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“EPIQ Mecfor Casthouse Solution brings the right solutions by considering the holistic and long-term success of the cast house”, EPIQ Mecfor.
06 FEB 20228MINS

“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...

AlCircle shares the updated list of confirmed exhibitors & sponsors for its Expo 2022
04 FEB 20222MINS

AlCircle shares the updated list of confirmed exhibitors & sponsors for its Expo 2022

The news of AlCircle’s third virtual event, “AlCircle Expo 2022,” is spreading like wildfire! With the first list of confirmed exhibitors and sponsors announced on Tuesday, January 25, AlCircle is really excited to announce that more new confirmed exhibitors and sponsors have been added to the...

G.A. Röders secures research funding for commitment towards climate protection
28 JAN 20223MINS

G.A. Röders secures research funding for commitment towards climate protection

The foundry in the German town of Soltau, G.A. Röders has announced that it is pleased to be working with other climate-conscious companies to develop the first hydrogen-powered crucible melting furnace for aluminium. Now, this aspiring project, costing a total of more than €3 million, is being...

HPA project by King River Resources may get completed by May 2022
27 JAN 20223MINS

HPA project by King River Resources may get completed by May 2022

The high purity alumina project by King River Resources, which is listed on the ASX, is on track to submit a comprehensive feasibility assessment for the proposed 2,000 tonnes per annum HPA production plant in May 2022. Global HPA demand is predicted to expand at a 30% annual rate until at least...

Robot made from aluminium sheets can be an alternative to human firefighters, Mumbai fire brigade conducts R&D
26 JAN 20222MINS

Robot made from aluminium sheets can be an alternative to human firefighters, Mumbai fire brigade conducts R&D

The fire brigade serving the city of Mumbai, India, Mumbai fire brigade is piloting research and development on the efficiency of its firefighting robot that is considered as an alternative to human firefighters. The body of the robot is made from aluminium sheets which can combat the temperature...

Russia’s RM Rail initiates assembling of a new model aluminium hopper car
21 JAN 20222MINS

Russia’s RM Rail initiates assembling of a new model aluminium hopper car

The integrated manufacturer of freight rolling stock in Russia, RM Rail, also a member of the Russian Aluminium Association has initiated assembling an aluminium alloy mineral hopper model 19-1299. The aluminium hopper car is designed for the transportation of various cargoes, comprising mineral...

Aluminium Bahrain signs MoU with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to reduce its carbon footprint
19 JAN 20222MINS

Aluminium Bahrain signs MoU with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to reduce its carbon footprint

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter outside of China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries EMEA Ltd. (MHI EMEA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, on January 19, 2022, to collaborate on ways to reduce...

Vedanta Aluminium, Runaya Refining bags ‘Gold’ at BW Recycling for a Greener Tomorrow Awards 2022
18 JAN 20222MINS

Vedanta Aluminium, Runaya Refining bags ‘Gold’ at BW Recycling for a Greener Tomorrow Awards 2022

India’s largest producer of aluminium and value-added products, Vedanta Aluminium and start-up manufacturing firm Runaya Refining have secured the ‘Gold’ award at the (Business World) BW Recycling for a Greener Tomorrow Awards 2022 in the category of ‘Best in Recycling or Material Recovery Facility...

TANAKA Denshi Kogyo to set up new plant for aluminium bonding wires in Hangzhou, China
12 JAN 20222MINS

TANAKA Denshi Kogyo to set up new plant for aluminium bonding wires in Hangzhou, China

The Japanese manufacturer of precious metals materials, TANAKA Holdings that focuses majorly on products for the electronics, semiconductor and automotive industries has publicized its subsidiary TANAKA Denshi Kogyo is planning to set up a new plant in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to boost the...

“GMG hopes to go into commercial production of 'Graphene Aluminium Ion batteries' in the near term”, Craig Nicol, Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG)
10 JAN 20224MINS

“GMG hopes to go into commercial production of 'Graphene Aluminium Ion batteries' in the near term”, Craig Nicol, Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG)

Craig Nicol with a successful career of over 20 years in delivering large scale innovation including leading multi-billion-dollar gas and LNG value chains in Australia and the Asia Pacific and managing sales and marketing teams across the Asia Pacific working for Shell International. He holds a...

Coffey Architect uses perforated aluminium to design Norwich technology hub
10 JAN 20223MINS

Coffey Architect uses perforated aluminium to design Norwich technology hub

At this digital technology education complex designed by London studio Coffey Architects for City College Norwich in Norfolk, white perforated metal panels generate a sensation of "light and airiness." The Digi-Tech Factory, including robotics laboratories, digital studios, classrooms, and support...

Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation joins EBNER Group; they will offer complete process lines to aluminium flat rolled products industry
07 JAN 20222MINS

Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation joins EBNER Group; they will offer complete process lines to aluminium flat rolled products industry

Hazelett Strip-Casting Corporation of Colchester has reportedly become a member of the EBNER Group through the acquisition by EBNER. The EBNER Group, which consists of EBNER Industrieofenbau in Leonding, Austria; EBNER Furnaces in Wadsworth, USA; EBNER Industrial Furnaces in Taicang, China;...

Vedanta Aluminium signs contract with GEAR India to install lithium-ion forklifts at Jharsuguda smelter
05 JAN 20222MINS

Vedanta Aluminium signs contract with GEAR India to install lithium-ion forklifts at Jharsuguda smelter

According to a recent report, Vedanta Aluminium Business has entered into an agreement with GEAR (Gemini Equipment and Rentals Private Limited) India to install one of the largest fleets of lithium-ion battery-powered electric forklifts. Vedanta is the first in Indian aluminium industry to...

India: Lightweight coaches made of aluminium to be used in Vande Bharat Express Train
05 JAN 20222MINS

India: Lightweight coaches made of aluminium to be used in Vande Bharat Express Train

The Indian Railways are planning to run the Vande Bharat Express Train with lightweight aluminium carriages. This high-tech train's speed will be increased with the inclusion of these unique carriages. The production of these lightweight coaches is underway. According to sources, the Centre will...

King River Resources makes advancement with battery technology
04 JAN 20222MINS

King River Resources makes advancement with battery technology

The Australian Securities Exchange-listed mining and exploration company King River Resources has fortified its high purity aluminium precursor compounds in a tender to supply the increasing demand from the lithium-ion battery industry. The company’s proprietary “ARC” processing technology using...

MQP kicks off 2022 with a 40% higher efficiency grain refiner
03 JAN 20224MINS

MQP kicks off 2022 with a 40% higher efficiency grain refiner

While the pandemic isn’t over, I believe we are moving into a more positive era. The DS&P 500 average is up by 26.9% on last year and we are seeing a real uptick in customer activity. Wind the clock back a year and while plants were still operational, many technical and managerial staff were...

Innovating an age-old business to be agile, resilient and contemporary
03 JAN 20225MINS

Innovating an age-old business to be agile, resilient and contemporary

Innovate or be left behind. What will drive the next phase of AM advancement? Software or hardware? We think material innovation is the key to addressing the many challenges posed in product development along with digitalisation. This and more are what we are exploring and implementing at Fehrmann...

EEC initiates extension of 0% customs duty on vanadium-aluminium ligature imports
02 JAN 20222MINS

EEC initiates extension of 0% customs duty on vanadium-aluminium ligature imports

The executive body of the Eurasian Economic Union responsible for implementing decisions, upholding the EEU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the Eurasian Economic Union, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) comprising Russia and Kazakhstan initiates an extension of its 0% customs duty...