Globally we have witnessed some exciting trends in technology over the last few months. AI has been at its peak in terms of capabilities, applications as well as worries. RPA adoption and virtual and augmented realities have been growing at a stellar rate. Traditional IT areas like IT infrastructure and ERP are also increasing at […]
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As a result of the current inflation surge, the aluminium industry is facing a crisis worldwide. Soaring global energy prices sharply limit the capacities of the geographies where smelting is viable. At its peak, aluminium prices were up 60 per cent. While they have since fallen from that peak, the industry is still in a […]
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The most common use of aluminium packaging is- beverage cans. Aluminium cans are now globally viewed as a sustainable and safe packaging option by consumers and manufacturers alike. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they keep the beverage safe. It is also 100 per cent recyclable. Introducing BPA-free aluminium cans has also stimulated using […]
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The global Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) industry is likely driven by the construction, transportation, automotive, and advertising industries. As the ACP market is embarking on growth, it is here to understand the increase in the market in the upcoming years and how it impacts different industries. Aluminium composite panels (ACP sheets) are composed of a […]
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Aluminium has caught the attention of policymakers and industry experts as a lightweight, recyclable metal that can be used in various industries, starting from automobile and aerospace engineering to infrastructure and construction. Most aluminium products can be recycled for decades- a fact that has earned aluminium the badge of ‘green metal.’ However, despite all its […]
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Why have not aluminium manufacturers taken advantage of the billions in opportunities in lightweight structure manufacturing? The reason is simple. They still believe in outdated myths related to aluminium alloys. So, what are these outdated myths? And how do we know they are debunked? Let’s start with the myths and then discuss how the solutions coming […]
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The Indian aluminium industry is heading towards a bright future. AlCircle research has estimated that aluminium usage in India is likely to reach 4.84 million tonnes by 2026-27. The construction, transportation, and electrical sectors will dominate the growth, while other end-user industries like packaging and consumer durables will also act as significant contributors. Several factors […]
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According to Statista, the global aluminium market will reach an estimated US$210 billion in 2027, rising at a CAGR of 5 per cent from US$150 billion in 2020. The transportation and construction industries will primarily facilitate this growth. Despite the promising numbers, the lurking global economic crisis, geopolitical conflicts, and energy crisis in the European […]
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The growing environmental concerns are pushing government and big corporate houses alike to take planned steps towards sustainability. However, the efforts must not stop at planning but should be executed, monitored, and evaluated. Among various industries, the Indian aluminium industry is striving hard to make a cleaner environment, and with aluminium’s new nickname as the […]
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Abstract:Guinea with bauxite potential of about 40 billion tons is the largest aluminium ore exporter in the world today. During 2019, the country exported about 70 million tons of bauxite, which is likely to exceed 110 million tons by 2021. This may substantially change the present bauxite market and significantly affect other bauxite producing countries […]
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