Aluminium retreats further at the LME

Aug. 30 - The primary aluminium price drifted lower the previous week at the LME, falling towards the psychological limit of $2,000/mt. Early in the week the stronger dollar was holding prices back with the disappointing US economy statistics taking over later on and creating further downside pressure on the base metals complex. The light metal ended at $2,055/mt on Monday (23/08), spiraling lower to $2,032/mt on Tuesday’s session. Aluminium recorded further losses on Wednesday ... (more)

A secure profile

Sweden was one of the first countries to introduce biometric information in citizens’ passports. The biometric equipment is provided by Speed Identity, a Swedish company that has acquired a leading position as a supplier of high-tech biometric security solutions to companies and authorities.
The company’s Speed Capture product range comprises both mobile and stationary equipment for biometric identification using fingerprints and iris recognition. The Speed Capture Station 1000, a standing module that is adjustable in height and gathers information using biometric cameras, a ... (more)

Imaginative roof design for belgian station
In view of the importance of Guillemins for the high-speed rail network, the Belgian national rail operator sncb/nmbs decided to completely renew part of the station. This involved demolishing some of the old station and constructing a new wing adjoining the present main building.As a result, an imposing yet elegant structure now graces the station complex in Liege. The design work was entrusted to Santiago Calatrava, a Spanish architect who already has many notable achievements to his credit. Portal won the contract, thanks not least to its outstanding reputation and many years of experience in ... (more)

Alcoa Receives MCA Award for Distinctive Design of Los Angeles Performing Arts High School

Alcoa announced that its Alcoa Architectural Products (AAP) business received the Metal Construction Association’s President’s Award for Overall Excellence, an annual designation given for outstanding building projects.
The MCA President’s Awards honors member companies, architects, contractors and fabricators that help achieve innovative, creative building design. AAP’s Reynobond® aluminum composite material was a key material used on the façades of the newly built Central Los Angeles Area High School #9, a school for the performing ... (more)