Aluminium International Today Sustainability Supplement Jul Aug 2017

SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

RECYCLING

CASTHOUSE TECHNOLOGY

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Digital Edition No.6 – Sustainability supplement Editorial Editor: Nadine Bloxsome Tel: +44 (0) 1737 855115 nadinebloxsome@quartzltd.com

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Keeping the green theme Welcome to this special digital issue of Aluminium International Today, with a focus on sustainability across the supply chain.

We all know the sustainabililty benefits of aluminium: Lightweight, strong , infinitely recyclable and, as the world strives towards a more fuel efficient and greener future, aluminium is part of the solution.

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Manufacturers and processors are working towards sustainability targets in an effort to reduce emissions, be more energy-efficient and produce responsible products.

It is great to see the industry coming together to develop a more sustainable future and there are still many more exciting projects and innovations to come.

This issue takes a look at the sustainable casthouse, low carbon aluminium in cars and how recycling aluminium has changed the world...

The next issue of Aluminium International Today will be published in September and distributed to delegates attending Aluminum USA and ARABAL. There is still time if you’d like to present your company here and take advantage of our wide-reaching circulation across the industry.

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ISRI promotes aluminium recycling as co As global demand for aluminium continues to rise, recycling’s contribution to sustainability is likely to become even more pronounced. As the voice of the recycling industry, ISRI promotes safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy, and education.

By Joseph C. Pickard*

Aluminium is becoming an increasingly popular material choice for manufacturers, thanks in part to the metal’s attractive lightweight, ductile, and corrosion resistant properties. In North America, aluminium holds the distinction of being the most widely used nonferrous metal. In 2016, aluminium demand in the United States and Canada combined rose to more than 10.6 million metric tons according to figures from the Aluminum Association.

Given the growing demand for aluminium and expanding range of products that contain aluminium, promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling is more important than ever. As the voice of the recycling industry, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) has been at the forefront of those efforts to educate industry members, policymakers, the public and the press about how aluminium recycling is the key to sustainability.

Benefits of aluminium recycling As with other nonferrous metals, aluminium is inherently recyclable and recycled aluminium is highly valued as a raw material input for new aluminium production. In 2016, figures from the U.S. Geological Survey show aluminium metal recovered from purchased new and old scrap in the United States exceeded 3.5 million metric tons. Aluminium can be recycled from a wide range of obsolete products including used beverage containers, aluminium siding, old radiators, used wire and cable,

automobile and truck wheels, as well as end of life vehicles and airplanes. By type of consumer, U.S. government statistics show that secondary smelters, which use aluminium scrap to create a variety of new aluminium and aluminium alloy shapes including ingots, sows, and other products, were the largest consumers of domestically purchased aluminium scrap last year, followed independent mill fabricators, foundries, and other consumers.

Those consumers rely on aluminium scrap not only because it is a lower cost alternative to primary material, but also because the energy savings associated with using aluminium scrap can exceed 90 percent, which in turn significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, aluminium scrap recycling reduces the need to mine for new ore, thereby preserving our natural resources, and reduces the amount of material being sent to landfills, saving that land for better uses. Scrap recycling also has tremendous economic benefits as well.

An economic study conducted by John Dunham and Associates in 2017 finds that the U.S. scrap industry directly and indirectly supports more than 530,000 jobs while generating more than $116 billion in economic activity. The value of aluminium recycled in the United States alone approached $7 billion in 2016.

ISRI working with partners to promote recycling In order to promote aluminium scrap

recycling’s m a n y benefits, ISRI continues to work with recyclers, scrap consumers, industry associations, and other public and private partners to facilitate trade and ensure safe and sustainable recycling. Widely viewed as the global standard for scrap commodities, ISRI’s scrap specifications are designed to assist the industry in the buying and selling of their recycled materials and products. Covering everything from aluminium cans to aircraft aluminium, ISRI’s specifications cover more than 50 grades of aluminium scrap, which can be found at www. isri.org/specs. With input from scrap processors, brokers, and consumers, ISRI regularly updates our scrap specifications to ensure that they accurately reflect the material that is being traded in today’s rapidly changing marketplace.

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Commodities Roundtable Forum in the fall bring together market participants and industry experts from across the aluminium production chain to discuss the latest market and technological developments, as well as ways to improve safety. As one recent example, ISRI worked with several aluminium scrap consumers to host a series of presentations on the dangers posed by boron in the aluminium scrap supply. ISRI also works with partner industry associations to determine the volume of aluminium scrap that is being recycled in order to improve recycling rates. In conjunction with the Aluminum Aluminium International Today

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Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute, ISRI has surveyed the aluminium can recycling industry since 1987 to determine the recycling rate for the all-aluminium beverage can. For the year 2015, that survey found that more than 1.6 billion pounds of aluminium cans were recycling in the United States, 64.3 percent of all cans shipped that year.

In addition to promoting aluminium scrap consumption and trading, ISRI is committed to making sure that the aluminium-bearing products being designed today will be recyclable tomorrow. The Design for Recycling Award is ISRI’s highest award given annually to recognize the proactive steps made by manufacturers who have incorporated Design for Recycling principles into its products and manufacturing processes.

Last but certainly not least, ISRI has proudly partnered with JASON Learning to help students and educators understand the importance of recycling and the recycling industry and to develop the next generation of recycling leaders.

The global aluminium scrap marketplace Given the significant benefits associated with using aluminium scrap, global demand has been rising sharply over the last decade and ISRI is dedicated to promoting the free and fair trade of

recycled aluminium. As a result of our nation’s large industrial base and existing supply of obsolete scrap, the U.S. is the world’s leading aluminium scrap exporting country. In 2016, the United States exported more than 1.35 million tons of aluminium scrap around the world valued at $1.8 billion. Key export markets for aluminium scrap in recent years have included China, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, India, Malaysia, and Taiwan. Scrap has become a key feedstock utilized in manufacturing new products worldwide and supplies a significant amount of global raw material needs.

As a globally-traded commodity, scrap becomes less dependent on local supplies and markets every day. Capturing the full range of environmental and economic benefits of recycling is dependent on maintaining open markets and the free and fair trade of aluminium scrap.

Promoting sustainability going forward Society is becoming increasingly aware of the need for sustainable development in a world with limited natural resources, rapid population growth, rising urbanisation and growing demand for raw materials. As a result, the role of recycling is likely to become even more important as we attempt to balance global economic growth with environmental protection going forward.

ISRI is committed to working with partners from industry, government, education, the press, and local communities as part of our on-going efforts to promote the safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling of aluminium. � Sustainability supplement - July/August 2017

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Sustainability highlights

By European Aluminium In 2015, the European aluminium industry launched its Sustainability Roadmap to 2025. This sets out a clear vision of how our industry intends to reach its goal of becoming a key enabler of Europe’s transition to a genuinely sustainable and circular economy.

This Roadmap was developed voluntarily by the industry, which has long demonstrated its commitment to sustainability. This is our way of publicly tracking our progress.

Taking 2012 as the benchmark and using data collected from our members, we are now able to compare this baseline against the latest available figures and to quantify progress to date in our 2015 Sustainability Highlights.

These Highlights focus on four specific areas: Key industry trends; our commitment to environmentally responsible production methods; our socio-economic contribution to a sustainable society and the role aluminium plays in making sustainable lifestyles a reality.

You can read about our progress in

detail in the Highlights, however there are clear trends running through all areas.

Aluminium production has increased steadily since 2012 and will continue to grow. This reflects the increasing demand across the board for a strong, lightweight material that is fully recyclable and able to contribute to a genuine circular economy.

At the same time, the industry is continuously seeking ways to use limited resources more effectively while reducing energy consumption, emissions and waste.

An aluminium plant is also increasingly a better, safer and more desirable place to work, even though further progress is required.

The 2015 state of play paints a balanced picture of an industry moving in the right direction. No revolution, but clear and constant progress in pursuit of our goals.

Our commitment to the Sustainability Roadmap 2025 will keep us on track. We also believe that once EU policymakers address legislative uncertainties linked to European manufacturing, we can accelerate our progress. �

Find the full 2015 Sustainability Highlights here: http://european-aluminium.eu/media/1836/20170323-sustainability-performance-report.pdf Take a look at the European aluminium industry’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025 http://european-aluminium.eu/media/1034/sustainability-roadmap.pdf

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How recycling aluminium changed the w Aluminium: Atomic number 13, part of the Boron group and makes up 8% of the earth’s crust. The silvery-white ductile metal is soft, nonmagnetic and is also the third most abundant element following oxygen and silicon. This fascinating material has significantly changed the way we live our lives and the progression of recycling.

One could say that we wouldn’t be as successful in many industries and field without aluminium; it is in everyday items and due to its abundance below the earth’s surface we are unlikely to have a shortage of the useful metal any time soon. But, where did the fascinating material come from and how much has it really impacted the world?

The history of aluminium recycling The element was first discovered and extracted over 190 years ago and we only found a viable process of production just over 100 years ago. Today, more aluminium is produced than any other ferrous metals combined.

Aluminium’s recycling history dates back to the early 1900s, where it soon became a customary practice for everyday people and industries, while being extensively capitalised during the war. Recycling tins and cans made form Aluminium was a priority as financial constraints and shortages in materials were prominent in society.

The war demanded many resources, meaning less for the home front. Some items, including metals had to be rationed along with the food; as there was a huge demand for these materials overseas.

This meant it became essential for most homes to recycle their waste for a return of extra resources.

After the WWII period, recycling was increasingly influenced by further economic reasons.

The resource conservation programme during the war had continued, however some recycling efforts were largely forgotten about.

In the 1940s-50s, landfilling became a cheaper way to recycle and dispose of rubbish. Even though it was not a new practice, it was a low-profile activity until; the 1960s came along.

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recycling become even more popular, as more drop off centres were established with public awareness in environmental concerns rising. This was also a result of energy costs rising, as significant savings were accomplished through the act of recycling materials such as aluminium.

From this time onwards aluminium and other material recycling became a common act throughout the world, and had a significant impact on the way we live and environmental conditions.

Why is aluminium recycling important?

Multiple sectors benefit from the recycling of aluminium which also provides significant savings of energy. The act of aluminium recycling requires 95% less energy and produces 95% fewer gas emissions (GHG) than it does to manufacture primary aluminium. This saving is the equivalent of taking 900,000 cars off the road for an entire year.

From this statistic, the entire industry of aluminium recycling prevents 170 million tonnes of these greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere every year; recycling approximately one tonne of this

valuable material avoids the emission of equivalently nine tonnes of carbon dioxide, with one tonne of carbon dioxide being the equivalent of driving around 3,000 miles.

Recycling aluminium has a huge benefit on the environment in comparison to other materials. It is extremely important to the world’s environmental state as well other areas of the economy. Aluminium makes up the base of many products such as cement, vehicles, cans, foil and other more surprising products such as makeup, light bulbs and washing powder. By recycling aluminium based products, the use of natural resources and chemicals are reduced and the strain on the environment is lessened.

When aluminium is melted down repeatedly it loses none of its integrity, making it infinitely recyclable. The entire process can also be achieved within 60 days from start to finish, which makes it extremely efficient. In terms of power saving and economic efficiency, recycling just four cases of beer cans, can save enough power to power a laptop for just over a month. If not recycled aluminium can cause the opposite effects; when Aluminium International Today

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the world a landfill is the final resting place for an aluminium product such as a can, it contaminates the air with toxic elements and can take up to 500 years to fully decompose.

What is the impact on the economy?

As one of the world’s most efficient and widely recycled materials, throughout the process, it is ground into small pieces to be recycled, or alternatively crushed into bales. These are then melted to produce a molten. At this stage, the recycled aluminium is almost undistinguishable from the virgin material and the process does not change the metal, making it possibly the most beneficial material to recycle on the planet.

The industry contributes immensely to the UK economy, with aluminium being one of the few materials that effects almost every person. It remains a major employer with approximately 20,000 direct UK employees and a turnover of around ÂŁ2.5bn.

The industry continues to thrive as it invests to compete on a global basis, but still bears comparison with world leaders.

Those who are employed by this industry have incomes which are 6% over the European average, which is in turn being put back into the economy, creating a healthy economic circle.

For each aluminium related job, an additional 3.4 positions are created

elsewhere in the economy because of this.

These are supported by the production, processing and use of the metal, with the number constantly increasing and benefiting society and the economy.

The economic output is directly affected by the aluminium industry, and when all related business functions are considered, this figure increases.

A UK climate change agreement in conjunction with the UK aluminium

industry has been running for over 10 years now, considering many sustainability indicators such as industrial uses, environment, economic and social factors, helping the statistics flow. 75% of aluminium ever produced is still in circulation today, due to the rise of recycling the product and agreements as such. It truly has had a significant impact on the world and the global economy.

Although the process of recycling seems extremely positive, there is pressure to further increase the sustainability and reduce negative effects on the environment. The collection and recycling of this metal has certainly been identified as a priority in the system.

The future of recycling aluminium Recycling aluminium is essential to sustaining and developing the economy.

The infrastructure needed to recycle is a critical component that needs to be improved in the coming years.

There is also a clear trend in growing exports of aluminium and there is a pressing need for availability of scrap metal increasing. If the industry had access to all the aluminium scrap in the EU, then the amount of recycled aluminium within Europe could be 21% higher than the current levels. The power of recycling this metal should not be overlooked, as we continue to recycle.

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Aluminium and recycling within the industry has been played a pivotal role in our economy for over 125 years. The metals unique ability of infinite recyclability shows its sustainability. For as long as there is a viable source, the industry and economy has its chance to thrive and produce key resources for industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, engineering and packaging.

The metal is essentially an energy bank and has a significant impact on our economic structure. It has changed the way we recycle and gain our sources for a range of products. Its great heritage holds responsibilities which can enable the economy to flourish long into the future. Recycling aluminium is essential to our environment and the way we all live. It is of high importance to embrace recycling to reduce emissions and create a sustainable world for all.

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Low carbon aluminium gets motoring Melanie Williams, Consultant

The recent declarations on the end of new petrol and diesel cars from the French and the UK governments heralds the era of the electric car. The date has been set for 2040, which means that carmakers have time to adapt. Indeed, there are electric and hybrid cars on the market already.

The trend away from the internal combustion engine, first gathered speed when the mayors of Paris, Madrid, Athens and Mexico City announced plans in December 2016 to take diesel cars and vans off their roads by 2025. The damaging health effects of emissions from diesel engines prompted the public and campaigners to demand action.

Electric cars need light weight materials of construction to increase their range between charges, which will stimulate demand for aluminium as a substitute for heavier metals. The use of aluminium for lightweighting was first prompted by EU regulation to reduce tail pipe CO2 emissions for all vehicles. But other materials will competing with aluminium for a share of the lightweight market including carbon fibres and plastics reinforced with glass and other fibres.

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One factor is likely to be the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the manufacture of the material. Just recently Cranfield University in the UK published a study of the full lifecycle emissions of passenger vehicle internal combustion engine production. Aluminium smelting is of course energy intensive with high greenhouse gas emissions. The researchers at Cranfield University claim that a car with an aluminium engine would need to be driven for between 185,000 km and 560,000 km before there were any environmental benefits from lower fuel use. To put this in perspective, the average life expectancy of a car is 210,000 km.

The research focused on a 1.6 litre fourcylinder engine, and compared aluminium models with cast iron engines with the same driving performance. This study is already less relevant since the recent announcements in the UK and France, but the call for an ‘energy rating’ for cars is still important.

At the moment the carbon intensity of manufacture or ‘embedded carbon’ is not considered by EU Euro Standards for vehicles, which focus on tail pipe emissions, but this may be part of legislation in the future. This is when low carbon aluminium, will become important.

The term ‘low carbon’ can encompass both recycled and primary aluminium.

Alcoa, Rusal and Rio Tinto already market low carbon primary aluminium. Sustana aluminium from Alcoa is produced with energy from hydropowered aluminum smelters, with a claimed carbon intensity of less than 2.5 tons of carbon per ton of aluminum. Rio Tinto says its RenewAl has a certified carbon intensity of less than 4 tons CO2 per ton of aluminium compared with the industry average of 11.5 tons CO2 per ton of aluminium.

BMW is already ahead of the game, as it uses both recycled aluminium and primary aluminum produced using renewable energy for the i3 model. BMW claim that the greenhouse gas potential, taking a life cycle approach, of the all-electric i3 is between 30% and over 50% lower than a conventional vehicle, providing that electricity from renewable sources is used when driving.

The regulatory landscape for passenger vehicles is still changing, but as vehicle manufacturers update their strategies for the road ahead, low carbon aluminium should be an essential part of the journey. � www.melaniewilliamconsulting.com

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The sustainable casthouse There are two challenges for every casthouse operation to remain competitive: The changing economics of energy production, availability and efficiency, and stricter guidelines for its production, use and environmental impact.

New standards relating to aluminium production and recycling (emissions), EU policies regarding recycling, which demands all vehicles must be 95% recyclable by 2015 and National Restrictions on the production of Greenhouse gasses and carbon footprint are a few examples.

To have a clear picture of the possibility for improving the efficiency in producing in aluminium, an approach could be looking at the gap between the current industry values for producing ingots and comparing them to the minimum theoretical values.

Production of primary aluminium ingot from bauxite requires approximately 23.8 kWh/kg. Recovering aluminium from post consumer feedstock to produce secondary aluminium ingot consumes about 6% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium (1.428 kWh/kg). These figures are “current practice values” (CPV – Average of the actual measurements of existing processes). This considerable difference drives the emphasis on secondary aluminium production.

Although we are “only” using 6% of the energy compared to the primary route, there are still possibilities for improving efficiency and savings.

The process theoretical minimum (PTM) – Theoretical minimum energy requirement for chemically transforming a material through chemical reaction – for aluminium at 775°C is 0.33 kWh/ kg. PTM is very simplistic and assumes thermodynamically “ideal” conditions.

Energy required to produce secondary aluminium at 775°C is 0.33 kWh/kg.

GARMCO project In order to bridge this gap between the CPV and PTM in current aluminium production processes, and to face the increasing environmental and energy needs that today’s casthouses are facing, Fives Group is building a “Sustainable Casthouse”, with its latest project, the Sustainability Supplement - July/August 2017

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GARMCO Re-melt expansion at GARMCO, Bahrain.

One of the goals is to produce cast slabs in a sustainable way and to achieve it, three objectives had to be met: The casthouse had to have competitive metal recovery rates, be energy efficient and environmental compliant.

The project, which started in October 2015, is a Lump Sum Turnkey EPC project and Fives Group is responsible for all engineering, project management and construction services.

Metal recovery is possible thanks to a twin chamber furnace, capable of melting post-consumer feed stock from external and internal sources.

The twin chamber furnace has two definitive chambers; a pyrolysis chamber which is dedicated to accepting contaminated metal (oil, paint, plastic, etc.) and a clean chamber where a portion of clean metal can be melted.

The profile of the furnace opening matches the profile of a purpose built charging machine charging machine, so that when the door opens, there is a low amount of oxygen that enters the furnace.

The chamber dedicated to process the contaminated metal is also atmospherically controlled: Depleted oxygen levels prevent metal loss from oxidation, due to formation of dross. This is achieved by a small burner, running gas rich to maintain the desired oxygen levels.

Once the door has closed, the pyrolysis process will start, at Low levels of oxygen and lower temperatures (600°C) which are ideal conditions for the recovery of aluminium.

At this temperature, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released from the contaminant, without the risk of burning metal.

Also, during the de-coating stage, the metal is effectively preheated before being submerged into the molten metal.

After a predefined time, a second charge of metal is pushed onto the slope. This in turn pushes the previous charge (now decoated) into the melt.

This combination means that higher recovery rates can be achieved than in a conventional reverberatory furnace.

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to an afterburner they then improve energy efficiency in the clean chamber by enhancing combustion.

A dedicated proprietary APC has been designed to match the requirements for the fumes coming from the TCF, specifically hydrogen chloride and dioxins.

In order to comply with the local regulations, such fumes are conveyed to a Venturi reactor where pollutants are neutralised by injecting hydrated lime (Ca(OH)2 for the HCl) and activated carbon (for dioxins).

This design provides an optimised contact between pollutants and reagent, while minimising at best pressure drop.

Then, dust and the by-product are separated from the fumes by TGT® filter bags. This technology allows a large fumes flow rate (more than 200,000m3/h), in a compact footprint.

The GARMCO project also involved Fives best practises in energy efficient design: a good example is resorting to “power on demand” technology, by using variable speed drives on components like fans, pumps, etc., to supply power only when their working cycle demands for it.

Further than good design practises, operations and maintenance are two key aspects to make sure the casthouse runs efficiently. There are numerous ways to ensure cost efficient operations within a furnace, the two main complementary approaches include: Maximising available heat and minimising controllable losses.

Making sure the burners work with the right air ratio is key to maximising efficiency, as well as reducing fuel consumption and carbon monoxide production: Monitoring exhaust gas emissions gives an indication of burner efficiency and furnace Oxygen content.

Having high air preheat with the use of regenerative burners is another example of the first approach.

Minimising controllable losses, on the other hand, will help to make the most out of the available heat.

Losses can be: Infiltration through openings, radiation from openings and through refractory walls. Having a reliable pressure control by adjusting the flue damper or tuning door and spouts cycle times are good ways to tackles these possible problems.

Last but not least, it is worth mentioning the importance of good maintenance (i.e. seals, thermocouples and other components) which ensure the efficient functionality of the furnace. � Fives Group www.fivesgroup.com

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STEINERT develops non-ferrous metal se materials, the STEINERT EddyC FINES

Fine-grain sorting materials have no chance of escaping when Galloo, one of Europe’s biggest recyclers and a pioneer in metal recycling, teams up with the Cologne-based sorting and separation specialist STEINERT. The two sector heavyweights have developed a new non-ferrous metals separator for fine materials. The new system’s splitter can be set with millimetre precision, enabling non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper and zinc to be separated more effectively than ever before. Additionally, the machine was designed so a conveyor belt change can be carried out in 10 minutes, without heavily lifting equipment or excessive downtime.

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A non-ferrous metal separator for a variety of fine-grain materials In 2013, Galloo wanted to expand and began to conduct studies into more efficient ways of extracting non-ferrous metals from fine-grain material. Galloo contacted the engineers at STEINERT, asking them to develop a flexible machine concept for three different input materials: Automobile shredder residue (ASR), incineration bottom ash and electronic scrap.

The challenge with this task is that the input is extremely fine material, with grain sizes of 0.5 - 10mm. The goal was to enable the three different materials to be to run through the system flexibly without any drop in the separation rate.

Engineers wanted to further optimise the separation of non-ferrous metals out of the fine-grain fraction and, at the same time, simplify the machine’s operation and maintenance.

STEINERT adapted the output to the machine’s requirements and developed a splitter that can handle the three different types of fine-grain material. Fine gearbox adjustments can be made to the splitter to enable it to get to within a few millimetres of the material, separating even the tiniest particles. The machines now run at Galloo in two shifts for a total of about 16 hours per day. “We are now buying input material from Germany, Denmark and the UK, because the system runs so reliably,” said Galloo R&D Officer Luc Waignein.

10-Minute belt change with the STEINERT EddyC FINES After the successful installation Galloo, STEINERT’s development and design team began to work on additional features especially for the fine-grain sector, leading to the creation of the new STEINERT EddyC FINES. The STEINERT EddyC FINES has a frame structure which allows the belt to be replaced in 10 minutes. “Changing the belt of an eddy current separator often takes a company half a day, with up to three employees and heavy lifting equipment needed to perform this task,” explains STEINERT Technical Director Dr. Nico Schmalbein. With the STEINERT EddyC FINES, two employees can carry out a belt change with nothing more elaborate than a spanner. The easy handling is a big benefit for Galloo. “We now need fewer personnel for belt changes and there is less downtime,” says Waignein.

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A up to three percent non-ferrous metals.

However, the particles are very small, measuring only 0.5 - 4mm. As a result of the previous good experience, Galloo is using the new development from STEINERT, the STEINERT EddyC FINES in the new facility.

A flexibly adjustable splitter The new system’s splitter plate has to be precisely adjusted in order to separate the metals from the fine incineration bottom ash material. “A gearbox now enables users to set the splitter plate with millimetre precision along three different axes and adjust it even more accurately to the parabolic trajectories of a wide variety of materials. In addition, a corresponding upgrade enables the program-controlled system to focus on predefined points of the parabolic trajectory,” says Schmalbein.

“In combination with a continuously adjustable eccentric magnetic pole drum, this system can achieve optimal separation results.”

This enhancement pays off for Galloo.

“The new system will enable us to sort so many tons of incineration bottom ash each year that even small improvements in the separation rate will have a noticeable financial impact.

We mainly recycle aluminium, copper, zinc and brass, as well as a few precious metals such as gold and silver,” explains Waignein.

Besides the separated metals, the remaining metal-free mineral mixture is also valuable.

The pole drum’s eccentric pole system is still without parallel on the market.

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width of two metres The non-ferrous metals separator has a rapidly rotating magnetic pole system that induces eddy currents in the non-ferrous metals transported on the con-veyor belt.

The resulting opposing magnetic field creates repulsion effects, which enables the non-ferrous product to be ejected from the stream of materi-al. The splitter plate in the parabolic trajectory separates the non-ferrous prod-uct from the remaining stream of material. “We made sure the splitter plate was adjustable so that the system can react to a variety of input materials. Before we did this, we analysed the flight properties of various materials and used this information to work on the settings,” says Jochen Schäfer, a design engineer at STEINERT. “The splitter can be adjusted to specific trajectories in order to ac-commodate a variety of separation tasks.”

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C “There is nothing comparable on the market for conveyor belt widths of two metres,” says Karl Hoffmann, Key Account Manager at STEINERT. The extremely high pole change frequency activates even tiny particles measuring less than a millimetre so that they can be separated.

Partners are well prepared for the future Waignein is delighted with the cooperation with STEINERT. “Ten years

ago, you could only obtain standardized devices on the market. It was impossible for us to adapt them to our specific needs.

That’s why we are extremely happy that we and STEINERT have been able to jointly develop a system that precisely meets our requirements.”

Galloo has been cooperating with STEINERT since 1985, when the recycler bought its first non-ferrous metals separator. “We have always been impressed by the products’ quality.

The machines just keep on running — some of them for 15 years now — and they require little maintenance,” says Waignein. “Although there are machines on the market that might seem to be economical, they don’t benefit us if they only run reliably for a year and then cause expensive downtimes.” Today, most of Galloo’s non-ferrous metals separators and magnets come from STEINERT. Galloo is a special customer for STEINERT as well, because the recycler has provided the engineers at the development and design department with valuable feedback for the past 31 years. “That’s why we decided to draw on Galloo’s practical experience when we updated the splitter in 2016. The large amounts of fine-grain material prompted us to solve this problem and create a very

profitable solution for our customer,” says Hoffmann. The result is a system that sorts fine-grain materials even more reliably and economically than before. That’s why Hoffmann is certain that “our continuous cooperation with customers such as Galloo and our ongoing research and development activities make us a reliable and competent partner for creating separation and sorting solutions.” �

A splitter that can be set with millimetre preci-sion and a continuously adjustable pole drum

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Applications 0 – 10 mm: ASR PET Flakes Dross Incineration bottom ash Electronic scrap

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About Galloo Galloo is headquartered in Menen, Belgium, a city of 32,000 inhabitants located 100 kilometres west of Brussels.

Since the recycling company was established in 1939, it has grown into one of Europe’s largest recycling firms, with 40 plants in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. The company’s 600 employees generate an annual turnover of €550 million. Galloo’s recycling rate is impressive and includes the recovery of 1.4 million tonnes of ferrous metals each year. Added to this are 150,000 tonnes of non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper and zinc, as well as alloys such as brass and 60,000 tonnes of non-ferrous metals from grate ash. Galloo exports these materials all over the world. The iron is delivered to steel plants in Turkey, Germany, Belgium and France, while the aluminium and copper is shipped to smelting facilities in Taiwan and Italy, as well as to other locations.

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Incineration bottom ash (waste incineration ash) Automobile shredder residue (ASR) Electronic waste PET flakes Dross Splitter adjustable with millimetre precision Belts can be easily changed in approximately 10 minutes Magnet: permanent (neodymium iron boron NdFeB N52), high-frequency rotating magnet system

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A neodymium magnet system that rotates at high frequency (special eccentric magnet system) creates a strong magnetic eddy current field. The eddy current field is used to deflect and sort nonferrous metals out of the stream of materials.

Magnet rotor speed: 2,610–4,000 rpm Working width: 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 mm Belt speed: 1–2.5 m/s

About STEINERT The STEINERT company can look back on a history stretching over 128 years.

Established in 1889 in Cologne, this family-owned company is now one of the world leaders in the field of magnetic separation and sensor-based sorting. STEINERT has 300 employees and generates an annual turnover of about €100 million. In addition to 50 sales partnerships and joint ventures, STEINERT has subsidiaries in Australia, Brazil, Japan, the USA, South Africa and Germany.

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Sarginsons Industries, a lightweight casting company, is investing a six-figure sum in new energy efficiency measures at its Coventry, UK foundry.

The company is in the process of installing two new gas furnaces, a new air compressor system, along with new LED lighting across its facility.

The £130,500 investment, includes grant funding of £26,365, and will see Sarginsons reduce its CO2 emissions by as much as 335 tonnes of CO2 per annum as a result of the significant savings in the company’s annual electricity consumption.

Sarginsons has become the first company to utilise the Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme, which is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund and is being delivered by Coventry City Council, Coventry University and Coventry University Enterprises Ltd. The programme is open to businesses with less than 250 employees situated in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Anthony Evans, managing director at Sarginsons Industries, said: “Sarginsons is at the forefront of technological advances in the manufacturing industry and is constantly working on new measures to improve our carbon footprint and reduce emissions, and to support our clients to do the same.

“We’re pleased to announce the investment in new equipment which will lead to further improvements in performance and energy efficiency savings across the company, and continues our advancement in the cutting edge of pioneering technology.

“We worked closely with energy

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ajor green investments efficiency consultancy Pro Enviro and business energy advisers at Coventry City Council on this project and we look forward to the final stage of installations and tracking the savings over time.”

Councillor Jim O’Boyle, cabinet member for jobs and regeneration at Coventry City Council, said: “I’m really pleased that Sarginsons Industries is the first local company to take advantage of our Green business Programme. It’s set up to protect and create jobs in small and medium sized businesses and to improve green credentials.

“This European funded project means businesses can access specialist and tailored support and I hope many more will get involved.”

Steve Stones, owner of Pro Enviro Ltd, supported Sarginsons Industries on the project. He said: “We’re pleased to have worked with Sarginsons Industries to support its green business grant application.

“The new measures will result in significant energy efficiency savings and support process optimisation at the company. The investment should pay for itself inside three years and will continue to generate savings over at least the next ten years.”

Sarginsons has been at the forefront of diecasting for 80 years and is one of the few European companies to offer low pressure diecasting, sandcasting and gravity diecasting in a single foundry.

The manufacturer is renowned for its excellence in the field of automotive lightweighting and the company counts some of the most respected names in the automotive, petrochemical, energy and engineering sectors as clients. �

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Metal Recycling: Sense2Sort features Six pass with LIBS and XRF sensor technolo

Figure 1. The Sense2Sort 6-Sense sorter separates up to six fractions in one pass

Right: Figure 2. The Sense2Sort 6-Sense sorter with a modular design

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s Six-Way-Sorting of all metals in one nologies The latest technology from Sense2Sort features ‘sixway sorting’ for high quality Aluminium scrap sorting, among others. The machine called S2S 6-Sense sorts up to six fractions in one pass cost-efficiently and within a small footprint. The sensor technologies that can be applied are: LIBS, XRF, induction, CCD, NIR and combinations thereof. In this article, the company’s technology experts will determine which sensor technologies are required for the specific sorting task.

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Sense2Sort (S2S) has focused on costefficiency to make technologies affordable, simple to operate and service, and of the most enduring quality. Following the introduction of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technologies with the traditional slide sorter for standard applications, a new machine design now allows a higher throughput and six sorted streams in one run. Any sensor technology can be implemented and combined to achieve the required sorting results.

Sensor-based sorting technologies have come a long way in recent years with the introduction of automated spectroscopy technologies. XRF and LIBS have unleashed the capability to identify the molecular composition of all metal alloys such that even light metal sorting is no longer an issue. But what about costefficiency?

The development and implementation of automated spectroscopy technologies

is expensive and throughput capacities often require a larger plant set-up.

Automated spectroscopy technologies such as XRF and LIBS are truly an investment for the future as they offer sorting process improvements to an extent previously unknown; outcomes can be determined and set by the operator himself while material mixes can be sorted more efficiently and sold at higher profits. At the same time, processing and material handling are downsized and cost savings are considerable.

The demand for aluminium has increased rapidly over the last years. The recycling of aluminium products ensures that this valuable metal can be re-used over and over again. Major aluminium recyclers and secondary smelters have been searching for solutions to improve and extend the volume of their recycling businesses, both qualitatively and quantitatively. A major challenge has been the fact that a very high majority of scrap dealers do not supply their customers with scrap material that is ready to melt to their specifications.

Thus, these secondary smelter customers must correct the incoming scrap as they melt it. These adjustments are costly in terms of time, energy, materials, and throughput. The quality of recycled aluminium has to be high to meet the melting specifications.

Secondary material still contains quantities of other metals, which failed to be sorted out by XRT sorters or others in previous sorting steps.

Different from the sorting results of X-Ray Transmission based sorters, which decide on the different density of the material pieces; X-Ray

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Fluorescence (XRF) sorters recognise the material on their specific heavy elements and composition of most of the material.

Higher aluminium purities with less contamination can be achieved for this pre-sorting stage after the first nonferrous sorting (ECS) step post shredder.

LIBS technology is the final sorting step to reach melt ready packages LIBS is a laser pulse that instantly heats a small volume of matter to several thousand degrees Centigrade when focused on a surface for a few nanoseconds. As it cools, this laser-heated matter returns the absorbed energy by various means, such as visible and invisible electromagnetic waves. Using an optical system, this natural light emission is collected and routed to a spectrometer that separates the various colours onto a detector. From there, it becomes standard spectroscopic characterisation whereby the concentration of each element in the sample is a function of the intensity of its respective spectral lines. The advantage with LIBS is that it can measure any element in the periodic table and can work on unprepared samples, specifically inline such as in recycling sorting processes.

Features of the S2S 6-Sense The S2S 6-Sense is built in several modules, mounted on a rail system, so it can be opened easily by pushing the service button. By actuating the button, each module will automatically move sideways so that maintenance, cleaning or even changing parts can be easily achieved with minimal downtime.

The machine’s three main modules start with the singulation and transport module - a conveying system built to present the infeed material according to machine requirements for best possible detection and separation. This is followed by the sensor module where various sensors can be installed for the required application; a special 360° illumination and optical sensor feature allows detection of every single material part in a 3D scan, guaranteeing minimal failures and maximum detection reliability. At the end of the machine, the ejection module separates the material stream into five ejection outlets and a single accept stream using compressed air.

Material output and separation are fully configurable and customised.

The robust, standard stainless steel design of the S2S 6-Sense guarantees a long lifespan while its IP65 protection allows wet cleaning. Its large touchscreen and sophisticated sorting software facilitate set-up of the machine and customised pre-installed sorting programs can be chosen to operate on different user levels.

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Figure 3. Multiple S2S 6-Sense sorters on a production line

The machine’s design allows customers to start on a small scale and easily expand their installation as required in the future.

The production line can be extended and the sensor technology can be adapted as needed.

Material prices are increasing once again. The aluminium industry is claiming a reduction in its CO2 output and energy costs by using more recycled aluminium, something that is being promoted by the automotive industry, too. The recycling industry must invest in sophisticated and high-standard sorting plants to keep pace with such developments.

The metal recycling industries have looked for improved sorting solutions over recent years and machinery suppliers like S2S have been constantly striving to achieve what might seem to be the impossible. S2S stands for trendsetting and innovation: The sensor-based sorting technology is forward-looking and future-orientated to meet our customers’ developing requirements.

Although some technology suppliers claim LIBS is for the future and is insufficiently developed at present, we regard this as a major misunderstanding.

We are proud to apply the most advanced LIBS sensor technology available today, which is clearly in advance of other options.

We consider XRT to be an old technology while XRF does not allow sufficient sortation of any light metal, nor can it create melt-ready material packages. Both XRF and LIBS, however, is the key to closed-loop recycling of any metal and alloy. The industry now has

access to the technologies for which it has been waiting; after maintaining the same level for a long time, sorting technologies have made a huge leap forward in terms of sortation precision and high material throughputs at a reasonable price.

LIBS technology is ready to be applied today. Secondary aluminium recyclers or any other light metal recyclers and production facilities can now customise their processes to achieve new heights of profitability.

Secondary aluminium smelters are opting to buy lower-cost scrap and process it into melt-ready packages. This ‘greener’ process approach not only makes their raw material supply more predictable but also increases the margin on their final product. Construction material, beverage containers and, most recently, the explosive growth in aluminium usage in vehicle manufacturing are the driving forces behind this development.

Sense2Sort has been a relentless innovator and its aim is the perfect closing of the recycling loop using latest material identification methods. Sense2Sort’s experts consult on new and existing concepts for plant improvement and sorting optimisation, as well as for the highest profitability for their customers.

The company’s classic product offering is based on common sorting technologies such as CCD, NIR, induction and colour, as well as combinations thereof. Whole turnkey plants can be supplied and plants engineered.

Contact www.sense2sort.com

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Manufacturers missing out on aluminium returns FERCELL Engineering Ltd have discovered a new, efficient waste management solution for aluminiumbased swarfs.

Metal chips from computer numerical control (CNC) machining processes, are leading to high volumes of waste material in the industry, which in turn leads to wasted revenue. Meaning a disaster for local industries based within aluminium processing. These type of swarf materials, when disposed of, rather than recycled, result in high costs and are an environmental issue and concern.

Mark Fletcher, MD of Fercell Engineering says: ‘Here is a huge wasted opportunity for manufacturers using aluminium. These swarfs are just seen as a nuisance and are often discarded, when returns on this waste can be reaped back, as well as it have a positive effect on the environment.’

This new way of handling aluminium swarf materials has many benefits including, a reduction of material volume for decreased storage space and transportation costs. Oil and other coolants can be cleaned and separated from the metal swarfs and reused, which again is both cost effective and environmentally friendly. Finally, when swarfs are shredded

to the right size before successfully pressed in the briquette machine, the whole process is streamlined.

It’s not only the environmental and monetary aspect that makes recycling aluminium swarfs so appealing, but if aluminium swarfs are left in a factory environment, it poses as a fire hazard.

Aluminium swarfs contain high percentages of metallic calcium, iron and magnesium and titanium. Combine this with the oil that it is often processed with and a threat of fire is real.

How does it work?

Shredding alone can reduce the material volume significantly, therefore decreasing the cost of storing or transportation but this is just one part of the process.

Metal chips resulting from CNC machine processing leads to high volumes of valuable waste material, which have to be disposed at high costs but highly compacted briquettes can be sold at a much better prices to metal recycling companies. So if manufacturers can firstly

shred the swarfs so they are even thinner, then put them through a briquette, the outcome is a sturdy briquette which can much better optimise stock space, has decreased transportation costs and can be sold on by being much more attractive to recycling companies.

In addition, the shredded chips can also be processed via a centrifuge within the briquette press in order to reduce the content of oil and emulsion.

These expensive coolants such as oil or emulsion can be cleaned and afterwards brought back to the production process.

The savings potential for lubricants is up to 95% when using a briquetting press. As a result, briquetting reflects a responsible behaviour concerning health and environment while ultimately saving on costs.

FERCELL is delighted to announce, we are now able to offer the WEIMA WLK4 aluminium shredding and the WEIMA TH800M briquette press for aluminium. � Contact www.fercell.com/recycling

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ARABAL 2017: Muscat set to unite industry’s biggest names to boost global collaboration The 21st Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL), scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, from the 6th – 9th November 2017, will unite some of the biggest names in the global aluminium sector to discuss, explore and share the latest technologies, innovation, financial aspects and health, safety and environment industry best practices. First held in 1983 to establish greater collaboration between leaders in the Arab aluminium industry, the conference has grown to become a platform for strengthening ties and addressing key challenges within the industry. The ARABAL members are Sohar Aluminium in The Sultanate of Oman, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) in The Kingdom of Bahrain, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in The United Arab Emirates, Aluminium Company of Egypt (Egyptalum) in the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ma’aden Aluminium Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar Aluminium Limited (Q.S.C) (Qatalum) in The State of Qatar. The annual conference and exhibition are widely regarded as the event of choice for industry heavyweights in the region. It has earned a reputation for enhancing networking and collaboration between its members and other global key aluminium producers as well as suppliers, customers and government entities.

Hosted by Sohar Aluminium in Oman, ARABAL is the premium platform for the aluminium industries in the Middle East and North Africa. It is hosted on rotational basis by the primary aluminium manufacturers in the region, who collectively produced 5,229,115 tonnes of aluminium in 2016.

Held under the theme, ‘Driving Strategic Growth across the Global Aluminium Industry’, more than 500 delegates and thousands of exhibition visitors are expected to attend the event.

ARABAL 2017 edition has been attracting a lot of attention, with a list of more than 50 speakers from a broad spectrum within the aluminium industry.

The agenda will touch on various key topics and of current high interest: • Global Market Economic Review and LME Price Outlook (Sustainability of the LME and Risk Management); • Exports from GCC and Middle East to the World - Current Situation and Future Prospects; • Future Demand for Aluminium from Emerging Markets;

Trade Trends and Tariffs for Gulf Producers; • Prospects for Gas in the Arab Gulf, the Middle East and the Implications for the Aluminium Industry; • Process Optimization and Innovation in Smelting, Upstream and Downstream; • Future of Work and Innovation in the Information Age; • Finding the Right Balance Between Automation, Employment & Productivity; • Lean Manufacturing and Sustainable Waste Management; • Next Steps Needed for Renewable Energy to Become Viable in the Aluminium Industry; • Supply and Demand Prospects and Future Plans;

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RWM 2017 The aluminium industry is striving to improve recycling rates, and this involves bringing together decision makers from a range of interconnected sectors. September’s RWM 2017 event – the UK’s premier show dedicated to Waste Management, Recycling, Renewables, Energy and Water – is where they meet. RWM Event director Nicola Meadows previews the show.

Major innovators and decision-makers from public and private sectors across the recycling, reprocessing and waste management sectors will be present at RWM 2017, running from 12-14 September, 2017, at Birmingham’s NEC. As well as the latest machinery in scrap metal handling and sorting, new technology and ideas will also be showcased in the fields of telematics, fuel efficiency, safety and training sectors among many others, with a myriad of networking opportunities to boot.

Visitor registration is now open for the expanded event, which takes place in partnership with the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), and boasts a host of new and revamped features. Visitors from key organisations across these sectors are already registered to attend, including influencers from National Grid, Skanska, British Steel, the NHS, Tesco. Multiple universities and local councils are also attending, including local council representatives from Belfast, London, the north west, the north east of England and the Midlands.

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Waste; Recyclers & Reprocessors; Handling & Logistics; Data, Tech & Services; and Machinery & Equipment – the show will also feature an Innovation Hub, where exhibitors and start-up companies showcase the latest, most innovative ideas in the market.

The Machinery & Equipment zone will display the latest technology in the lifting, sorting, shredding, baling and compacting of material, boasting new exhibitors such as A & C Weber, and returning exhibitors including Eriez, Bunting Magnetics, Durwen, Fairport Containers, Copex, and Wrights Recycling.

And the Recyclers & Reprocessors zone also focuses on companies that specialise in the innovative handing of waste with the goal of diverting it from landfill, and ensuring that it as much value as possible is extracted. New exhibitors for 2017 include Tomra Sorting, and returning exhibitors include Countrystyle. The RWM Connects service, which allows both visitors and exhibitors to network and do business, and the CIWM Clinic are also based in this zone.

In the Handling & Logistics zone,

innovations in the transportation of commercial or construction waste will be highlighted, with new exhibitors including E Power Trucks, and returning exhibitors including Dennis Eagle, Iveco, Scarab Sweepers and Smartlift. This zone will also host a new theatre seminar for Municipal & Material recovery. Visitors will have the opportunity to inspect the latest refuse vehicles, sweepers and skip loaders and to test them out first hand in the Ride & Drive area.

Meanwhile, the Energy from Waste zone will showcase one of the fastestgrowing and most dynamic sectors in waste management. New exhibitors for this zone include Valmet, while returning exhibitors include Babcock & Wilcox Vølund.

Two new zones for 2017 are the Supply & Demand; which is the home for networking, learning and business opportunities in the UK energy and water markets; and Data, Tech & Services, which covers smart, practical software solutions to modern and future logistical challenges, with a focus on quality data and supporting services.

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– Recycling in the spotlight Theatre seminar sessions A wealth of knowledge sharing and networking opportunities will also be present during the daily seminar theatre sessions running in each event zone throughout the show: - Municipal and Materials Recovery Theatre: The platform for resource and waste industry experts from both the public and private sector to come together and discuss creative techniques to drive recycling rates.

- Utilities Keynote Theatre: The platform for UK energy and water leaders to share their insights into the latest industry developments. Topics to be debated across the three-day event include energy supply, pricing, energy storage, renewable innovations, water deregulation and future visions.

- Utilities in Practice Theatre: This case study-led seminar programme seeks to support visitors with practical, peerled insight into how to drive efficiency, create value and deliver compliant water, energy and renewables services.

- Circular Economy Theatre: Focusing on how the principles of circular economy can be applied to maximise value and the sustainable use of resources.

- Energy from Waste Theatre: Sharing best practice, technological advances, and changes to the global political and economic landscapes which impact this evolving sector.

For more information about the theatre seminars including specific session and speaker details, please visit: www.rwmexhibition.com

New exhibitors already signed up for the Data, Tech & Services zone include BeNomad, while Increase Computers is returning to the 2017 event. New exhibitors for the Supply & Demand zone include Phoenix Contact, with returning exhibitors from the Energy Show including Source for Business.

Visitor trails Visitors to the new-look RWM 2017 will also be able to efficiently plan their day and expand their scope for networking and business opportunities by exploring the show’s event trails. These visitor discovery trails are simple, time-saving tools that can help ensure every moment spent at the show counts – maximising the potential for commercial gain.

The Local Authority Trail, for instance, highlights all exhibitors and content relevant to those responsible for waste management and resource, legislative issues. Municipal waste management strategy and best practice is explored, together with exhibitors and content relevant to managers of fleets of vehicles.

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Trail; the water Marketplace Trail; the New Exhibitor Discovery Trail; and the Great British Trail, which is organised in partnership with the UK Department for International Trade.

As well as a return of the outside area at the 2017 show, other key features at the event include RWM Connects, a complimentary matchmaking service allowing exhibitors and visitors to use our database to arrange meetings prior to the show, and the CIWM Resource and Waste Clinic, which will see industry experts onhand over the course of the show offering advice and insight.

Meanwhile, the UK’s Department for

International Trade is returning to RWM 2017 to offer visitors and exhibitors the opportunity to gain insight and advice about exporting products and internationalising their business.

There will also be the opportunity to have some fun at RWM 2017 by making use of the four-hole Pitch & Putt crazy golf course and bar at the back of Hall Five, sponsored by Adtrak. It’s a great way to network in a relaxed setting away from the hubbub of the main show. � Find out more and register for RWM 2017 here: www.rwmexhibition.com

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The Safety Guide In association with Aluminium International Today The safety and well being of employees has long been

DISTRIBUTION

a commitment of the aluminium industry.

Publication is planned for January 2018 and

In managing the risk to people from industry-related processes, it is necessary to systematically identify all potential hazards, have standards of good practice, committed management and systems for a structured follow up.

approximately 1,000 dedicated copies will be sent directly to HSE managers and industry professionals across the aluminium value chain.

The Guide will also be distributed at events and conferences next year, including Aluminium 2018 and

While different areas of industry can have a different focus when it comes to safety; the end goal is always the same. It comes down to the people and making sure every effort is in place to ensure a safe working environment.

a downloadable version will be available for free online to ensure maximum distribution (more than 20,000 contacts).

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS The Safety Guide will feature dedicated sections from

The Safety Guide will provide a platform for companies across the aluminium value chain to present and share initiatives, programmes and safer

OEM’s, processors and equipment suppliers. To collate as much relevant and useful information as possible, we are asking for support in the form of content

working practices.

contributions from across the aluminium industry.

Acting as a respected resource for the industry, the

In order to ensure the Guide presents safety

Guide will gather and present safety statistics and up-to-date information, while encouraging aluminium production and processing companies to discuss successful safety projects, ways safety is being implemented, how it can be measured and the results.

OTHER AREAS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

knowledge and practices rather than promotional material, there will be a selection of editorial contribution packages available to all companies.

For more information on how to be involved and help work towards a safer aluminium industry, please contact:

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Identifying hazards

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Standards of good practice

Nadine Bloxsome

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Employee wellbeing

T: +441737855115

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Case study success stories

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Controlling risk

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Minimising health risks

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Community health and safety

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Operation of mobile equipment, lifting devices, combustion and high voltage equipment

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Handling molten metal

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Achieving zero lost time

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PPE standards

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Psychological health and wellness

E: nadinebloxsome@quartzltd.com

In association with Aluminium International Today

www.aluminiumtoday.com/the-safety-guide

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