality Control Systems) Technology portfolio and related business in Norway. The know-how acquired includes the technologies developed under the ownerships of FLAKT, ABB and ALSTOM Environment. The acquired business serves primary aluminium smelters and is a technology leader in Emission Control in the following key Products and Technologies: Potline Gas Treatment Centre (GTC) and Bake Ovens Fume Treatment Centre (FTC), including implementation of specific heat exchangers and compact GTC/FTC design. The transaction includes a technology portfolio including numerous references and long-lasting customer relationships, as well as Intellectual Property composed mostly of Patents, Know-how and Tools for New Units...
FACE calls on the EU and Member States to adopt the proposals of En +/ Rusal Manifesto
FACE welcomes the EN+/RUSAL ‘Green Aluminium Vision’, setting out the Group’s commitments to lead the industry into the low carbon economy by developing a new asset class of ‘Green Aluminium’. The proposal presented by Lord Barker, EN+ Executive Chairman, is calling out for a low carbon ‘green’ aluminium to spur EU’s green Covid-19 recovery package and climate transition strategy, giving global need for sustainable development that must exclude non-market subsidies giving way for high-carbon capacity increase. The EN+ Group ambitious “Green Aluminium Vision” advocates in particular for the smart use of EU trade policy in support of competitiveness and sustainability. Current EU import tariffs on unwrought aluminium are inefficient, confusing and counter-productive; customs codes applied...
Groundbreaking innovation: TOMRA Sorting Recycling enables the production of Low Magnesium Twitch from Zorba
Global leader in sensor-based sorting systems, "TOMRA Sorting Recycling", is renowned for spearheading technological developments and its latest innovation is no exception. TOMRA has further developed X-TRACT units for magnesium removal, a ground-breaking x-ray-based solution which can separate magnesium from aluminum in products such as Zorba and Twitch. With consistently high purity rates of 99% being achieved with in-field testing, the material can be treated and traded within the US as it meets the stringent quality requirements of domestic customers. The US generates an estimated 4 million tons of Zorba annually which typically contains between 2% and 4% magnesium. Historically, scrap metal processors exported the bulk of this material to China, but changes to China’s scrap import...
ALUMINIUM CHINA Prepares for in-depth Discussion on the Future of China’s Recycled Aluminium Industry
Preparations for ALUMINIUM CHINA 2020 are underway. World-leading aluminium producers, such as Novelis, Nikkeikin, CHALCO, Nanshan, and ALNAN, will exhibit with cutting-edge materials and experience in recycling sector. Meanwhile, leading aluminium recyclers Lizhong, Sigma and technology suppliers including Otto Junker, Bobby Bartz, Tomra are invited to share the technology about aluminium recycling. The event is scheduled at Shanghai New International Expo Center from July 8 to 10, 2020. Guests will gather on “Future Aluminium Plant - China Aluminium Recycling Innovation and Development Conference” to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing China’s aluminium recycling industry. Former grade regeneration in aluminium alloy becomes the future focus; primary and secondary aluminium...
Coronavirus, FACE to Italian Government: aluminium must be recognized as strategic for the production system
"Considering the measures that many countries are adopting to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to recognize the key role of the entire aluminium value chain, both at European and national level, taking into account its strategic value for many activities in the production system and for sustainability policies" claimed Mario Conserve, Secretary-General of FACE - Federation of Aluminum Consumers in Europe - the association representing the interests of aluminium transformers and users in the EU. Because of the COVID-19 emergency many sectors, such as foundries and companies operating in aluminium surface treatments, have already registered an around 50% production drop in March. Those losses will significantly increase following the closure of many companies decided by the...
Rio Tinto update on COVID-19
Today, as a result of separate actions by the Premier of Quebec and the President of South Africa to contain the spread of COVID-19, Rio Tinto will slow down some of its operations. At Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in South Africa Rio Tinto will curtail production in compliance with a directive from the Government aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19. As a result, all mining operations at RBM will be halted by midnight on Thursday, 26 March, for 21 days. In line with the President’s directive, Rio Tinto will make arrangements for the furnaces to be put on care and maintenance in order to avoid damage to their continuous operations. At this time, it is too early to speculate on when operations will resume or on 2020 production guidance. Resumption of the construction of the Zulti South...
