CFMoto’s 2027 Ibex 800 E combines aluminium components with radar safety technology
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes...
Porsche's lightweight GT3 gets heavier, and that's the point
Porsche's 911 GT3 Bergsport swaps its lightest magnesium wheels for forged aluminium, proving that a few extra kilos can make sense when the road gets serious. There are few places where saving weight matters more than inside a Porsche 911 GT3. Yet for its new 911 GT3 Bergsport, Porsche has done...
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Cromodora Wheels to use Hydro REDUXA low-carbon aluminium to lower carbon footprint
European wheel maker Cromodora Wheels has selected Hydro REDUXA low-carbon aluminium to lower carbon footprint. Cromodora Wheels, a key player in the aluminium wheel industry, provides to the main premium car makers in Europe; AMG-Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, FCA, Maserati, JLR, Porsche, Seat,...
Novelis to showcase its cutting-edge automotive aluminium solutions at the Auto Show Shanghai 2021
Novelis is showcasing its portfolio of cutting-edge automotive aluminium at Auto Shanghai 2021. The company is aiming to implement China’s first world-class closed-loop recycling system in Zhenjiang, to meet customers’ sustainability targets. “China’s national strategy of “Carbon Neutrality by...
French govt. undertakes to support Alvance Aluminium Wheels plant for three months, uncertainty remains
The mayor of Châteauroux, Gil Averous and Christian Baron, mayor of Diors met in a videoconferencing with Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Finance and Economy and the minister confirmed the state support for the Alvance Aluminum Wheels plant. But the concern remains alive for the future of...
Fisher Group selects AP&T’s solution for hot forming of high-strength aluminium parts
The German metal components manufacturer Fischer Group has selected the industrial enterprise active in the sheet metal forming AP&T’s solution for hot forming of high-strength aluminium parts. The outstanding technology is capable of delivering extremely rational and cost-effective production of...
Ford, ExOne claims "discovery" in aluminium binder jet 3D printing for the automotive industry
The American multinational automaker, Ford Motor Company and the global leader in additive manufacturing technology providing industrial 3D printing systems and services, ExOne claimed a revolution in binder jet 3D printing for the automotive industry following a successful alliance to develop a...
Constellium’s 2020 revenue drops by 17% on lower shipments due to COVID-19 crisis; shipments stand at 1.4 million tons
Constellium reported results for the full year ended December 31, 2020. In 2020, shipments were 1.4 million tons, a decrease of 10% compared to last year on lower shipments across each of our segments. Revenue stood at €4.9 billion, down 17% due to lower shipments as a result of the COVID-19 crisis...
Novelis unveils new Aluminum solution category for automakers, an alternative to most advanced high-strength steel products
On 17 th February 2021, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Novelis Inc. has unveiled its strongest automotive aluminium product to date, Novelis AdvanzTM 7UHS-s701. The technologically advanced, ultra-high-strength material is now available commercially to the global automotive...
McLaren rolls-out 330kph plug-in hybrid Artura supercar, powertrain by all Aluminium engine
McLaren, the motor company that exists to create breath-taking performance road cars and delivers the most thrilling driving experiences has unveiled its first ‘clean sheet’ supercar since the game-changing 12C a decade ago, replacing almost every facet of its V8-engined Sports and Super Series...
Constellium’s extrusion and automotive structure production facilities in Germany receive ASI CoC Certification
Three Constellium plants in Germany have received the Chain of Custody Standard Certification from Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. One is Constellium’s extrusion plant at Singen and the other two are automotive structure production sites at Gottmadingen and Dahenfeld. The news came on Thursday,...
Alumobility appoints Mark White as Executive Director
On 10 th February 2021, the non-profit organization focused on providing innovative implementation-ready solutions to advance the adoption of aluminium automotive body sheet, Alumobility announced the appointment of Mark White as Executive Director. Mark White will lead the organization, which was...
Vedanta unveils Aluminium cylinder head alloy for the auto industry at ACMA
India is rapidly moving to become a global hub for automotive manufacturing, but still, some key components which are required in manufacturing processes are imported. Driving towards a change, Vedanta Limited, India’s leading aluminium producer, announced the formal launch of aluminium cylinder...
United Mining Supply (UMS) to source alumina for Alteo specialty alumina plant in France
Guinean mining logistics company United Mining Supply (UMS) is looking for sourcing alumina to produce specialty alumina at Alteo plant in France. This news came in late January after UMS chairman Fadi Wazni told S&P Global Platts. UMS took over the charge of Alteo’s production site near the...
Constellium to invest in adding 60,000 tonnes per annum aluminium recycling capacity in Europe
On Thursday, February 4, Constellium, a global aluminium rolled and extruded products manufacturer, announced its plans to invest in expanding aluminium recycling capacity by 60,000 tonnes per annum in Europe. This project will focus on using recycled material for manufacturing aluminium slabs...
Amid COVID-19 economic crisis, ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel continues to support the lightweight vehicles industry
The COVID-19 pandemic is still restraining certain sectors of the economy and as a result, the Brussels motor show is not taking place, but ALVANCE Aluminium is pursuing to work on innovation and development of aluminium supply for the industry. The demand for lighter vehicles, vehicles with...
Aluminium die-casting auto components firm ‘Endurance Technologies’ kicks-off production at new plant in Tamil Nadu, India
On 2 nd February 2021, the leading auto components manufacturer, Endurance Technologies declared its commencement of commercial production at the Company's new plant situated at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The new plant will manufacture aluminium die-castings and carry out...
EGA to supply 43,000 tonnes of solar-powered ‘CelestiAL’ aluminium to its first customer BMW
On Tuesday, February 2, Emirates Global Aluminium, the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer, announced that it secured BMW as the first customer for its solar-powered CelestiAL aluminium. According to the contract, EGA will supply 43,000 tonnes of the UAE’s first-of-a-kind aluminium,...
French automotive foundry MBF Aluminium takeover bid postpones to February 9
The deadline granted for takeover bid to the French automotive foundry MBF Aluminium in Saint-Claude (Jura) which has been in receivership position since 4th November’20, has been postponed from 20th January to 9th February by the Dijon commercial court. In the recent weeks, four interested...
Salzburg Aluminium Group begins 2021 with a top start, secures € 21 million order value
Salzburger Aluminium Group concluded 2020 better than the automotive industry average, as the Group’s sales revenue recorded around € 155 million with a positive EBIT. The internationally successful manufacturer of high-quality aluminium components for the automotive, commercial vehicle and railway...
