This week, we’re diving into hedging, a strategy used to protect against risks, unlike speculation, which aims to profit from price movements. We will break it down with an example of an aluminium producer. Speculation vs. Hedging Speculation: A trader starts without a position, choosing to go long (buy) expecting prices to rise or short […]
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In recent times, the rise of aluminium packaging has changed how consumers approach packaging materials. From beverages to snacks and even cosmetics, aluminium is fast becoming the go-to option. But why? Beyond its sleek, modern look, aluminium brings compelling economic and ecological advantages. Both sides of this debate reveal why consumer preferences are shifting at […]
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Sustainable packaging is no longer a mere trend; it’s an essential cornerstone of modern consumerism. Consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly solutions. Aluminium has emerged as a front-runner. It has revolutionised how brands present their products. Its advantages are manifold, from protection to aesthetics. This makes aluminium a vital part of modern branding. Unlike other materials, […]
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The aluminium industry—a cornerstone of modern infrastructure and technology—is now at a critical juncture. Global demand for aluminium is set to increase by nearly 40 per cent by 2030 1. Thus, the industry faces the dual challenge of scaling production while cutting carbon emissions. Is it possible for the industry to make profits while helping […]
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RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, is nearing the completion of a significant project to establish a fleet of rotary furnaces designed for recycling aluminium scrap on an industrial scale. This initiative is part of RUSAL’s commitment to producing aluminium with minimal carbon emissions, backed by a $12.5 million investment. RUSAL has already […]
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Industry 4.0 is currently one of the most talked about topics in the aluminium industry, with elements such as automation, robotics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial intelligence (AI) leading the way towards the future of aluminium manufacturing. Globally the aluminium industry has now started keeping sustainability at the top of […]
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Extrutec from Germany, the specialist in heat transfer technology for metal extrusions, invited national and international customers to an in-house exhibition at its Menden site near Dortmund, Germany. From the 21st to the 29th of February, customers can see the latest developments in extruded products. The event’s highlight was the daily heating tests of the […]
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The Turkish Aluminium Industrialists Association (TALSAD) was established on March 15, 1971, by leading Turkish aluminium industrialists to help and guide the growth of the national aluminium industry. TALSAD now represents 80 aluminium manufacturing and processing member companies as one of the oldest industry organisations in Turkey and confidently promotes the Turkish aluminium industry to […]
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Hindalco Industries Limited, the Aditya Birla Group’s flagship metals company, is a beacon of technological innovation and excellence in aluminium extrusion. With a legacy dating back to the 1950s, Hindalco Extrusions has been at the forefront of the industry, delivering high-quality products and services that have set new benchmarks in the market. With a long-standing […]
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Introduction The world is increasingly realizing that recycling is a major opportunity for us to save the planet Earth from the detrimental effects of GHG (Green House Gases). The recycling process, in almost all contexts, takes lower energy and hence reduces the carbon footprint of the product and increases its lifecycle. Not only the energy […]
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