India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
Stricter fines, greater scope for innovation: Hungary targets cleaner practices in battery manufacturing
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...
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“The current situation, with its significant dose of uncertainty regarding the future, has pushed many companies in the sector to reconnect with their essence. In the case of Insertec, we are facing this new era of aluminium by dedicating our efforts to developing solutions that reconcile people, technology and the environment”, José Ignacio Sesma, General Manager at Insertec
AlCircle: How do you envision the year 2022 for the global aluminium industry and foundry segment following the economic impact caused by the Covid pandemic? Mr José Ignacio Sesma: In Europe, just as we were recovering from the pandemic, where all industrial sectors have been impacted over the last...
Sansera Engineering in the vicinity to secure aluminium forging components supply deal from BMW Motorrad
The Bengaluru, India headquartered, a high precision component producer, Sansera Engineering is in the vicinity to bag its first order from BMW Motorrad worth around INR 300-400 crore towards the supply of aluminium forging components, according to the industry experts. However, the deal from the...
IAI estimates global aluminium demand to grow 40% post-Covid, requiring additional output of 33.3Mt
A recent study has revealed that global aluminium demand will see an increase of 40 per cent by 2030, requiring an additional production of 33.3 million tonnes, meaning the metal output should ideally improve from 86.2 million tonnes in 2020 to 119.5 million tonnes in 2030. The research study,...
Evonik’s Pure Performance Battery using Minth’s aluminium sandwich plate for better functionality
Evonik Industries, a German industrial conglomerate and one of the largest specialized chemical firms in the world had collaborated with VESTARO GmbH consortium to create a new generation of battery packs, the "Pure Performance Battery,” (PBB). Other members who were a part of this creation include...
Mercedes-Benz not restricted to usage of low-carbon steel, incorporates recycled aluminium in the supply chain
The German luxury automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz is focused to raise a fleet of carbon-neutral passenger vehicles by 2039 and to do so, it projects to use an average of 40% recycled materials in its vehicles. Markus Schäfer, the CTO for development and procurement at Mercedes-Benz said, “Our...
Shares of Hoshion Industrial Aluminium rise on the occasion of bagging new business worth CNY4 billion
Shares of Chinese aluminium profile manufacturer - Hoshion Industrial Aluminium soared on the occasion of bagging four new clients with business prospect of CNY 4 billion (US$628.8 million). On Tuesday, March 15, Hoshion declared that it could earn CNY3.6 billion to CNY4 billion in the subsequent...
ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel supplies range of aluminium components for Mercedes-Benz EQS’, an all-electric luxury sedan
The European leader in the business of manufacturing and sales of aluminium rolled products for diverse industries worldwide, ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel will supply its range of aluminium products Ecolite and Superlite to Mercedes-Benz AG to fit in Mercedes-Benz EQS’ wings, doors, roof and side frame...
Despite challenging conditions ‘Salzburger Aluminium Group’ reports excellent turnover for 2021
The year 2021 instituted an immensely optimistic result for the Salzburger Aluminium Group, an Austrian family business with 1100 employees worldwide. The market leader for aluminium tanks for trucks, despite challenging situations spawned by the Covid pandemic, supply chain problems, the...
Hydro continues to deliver seamless aluminium tubing applied in the frame for all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning
Hydro Extrusion, part of Norway headquartered Norsk Hydro Group is supplying flawless aluminium tubing which is applied in the frame of the cab in the all-electric F-150 Lightning. The world-leading aluminium extrusion business, Hydro began supplying aluminium components with the 2015 model year...
Polestar confirms use of bonded aluminium base for its 5 electric performance 4dr GT
Polestar, a Swedish electric performance vehicle manufacturer, has made a technological breakthrough that might revolutionise production methods. The Polestar 5 electric performance 4dr GT will have a whole new, special bonded aluminium base, according to the company. The fact that bonded aluminium...
“Over recent years, the automotive industry has been the key driver for aluminium casting, and I believe that the industry will continue to keep this position”, Mr Alexander Krokhin, Director - Developments of Casting Technologies and New Materials at RUSAL
Alexander Krokhin graduated from the National University of Science and Technology and is a qualified engineer specialising in “Machines and Technology of Metal Processing by Pressure”. Alexander was previously the Technical Director of the Rusal's "Moskabelmet" plant based in Moscow, which focused...
“Currently, the EV car and truck industry is growing in addition to the aircraft industry. They will likely have the largest effect on the global aluminium foundry,” Charles W. Vivian, Director - Light Metal Applications & Special Projects, Inductotherm Corp.
Charles W. Vivian started at Inductotherm Corp. in Rancocas, NJ in 1975, working as a mechanic on the manufacturing floor. However, in 1980, he moved from manufacturing to the Sales Department. In 1990, Charles was promoted to District Manager. During his years as District Manager, he covered...
“EPIQ Mecfor Casthouse Solution brings the right solutions by considering the holistic and long-term success of the cast house”, EPIQ Mecfor.
EPIQ Machinery is a world leader in heavy equipment for the aluminium, pulp and paper, and rail equipment industries. The company has diversified activities on various niche markets providing a solid installed base and a strong capacity for its aftermarket services. All at EPIQ share the same...
Indonesian ambassador to Sri Lanka meets Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to promote aluminium, electric motorcycles
On 2 nd February 2022, the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dewi Gustina Tobing met the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo towards promotion and the marketing of Indonesian produced aluminium and electric motorcycles. The ambassador promoted the aluminium manufactured in...
Novelis new plant in Guthrie will reduce carbon emissions by 1 million tonnes, says Tom Boney
Novelis' recent efforts to enhance its manufacturing and recycling capacity were primarily motivated by growing vehicle demand for aluminium and Novelis' own environmental emissions objectives, according to Tom Boney, executive vice president and president of Novelis North America. Greater...
Aluminium market deficit to take the metal price to a 30-year high in 2022, predicts Eurasian Resources Group CEO
According to latest estimates, aluminium has strong potential in 2022 to outperform other non-ferrous metals on the London Metal Exchange, exceeding the important milestone of $3000/t at the start of the year. The news came after diversified mining major Eurasian Resources Group CEO Benedikt...
Primary Aluminium Weekly Recap: South32 claims record breaking prices for South African aluminium; Aluminium consumption to grow by 10% for increased electric car demand
Some of the news that created a buzz in the global primary aluminium market this week included record aluminium pricing claimed by South32 for metal produced at its South African smelter Hillside. But the company struggled to clear a backlog of the metal due to port congestion in both South Africa...
Aluminium consumption may hike by 10% due to increased demand of electric cars
As India's economy aims to develop at 9% or more in the next years, one of the country's biggest challenges will be to rebalance its energy demands in favour of renewables by 2030, according to the Paris Agreement. This is where the aluminium industry will play a bigger role than it has in the...
