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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IBAAS technical lecture series continues to strengthen knowledge sharing in the global aluminium industry
The International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) has been successfully organising its Technical Lecture Series for the past four years, creating a unique knowledge-sharing platform for professionals, researchers, students, and stakeholders associated with the aluminium industry worldwide. Conducted on the last Friday of every month from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST), each lecture is followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to engage directly with leading industry experts. The initiative was launched with the objective of promoting continuous learning, facilitating the exchange of technical knowledge, and encouraging innovation across the aluminium value chain . Over the years, the lecture series has hosted around 40 technical presentations on...
ASI certifies Guangya Aluminum Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Guangya Aluminum Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of aluminium alloy architectural profiles and industrial profiles, and related management activities at Guangya Aluminum Co., Ltd., located in Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Guangya Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The facility produces aluminium alloy building profiles and general industrial aluminium extrusion profiles for the building and construction and industrial sectors, using extrusion and powder coating processes operated across 11 extrusion production lines and...
Grainger & Worrall’s diversification strategy pays off with $38.4M push into aerospace, defence and energy
Securing more than £30m (USD 38.4 million) of new orders in defence, energy and aerospace is helping one of Bridgnorth’s largest employers bounce back from a tough trading period. Grainger & Worrall, which received the King’s Award for Innovation in 2025, is utilising is technical expertise and proven production capability in complex aluminium sand casting to win work with customers manufacturing light aircraft engines, specialist vehicle transmissions and data centre applications. Located across dedicated facilities on Stanmore Industrial Estate, the company’s diversification strategy is paying off after it was put into place eighteen months ago to combat dropping volumes and a reduction in new projects in its core automotive business - a drop fuelled by global uncertainty and a slower...
Vedanta Aluminium sets course as an independent entity; listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited officially commenced trading as an independent listed entity on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) from 15th June 2026, following the successful completion of Vedanta Group’s historic demerger, which became effective on 1st May 2026. The listing marks a major milestone in the company’s evolution, creating a focused, pure-play aluminium business with enhanced strategic flexibility and stronger long-term growth visibility. Vedanta Aluminium enters this next phase as India’s largest aluminium producer and one of the world’s leading integrated aluminium companies. The company is also poised to emerge as the largest aluminium producer across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Africa. With its vision to double the...
EGA, where one in every four supervisory roles are held by women, celebrates International Women in Engineering Day
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day tomorrow with women holding 25 per cent of supervisory positions at the company. EGA achieved the target it set itself back in 2021 to reach 25 per cent gender diversity at supervisory levels by the end of 2025. Women then held just 18 per cent of supervisory roles at EGA. In 2025, more than 200 women joined the company, including 113 UAE Nationals. EGA now employs over 830 women. More than 60 per cent working in operational roles focused on engineering. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said, “Advancing women’s role in industry is essential to building a future-ready workforce...
Brazil–Norway research partnership launches book on the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest
The book, Amazon Forest: Biodiversity and Forest Restoration in Paragominas , presents findings from research conducted in rehabilitated areas covering approximately 3,759 hectares. It examines how these areas develop over time and how mining activities affect the surrounding ecosystem. The work is based on contributions from 78 researchers across 19 institutions. Since 2013, the BRC has carried out 25 research projects and contributed to more than 80 scientific publications on biodiversity, ecological impacts of mining, and forest restoration. The consortium’s activities are financed by the Hydro Fund. “Through this partnership and BRC’s research, we can better understand the ecological context in which we operate. This work supports our nature ambition of no net loss of biodiversity in...
ALFED Awards 2026: Two weeks left to nominate as industry focuses on "Making Things Happen"
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is reminding the industry that there are now just two weeks remaining to submit nominations for the 2026 ALFED Awards, with the deadline fast approaching on Friday, July 3, 2026. The Awards celebrate the individuals, innovations and organisations helping to drive the UK aluminium industry forward. Taking place as part of the ALFED Business Briefing & Annual Dinner, the Awards have become a key opportunity to recognise excellence across the aluminium value chain. This year's programme will be delivered under the theme "Making Things Happen" – reflecting the sector's focus on turning ambition into action and delivering practical outcomes for industry. At a time when manufacturers face increasing challenges around competitiveness, energy costs,...
Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2026 to mark 40 years of industry leadership amid a changing global market landscape
Together Through Volatility: Securing the Future of Aluminium Supply As aluminium markets navigate shifting supply chains, geopolitical uncertainty, evolving trade policies and the transition towards lower carbon production, Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2026 will bring together global industry leaders from September 15 to 17 in Budapest. The 40th edition of the event will focus on the commercial decisions, supply challenges and strategic priorities shaping the aluminium industry through 2026 and beyond. Held at a critical point in the aluminium trading calendar , the event provides a platform for producers, traders, buyers, recyclers, financiers and policymakers to assess market conditions ahead of future contracting cycles. Discussions will examine pricing dynamics, supply demand...
Bridgnorth Aluminium electrifies its diversification strategy with major US deal
The UK’s last remaining aluminium rolling mill is increasing its growing impact in electrification after signing a landmark transatlantic deal with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA. Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), which employs 368 people at its expansive production facility in Shropshire, will deliver battery-grade aluminium to one of the world’s leading suppliers of advanced materials for the battery industry. Signed at the customer’s site in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the five-year agreement marks the culmination of a technical and commercial journey that has seen both firms work closely together to bring new material to a rapidly emerging market. Through extensive joint development work, qualification activities, and ongoing partnership, Bridgnorth Aluminium and Lotte have established a strong...
Foundation alloy industrialises new metals platform with $22M series A, new US facility, and Japanese distribution partnership
Foundation Alloy, the 21st-century metals company building a new way to engineer alloys, today announced USD 22 million in Series A financing to scale production on its MetalsFIRST™ platform—a fully integrated, solid-state metallurgy technology—to industrial volumes. The round was led by Voyager Ventures, with participation from Trust Ventures, Yamaha Motors, America’s Frontier Fund, Overlap Holdings, Material Impact, Engine Ventures, and El Cap. An additional investment was made by Kanematsu Corporation, a global Japanese trading house, which signed a definitive distribution partnership and is bringing Foundation Alloy's materials to major industrial customers across Japan and Southeast Asia. Foundation Alloy products, all manufactured in the United States, are being piloted by customers...
Every Can Counts tackles Red Bull soapbox race to inspire recycling
A team from recycling not-for-profit, Every Can Counts, is taking part in Red Bull’s famous Soapbox Race this weekend (Saturday, 20th June). The four-person crew have designed and built a recycling-themed soapbox to take on the course in front of thousands of spectators at London’s Alexandra Palace. Inspired by a classic VW Beetle and incorporating recycled cans into the engine detail, Every Can Counts’ design will take on a thrilling track, racing against 59 other teams in the hope of setting the fastest time and impressing the judges while also raising awareness of the importance of recycling. Canzee, Every Can Count’s iconic mascot made from 400 recycled drink cans, will make a special appearance as the driver of the soapbox. By participating, Every Can Counts aims to inspire the...
Norican enters its next phase of growth as Thomas Körmendi takes over as CEO
Thomas Körmendi has officially taken over as CEO of Norican, the Denmark-headquartered global industrial equipment group, having served as chairman of the board since January 2025. Thomas succeeds Anders Wilhjelm, who has led the business since 2019. Körmendi steps into the executive leadership role to build on a transformation for growth already underway. Norican is home to five technology brands DISA (moulding and foundry technology), Monitiser (IIoT), SIMPSON (industrial mixing), StrikoWestofen (light metal furnace technology) and Wheelabrator (surface preparation) that underpin key industrial processes across moulding, melting, mixing and surface preparation, supporting manufacturers of metallic parts across industries including automotive, foundry, aerospace and metal fabrication....
First exclusive trade fair and congress for metal packaging in Latin America presented to the market at launch event in São Paulo
A new international meeting point for the metal packaging industry has officially secured its place on the global events calendar. From April 6–8, 2027, the Distrito Anhembi exhibition center in São Paulo, Brazil, will host OneCan – Metal Can Summit & Expo, the first trade fair and congress exclusively dedicated to the metal packaging industry in Latin America. Created through the joint efforts of three of the industry's leading associations — Abralatas, ABEAÇO and ABAS — and driven by the real needs of the sector, OneCan will bring together the entire value chain of aluminum and steel packaging under one roof. Last night, the event was officially introduced to the market during an exclusive gathering with partners, exhibitors and industry professionals in São Paulo. The presentation...
Make UK: Aluminium recycling sector must grow 25% every year to support UK industrial demand
New analysis published today emphasises that a substantial 25 per cent annual growth rate will be needed for the aluminium scrap sector to meet the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy demand. Aluminium scrap is an essential material for products supplying defence, clean energy, digital technologies and automotive - all pillars of the UK economy and critical to national security and resilience. However, export scrap leakage has soared by an alarming 84 per cent in the past decade, undermining domestic supply and national security. In 2024-25, UK exports to the US increased dramatically after Section 232 tariffs excluded aluminium scrap from their scope, rising from 2,000 to 24,000 tonnes, a 990 per cent leap in export volume. More broadly in 2024-25 alone, the UK exported approximately 200,000...
ASI certifies Porsche against Performance Standard V3.1 (Transitional – Principles 1-4)
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Porsche has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany plant is responsible for manufacturing and assembly of 911 and Taycan models, production of boxer engines for the two-door sports cars, V8 engines for the four-door Porsche models and electric drives for the Taycan and Macan electric model series. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V3 and ASI CoC Standard V2 were launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process. The ASI Performance Standard V3 defines 11...
EGA recognised with Platinum Innovation Award by Dubai Quality Group
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, was recognised with the Platinum Innovation Award by Dubai Quality Group. The prestigious award was one of five for EGA at the annual awards ceremony. The awards were presented to EGA by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. Najeeba Al Jabri, EGA’s Chief ESG & Sustainability Officer, was recognised in the Leadership Category of the Emirates Women Award. EGA was also recognised for continuous improvement in health and safety, and for innovation projects across the company’s operations. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of...
From waste to value: How Jereh builds the circular ecosystem for batteries
As electric vehicles and energy storage systems scale globally, a critical challenge has emerged: how to manage millions of batteries at the end of their life cycle. The EU Battery Regulation and similar frameworks are imposing stricter mandates for recycled material content, carbon footprint disclosure, and end-of-life responsibility. Battery recycling has evolved from an environmental compliance duty to a strategic cornerstone of critical material security, supply chain resilience, and the energy transition. One question remains: can compliant battery recycling be both sustainable and commercially viable? For Jereh, the answer lies in its intelligent battery recycling demonstration facility in Zhengzhou, China. Since commissioning, the plant has processed more than 15,000 tons of raw...
Global Wind Day 2026: Charting India's path to 100 GW and beyond
Global Wind Day is celebrated annually on June 15 to promote wind energy and its role in combating climate change. India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on 15 June 2026 in Goa, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." The conference will bring together senior representatives from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Grid India, leading state governments, and industry bodies and associations. The conference will spotlight key priorities shaping the next phase of India’s wind energy journey, including resource adequacy, grid readiness, capacity addition, domestic manufacturing competitiveness, export opportunities, and...
