March 26, 2023Aluminium's lightweight yet robust nature makes it one of the most accepted metals in packaging. AlCircle's industry-focused report 'Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023' reveals that the global aluminium usage in packaging applications was estimated at 14.7 million tonnes in 2022 and is forecast to reach 15.2 million tonnes by 2023, growing by about 3.3 per cent...show more
March 19, 2023Aluminium usage is vital in the world's transition to clean energy usage. A World Bank report states that aluminium is the only high-impact and cross-cut metal in all potential clean power technologies. Due to its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties, the metal is used in making solar panels...show more
March 5, 2023The use of aluminium will undoubtedly revolutionize the renewable energy industry, and it is likely to intensify the adoption of clean energy in several other energy-intensive sectors. It is time decarbonization and carbon neutrality are taken seriously to ensure sustainable development, prolonged growth, and availability of resources for future generations...show more
February 26, 2023The use of aluminium will undoubtedly revolutionize the renewable energy industry, and it is likely to intensify the adoption of clean energy in several other energy-intensive sectors. It is time decarbonization and carbon neutrality are taken seriously to ensure sustainable development, prolonged growth, and availability of resources for future generations...show more
February 10, 20232022 was a year of disruptions marked by the ongoing Ukraine-Russia geopolitical tension, the EU's energy crisis, the US's monetary policy, and covid lockdowns in China. However, 2023 is a good year for the commodities market as prices are set to decline and soften inflation. So how does the metal market look in 2023? What is the global aluminium industry outlook 2023 for aluminium prices...show more
January 31, 2023The demand for aluminium foil is rising, and the credit goes to the proliferating food and beverage industry. Due to its recyclable nature, end users, such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetics industry, and others, are adopting aluminium foil packaging in more significant numbers...show more
January 6, 2023It’s a lab. It’s a flying lab. It’s a flying lab made of aluminium! Yes, Airbus recently debuted a futuristic laboratory - using futuristic lightweight metal - and named it DisruptiveLab...show more
December 30, 2022Although every industry is bouncing back from the effects of the covid pandemic, the recovery rate varies for each. Some are making a comeback faster than others, and the aluminium foil industry is one such industry. Thanks to the proliferating food and beverage industry, the demand for aluminium foil is rising. It is believed that this industry will grow at a CAGR of 3.27% between the forecast periods 2022 to 2028. The North American market will likely contribute to 32% of the growth. So why is aluminium foil becoming popular, and will it grow uncontended...show more
December 17, 2022The smartphone market has drastically evolved in the last decade- displays have become wider, phones have become stylish, and every new model has an extra camera than the previous one with higher resolution. Yet, the materials used have been consistent in making these phones. Plastic and glass are two everyday items used in manufacturing mobile phones. Another widely used element is aluminium...show more
December 7, 2022With growing environmental consciousness amongst consumers globally, electric vehicles are steadily capturing the markets, and the newly launched EVs are proof. According to the latest data, the EV market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.3%, exhibiting exponential growth between 2021-2028. Besides the consumers who have been grappling with the rapidly escalating fuel costs, aluminium makers and vehicle manufacturers are also optimistic about the developments. This is because aluminium forms a crucial part of EVs. The lightweight metal considerably reduces the weight of the vehicles, making them more fuel efficient; therefore, automobile manufacturers can cut down on battery sizes and costs...show more
November 27, 2022A report published in early 2021 highlighted that aluminium is becoming a strategic sector for India and improving cost efficiency in the transportation sector. Previously, a 2018 NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) report claimed that aluminium would help India stay true to the CO2 emission norms. Cut to 2022- India, along with one of the leading aluminium manufacturers, has already started its journey to environmental sustainability. Niti Aayog serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India and advice the centre and states on policy matters...show more
November 20, 2022Aluminium is not just an abundantly found metal; it is also a very versatile metal which can adapt according to usage. For years, aluminium has shielded everyday culinary items from the air, moisture, and light exposure, including butter, chocolate, and coffee. Foods stay fresher for longer due to the unique capacity of aluminium to guard against dangerous elements, reducing wasteful waste...show more
November 13, 2022Aluminium has been used in various end-user sectors, including the Construction & Fenestration sector. According to the latest statistics, around 40 per cent of the aluminium produced in the United Kingdom is used for construction. Aluminium has made modern architecture possible. From cloud-piercing, high-rise buildings to jaw-dropping corporate offices, aluminium is everywhere...show more
November 6, 2022Modern kitchens are often full of stainless steel cookware. However, before this cookware came around, people widely used aluminium. In recent times, this cookware is again making a comeback- this time in a hard anodized form, and its future looks promising. According to a recent study, the hard anodized aluminium cookware market is expected to experience a multi- million dollar growth by 2028...show more
October 30, 2022The perils of using plastics are known to all, and with the growing environmental concerns, industries are actively seeking other sustainable alternatives. The rising popularity of aluminium for its recycling and other abilities has earned it the nickname 'Green Metal'. According to The Aluminium Association, the aluminium recycling rates in industries such as construction and automobiles are 90%...show more
October 23, 2022In pursuit of lowering carbon footprint and the growing emphasis on adapting environment- friendly technologies, the future of electric vehicles seems to be promising. This is not just good news for the automotive industry, the future of which undoubtedly seems bright, but also the rise in demand for EVs is the harbinger of hope for the aluminium industry. Now that the era of EVs is unfolding, aluminium is all set to become the metal of the hour...show more
October 14, 2022Amid increasing innovations and experiments in the packaging industry, the significant demand and uses of aluminium are undeniable. The more the consumer preference is shifting to sustainable and environment-friendly packaging solutions, the more the ingenious uses of aluminium are being reported in the packaging sector. Indeed, world-leading packaging companies like Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are contributing to the innovations, while many others are stepping to the fore...show more
October 6, 2022Aluminium is the future metal due to its unique and environment-friendly attributes. The use and reach of silvery-white, lightweight metal are increasing rapidly. From industries to households, aluminium can be seen almost everywhere...show more
September 23, 2022Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals for manufacturing end-use products. From water vessels to the railway, window frames to spacecraft components, or electronic appliances to beverage cans, aluminium applications in the end-user sector know no bounds. With every passing year, the use of aluminium in end-use products is seeing a significant rise to match a unique level of innovation. Low density, lightweight, corrosion resistant, and high thermal conductivity are some of the prime properties responsible for the growing use of aluminium...show more
September 17, 2022Innovation and class are the two words which describe Apple. The American multinational technology giant is known globally for its cool gadgets and electronics and for its sustainable measures to protect the environment. Along with meeting the ever-growing demand for their products, the company also considers environmental concerns and energy efficiency...show more
September 09, 2022From humble beginnings to landmark achievements, aluminium has been a driving force in revolutionising the architectural sector. Aluminium has changed the image of modern towns and cities. From prominent landmarks to small-scale structures, the use of this versatile metal is increasing with the passing days...show more
August 31, 2022Have you ever considered the consequences of not reducing carbon emissions from our environment? Now is the time to get started!
The meaning of scrap might be less significant in our day-to-day life, but things are pretty different in the metal industry, especially aluminium. Most people widely use and prefer metals, and aluminium is one of them. Nowadays, it is regarded as an essential raw material for recycling...show more
August 13, 2022Have you ever considered the consequences of not reducing carbon emissions from our environment? Now is the time to get started!
Emission reduction can be called the need of the hour. The aluminium industry aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 77 per cent before 2050. Aluminium production causes around 1.1 billion tonnes of...show more
August 05, 2022Aluminium is a metal with many applications in the construction and automotive industries. But aluminium usage is constantly increasing in other sectors as well; communication & telecommunication is one of those industries where applications of aluminium and alloys are growing. Below are some of the examples...show more
July 21, 2022Did you know that transportation sector alone contributes towards the largest share of the greenhouse gas emission?
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are not just the wave of the future but also a more sustainable approach toward a greener and cleaner environment. EVs are a mode of transportation that uses electricity to function. Compared to conventional vehicles, EVs are much more user-friendly and convenient for the environment. They utilise an electric motor powered by electricity from batteries or a fuel cell, as opposed to traditional vehicles that use gasoline (petrol) or diesel-powered engine...show more
July 17, 2022A circular economy is a framework for systems-level solutions addressing issues including pollution, waste, biodiversity loss, and climate change. By shifting away from take-make-consume-throw away economic model, we can achieve greater sustainability. Recycling and reusing waste are aspects of circular economies that involve using resources less frequently, re-designing materials to be less resource-intensive, and recovering and reusing waste. In actuality, it refers to minimising waste. When a product reaches the end of its useful life, its components are wherever possible preserved within the economy. These may be productively applied repeatedly, adding more value...show more
July 08, 2022In today's socio-economic environment, when the globe is abuzz with challenges such as a growing global population, rising carbon emissions, rising energy costs, and a scarcity of feedstock, recycling is proving to be a need rather than a source of concern. Fortunately, aluminium is one of the few metals that is 100 per cent recyclable and does not lose its original quality throughout the recycling process. Aluminium recycling promotes the twin ideals of sustainability and stewardship...show more
July 01, 2022Industry 4.0 describes technological and organizational changes in enterprises that include, among other things, digitization and automation of technological processes. This paper cites a state-of-the-art juncture in the industrial revolution that relies decisively on interconnectivity, automation, machine learning, and real-time data...show more
June 25, 2022Oceania is home to diverse economies ranging from highly developed and globally competitive financial markets of Australia, French Polynesia, Hawaii, New Zealand and New Caledonia, ranking distinctly for quality of life and Human Development Index to much less developed economies such as Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Western New Guinea, in addition to medium-sized economies of the Pacific islands such as Fiji, Palau, and Tonga. However, the largest and most populous country in Oceania is Australia, and the largest city is Sydney...show more
June 25, 2022Sure we see aluminium or products made of aluminium around us in our daily lives, but little do we know about the value chain of the metal. So, this is the space today to get acquainted with aluminium, talking of which ingot is the pure form of metal cast into a shape suitable for further processing. Aluminium ingots are heated past its melting point and cast into a bar or block using a mold chill method. Molds are available in different shapes and sizes, lending ingots a variety of appearances...show more
June 19, 2022Aluminium has been one of the very few industries where global production and consumption have constantly been increasing over the past decade. According to the data revealed by International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the global aluminium production in 2021-22 reached 67 million tonnes. Various existing and upcoming sectors are using aluminium more and more each day...show more
June 19, 2022Over the last two decades, E-commerce has transformed the pattern of consumption with its technological advancement. Owing to simple and quick purchasing model and easy payment methods, E-commerce trend has been widespread, especially in the B2C sector, while the B2B world has also started catching up fast. From the entertainment to apparels, food to real estate, industries have adopted the digital way of doing business. Even the metal industry is not lagging behind in embracing the digital world...show more
June 11, 2022Alumina or aluminium oxide (Al2O3), the key raw material for producing aluminium, is a white powder extracted from bauxite through Bayer process. The growing demand for aluminium across the world is leading to an increased number of refineries. Also, since the significance of the ore in the upstream aluminium sector is inevitable, more and more aluminium producers are building refineries or expanding existing facilities to secure the source of...show more
June 11, 2022Among its many advantages, aluminium has a low density, is non-toxic, has excellent thermal conductivity, and can be cast, machined, and shaped easily. Additionally, it is non-magnetic and non-sparking. As a metal, it is the second most malleable and the sixth most ductile. Some of the interesting facts about the metal aluminium...show more
May 28, 2022It is no surprise to know the use of aluminium spread across a wide range of products - right from cars to cans, kitchenware to beer kegs, and window frames to aeroplane parts, thanks to its corrosion resistance, lightweight, and recyclability properties. Since the list of aluminium application is endless and the time is very little, we will restrict ourselves to discuss the usage of aluminium in household commodities...show more
May 14, 2022Aluminium is often called the 'green metal' due to its sustainability, owing to its long lifespan, high strength-to-weight ratio, recycling ability, and long lifespan. However, the environmental credentials of aluminium are severely reduced by its carbon footprint. The aluminium industry has a pivotal role to play in the total carbon emissions in the world. Accounting for 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions each year, the aluminium sector generates approximately 2% of the human-caused emissions globally. Aluminium is an essential component for several key industries including power transmission, construction, and transportation, and its demand is expected to grow by over 50% by 2050...show more
April 20, 2022Omnichannel Commerce approaches sales through multiple channels to overall enhance the customer experience. Researches show that more than 73% of total customers prefer using various channels before they finally purchase a product online. This means that using the Omnichannel e- commerce method, online shoppers will receive the same advanced search results if shopping from mobile, laptop, android, iOS, or a physical store. The omnichannel model tracks the total customer participation of a particular product...show more
April 29, 2022The aluminium beverage can come into frame in the 1950s when Coors Brewing Company preferred aluminium cans over existing steel containers to enhance the taste of their beer. Not only the taste but Coors also focused on the sustainability part of these cans to keep their product quality, flavour, and freshness intact inside for greater end-to-end usage. During that time the can weighed around 88 grams and as a sustainable and top functional beverage can aluminium is the most admired metal by the global players...show more
March 14, 2022With the advent of the Covid-19 global pandemic, three key factors were driving the major supply constraints of aluminium – port shutdowns, container ship shortages, and factory closedowns.
Factory shutdowns throughout the world, particularly in China caused bottlenecks and delays in production. When an upstream manufacturer experiences delayed production cascades downstream to several other manufacturers who are dependent on him. Similarly, many ports have been faced with restricted labor or shutdowns to avoid outbreaks. This was followed by crippling container and vessel shortages and a dramatic surge in ocean...show more
April 6, 2022The factories that produce aluminium metal castings are commonly known as aluminium foundries. In the casting process, aluminium is melted in a liquid form, poured into a mould and then after the aluminium cast cools off and solidifies, it is drawn from the mould or cast. Aluminium can be cast into varying shapes and sizes, while the aluminium foundries use various types of source metal to charge the furnace, including virgin material, external scrap and internal scrap...show more
April 1, 2022Every heavy metal production demands out-and-out energy consumption. Aluminium production is no beyond. It is termed an energy-intensive industry in the global manufacturing sector, as it consumes around 17,000 kWh of power to manufacture 1 tonne of aluminium. This denotes that it has a comparatively high cost. However, the metal is very much appropriate for recycling...show more
January 21, 2022Thanks to its higher durability and recycling characteristics, aluminium stands out to be one of the most-recycled metals across the world. In fact, the IAI reports more than 30 million tonnes of aluminium scrap are recycled globally every year. The information moves around that there is a wide array of aluminium scraps; whereas, commonly there are 7 common types classified aluminium scraps that are by and large available in scrap yards. Now depending on the quality of aluminium scraps deserted they are priced differently across the recycling industry...show more
March 25, 2022Not many are there who have not heard of alumina but may not be aware of how it is produced and used in the metal world. So, to begin with, alumina, also popularly known as aluminium oxide, is a chemical amalgamation of aluminium and oxygen with the chemical formula Al₂O₃. It is a white crystalline substance produced through the Bayer Process, the principal industrial means of refining bauxite into alumina, and used in the production of aluminium as an abrasive owing to its hardness and as a refractory material due to its high melting point...show more
March 14, 2022Although there are different processes of producing aluminum across the globe, only one method is used commercially. In the late 19th century, the Deville process which involved a direct reaction of aluminum chloride with metallic sodium was the main method of aluminum production. However, this process has now been replaced with an electrolytic process which is more economical...show more
March 14, 2022Aluminum extrusion is a typical material which transforms Aluminum alloy into a variety of consumer-friendly, saleable goods. Aluminum extrusions are available in multiple shapes and sizes which individually get used in a wide array of the verticals of business. However, the usage of Aluminum extrusion is diverse and impressive. Thanks to the flexibility of the metal extrusion process pan out heating billets of Aluminum alloy. To soften them it takes special steel dice under which these materials are turned into various shapes with sizable hydraulic pressure. Extrusion is a continual process and can produce up to hundreds and even thousands feet of extrusion...show more
January 21, 2022Thanks to the higher durability and recycling characteristics, Aluminium stands out to be one of the most-recycled metals across the world. No wonder why a total of 95-98% of Aluminum gets recycled every year globally. A wide array of scrap Aluminum scraps you might have heard about; but commonly there are 7 common types classified Alumimium scraps that are by and large available in scrap yards. Depending on the type of quality of Aluminium scraps deserted they are priced differently across the recycling industry...show more
January 21, 2022Derived from old English word ‘dros ‘Aluminium Dross (scum produce when smelting metals) is a byproduct of the Aluminium coalesce process. By and large Dross contains a large amount of metallic Aluminium. But on the whole if we go by the auxiliary chemical components inside, it includes a concoction of Aluminium, Aluminium-oxide, oxides of alloying elements combined with halogenide, carbide or nitride compounds. Not to confuse with slag, Dross typically forms on the surface of low melting point metals and it is a solid substance as well...show more
December 06, 2021Aluminium could replace steel as metal of choice to produce electric vehicles. Despite being expensive than steel, EV makers are increasingly depending on aluminium to make electric car parts like chassis, batteries among others. A faster paced energy transition through a speedier shift to electric vehicles has created a new, substantial demand stream for aluminium and major opportunities for auto supply chain firms flying under investors' radar. Previously shunned in favour of cheaper steel, aluminium consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as Covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery...show more
November 19, 2021In 2018 in the U.S. alone, total ecommerce sales on marketplaces are worth $473 billion, with a projected increase to as much as $526 billion in the next year. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in the first quarter of 2018 ecommerce accounted for 9.3 percent of total sales in this country...show more
November 19, 2021Aluminum price has been increasing post pandemic and in Sept’2021 it has crossed US $3000 a tonne which last time happened in July, 2008. Since last 20 years, this is only the 2nd time where global aluminium prices have increased to such a high level. While the 2008 price increase can directly be attributed to the global recession that was witnessed, this price increase in 2021 can also be attributed to different factors that have mostly been caused by the pandemic...show more
November 10, 2021Aluminum is the second most preferred metal in the world, only after steel & being used in electric cars, planes, electronics, construction, and beverage cans. It produces one of the larger carbon footprints. According to the Columbia Climate Center, smelting primary - newly mined - aluminum consumes 4% of the total world's electricity while generates 1% of the world's CO2 greenhouse gases annually. More than 50% of that electricity comes from coal or oil-fired power plants located in countries like China & India...show more
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October 27, 2021Europe B2B E-commerce market reached $901.1 billion in 2019 and will grow by 11.9% annually over 2020-2026 owing to the growing trend of shifting to digital transactions among enterprises. While B2B eCommerce has been booming for some time now, a sub trend has captured the attention of the B2B world: B2B marketplaces. Marketplaces are the biggest development in the B2B world lately and it is estimated that at least 70% of enterprise marketplaces will serve B2B transactions by 2023...show more
October 16, 2021The U.S. is the most prominent producer and consumer of aluminum extrusion in not just North America, but also globally it is the leading country. The country is one of the severely hit countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in major consequences in the manufacturing activities, thereby, negatively affecting the product demand. The aerospace & defense, automotive, and construction industries have been majorly impacted due to the pandemic in the U.S., observing a decline in demand for extruded products. However, construction activities were provided some relaxation post the first quarter of 2020. The construction activities were acknowledged under essential...show more
October 08, 2021First and foremost the COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak is a terrible human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people across the globe. The coronavirus pandemic has affected many industries around the world, the business-to-business (B2B) market is no exception. The way companies buy from and sell to each other now looks very different than it used to. Unprecedented demand and unforeseen circumstances have led businesses to accelerate innovation in order to survive and thrive during the ongoing pandemic...show more
September 28, 2021WHAT IS SCRAP RECYCLING? Aluminium (Bauxite ore) is one of the most abundant elements in the Earth's crust. But primary aluminium production has its own set of issues like being high energy intensive, capex heavy and having its high impact on nature. Due to all these, the secondary source of aluminum production through recycled scrap remains one of the major sources of the total aluminium production & increasing every year. The value of recycled aluminium is much lower than primary aluminum. Besides, production of secondary aluminium is less energy-intensive and more environmentally friendly (92% more energy efficient than primary production). Aluminium scrap plays a crucial role in saving natural resources. Aluminium scrap market with its leading players: China, the United States, the European...show more
September 21, 2021WHAT IS ALUMINIUM INGOT?An ingot is a piece of relatively pure material, usually metal, that is cast into a shape suitable for further processing. Ingots are generally made of metal, either pure or alloy, heated past its melting point and cast into a bar or block using a mold chill method. In the aluminium industry, ingot and billet play an integral part in the production of almost all aluminium products. Plate, sheet, foil, wire, rod, and bar products are all produced by pressing or rolling ingot and billet...show more
September 14, 2021The MEA aluminum extrusion market size was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% from 2020 to 2027. The growth is attributed to increasing construction activities coupled with a rise in automotive manufacturing in the region. Construction activities in the region are augmented by an increasing number of residential projects, manufacturing facilities, and other commercial buildings...show more
September 10, 2021WHAT IS ALUMINIUM FRP & APPLICATIONAluminum flat rolled products include sheet, plate and foil. Aluminium FRPs are usually made by rolling thick aluminium between rolls that reduce the thickness and lengthen it through hot and cold rolling processes. Due to distinctive advantages, aluminium flat rolled products have been widely used in many industries, such as transportation, packaging, building and construction, machine and equipment, electrical and so on. Among various applications, demand from packaging industry accounts for the largest consumption share with 35.29% in 2017 globally...show more
September 10, 2021WHAT IS ALUMINIUM DIE CASTINGAluminum die casting is a manufacturing process that produces geometrically complex, defined, accurate and textured-surface metal parts. The aluminum alloy is widely used for die casting as it is lightweight as well exhibits high-dimensional stability for producing low-density and durable end products. Furthermore, aluminum has high corrosion resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, stiffness, durability, and excellent strength-to-weight ratio, in comparison to other metal alloys. Owing to this, aluminum casts are widely employed across various sectors, including automotive, electrical and electronics, transportation, building and construction, telecommunication, consumer durables, and energy, among various others...show more
September 02, 2021WHAT IS ALUMINIUM EXTRUSIONAluminium extrusion involves shaping aluminium alloy billet by forcing it through a die. During the extrusion process, a ram pushes the aluminium product through the die shape and it comes out with the same shape of the die. Some of the shapes for aluminium extruded products include multi-void hollows, complex, and customized designs. Aluminium extrusions are widely used in building & construction, automotive & transport, and electrical industries. The aluminium is adequately protected by transparent oxide layer, which covers the surface area...show more
August 31, 2021WHAT IS ALUMINIUM DIE CASTING Aluminum die casting is a manufacturing process that produces geometrically complex, defined, accurate and textured-surface metal parts. The aluminum alloy is widely used for die casting as it is lightweight as well exhibits high-dimensional stability for producing low-density and durable end products. Furthermore, aluminum has high corrosion resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, stiffness, durability, and excellent strength-to-weight ratio, in comparison to other metal alloys. Owing to this, aluminum casts are...show more
August 21, 2021Red mud is a side-product of the Bayer process, the principal means of refining bauxite en route to alumina. The residue invariably has a high concentration of iron oxide which gives the product a characteristic red color. A small residual amount of the sodium hydroxide used in the process remains with the residue, causing the material to have a high pH/alkalinity, normally >12...show more
August 19, 2021South America is one of those continents where aluminium industry is not growing as compared to other continents like Asia or Middle East. Unlike North America or Europe where domestic demand has been growing and the internal dynamics of the aluminium industry has been changing from primary production to secondary production and recycling, South America has been a continent where primary production has significantly fallen over the last few decades and domestic demand has also not picked up. The political instability and lack of development can be attributed as the main reason behind this...show more
August 12, 2021The aluminum industry in the world has been dominated by China, but the second continent that is growing up in the ranks quickly is – Middle East. The main driving force behind Middle East is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The six countries that form the GCC are – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) or commonly called as Gulf countries. The transition from an oil economy to an emerging super power in aluminium has been an extraordinary story in the last decade...show more
August 04, 2021Marketplace and E-commerce are both used for online business purpose, but there are some fundamental differences between these two models. WHAT IS MARKETPLACE? a marketplace is a website where the products offered come from multiple sellers. It is an online platform where the website owner allows third-party sellers to sell on the platform i.e., various sellers can market their products to the customers...show more
August 04, 2021"AlCircleBiz" is the trending name in the global aluminium industry, where we connect businesses covering the entire aluminium value chain. Launched in November 2020, we have already onboarded 250+ global sellers, across all 6 continents and have 900+ live product listings on the platform. We have been able to get 700+ registered buyers and 200+ active business leads. In the last 2 months alone, we have generated over 150 business enquiries connecting potential buyers and sellers across the globe...show more
August 04, 2021BAUXITE PRODUCTION The aluminum market dynamics in Africa is quite unique from the rest of the world. Africa is one of the largest producers of Bauxite, which is the main ore of aluminium. African nation Guinea has emerged as one of the highest bauxite exporters in the world and ranks number 2 in bauxite production, only after Australia. The other countries that produce and export bauxite are - Ghana, Cameroon, Mozambique, Ivory Coast etc. In 2019, Africa has produced more than 66 million metric tonnes of bauxite, most of which was produced by Guinea. South Africa, one of the most important countries in Africa, does not have any bauxite reserve and does not produce any bauxite....show more
July 30, 2021Aluminium, due to its unique properties, finds extensive use in many key industries like automotive, construction, aviation, transportation, electrical and electronics. Sports is also one of the sectors where use of aluminium is abundant and its increasing day by day. The main reason behind use of aluminium in sports is its strength to weight ratio. It is used for equipment which need to be strong to withstand certain forces but also need to be lightweight to help the user in specific need. The equipment ranges from hand help equipment like baseball bats to essential items like goal posts in football or rugby. The cost of these equipment also varies a lot with inexpensive items like karabiners for climbing to expensive items like parts of formula...show more
July 26, 2021The aluminum industry, not just in Asia-Pacific, but in the entire world, is dominated by China. The second largest economy in the world is also the most important industry in the world, playing a big role in influencing the global price and extent of competition among leading players. China alone commands more than 50% market share from both production as well as consumption of aluminium, in the world...show more
July 21, 2021JACK MA, FOUNDER OF ALIBABA.COM Success story of Alibaba starts with its founder Ma Yun a.k.a. Jack Ma. Jack Ma was born in lower middle-class family in Hangzhou district in China and during and after his Bachelor's degree, Jack tried and failed to get a job at a multitude of places. After spending three years to get into a University, Jack failed to land a job after applying to them 30 times! He recollects in his interview, "When KFC came to China, 24 people went for the job. Twenty-three people were accepted. I was the only guy who wasn't."...show more
July 19, 2021Rising demand for lightweight vehicles and the growing utilization of aluminum in diecasting auto parts to fuel growth of market during forecast period. Stringent environmental regulations and Cafe standards imposed across various regions to support adoption of die casting process...show more
July 14, 2021In January 2021, primary aluminium production in North America stood at 340,000 tons, reflecting a continuous increase by 2,000 tons or 0.60 per cent month-on-month. In December 2020, the output registered a growth of 10,000 tons or 3.05 per cent to 338,000 tons from 328,000 tons in November. In the Q4 2020, North America’s aluminium production totaled 1 million tons, up by 1.94 per cent sequentially...show more
July 12, 2021E-commerce is evolving by leaps and bounds every year and technological advancements are the main driver of this exponential growth. By the end of 2020, the global e-commerce market registered sales crossing $4.2 trillion. This represented 16% of the total share of global retail sales! While AI/ML continues to be one of the main impact areas, there are some more advanced technologies that are or going to influence the E-commerce dynamics in the coming years...show more
July 09, 2021E-commerce has always been a game changer in the global business environment. It has disrupted the traditional brick & mortar industry and forced physical retailers and companies to re-think the way they have been doing business. The E-commerce companies continued to reinvent the game and with new technological developments they have been constantly evolving, with additions like – mobile apps, e-wallets etc. However, the pace is not slowing, instead more and more new technologies are emerging every day. Overall – we can classify these new advancements into two major categories – AI/ML driven changes and other Technology trends in E-commerce...show more
July 05, 2021Aluminum extrusion is one of the highest growth aluminum product segments along with rolled products and castings. Aluminum extrusions are used in several end user sectors such as construction, transportation, electrical, machinery and consumer durables owing to their strength, flexibility, durability and sustainability...show more
July 01, 2021The market size of aluminium industry in Asia Pacific stood at USD 103.25 Billion in 2019. It is the major contributor of growth of the global market owing to the presence of significant consuming countries including China, India, Japan etc. The growing construction and automotive sectors in these countries and region are driving this demand for the metal. China itself contributes more than 50% of the total global production and consumption of aluminium and hence industry dynamics of aluminium is greatly impacted by this one country. If we try to understand the situation within Asia, other than China, then we have specifically look at the following...show more
June 25, 2021To make the best choice from an environmental perspective we need to look at the carbon footprint, recycling, end of life waste and transportation.
(A) Carbon footprint of glass vs plastic vs aluminium This table summarises different estimates (high, medium and low) of the carbon footprint of each...show more
June 22, 2021Smelting is a process of applying heat to a metal ore in order to extract the base metal. In the case of aluminium, bauxite is converted into alumina in a facility called refineries and then alumina is transformed into molten aluminium in the smelters. Aluminium production in smelters consists of two process – Primary aluminium production where alumina is smelted to pure aluminium and secondary production is the process of recycling aluminium scrap into aluminium to be used again...show more
June 14, 2021The top ten bauxite producing countries account for about 95% of the global bauxite output. Australia, Guinea and China are some of the most dominant countries in bauxite mine production, generating 110 million, 82 million, and 60 million metric tons of bauxite, respectively, in 2020, followed by Brazil, India, and Jamaica. The forecast for world bauxite production in 2020 is estimated at 367 million metric tonnes. About 85% of the bauxite produced in the world is converted into aluminium because of its various industrial uses. The Huntly mine in Australia is one of the largest producers of bauxite in the world; it is owned by Alcoa World Alumina. Company wise the top bauxite mining companies based on their mining reserve...show more
June 05, 2021Aluminium smelting is the process of extracting aluminium from its oxide, alumina, generally by the Hall-Héroult process. Alumina is extracted from the ore bauxite by means of the Bayer process at an alumina refinery.
This is an electrolytic process, so an aluminium smelter uses huge amounts of electricity; smelters tend to be located close to large power stations, often hydro-electric ones, in order to reduce the overall carbon footprint. Smelters are often located near ports, since many smelters use imported...show more
June 02, 2021Aluminium is light weight, high-strength & versatile in nature and due to these properties, it has been in use in the construction industry for decades. In today’s world, doors and windows made with high-grade aluminium are structurally the strongest types of frames available in the market. Despite that, there are many myths that surround aluminium doors and windows that are...show more
May 26, 2021Global aluminium industry has gone through a lot of structural and technological changes in the last couple of decades and Europe is one of the region’s leading the innovation and demand. In European Union, aluminium has traditionally been considered as a strategic sector, with major focus on downstream. With annual revenue ~40 billion euros and with 250k+ employees, it is the second biggest industry in metals and mining, after steel. Most European companies now work in the downstream phases of the value chain of the production of aluminium semis for the automotive, transportation, aerospace, building and construction, durable products and packaging industries, while the number of companies operating in the upstream phases of alumina refining and primary production of raw aluminium progressively diminished over...show more
May 25, 2021The aluminum can is a package built for the circular economy; it is by far the most valuable material in the recycling bin on a per ton basis. A used beverage can act as a “technical nutrient” as it is returned to the material stream as feedstock at the end of its useful life. Aluminum cans are recycled repeatedly in a closed loop process. Many municipalities have initiated financially viable recycling programs which rely on re-selling collected material to subsidize their...show more
May 19, 2021Most metal producing companies face the dual challenge of energy transition – the need for reducing emission while meeting the global demand for critical commodities. The risk is most significant in case of Aluminium, making it even more difficult to achieve carbon neutral or low carbon aluminium or simply "green aluminium"...show more
May 12, 2021Metal Industry is one of the oldest industries in the world and unlike many, it has always supported technological innovations and has been adoptive of modern trends
May 07, 2021Metal cutting machines are used to cut metal frames in various sizes and shape. They are extensively used in various application industries to cut different types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to produce a finished product of desired geometry. It provides multiple advantages to the finished products, including surface texture or finish, closer dimensional accuracy, complex shaping, and required size...show more
May 04, 2021There are primarily two sources of supply of metals - extraction from natural resources and secondarily by recycling of used metals. Recycling of metals not only supports sustainability but also provides environmental and industrial benefits, such as it saves energy, minimizes waste volume and reduces pollution. Recycling of metals also reduces cost. There are different types of metals that can be recycled without changing their original properties, for instance, steel, aluminium, cobalt, lead, copper, etc. In some metals, recycling is considerably cheaper than extraction from natural resources such as in case of aluminium. Due to all these ...show more
April 30, 2021Metal fabrication has widespread application in the world today. Humans have been mining and machining metal for the past 10 millennia, as evidenced by a copper pendant archaeologist found in northern Iraq that dates back to about 9,000 BCE. Fabrication shops as we know them today began to exist around the Industrial Revolution, when sheet metal was in much higher demand than before. The invention of the hydraulic press, which allowed manufacturers to apply unprecedented pressures to pieces of metal, transformed the metal fabrication industry. Below ...show more
April 27, 2021Metal fabrication is the process of manufacturing metal sheet to make it conform to specific shapes. It takes place through cutting, stamping, shaping, folding and welding. Metal fabrication industry has broad applications across a great many industries and consumer products. Standard raw materials used include plate metal, fittings, castings, formed and expanded metal, sectional metal, flat metal, and welding wire. Below are the different processes & their applications...show more
April 16, 2021In the second part of the series "Digital Transformation in Metals and Mining industry" we cover some use cases in the downstream value chain...show more
April 14, 2021The In recent years, Metals and mining organizations across the world has started to follow in the footsteps of other industry players like Retail and Consumer to embark on their digital transformation journeys spanning across the entire value chain – from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, distribution and overall ecosystem development. In this two-part series on "Digital Transformation in Metals and Mining industry" we cover some of the interesting use...show more
April 12, 2021The origin of aluminium foil can be traced back to early 1900s when a popular candy brand was first packaged in aluminium foil in 1913. To this day, the candies are still being used with aluminium foil packaging. The uses of foil have grown manifold over the past 100 years and its growing use in different sectors and industries are constantly improving the products as well as our...show more
April 2, 2021Nowadays aluminium and aluminium alloys are used in a large number of electrical & electronic applications. The metal is highly non-magnetic, ductile and cheaper. It has fairly high structural strength and acceptable levels of conductivity, which makes it one of the most used metal in the electrical and electronic industry worldwide...show more
March 26, 2021When we recycle aluminium, we can use only around 5% of the energy and its emission is needed to make it from the raw material bauxite. The metal can be recycled again without loss of properties, & thanks to recycling it's estimated that nearly seventy-five percent of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today. So, the aluminium recycling habit is one of the best things we can do...show more
March 22, 2021AlCircleBiz is the world's first online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. It's the online ecommerce platform of the AlCircle Group that has been providing news about the industry & facilitating global trade opportunities for the past 10 years. Connecting buyers and sellers through enquiries against listed products and business leads are the primary features of AlcircleBiz. We are driven by the mission to create robust supply chains through increased transparency and reduced ...show more
March 15, 2021The environmental impact of plastics has been receiving increased attention recently however the problem has been identified long back. Plastics came into use in 1950's and by 1970-80's the issue of plastic waste came into existence. Globally it has been one of the most pressing concerns in recent times and the growing use & manufacturing of “virgin plastics” are actually adding to it.
Plastics are mostly used in packaging and manufacturing industry and typically there are two types of issues that have made the matter worst. First of all, plastics cannot be recycled, they can technically be downcycled only. This actually uses ~90% virgin-based plastics & hence most plastic that finally gets recycled is often made into carpet, clothes or other fibres. Secondly, even that downcycling to happen, the plastic waste has to be extremely clean & uncontaminated. This has been the reason of ...show more
March 10, 2021For many years the biggest end-use market for aluminium has been the transportation sector. More than a quarter of all aluminium is used in the global transportation & associated industry.
March 08, 2021Metal recycling industry is not an old industry and it was actually built on innovation. Scrap metal recycling was one of the ideas that came into existence during the Second World War when the demand for metal products for the production of guns, airplanes, tanks and ships became much higher than the available supply from mining and smelting ores. Very soon, the concept of recycling became very famous in some countries like US, Canada, UK etc. With time, more and more countries are adopting to this and the industry is... show more
March 01, 2021As the AUTOMOBILE industry started to focus on fuel efficiency, reducing CO2 emission and design, Aluminium is playing a pivotal role in modern cars. Let us look at some of the applications of Aluminium or its alloys in this sector.
February 15, 2021AlCircleBiz is the world's 1st online marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers in the global aluminium value chain. AlCircleBiz is all set to revolutionize the aluminium industry & there are many advantages that comes with AlCircleBiz...show more
February 10, 2021With the global B2C eCommerce sales growing exponentially in the last decade, the B2B industry has also followed suit. Not only is the B2B market gradually increasing its online presence, but it is also doing so by mirroring some key B2C eCommerce strategies. 73% of B2B executives agree that customer expectations for personalized experiences and end-to-end solutions are "significantly higher than they were just a few years ago "Back in 2014, Gartner predicted that more than 70% of B2B companies would offer some form of personalization on their website by 2018. By 2019, 77% of companies believe personalization should be a bigger priority for their organization than it previously had been. B2B companies have begun personalizing their customers' online experiences — but...show more
February 8, 2021"The aluminium industry – like all industrial sectors – is still facing a testing future in the short term, but there should be cause for optimism."
The aluminium industry has seen a dip in demand and impact on aluminium production in 2020 due to the pandemic, especially the automobile, aerospace & construction industries has taken probably the maximum hit in the first two quarters of 2020. By late Dec'20 the industry is already seeing the signs of recovery. The LME (London Metal Exchange) 3 months aluminium price stayed consistently above $2000/T in Dec, compared to $1800/T a year back. It is also expected that this resurgence will continue in the first couple of quarters in 2021 as well, because it has been observed that a lot of smelters are already sold out...show more
December 5, 2019The year 2019 proved to be a robust one for mergers and acquisitions for the global aluminium industry. Mergers and acquisitions played a key role in expanding businesses of the industry players across aluminium value chain. The companies continued to invest in acquisitions to capitalize on the growing demand despite world aluminium price volatility and continuous market uncertainty. The biggest acquisitions of 2019 include Press Metal Aluminium’s acquisition of PT Bintan Alumina, Novelis’ proposed acquisition of Aleris and Endurance Technologies’ purchase of aluminium die... show more
July 5, 2019India became the second largest aluminium producing country in the world excluding China in 2018. With the strength of its integrated business model, excellent operational capabilities, stable operations and enriched product portfolio, Hindalco (plus Utkal Alumina) made significant profits in FY19. They are focusing on downstream segment for its domestic output. Primary aluminium productions from Hindalco’s smelting operations (Renukoot in Uttar Pradesh, Aditya Aluminium in Odisha at Hirakud, and at Mahan Aluminium in Madhya Pradesh) stand at around 1.3 million tonnes... show more
June 6, 2019Four months from the current year (2019) have passed, and here we are to take an opportunity to retrospect the notable developments and phenomena that occurred across the downstream aluminium sector in the said period of time. The increasing demand and use of downstream aluminium across the globe, including China, in various industries like the construction, packaging, and transportation was one of the most significant things that grabbed our attention in the first four months. The enthusiastic purchase kept the downstream aluminium pricing low and resulted in weak inventor... show more
November 23rd, 2021AlCircle is pleased to announce the joining of Carmelo Maria Brocato as Strategic Advisor for Europe and North America region. Mr Brocato is presently associated with GMS/Engitec Group as Head of the Aluminium Division from April 2019...show more
August 3rd, 2021AlCircleBiz (www.alcirclebiz.com) is the world's first global online marketplace that connects businesses across the entire aluminium value chain. It's a first of its kind portal that is dedicated to the aluminium industry, which is one of the growing sectors globally due to its various applications across construction, automotive, communication, and other key industries. Within 6 months of launch, AlCircleBiz is witnessing tremendous growth, from both supply and demand perspectives. They have already onboarded 250+ global sellers, across all 6 continents and have 900+ live product listings on the platform. They have been able to get 700+ registered buyers and 200+ active business leads. In the last 2 months alone, they have generated over 150 business enquiries connecting potential buyers and sellers across the globe...show more
April 6th, 2021AlCircleBiz, world's first online marketplace for the global aluminium industry, was launched in November 2020. Alcirclebiz.com connects buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain where seller can list their products and buyers can connect to sellers online, by sending enquiries against listed products. Within 4 months of launch, AlCircleBiz has registered more than 125 sellers & these sellers are spread across all 6 continents of the world – Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania...show more
March 4th, 2021Alcirclebiz.com was launched in November 2020 with a vision to connect millions of buyers and sellers globally across the entire Aluminium value chain. Since the launch it has already onboarded 100+ sellers within a span of 3 months. The website registered a very healthy mix of sellers from different countries of the globe, covering 5 different continents including Asia, Europe... show more
January 29th, 2021What is AlCircleBiz?
AlCircleBiz is the world's first global online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain.
Connecting buyers and sellers through enquiries against listed products and business leads are the primary features of AlCircleBiz. They are driven by the mission to create robust supply chains through increased transparency and reduced dependencies on intermediaries across the aluminium value chain... show more
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