Hungary will raise the maximum fine for serious environmental violations by large manufacturers to 5 billion forints (USD 16 million) under new measures to strengthen environmental oversight across industries, including EV battery manufacturing, recycling, and decommissioning. The changes come as...
Germany and Italy have long been closely linked in Europe’s aluminium extrusion trade. Italy remains a significant source of extruded aluminium for the German market, but the flow has changed considerably over the past few years. The latest numbers raise an interesting question: is Germany simply...
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Rilox EV, a pioneer in sustainable transport solutions, has unveiled the Bijli Trio, an electric three-wheeler e-cart is equipped with telescopic suspension, a spacious rear cargo area, and a durable cast aluminium alloy frame. It is available in versatile configurations, with or without a secure...
The United States Federal Government has strategised to tackle the import gap of metals, including aluminium, with an enhanced focus on recycling. According to mining.com, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that it will invest US$ 22 million to exalt Golden Aluminum's recycling operations...
Bühler provides solutions for aluminium and magnesium die-casting tailored for foundries to increase productivity and efficiency. Bühler manufactures advanced die-casting machines with locking forces ranging from 3,400 to 92,000 kN. From a single machine to a fully integrated die-casting cell,...
Singapore-based start-up Nandina REM is changing the game with a pioneering approach to aircraft recycling. The company transforms materials, including aluminium, into high-quality, ultra-low-emission, and traceable resources for industries like aviation and automotive. These materials can be used...
VIVA Composite Panel Pvt. Ltd., Asia's largest aluminium composite panel (ACP) manufacturing company, has stood out with its innovative products in the Prawaas 4.0 exhibition. With a present production capacity of 12 million square meters per annum, VIVA aims to become a pan-India leader in the bus...
EMR has secured a £3.4 million grant from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which funds research within the motor industry, to support its aluminium manufacturing plant utilising recycled content. The proposed facility aims to produce aluminium extrusion billets with significantly lower...
From smartphones to smart shoes, every gadget that we use daily is enhanced with aluminium. The demand for this versatile metal is skyrocketing, but so is its toll on the environment. The time for action is now. Image Source: Hydro The aluminium production industry is unified on decarbonisation....
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest producer of premium aluminium, has announced the extension of its CelestiAL-R supply agreement with the BMW Group for the coming years. CelestiAL-R is notable for being the world's first aluminium blend made using solar power and recycled metal....
The Tower of London tourism cruising is undergoing a significant shift towards sustainability. The first-ever electric tourism boat, currently under construction at the Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall, England, is a testament to this. This vessel, designed for the Tower of London River Tour, will...
BYU has collaborated with Toyota to develop a more efficient welding technique for the sliding doors of the Toyota Sienna. Traditionally, resistance spot welding has been used, a method suited to steel. However, the new process, called refill friction stir spot welding, adapts this principle...
An internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle generally has engine blocks, transmission housings, wheels, suspension systems, body panels, interior trim, headlights, and taillights made to some extent of aluminium. Meanwhile, in electric vehicles (EVs), the battery pack, the majority of the chassis,...
AL Circle’s latest e-magazine explores the exciting world of flat-rolled aluminium products through illustrative articles. From Türkiye's booming demand for aluminium in electric vehicles to luxury packaging embracing a sleek and sustainable makeover, these stories show how flat-rolled products are...
In a recent survey, Zhejiang Jinfei Kaida Wheel Co., Ltd stated that local market demand has increased with major Chinese automotive brands like Chang'an, Great Wall, and BYD establishing production bases in Thailand. As a result, the China-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive...
Alcoa, an American industrial corporation and the world's eighth-largest producer of aluminium, has reportedly expressed its optimistic outlook on the usage of aluminium to be driven by power grids, energy storage, and solar panels development to support energy transition to renewable energy. Image...
Mohammed AlMutawa, CEO of Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses and a global leader in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of aluminium and copper wire and cable products, has reportedly indicated electric vehicles to drive aluminium demand...
The European Union (EU) has been actively engaged in the global competition to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. Despite the aggressive competition worldwide, the EU's efforts to scan every nook and cranny of the globe for these essential components have been relentless. However,...
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has proposed raising import duties and outlined an investment plan of ₹3 lakh crore to accelerate growth in the aluminium sector as part of its pre-budget recommendations to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the...
China has issued a renewed warning to the European Union (EU), cautioning that any separate discussions with individual electric vehicle (EV) companies outside ongoing bilateral negotiations could harm the trust underpinning broader trade relations. The statement from China's Ministry of Commerce,...
