Bocar Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture of aluminium parts for the automotive industry at three of their facilities across Mexico: AUMA S.A. de C.V. in Chihuahua, AUMA Saltillo S.A. de C.V. (AUSAL) in Saltillo, and Bocar Lerma S.A....
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium...
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Constellium Muscle Shoals has reportedly acquired the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for producing aluminium sheets, coils, and alloys in facilities at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Bowling Green, Kentucky. Muscle Shoals facility manufactures...
On Tuesday, September 12, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Vimetco Extrusion has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its plant in Slatina, Romania, which manufactures extruded aluminium profiles and forms. The factory has three...
On September 7th, the Yulian Industrial Park photovoltaic project successfully connected its first phase to the grid for power generation. The project has been constructed by Suzhou Zhongxin New Energy Co., Ltd. and utilizes the roof of the Yulian Park factory building. The project's total...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Ltd. under Provisional status. The certification is for the company's Light Alloy System 9th Unit in Ningbo, China, wherein it operates casting, semi-processing, aluminium...
Sustainability has grown as a critical topic in the world aluminium industry, not for no reason. Every day and hour, the industry is witnessing substantial developments pertaining to sustainability. This week, three global aluminium companies bagged ASI certification, GenHydro allied with RPG...
A novel approach to address the corrosion concerns associated with steel-reinforced concrete involves using blue clay to impart a certain amount of acidity, which is compatible with aluminium. This innovative aluminium-reinforced concrete has been claimed to resolve the aforementioned corrosion...
GenHydro, a company based in Lancaster, has announced a new partnership with RPG Energy Group from Indianapolis, Indiana. The aim of this collaboration is to deploy on-site commercial-scale renewable energy power plants. These plants will offer zero emissions, reliable, on-demand energy...
A stunning story of victory is unfolding just beyond the gates of Clemson University's Memorial Stadium. In 2008, student-led sustainability organisations launched a small-scale initiative, including installing and collecting a limited number of blue bins on campus. In less than a decade, around...
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is on a journey to introduce 100% recyclable 16-ounce aluminium cans, replacing similar-sized plastic bottles on the campus. This change will be visible from the beginning of autumn during the fall semester. UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Dining locations will...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that TRIMET Aluminium has received ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certifications for its facilities in Hamburg and Voerde. The facilities are known for the manufacture of molten aluminium and sows. The firm employs both primary and recycled...
In a significant step towards sustainability, MBS Architectural, known for its commitment to excellence in the construction industry, has transitioned to Capral's LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium for its Apollo Concealed Clip Aluminium Batten System. This strategic shift empowers architects,...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has emerged as the first smelter in the Middle East to have acquired the newest version (V3) of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) Performance Standard Certificate, which was released in May 2023. The new certification is valid for three years, with effect from...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to ALUMINERA EXTRUSION S.A. for extruding aluminium profiles in Barcelona facility, Spain. The plant integrates a die warehouse with a capacity for over 10,000 references. ALUMINERA produces aluminium...
Premium luxury brand Chanel has introduced its Collection No. 31 Lipstick to the market with a freshly conceived glass case holding 100% recyclable aluminium refills for enhanced sustainability and environmental consciousness. Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick upholds Gabrielle Chanel's ideology of...
Ayana Renewable Power, a major Independent Power Producer (IPP) in India, has made a significant achievement by signing a Power Purchase Agreement with Hindalco Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. The agreement will supply 100 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable...
A cargo ship, a carbon-intensive vessel or typically a dirty oil guzzler, has onboarded a new green, clean technology to the open seas. Cargill and BAR Technologies have embarked on a pioneering venture as they launch the BAR Tech WindWings in collaboration with Yara Marine. This revolutionary...
Leading aluminium companies worldwide are looking for greener ways to run their patented production line. Recently, Norsk Hydro announced that it will switch from fossil fuel to biomethane for optimising its existing lines in Sunndal aluminium smelter. This big step will impel Hydro's journey...
The aluminium industry is energy-intensive, which results in a considerable amount of carbon emissions along the production value chain. Sustainable practices can help reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to global efforts that address climate change. The fundamental programme in the...
