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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 […]
KYOCERA SGS supporting Acorn Mobility Services
/in Industry News /by Melissa BeasleyKYOCERA SGS gives Acorn’s manufacturing processes a lift Precision tooling leader, KYOCERA SGS, is proud of its ability to identify innovative solutions for clients, however complex the challenges might be. So the company welcomed the opportunity to support Acorn Mobility Services, the creators of the world’s most innovative stairlift, with resolving a complex drilling issue. […]
Inspiring innovation in aerospace – Kyocera
/in Industry News /by Melissa BeasleyKyocera SGS Inspiring innovation in aerospace with Zimmermann and Kingsbury KYOCERA SGS helped to support innovation in the aerospace sector at a hugely successful Technology Day organised with Zimmermann and Kingsbury in November. Held in Neuhausen, Germany, the event focused around the machining of structural aerospace parts and provided a unique opportunity for leaders in […]
TWI – Aluminium Re-Use and Recycling for Sustainability
/in Blog /by Melissa BeasleyHow to Manage Workplace Romances
/in Industry News /by kirsi@alfedIn last week’s In the Know we briefly focussed on the news surrounding McDonald’s decision to dismiss their CEO for breaching the company’s rules on personal relationships at work. With this in mind, we will now look at how to manage workplace romances in more depth. Croner – In The Know – How to manage […]