AluSolutions gets ready
Build-up for the AluSolutions conference and exhibition is underway at the ADNEC in UAE.
The two day, free of charge event will be officially opened on 10th May by Mr Jamal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Talex.
The conference will include speakers from EGA, Gulfex, the Bureau for Middle East Recycling, Emirates EnvironmenL Group, and many more!
You can view the full list of attending companies here: www.alusolutions.com/participants
It's not too late to register either. Simply go online to www.alusolutions.com/register or visit the...
Hydro: New recycling line
Hydro has commissioned a EUR 45 million facility aiming to recycle up to 50,000 tonnes of used beverage cans per year at its Neuss plant in Germany.
The facility is located in the heart of a growing can market, as Europeans now are using more than 30 billion cans a year. That equals 450,000 tonnes of used beverage cans (UBC) to recycle.
Waste for some, “silver” gold for others, Hydro turns this urban-mined resource into material for new can tabs, ends and bodies, closing the recycling loop.
Countries collect cans in various systems, where collected the...
Dry recycling system for aluminium salt cake
A simplified dry recycling process to recover the 5-10% of aluminium which remains in the aluminium salt cake produced in the smelting process of secondary aluminium, has been developed by German recycling equipment manufacturer, BHS-Sonthofen.
According to the company, to date the recovery of this aluminium has thus far proven difficult, costly and time consuming. However, it said that it has now developed a new process based on the selective impact crushing of the salt cake.
Alcoa power agreement
Alcoa has reached an agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that will help improve the competitiveness of its Intalco smelter.
As a result, the smelter will not curtail at the end of the second quarter as previously announced by the company.
The amendment to the power contract is effective July 1, 2016 through Feb. 14, 2018 and provides for additional access to market power during this period.
This short-term amendment with BPA, combined with the state of Washington’s $3 million budget proviso for workforce training, are key factors in...
New Companies Join Aluminum Association During Spring Member Meeting
Sapa delivers record results in first quarter
Sapa has delivered the strongest first quarter since the company was established in 2013.
The demand for lighter cars in both North America and Europe, resulting in aluminium substitution in the automotive industry, is contributing positively.
Owners Orkla and Hydro reported to the financial markets Sapa's results for the first quarter of 2016. Sapa continues to deliver strong results.
Underlying EBIT improved with 46% compared to the same quarter previous year to NOK 571 million. Performance improved across all business areas mainly due to the...
ASI holds first AGM
Over 120 representatives from across the aluminium value chain attended the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) event, held on Tuesday 26 April at the Audi Forum, Ingolstadt, Germany.
The AGM successfully ratified ASI’s new Constitution, and acknowledged ASI’s new Directors-Elect, and the newly elected Standards Committee. This marks another important stage in the evolution of ASI as a standards-setting and certification organisation that recognises and fosters the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of...
United Steelworkers union scraps efforts for U.S. tariff on aluminium
A Canada-U.S. trade fight over aluminium appears to be over before it really began.
The United Steelworkers union abandoned efforts on Friday to get the U.S. government to impose steep tariffs on aluminium imports, blaming a lack of industry unity.
Last week, the labour union petitioned the Obama administration to put an emergency tariff of up to 50% on all imports – a move that could have sideswiped Canadian producers, including Rio Tinto.
But the union abruptly withdrew the petition in the wake of outrage from the Canadian government, rival unions and...
Constellium appointment
Constellium has announced that the Board will nominate Jean-Marc Germain as an Executive Director at the company’s next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held in June 2016, with the view to him becoming Chief Executive Officer of the Company in the course of summer 2016.
Jean-Marc Germain will succeed Pierre Vareille, who announced in March 2016 his desire to retire as the CEO of the company.
“After conducting an executive search process, the Board is delighted to have Jean-Marc Germain join our Company,” stated Richard (Dick) Evans, Chairman...
Wagstaff appointment
Lee joined Wagstaff in May of 1999 as an Area Manager responsible for sales in Japan, Western North America, Russia and the Ukraine. In 2011 Lee was named Vice President, Sales & Marketing the position he held until his retirement. Lee graduated from the Colorado School of Mines and worked for Kaiser Aluminum for 26 years in various supervisory and managerial roles during his domestic and international assignments.
Steve Anderson (pictured), formerly Director of Engineering at Wagstaff, Inc. has been promoted to Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Steve holds degrees...