Jiangsu Pacific Precision Forging Company, a forging manufacturer based in Taizhou, China, placed an order for a closed-die forging press. The new press will enable the company to forge aluminum chassis components on a much larger scale. As part of the Confederation of Chinese Metalforming Industry (CCMI), Pacific Precision Forging is a well-known, worldwide supplier […]
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium, successfully conducted trial runs for using biodiesel in its smelter operations in Korba, Chhattisgarh, India. This is in line with the company’s ambitious target to become net zero carbon by 2050 or sooner. Towards this end, BALCO is looking at increasing the quantum of renewables […]
Each year, Light Metal Age enjoys looking back at the top ten most viewed news stories that we published on our website, highlighting the trends that have affected the aluminum sector over the previous year. In 2022, these top articles and news stories reveal an industry that has become increasingly interested in sustainability and continues […]
Ball Corporation announced the availability of two new sizes of its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup®, which will broaden the opportunity for venues and vendors to offer consumers a range of sustainable cup options. “It has been inspiring to see continued excitement and growing demand for the Ball Aluminum Cup® since we first introduced the […]
Novelis Inc. operates a global network of rolling and recycling facilities located in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company is a leading supplier of aluminum sheet for various industries, including automotive, where it is used in the production of structural components and exterior body panels found in more than 225 vehicle models […]
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On November 16, 2022, NASA kicked off its Artemis I mission at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL, with the lift off of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carrying the uncrewed Orion spacecraft. The Orion craft completed its journey around the moon and successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on December […]
Alumobility is a global organization that fosters collaboration between leading aluminum companies and downstream enabling-technology partners that are committed to driving value for automakers and consumers. The organization works to support the implementation of aluminum in vehicles through technical studies and thought leadership. Recently, the organization presented a Last-Mile Delivery Vehicle (LMDV) concept during EuroCarBody’s […]
Forged Solutions Group (FSG), based in the U.K., has acquired Continental Forge, based in Compton, CA. The acquisition expands the group’s ability to produce complex aluminum components for the the military and commercial aerospace industries. “With an experienced management team and storied history, Continental Forge is a great addition to FSG,” said Ben McIvor, president […]
