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 United States bauxite imports in the second quarter of 2024 decreased year-on-year in response to a lower demand for raw materials on account of reduced output of primary aluminium during the same period. According to the United States Geological Survey, the United States' bauxite imports fell...
An aluminium extrusion plant in Columbiana County, Ohio, reported an explosion on Thursday evening, shortly after 8 pm. The incident happened at Zarbana Aluminum Extrusions due to a leak during the pouring of aluminium billets, resulting in severe burns to one employee from hot molten metal. A...
The single largest rolling mill producing aluminium sheet for beverage cans in North America, Logan Aluminum Inc., has announced significant changes in its executive team. Steven Clarke has been appointed as the new President/CEO, while Jason Goodman will take on the role of Plant Manager,...
According to the International Aluminium Institute's data, primary aluminium production in the Americas totalled 464,000 tonnes, of which 71.98 per cent was contributed by North America and 28 per cent by South America. On a month-on-month basis, the total output in the Americas marked an increase...
Constellium, a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and recycling aluminium products and solutions, has reportedly acquired Performance Standard Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for all its operations, including the corporate office in Paris. As per the report, the...
Kentucky Aluminum Processors marked the groundbreaking ceremony of its much-awaited $40 million aluminium processing facility in Russellville. The new facility is expected to create 75 high-quality jobs in the region. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement on Tuesday, September 10. The new...
Metal recycling company Ecovery LLC has targeted to put into operation a secondary aluminium furnace with a 60,000-pound capacity at its processing facility in Loxley, Alabama, in September 2024. This furnace is Ecovery's second major capital expenditure project in 2024 and a second on-site rotary...
Zooz, a new non-alcoholic wellness drink, is set to mark its entry into the US market. The unique mushroom-based beverage will be launched in recyclable aluminium cans, targeting the growing no and low-alcohol market. Created by former personal trainer Daniel Soos, Zooz aims to transform adult soft...
Canadian Solar Inc. has formed a cradle-to-cradle strategic partnership with SOLARCYCLE, a leading U.S. solar recycling company, to deliver comprehensive recycling services to its customers in the United States. This partnership enables Canadian Solar to become one of the first crystalline silicon...
Fonda, New York-based aluminium extrusion manufacturer Keymark Corp. has significantly bolstered its operations by adding a state-of-the-art coating facility in Lakeland, Florida. This expansion aligns with the company's strategy to enhance its offerings for the U.S. architectural and residential...
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc., a leading global technology leader in colour solutions, functional coatings, and speciality minerals, announced on August 30 that it acquired Micro Abrasives Corporation, a Westfield, Massachusetts-based speciality alumina manufacturer. Micro Abrasives specialises in...
California is set to boost its recycling efforts with the launch of over 250 new recycling sites across 30 counties, making it convenient for people to recycle their used aluminium or plastic containers, beverage cans, and other recyclable products. This initiative is supported by nearly $70...
Following the news on the Canadian Government’s plan to imitate the United States tariffs on Chinese aluminium, steel, and electric vehicles, the Aluminum Association released a statement applauding and welcoming a 25 per cent additional tariff on certain aluminium and aluminium products imported...
According to a recent report, the Canadian government is contemplating replicating the United States tariff plans on electric vehicles, aluminium, and steel imported from China. The news came on August 26 after the Toronto Star, a Canadian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper, reported about...
The use of aluminium in trains has steadily increased in recent years and is likely to continue in the years to come. Aluminium can cut the total weight of a rail car body by half, making it a critical component in the railway industry’s shift. Aluminium is crucial in modernising trains and...
According to a recent report, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) will most likely obtain a major stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, the world’s leading recycling company headquartered in the United States, subject to regulatory approvals. The news came after EGA and Spectro Alloys signed an equity...
As part of a bold move to protect local jobs and the North American auto industry, Ryan Williams, MP for the Bay of Quinte, Canada, will reportedly submit a motion in Parliament on August 21, 2024, questioning the Federal Government's stance on tariffs for electric vehicles imported from China. In...
North America's premier outdoor and conservation company, Bass Pro Shops, has announced a reduction in its aluminium boatbuilding workforce, trimming approximately 10 per cent of its employees. The company employs around 1,000 individuals across its Lebanon and Bolivar, Missouri facilities. This...
