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Advice on Coronavirus Covid-19
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedThe risk of catching coronavirus (COVID-19) in workplaces is currently low. However, we have a duty to protect the health and safety of our staff (and visitors) and to safeguard the smooth running of our business, so all measures should be taken to prevent and restrict the spread of the virus. Good Hygiene We are […]
Dissimilar laser welding of aluminium and copper alloys
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedTWI worked for its members to solve the technical problems of joining aluminium to copper using laser welding technology. An increasing number of enquiries over the past two years from members asking for support in this area led to the successful development of a high-speed laser-technology-based solution. An increase in manufacturing demand in the automotive […]
Apprentice Levy Funds “not being used”
/in Industry News /by Margaret LaneFigures obtained by the BBC show that employers who are paying money into their apprenticeship levy accounts are not then using the money to fund apprenticeships in their organisation. One possible reason is the outdated notion that apprentices can be difficult to manage. In this week’s edition of In the Know, we cover: – Care […]
Apprenticeship Resources
/in Industry News /by Melissa BeasleyUse the latest resources about apprenticeships to access funding The Apprenticeship service – sign up to an account now. Smaller employers that don’t pay the apprenticeship levy are now able to create an account on the government’s award-winning apprenticeship service. We are able to share a link to resources about apprenticeships you can use to […]
Washington increases tariffs on aircraft after EU subsidy row
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedThe dispute over subsidies to aircraft makers has escalated, with Washington imposing a higher tariff on Airbus and aeroplane parts from the EU. It will go up from 10% to 15% next month, while most other tariffs on EU exports to America, on a range of goods, standing at 25%, are retained. The US Trade […]
The Future Relationship between the UK and the EU
/in Industry News /by Melissa BeasleyWritten statement to Parliament The Government wishes to see a future relationship based on friendly cooperation between sovereign equals for the benefit of all our peoples. There is complete certainty that at the end of 2020 the process of transition to that relationship will be complete and that the UK will have recovered in full […]
Health & Safety – Aluminium in Consumer Products
/in Industry News /by Melissa BeasleyWhat the science says.. Aluminium and Health The International Aluminium Institute has prepared a set of information sheets on the use of aluminium in some common consumer products. For more information visit this link.
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certifies Bridgnorth Aluminium plant in the United Kingdom against ASI Performance Standard
/in Industry News /by Melissa BeasleyAluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Bridgnorth Aluminium’s plant in Shropshire, UK has been successfully certified against ASI’s Performance Standard for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. The plant’s operations include casthouses, rolling mills, two Litho Centres, a multi-slitting line and finishing lines. The company has manufactured aluminium strip since 1933. The ASI […]
ALFED President Giles Ashmead to hand over presidency in 2020
/in Industry News /by Melissa BeasleyGiles Ashmead, ALFED President Giles Ashmead has been President of the Aluminium Federation since May 2017, his input and support has been greatly appreciated by all at ALFED. Giles’ President’s tenure will end in 2019, his input will continue with his role as ‘Immediate Past President’ and also with the ALFED Finishing Sector group. We […]