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European Commission announces preliminary duties on Chinese extrusions
/in Featured, Industry News /by kirsi@alfedTuesday 22 September, the European Commission announced its intention to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on aluminium extrusions originating in China. Please see the Commission’s summary of the proposed duties here. The proposed preliminary duties range from 30,4 – 38,2 % for some companies; 34,9% for companies that cooperated in the investigation and 48% for all […]
Avoiding Porosity When Welding Aluminium
/in Featured, Industry News /by kirsi@alfedPorosity in aluminium welds is caused by gas that becomes trapped in the weld pool when the metal freezes before all of the gas in the weld pool has a chance to escape. The amount of porosity depends on how fast the weld pool solidifies. Increasing the welding current and/or decreasing the travel speed will […]
SCIP Deadline Unlikely to Move
/in Featured, Industry News /by kirsi@alfedCompanies in scope of the European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive (WFD) are unlikely to get any additional time to prepare for their submissions to the Substances of Concern as such, or in complex articles (Products) (SCIP) database, says the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Although the ECHA has received feedback regarding the difficulty of meeting the EU WFD’s more data-heavy requirements, it […]
We are very pleased to welcome Multipanel UK into membership of the Aluminium Federation
/in Featured, Industry News /by kirsi@alfedWe are very pleased to welcome Multipanel UK into membership of the Aluminium Federation. Established in 2004, Multipanel UK brought ACP manufacturing home to Britain in 2014. Their factory on the South Coast of England uses the most advanced manufacturing and logistics technology in the industry. With an initial capacity to produce 6,500,000 m2 per […]
Food for thought….
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedHere’s some food for thought… Global consumption of mineral resources in the last 60 years exceeds the total consumption of all previous human history. The population of the earth by 2050 will be 9.5 billion, people to support this population we will need nine planets of natural resources. The ever-increasing innovative applications of aluminium in […]
COVID-19 in the Workplace: What to do as an Employer
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedIf you suspect a Coronavirus case in your workplace, it is vital to follow the right processes and abide by guidelines to reduce risk and ensure safety. For further advice, call your dedicated ALFED member support helpline on 0844 561 8133 to speak with an advisor. What Should I do if I Suspect a Coronavirus […]
We are very pleased to welcome Metal Coating Services into membership of the Aluminium Federation
/in Featured, Industry News /by kirsi@alfedWe are very pleased to welcome Metal Coating Services into membership of the Aluminium Federation. Metal Coating Services is East Yorkshire’s longest established powder coating supplier and are adept at providing a quality product with an efficient service at a competitive price. They are an approved, architectural applicator and can offer 25/30 year warranties on architectural […]
Aluminium – the infinitely recyclable metal
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedOne of aluminium’s advantages over competitor materials is its capacity for repeated recycling with high recovery rates, without loss of quality. Aluminium recycling offers clear energy and environmental benefits; it requires only around five percent of the energy use and emissions associated with primary production. However, the recycling industry faces technical challenges both in making […]
ALLUMETTE GROUP INVESTS IN GREEN FLEET
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedAllumette Group has invested in cleaner vehicles to support its efforts in minimising emissions and reducing its carbon footprint. All company cars have been replaced with electric or hybrid models and the delivery fleet has been upgraded to low emission large goods vehicles (LGV). The expenditure represents one million pounds worth of investment. The group […]