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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Since building its first bus in 1979, Volgren has been committed to creating reliable, comfortable, and long-lasting vehicles with lower operating costs than conventional options of the generation. At present, it is exploring ways to use Capral's LocAl low-carbon aluminium for the production of...
According to an esteemed news agency, by 2030, the number of electric vehicles on the roads will escalate by a hefty amount, which indicates that the demand for lithium-ion battery storage will increase tremendously. And the metal used in making lithium battery cases is usually aluminium. As a...
On May 31, LKQ Corporation announced the company's 2022 Global Sustainability Report, which displays its achievements in environmental leadership, employee engagement and diversity, safety, and operations. In 2022, LKQ accomplished several ESG milestones, which include processing 770,000 vehicles...
On World Environment Day, Vedanta Aluminium announced that its product line was verified by the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) International. The EPD-verified products from Vedanta included billets, Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA), wire rods, and other kinds of ingots. These goods are used in...
Stellantis, the proprietary brand for Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall, has partnered with metal recycling firm Galloo to improve its circular economy and achieve its net zero targets by 2038. The joint venture involves purchasing and refurbishing aluminium parts from end-of-life vehicles that have...
Sandvik Coromant, a prominent metal cutting expert, has introduced the M5F90 face-milling cutter, specifically designed to process thin-wall aluminium components without burring, scratching, or chipping due to its smaller cutter body and brazed Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) tips. This cutting-edge...
The global aluminium industry has seen vast growth and is driving towards a sustainable future. It encompasses sourcing certified raw materials, transforming them through set industry standards, and the supply of finished products. The aluminium value chain has gone digital in recent years. Just as...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has granted Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to Shanghai Unison Aluminium Products Co., Ltd. The company has received the certification for manufacturing aluminium structural parts of automobiles (e.g. car body, chassis and battery tray) at its...
SDE Technology has laid the foundations for an extraordinary 1000-tonne Chin Fong press and coil handling line at its Brixton Way factory in Shrewsbury. This latest implementation will permit the application of larger dies that particularly aid in forming larger aluminium components for the...
Volvo Cars is set to unveil its latest vehicle, the EX30, on June 7th. This small, fully electric SUV is designed to meet the demands of the modern era while focusing on safety and environmental responsibility. A successor to Volvo's 2024 year model C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs, the EX30 aims...
Aluminium can be known as the most circular material of all. Because it is endlessly and completely recyclable, it may be converted and reused in the manufacturing cycle. Toyota marked World Recycling Day on May 17 by emphasising the significance of recycling to the environment and its...
This week, the end-user aluminium sector has been quite active, with Motorola releasing its latest Edge 40 for the Motorola Edge series featuring an aluminium framework. Other aluminium end products that made headlines were the L'Epee limited edition grenade clock and the Fineday 3.0...
Toyota celebrated World Recycling Day on May 17 by emphasizing the importance of recycling for the planet and its decarbonisation strategy. Since 2003, Toyota has been promoting automotive recycling through an accessible collection and separation process, resulting in 99% of their vehicles'...
Driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, Novelis Inc., on May 22nd, announced the start-up of its new roll-forming development line. The latest development line will support Novelis in meeting industry demand for a process that can produce large volumes of high-strength...
Magna International Inc., a Canadian automotive parts manufacturer, and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have reportedly developed a manufacturing process that can reduce aluminium auto parts suppliers’ reliance on new aluminium. The new process, Shear...
Tata Group, the parent firm of Jaguar Land Rover, is leaning towards picking Britain over Spain for a gigantic battery plant for electric vehicles. According to those who know the situation, Tata, a conglomerate with interests ranging from metals to food, is considering a facility in England after...
Thok has recently developed a new aluminium prototype for their full suspension using a metal 3D printer, marking a first for the industry. Thok has partnered with an aerospace company to achieve this extraordinary feat. The company prioritises performance and tests the geometry and components of...
Mechatherm International Limited, one of the major suppliers of aluminium casthouse equipment in the UK, celebrated its 50 years of business, a milestone occasion for the company. Mechatherm will host a gala dinner and the largest display stand in the United States at Aluminium USA in October to...
