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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In response to the anticipated growth in the automotive sector, the Japanese company Furukawa Electric is gearing up to enhance its production of aluminium wire for automotive wiring harnesses. With an eye on the increasing demand for electric vehicles and advancements in automotive technology, the...
South32, the mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, laid out its greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction strategies at the outset of its existence, committing to a long-term objective of attaining net zero operational GHG emissions by 2050 within the first year of its...
Various materials are used to fabricate contemporary bike frames, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. Despite their recent surge in popularity, aluminium bike frames have a historical lineage that can be traced back to the late 19th century. The Lu-Mi-Num bike, produced by the St....
In a momentous development, Idra Srl, a key player in the automotive manufacturing sector, is elated to declare a remarkable achievement in its pursuit of innovation and sustainability. The company has secured a prestigious agreement with Volvo to deploy two 9000-tonne Giga Press machines at a...
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has extended its partnership with luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Ma’aden's aluminium rolling mill has been supplying JLR with aluminium sheets since 2016, exporting over 100,000 tonnes of high-quality aluminium sheets for use in JLR luxury...
Magna's Powertrain factory in Kechnec, Slovakia, has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022), according to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The factory oversees gearbox casting, heat treatment operations, gearbox housing and component machining, and DCT gearbox...
The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer Toyota's pursuit of closing the gap with Tesla in the emerging era of electric vehicles is unfolding on the traditional battleground of the automotive industry, the assembly line. It is a manufacturing process in which a combination of machines...
Guangdong Enterprise Federation and Guangdong Entrepreneurs Association recently announced the "2023 Guangdong Top 500 Enterprises" list, and Hesheng Shares was honoured for the second year in a row. Hesheng, a technology-driven firm specialising in integrating new materials and new energy, has...
Aluminium cables for high-current applications in electric vehicles can not only lower cost and weight but also improve the durability of the overall cable system and electric vehicle harness. So why haven't they been widely adopted? This article discusses the need for aluminium cables, what the...
Baowu Aluminium Company collected a batch of ABS car plate orders from a local independent brand automobile leading engine manufacturing in the fall of 2023. Looking back on the cooperation between Baowu Aluminium and the automobile main engine factory, it can be said that the automobile main...
In October 2023, China encountered an assorted journey in terms of price movement across the aluminium value chain. Being obligated to the unenthusiastic demand among downstream sector, China’s domestic primary aluminium ingot price continued to fall in the said month. On the other hand, the...
Aluminium has emerged as a critical element in the ever-evolving technology landscape, playing an essential role in various technological domains, including the thriving world of cryptocurrency. Its versatility and adaptability have made it indispensable in shaping the digital age. This article...
The European aluminium giant Norsk Hydro has expressed concerns about the rising influx of electric cars imported from China, indicating that this trend may significantly affect regional demand. Hilde Merete Aasheim, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, emphasized the company's attention regarding this...
On October 23, 2023, South Korea’s Samsung SDI Co. announced that it had entered into its first supply agreement with Hyundai Motor Co. for electric vehicle (EV), marking its role as Hyundai's third domestic battery supplier in South Korea, following LG Energy Solution Ltd. and SK On Co. This...
Despite the enduring crisis in the building and construction sector, the robust demand from China's electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy (RE) sectors has contributed to an upswing in the demand for aluminium, as reported by ING Think. Chinese aluminium prices have shown more resilience than...
The Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed Chinese company, Mingtai Aluminium, is testing ALLOW INERTIA™, the primary aluminium with the lowest carbon footprint in the world. Mingtai Aluminum became the first company in China to test ALLOW INERTA™ aluminium at its plant, produced using the revolutionary...
Martinrea International Inc. has publicised the signing of a strategic partnership with Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a renowned manufacturer of chassis, drive units, and powertrain components based in Gunma, Japan. This partnership will undoubtedly enhance Martinrea's manufacturing capabilities...
Companies like Volvo and Audi are leading the way by implementing measures to reduce emissions from their operations and supply chains while still maintaining profitability. In this article, we will delve deeper into the sustainability initiatives undertaken by these companies and the impact they...
