Bocar Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture of aluminium parts for the automotive industry at three of their facilities across Mexico: AUMA S.A. de C.V. in Chihuahua, AUMA Saltillo S.A. de C.V. (AUSAL) in Saltillo, and Bocar Lerma S.A....
Advanced sorting technologies could help the US unlock up to USD 2.3 billion in annual domestic aluminium processing value by upgrading mixed scrap that is currently exported or downcycled, according to a new initiative by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The North...
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The Teamsters are calling on the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) to maintain a neutral stance as employees at five sorting facilities and 27 redemption centres initiate efforts to organise with the union. The OBRC, a non-profit cooperative, is largely funded by Oregon’s Bottle Bill,...
Holland America Line has launched a pilot project aimed at reprocessing aluminium cruise ship furniture, focusing on overcoming the challenges of disassembly as part of its broader commitment to promoting circularity in marine design. The initiative seeks to identify smelters specialising in...
AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational company has installed its largest solar energy plant in Europe at its Pilawa site, marking significant step in the company's shift to renewable electricity across all production locations. This new installation is part of a series of major recent investments at the...
The year-on-year decline in the United States imports of aluminium crude metal and alloys for consumption, alongside the increase in domestic scrap generation and restrained export volume, indicates the country's intentional shift in focus from primary to secondary aluminium applications. From...
The Americas primary aluminium production in the third quarter of 2024 maintained a steady trend, reaching 1.375 million tonnes compared to 1.372 million tonnes in Q2 2024, despite monthly output drop in August and September, particularly in North America. Image Source: Rio Tinto's Kitimat Smelter...
Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodised aluminium, announces its attendance at ARC US 2024, the nation’s leading architects’ forum, held November 21-24 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Arc US...
Galesburg, a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States that has long championed environmental stewardship is preparing to say goodbye to a nearly four-decade institution: G & M Distributors’ aluminium can recycling operation. The facility, set to close on December 1st, has been a fixture since...
Alcoa Corporation welcomes the U.S. Treasury Department’s final regulations on the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As recognised by the Administration, Section 45X is an important tool for shoring up domestic manufacturing...
ConMet’s Preset Plus® aluminium wheel ends with disc brakes, a key OEM component for heavy vehicles, have become an essential part of Kraft Tank’s latest innovation, the Omni Tank Trailer. Preset Plus® is expected to confer all the benefits recognised for in the heavy-duty transportation industry...
Global metals and mining company focused on bauxite, alumina, and aluminium, Century Aluminum, commends the Biden Administration for finalising the guidance on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act). This pivotal move strengthens U.S. production of...
A national competition for collecting aluminium cans while learning about sustainability has sparked a hands-on approach to the environmental study regime of Logan County school students. The competition, which has successfully gathered over 2 million disposed cans, has been organised by Logan...
Proving the speculations true, a giant aluminium sculpture of a pigeon has been installed above the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street in New York City. The 16-foot-tall non-monument, as described by Creator Iván Argote, is given an unusual name: Dinosaur. "The name Dinosaur makes...
Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry (WAF) opened its doors in 1909. Back then, it had only three accounts, Wisconsin Motors, Harley Davidson and Evinrude Outboard. In 2024, the still family-owned business celebrated its 115 anniversary where they are now a conglomerate of multiple divisions, including WAF,...
Alcoa Corporation is proud to announce Gaby Poirier's appointment as President of Alcoa Canada and Vice President (VP) of Global Transformation. In his new role, Mr Poirier will also continue as Regional Vice President of North America Operations and represent Alcoa on the Board of the Aluminium...
ALRO, a leading European integrated aluminium producer, is expanding its business in the North American market. The conglomerate has acquired a series of contracts scheduled to be delivered early next year. According to Florin Verboncu, General Director of Vimetco Trading, "The prospects for 2025...
The United States’ domestic primary aluminium production increased in July 2024 to rebound to the level of output achieved in May. Compared to the production volume in June at 55,000 tonnes, the United States output in July gained 2,000 tonnes M-o-M, according to the latest data from the US...
At the Battery Show in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, Sino Applied Technology (SiAT) and C.S. Aluminium Corporation (CSAC), the two Taiwan companies, have jointly unveiled the test results of a carbon-coated aluminium foil collector designed to enhance battery performance and durability....
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,”...
