Fraunhofer IWU is developing lightweight aluminium foam sandwich panels that could help inland cargo vessels continue operating when low water levels force conventional ships to reduce their loads or risk running aground. The proposed shipbuilding structure could reduce vessel weight by...
The 2025 calendar maps the aluminium flat-rolled products (FRP) industry at the intersection of two major trends, i.e., the accelerating transition toward circular manufacturing and the rapid growth of sectors requiring advanced aluminium FRP solutions. Leading this transformation are a select...
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C.S. Aluminium Corporation (CSAC), one of Taiwan's largest rolled aluminium product manufacturers, has been successfully recertified with the ASI Performance Standard V3. The certification has been provided for producing aluminium plates, rolls, sheets, and foil at its Siaogang District, Kaohsiung,...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified Sanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. against the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its Zouping Xinsanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. and Shandong Longkou Sanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. facilities. Both facilities have certification...
The Chinese aluminium market has been in deep thought since the Ministry of Finance announced the removal of export tax rebates for a wide range of products, including aluminium plates, sheets, strips and foils. The concern is clear, as exports of aluminium plate, sheet and strip make up 50 per...
Kobelco Automotive Aluminum Rolled Products (China) Co., Ltd, a facility of Kobelco Group, has obtained Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for the production and sale of thin automobile aluminium alloy plate and strip. Image Source:...
China Hongqiao Group Limited, one of the world’s leading aluminium manufacturers with a production capacity of more than 6 million tonnes and 11 major production bases around the world, has acquired Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative....
According to a preliminary survey by the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s output of aluminium plate, sheet, strip and foil products, such as can stock, battery foil, double-zero foil, auto body sheet, air-conditioner foil, brazing material, and electronic foil, is expected to demonstrate a robust...
meviy, a cutting-edge parts procurement platform developed by the MISUMI Group, has introduced anodised aluminium (pre-finished) sheets to its sheet-metal service lineup. The newly added aluminium sheets are ideal for projects involving 3D CAD designs, ensuring both versatility and precision. Image...
Environmental protection inspection and measurement have resumed in some Chinese provinces like Henan, which may cause aluminium plate, sheet and strip enterprises to reduce production. The Shanghai Metals Market is closely monitoring the situation as Henan is a hub for aluminium plate, sheet and...
Vincenzo ZINNI, Chief Executive Officer, joined Fusina in 2022 with the acquisition of the plant by Dada Holding and Invitalia. With a background in metal trading, he is managing the group and driving the team to excellence, quality, and reliability. Under his management and focus, the plant is on...
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Aluminium demand in North America (US and Canada) has demonstrated an upward movement through the first half of 2024, marking a 5.2 per cent year-on-year growth, as shown by the Aluminum Association in its monthly Aluminium Situation report. “2024 continues to be a strong year for aluminum demand,”...
In a significant milestone for the Indian aluminium industry, Vedanta Aluminium, the nation's leading producer, has taken the lead in receiving the prestigious Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its aluminium wire rods and rolled products (sheets. plates and strips) as the...
The European Commission has recently approved a joint venture between Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel), Baowu Aluminium, and Japan's Kobe Steel (Kobelco) under the EU Merger Regulation. This collaboration primarily focuses on the production of automotive aluminium sheets. In its review, the...
Inner Mongolia North Aluminum’s high-end aluminium plate and foil project with an annual capacity of 200,000-tonnes has finally entered the trail production phase. The project commenced construction in March 2023 and has successfully completed all pre-construction tasks. Inner Mongolia North...
Chinalco Institute of Materials and Southwest Aluminum have collaboratively developed a novel 6XXX aluminium alloy sheet. This new sheet, designed for automobile panels, features exceptional formability and superior surface quality. The 6XXX aluminium alloy sheet has passed batch verification for...
Capral, Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of industry-leading aluminium products, has reportedly announced the purchase of Apple Aluminium, a Brisbane-based aluminium extrusion, sheet, and plate supplier. Capral said in a statement that although the acquisition is relatively small, it...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Henan Zhongfu High Precision Aluminium Products, located in Yulian Industrial Park, has attained the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its facility in Yulian Industrial Park, Zhanjie. This facility specializes in...
According to official figures released by the National Institute of Statistics, Cameroon in Africa exported 3,011 tonnes of aluminium sheets in 2023 and collected CFA6.6 billion. On a year-on-year calculation, the export volume from Cameroon surged by 90.8 per cent from 1,578 tonnes, resulting in...
