Aluminium International Today News
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Focus on: Circular Aluminium Action Plan
Nadine Bloxsome, Editor of Aluminium International Today, spoke to Coline Lavorel, Director of Public Affairs and Communications at European Aluminium, about the plans to achieve aluminium circularity by 2030.
29 July 2020 -
Will automation rule over human interaction thanks to Coronavirus?
Thanks to advancements in technology, the need for human interaction — when you shop for groceries, book a taxi, order a takeaway or watch the latest blockbuster — has gone from necessity to nice-to-have, with self-service checkouts, apps to order cabs and kebabs, and streaming services all examples of automation that have everyday use.
20 July 2020 -
Aluminium closures continue to win new friends in Europe
An in-depth survey of 5,000 consumers, undertaken by the global market research company Censuswide*, to discover consumer preferences on wine closures has confirmed that most continue to prefer aluminium closures over other options.
20 July 2020 -
Manufacturing and the Low Touch Economy
With the 4th July earmarked as the big day England begins to step forward into a new version of normal life, the question of workplaces is brought to the foreground. Processes of old cannot simply be reinstated, and many within the manufacturing and engineering sectors are struggling to find ways to bring their workforce back into action safely.
01 July 2020 -
Aluminium Industry: Optimism lies ahead post-COVID
At the start of 2020, there was a feeling that the global economy was finally shaking off the effects of the financial downturn of a decade ago. But then COVID-19 struck and since then, no industry has been spared the effects of the pandemic including the aluminium industry. Miles Prosser* and Chris Bayliss** explain.
*General Secretary of the International Aluminium Institute, **Deputy General Secretary of the International Aluminium Institute
23 June 2020 -
Pioneering grain refiner could change the industry
A trial into pioneering grain refiner Optifine has shown that it can cut defects by improving melt quality by up to 70% and bring casthouse grain refinement costs down by half.
17 June 2020 -
Anodized aluminium surfaces may help minimise surface pathogen collection
During this health emergency, material engineers have been actively discussing materials that may help to prevent the ability of bacteria and germs to cling to surfaces.
16 June 2020 -
The benefits of installing aluminium bi-folding doors in a home
Bi-folding doors are a great way to upgrade a home with a modern look that is a timeless and sophisticated addition to any home.
Find out more about Bifold doors from Quickslide
16 June 2020 -
The Light Metal Age
Transformation in the global aluminium industry since Aluminium International Today launched 30 years ago has been dramatic by any standards. Professor Andrew Perchard explains
03 June 2020
