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Women in Aluminium: From early struggles to shaping the industry’s future
It has been over a month since we released our special magazine, “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ”, where women working in the aluminium industry across roles and domains have come together and shared their stories. Be it navigating the industry upon entering or thriving through the challenges, they have done it all. The participants not only talked about their challenges, but also shared the projects and milestones that shaped their journey while maintaining both their professional and personal lives. In the debut edition, the esteemed participants include Angelica Papageorgiou from Allumforce; Muna Abdullah Mohammed Al Nofali from Sohar Aluminium; Véronique Dufour from EPIQ Machinery; Carla Vierhout from Gouda Refractories BV; Dr Yashuang Gao (Song) from EnPot; Julie...
Quantum Fishing's budget-friendly saltwater solution features high-strength aluminium frames
Quantum Fishing has introduced its new line of budget-friendly saltwater fishing reels, the Strive Spinning Reels, at ICAST 2024. The Strive series will be available in six sizes (2500 to 8000), each featuring high-strength aluminium frames. These durable aluminium frames ensure the internal gearing remains perfectly aligned throughout the reel's lifespan. Additionally, the Strive reels incorporate Quantum's SEALOQ technology, with both the body and spool fully sealed to IPX6 standards, preventing water, salt, and grit intrusion. The reel handle is equipped with an oversized power knob, enhanced with rubber over-moulding for a secure grip even when wet. Features of the aluminium-framed fishing reels SEALOQ™ 6 Protection: Fully seals the body and spool (rated to IPX6), actively shielding...
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A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
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A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
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“REEL ALESA's good track record within the aluminium smelter industry for providing innovative solutions to implementing upgrades will be to the smelter's advantage,” Bruce Roger Wilson, DIRECTOR – Aluminium Division
Bruce is a successful engineering professional with over 25 years of experience in the primary aluminium industry—a graduate in mechanical engineering and business administration with certification in project management. I have strong business acumen that has developed while working for world-class companies. He has excellent leadership qualities with an ability to mentor and motivate individuals, creating high-performance teams. A strong track record in the successful execution of multi-disciplined projects with high standards in technical, contractual, and managerial roles in green-field and brown-field primary aluminium smelter projects. Bruce currently leads an energetic, innovative, and dynamic team as the Director of the Aluminium Division for REEL INTERNATIONAL. AL Circle: Can you...
REEL International acquires the Aluminium Emission Control business of GE Steam Power in Norway
REEL International on 1st June has acquired GE Steam Power’s Aluminum AQCS (Air Quality Control Systems) Technology portfolio and related business in Norway. The know-how acquired includes the technologies developed under the ownerships of FLAKT, ABB and ALSTOM Environment. The acquired business serves primary aluminium smelters and is a technology leader in Emission Control in the following key Products and Technologies: Potline Gas Treatment Centre (GTC) and Bake Ovens Fume Treatment Centre (FTC), including implementation of specific heat exchangers and compact GTC/FTC design. The transaction includes a technology portfolio including numerous references and long-lasting customer relationships, as well as Intellectual Property composed mostly of Patents, Know-how and Tools for New Units...
Metso Outotec closes divestment of its Aluminium business to REEL International
Metso Outotec has closed the divestment of its Aluminium business to REEL International for an undisclosed sum. The business includes equipment and plant solutions to green anode plants, anode rodshops, and casthouses used in aluminium smelters, as well as the related services. “I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the Aluminium team for its contribution to Metso Outotec and for the hard work to ensure a smooth transfer of the business. I wish the team great success under its new ownership at REEL,” said Jari Ålgars, President of Metals business area, Metso Outotec. Metso Outotec, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. The...
REEL International inks an agreement to acquire Metso Outotec’s Aluminium business
On 28 th December’20, the French industrial group specializing in complex handling and lifting systems and integrated systems solutions, REEL International SAS has signed an agreement to acquire Metso Outotec Oyj (Finland) aluminium business. REEL, the leader in handling and lifting systems, now with this acquisition will add to its offering green anode plant, anode rodding shop and casting equipment along with related services, thus becoming a leading technology provider in the global aluminium industry. However, the value of the deal is yet to be revealed. The acquired business serves aluminium smelters worldwide and stands at the top position in the production of anodes required in the aluminium smelting process. It’s leading Green Anode Plant and Anode Rodding shop technologies are...
“As a group focused on design, production, and maintenance of equipment, we see innovation as a way to make our solutions more efficient and competitive” - Cédric Schmuck, Director of the Aluminium Division within REEL
REEL is an industrial group specializing in complex lifting and handling systems as well as integrated systems solutions. It is using the present sanitary crisis to reinforce an Industry 4.0 approach in its different markets: Nuclear, Aluminium, Aeronautics, Offshore, etc. Many technological opportunities appear in the field of equipment, maintenance, or even design methods. Cédric Schmuck, Director of the Aluminium Division within REEL , in an interview with AlCircle said, as a group focused on design, production, and maintenance of equipment, we see innovation as a way to make our solutions more efficient and competitive. He also said that although the corona crisis has weighed on the aluminium production, but that should not impact the companies so much, owing to the lower input costs...
Quantum’s new Smoke Inshore Speed Freak spin reels feature aluminium frame and side cover
<p>Quantum’s new high-speed Smoke PT Speed Freak spinning series has introduced a 6.2:1 gear ration with lightweight aluminium frame and gear-side cover. The new Inshore Speed Freak spin comes in sizes 40 and 50 for quick retrieves such as tailor, queenfish, trevally, salmon and mackerel on poppers and metals, dragging jacks, Murray cod and barra away from snags.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/Quantum-Smoke-Inshore-Speed-Freak-Spin-Reel.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="226" /></p> <p>Quantum’s new speed freak spin features a high-strength-grade SCR aluminium frame as well as an aluminium gear-side cover which eliminates corrosion and improves strength.<br...
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→“REEL ALESA's good track record within the aluminium smelter industry for providing innovative solutions to implementing upgrades will be to the smelter's advantage,” Bruce Roger Wilson, DIRECTOR – Aluminium Division
“As a group focused on design, production, and maintenance of equipment, we see innovation as a way to make our solutions more efficient and competitive” - Cédric Schmuck, Director of the Aluminium Division within REEL
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