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Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio
Brazil’s largest aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (CBA) has committed towards a science-based target (SBT) for emission reduction in line with 1.5° C, making it the foremost Brazilian organization to deliver sustainable-certified aluminium.Get more news about C Profile Aluminium,you can vist our website!
The Latin American manufacturing giant possesses total annual production of around 480,000 tonnes and shoulders the complete aluminium production process, from bauxite mining to producing aluminium sheets and coils.
As the aluminium industry is one of the world's biggest sources of industrial emissions with the International Energy Agency ranking the sector as the fourth-largest industrial CO2 emitter, responsible for around 3% of total direct CO2 emissions.
However, CBA now joins a growing number of other aluminium producers committed to science-based emissions targets and ambitious decarbonisation plans, incorporation Ball Corporation in the US and Hulamin in South Africa.
According to UN figures, predominantly buildings and construction industry account for more than 35% of global energy use and nearly 40% of energy-related CO2 emission and as such, the race is on to decarbonise the materials that supply the sector.
DEFT Freight Terminal Electrification Project Begins Trial
The Decarbonisation and Electrification of Freight Terminals (DEFT) project is one of 30 ground-breaking initiatives to win a share of 9 million GBP (10.65m euros | 11.8m USD) in Department for Transport and Innovate UK funding via the First Of A Kind competition.Get more news about Juk Rail Terminal,you can vist our website!
Freight trains are typically loaded and unloaded from above, preventing the use of the high-voltage overhead cables used on mainline railways.
As such, they still rely on diesel to move in and out of terminals and passengers can be held up by slower diesel freight trains on mainlines – or those waiting to be moved into a depot by a shunter.
However, Furrer+Frey engineers have designed a new moveable overhead conductor system where overhead equipment supplying electricity to the locomotives can safely move away once the train is in place and return when the train needs to move again.
This is based on a similar system for passenger train depots, which has been installed at the Temple Mills Eurostar depot, for example. However, no such system has been successfully developed for the distinct needs of rail freight until now.
The new system is currently being trialled at a Tarmac aggregate facility in Wellingborough in partnership with GB Railfreight. If successful, it could go on to be deployed at other freight terminals across the UK.
This will bring the rail industry a step closer to achieving the government’s goal of removing all diesel-only trains from the UK network by 2040.
Best Golf Rangefinders 2022
The Shot Scope Pro LX+ golf rangefinder is an advanced golf rangefinder with GPS. It comes with loads of game-improvement weapons in its arsenal which is why it has proven to be so popular.Get more news about Yard rangefinder Hunting,you can vist our website!
This golf rangefinder comes with the H4 add-on and plug-n-play club tags. These features are key to game improvement. The H4 add-on can be clipped to your belt or it can stick to the golf rangefinder body. On the screen, it shows yardages to the front, middle and back of the green which we found to be very helpful and informative on each hole. These yardages allow you to adapt your club selection to where the pin position is.
The club tags are placed on the top of each of your club grips. Once you have chosen your club, you tap the tag against the H4 add-on screen to hear it buzz. The add-on has acknowledged that you're about to hit your shot. After you hit your shot, you can enter your data into the Shot Scope app and this is where statistical analysis and data is stored.
This innovative golf rangefinder massively impressed us when we used it on the golf course. No other golf rangefinder offers the same amount of statistical analysis as this one. You can view your strokes gained in several different ways and this allows you to work on your weaknesses and build on your strengths.
We found the Shot Scope app easy to use and once it is linked to your golf rangefinder, it will feel like you have access to a special guide that has all the secrets to improving your game. As well as the H4 add-on, we were pleased with the colour settings on the lens. You can choose between red or black, allowing you to read numbers and text that have high contrast to the background.
2. Bushnell Tour V5 Shift
Bushnell is an extremely popular brand on the PGA Tour. The brand is used by 98% of players on the Tour and 90% of US amateurs. This explains why their products are some of the most expensive, but the Bushnell Tour V5 Shift is more likely to improve your game than cheaper items.
This Bushnell rangefinder has a nice design which makes it easy to use. Part of the ease of use comes from the Integrated BITE magnetic technology which lets the Tour V5 Shift easily attach to the frame of a golf buggy or cart.
There is an easy-access on-button and an option to change your scope from yards to metres. This is particularly useful if you want to use your new golf rangefinder outside the UK or US as many golf courses operate in metres.
3. Motocaddy Pro 3000
We were impressed with the weight and size of the Motocaddy Pro 3000 laser. It is easy to use and carry on the golf course because it is made using lightweight, weatherproof materials and packs comfortable textured rubber grips.
We were impressed with the accuracy of this golf rangefinder. The yardages of each target we picked up on the golf course were spot-on and this is one of this rangefinder's greatest qualities.
The device can also pick up flags 450 yards away and other targets up to 1300 yards away. Other golf rangefinders, such as the Shot Scope Pro LX+, have a shorter distance range than the Motocaddy Pro 3000. The extensive distance range increased our capability to plot our way around the golf course and this is why increased distance range is an important feature.
4. Blue Tees Golf Series 3 Max
Blue Tees Golf is one of the fastest-growing brands in the sport and the Series 3 Max rangefinder is a good buy. A rangefinder this good that costs just £199 is superb value for golfers looking for an affordable golf rangefinder.
This rangefinder laser includes an Adaptive Slope Switch and an Active Flag Lock to ensure that your golf rangefinder doesn’t pick out any other objects, just the flag. We found this feature very useful on the golf course, especially when paired with the Pulse Vibration feature. It removes any potential confusion that you may be targeting the wrong object by locking to the pin.
Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal
The Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal was approved by the Secretary of the Air Force to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location. Initial qualifying DOD combat operations are: Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Nomad Shadow, Freedom’s Sentinel, Inherent Resolve, Odyssey Lightning and Pacific Eagle-Philippines. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force designates future DOD combat operations that will qualify for the medal. Get more news about Metal Medal,you can vist our website!
CRITERIA
The medal is awarded to Air Force military members who, on or after Sept. 11, 2001, distinguished themselves by direct participation in a DOD combat operation, under the following conditions:
Was assigned or attached to a unit directly supporting a DOD combat operation as approved by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force,
Was serving in a remotely piloted aircraft; cyber; space; or Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance career field,
Personally provided hands-on employment of a weapon system that had direct and immediate impact on a named combat operation (“hands-on” defined as employment of a weapons system, including remote employment, or other activities that had a direct, immediate and on-site effect on the outcome of an engagement or similar operation), and
Was not physically exposed to hostile actions or at risk of exposure to hostile action.
Airmen will wear the first Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal awarded and will wear a bronze service star for any subsequent medal awarded to recognize each qualifying DOD combat operation in which the Airman participated for one or more days.
MEDAL DESCRIPTION
The medal bears a bronze color 1 ¼ inch metal disc bearing a starburst. The starburst behind the grid-lined sphere conveys power and the ability to remotely effect the battlefield, anywhere in the world. The delta followed by the contrail portrays the remotely piloted aircraft and weapons systems. The Hap Arnold symbol denotes the U.S. Air Force. The reverse bears a circular inscription, “COMBAT EFFECTS CAMPAIGN” above, and “UNITED STATES AIR FORCE” below, and a “Hap Arnold” symbol above a stacked inscription that reads “REMOTE COMBAT SUPPORT”. A pair of beveled deltas flank the circular inscription.
How and Where the EMI Shielding Materials
As per latest research on EMI Shielding Materials Market (Report spread across 104 Pages), the growth of EMI Shielding Materials Marketis expected to reach multi million by 2028, Invaluation to 2021, Over the few years the EMI Shielding Materials Market will reach a magnificent spike in CAGR in terms of revenue.Get more news about Shielding material,you can vist our website!
EMI Shielding Materials Market Report 2023 is spread across 104 Pages and provides exclusive statistics data, and competitive landscape of EMI Shielding Materials Market in niche sector.Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding refers to the shielding of radio wave or microwave radiation so that the radiation essentially cannot penetrate the shield, which serves as a radiation barrier. EMI shielding is to be distinguished from magnetic shielding.Case numbers are resurging in parts of the world where the COVID-19 pandemic was waning, falling in places that saw huge surges recently, and just beginning to rise in previously little-impacted parts of the globe.
Studying and analyzing the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on the EMI Shielding Materials industry, the report provide in-depth analysis and professtional advices on how to face the post COIVD-19 period.
Moreover, it helps new businesses perform a positive assessment of their business plans because it covers a range of topics market participants must be aware of to remain competitive.
EMI Shielding Materials Market Report identifies various key players in the market and sheds light on their strategies and collaborations to combat competition. The comprehensive report provides a two-dimensional picture of the market. By knowing the global revenue of manufacturers, the global price of manufacturers, and the production by manufacturers during the forecast period of 2023 to EMI Shielding Materials, the reader can identify the footprints of manufacturers in the EMI Shielding Materials industry.
As well as providing an overview of successful marketing strategies, market contributions, and recent developments of leading companies, the report also offers a dashboard overview of leading companies' past and present performance. Several methodologies and analyses are used in the research report to provide in-depth and accurate information about the EMI Shielding Materials Market.
The current market dossier provides market growth potential, opportunities, drivers, industry-specific challenges and risks market share along with the growth rate of the global EMI Shielding Materials market. The report also covers monetary and exchange fluctuations, import-export trade, and global market
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Lens Optional Die-cast Aluminum High Bay Lights
YUSING HL117 High Bay Lights are different from the conventional lamp. It has unique advantages of novel style, safety, energy-saving, environmental protection, and so on, is widely used in supermarkets and warehouses.Get more news about Die-casting Ufo Bulb,you can vist our website!
Our High Bay Light HL117 has many practical advantages for you:
Bright: 100lm/w-high efficacy. The High Bay Lights with superior quality for higher illumination, providing you with sufficient light in dim night, creating a safe environment for supermarkets or warehouses.
Lifespan: 30,000 hours lifespan and 2-year warranty.
Waterproof: IP65 waterproof rating. It can be installed in various weather conditions all year round, and can also be placed outdoors. The durable aluminum shell is used to quickly dissipate heat to keep it cool, and it can withstand outdoor rain and storms.
Lamp beads: adopt SMD2835, the light-emitting angle is 110°, 3000K /4000K /6500K.
Appearance: The new "UFO style" of High Bay Lights is novel, attractive, and smooth, so they can reduce volume and decrease transport cost, and it will have more price strength.
AC 90~305V wide input voltage range and high-qualified constant current power supply, with stable light and no noise pollution, it can be used universally.
Ra>70 high CRI, close to real color, different color temperature can match different demand.
Unique heat dissipation design, perfect combination of each part, it can export heat quickly, and extent life span to entire light.
Stainless steel 304 hook ring, with rust-proof.
Many types of reflectors and 60/90/120 degree beam angle for different light distribution solutions, with good decoration effect.
Lamp surface with anodized anti-corrosion treatment, the structure is compact and beautiful.
High quality insulated cables, independent ground, can pass more current, good for protection driver.
Unique UFO design, 30% smaller and lighter, easy for installation and freight saved.
Unique design and high quality material with good shock resistance and high hardness, it will not be easy damaged during transportation or application.
Every lamp have to be tested under 11 procedures and aged over 48hours to make sure lamp is good quality and stable performance.
Direct replacement of traditional lamp, easy installation and lower maintenance.
Widely used in the workshop, factory, warehouse, highway toll stations, gas stations, supermarkets, exhibition halls, stadiums and other lighting places.
No mercury or xenon pollution, no radiation, no flicker, good for health and environment.
Why You Should Make the Switch to Hygienic Silicone Toilet Brushes
Ready to ditch your toilet brush? Sleek, new silicone brush options don’t just look cooler than plastic-bristle brushes—they also promise an easier-to-clean and more germ-free experience. But do they live up to the hype? We have some good news, and it’s based on science: Microbiologists agree that silicone brushes not only seem less gross than their plastic-bristled counterparts; they are actually more sanitary (and generally, a better buy) for a couple of reasons.Get more news about Silicone Brush,you can vist our website!
Jeremiah Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, says that silicone attracts fewer microorganisms (read: bad bacteria, including E. coli) than plastic because silicone is non-porous and resists the accumulation of organic matter from the toilet, which can attract germs.
“For this reason alone, silicone would be more resistant to microbial contamination,” Johnson says. “That’s why it’s is being used more frequently in medical applications.” Another plus: Because silicone dries much faster than plastic, it’s also less likely to accumulate microbes.
Silicone is easier to clean
Silicone can also be more easily and thoroughly cleaned than plastic-bristled brushes, Johnson says, which obviously results in a more sanitary bathroom environment. For example, most silicones can be put in the dishwasher and even boiled (assuming the handle and other portions of the brush allow).
This would reduce the number of microorganisms present even further and is something you could not likely do with a traditional brush since plastics are particularly sensitive to chemicals and physical stress,” he says.
SIlicone is more robust
Since silicone is generally resistant to more physical stress, including chemical cleaners and UV light, you could use stronger cleaners that would be more likely to kill harmful microorganisms present on the brush.
You’ll also probably get a longer life out of a silicone brush than you would a traditional one because of these properties, which means making the switch is probably worth it (especially since silicone brushes tend to be a bit pricier compared to plastic ones).
But there’s one downside
The only negative Johnson could find to silicone brushes is an environmental one: Silicone doesn’t easily break down in the environment, and most curbside recycling programs do not accept post-consumer silicone-based products. That means when you’re through with your silicone toilet brush, you will either need to take it to the landfill or find a specialized recycling facility on your own.
Why a Georgia District Chose an In-Ground School Bus Lift
A busy school district can have a lot of lifting needs, from 72-pupil passenger school buses to pickup trucks—and Screven County School System in Sylvania, Georgia, is no exception. The fleet team needed a versatile vehicle lift that would seamlessly handle a broad range of different vehicles.Get more news about bus lift exporter,you can vist our website!
As part of the process in selecting a heavy-duty lifting system, the eastern Georgia school district was understandably looking for a vehicle lift that is safe, reliable, flexible and convenient for their techs to use.
The district selected Stertil-Koni’s hydraulic inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT for use in its recently completed, state-of-the-art school bus maintenance facility. Staff and management were particularly attracted to the lift because it engages with the frame of the vehicle and hence provides wheels-free access. In that way, it can also accommodate a variety of vehicles on which its technicians can more easily perform diverse service tasks.
Bringing the new technology to Screven County School System was Heavy Duty Lift & Equipment, Inc. (HDLE), a Stertil-Koni distributor in Buford, Georgia, that sold and installed the lift.
HLDE sales representative Ian Merrow noted, “The DIAMONDLIFT system provides a modern, efficient, and safe approach to servicing heavy-duty vehicles of all types. It is an ideal choice for the people of Screven and their facility.”For Screven, the service center is critical to supporting a fleet of nearly 50 school buses that travel 38 bus routes transporting approximately 1,700 students daily.
Located in a rural county, Screven’s school buses cover a combined average of 1,412 miles daily, with the longest single route accounting for more than 122 miles.When choosing the DIAMONDLIFT, Screven School District required a lift that is Gold Label-certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), the industry’s highly regarded watchdog organization. ALI’s Lift Certification Program has made it easy for school districts and municipalities to select vehicle lifts that have been third-party tested and proven to meet the highest standards in safety and performance.
Lift testing includes verification of the structural integrity of a lift’s systems and components, the proper function of its controls and load-holding devices, proper lowering speeds and overload protection.
The lift that Screven selected helped the school district save time and money due to its simple installation and the use of a structural steel cassette, which is easily embedded in concrete. The pre-fabricated, seamless steel cassette is fully contained with DiamondGuard protection—mitigating any concerns about electrolysis, corrosion and workshop fluids entering into the surrounding soil.
With a capacity of up to 35,000 lbs. per piston, or 70,000 lbs. in the two-piston configuration, the DIAMONDLIFT readily handles the weight of virtually any school transportation vehicles.
Body Armor Update
I was very lucky, actually. We had a traffic stop…and I initially thought the guy was in need of medical attention. He had blood on his face, he was drooling, vomiting, and I kind of looked over the car a little bit and said, ‘Hey, are you okay?’…. He had a .45 right under his leg…he pulled it out and shot me once in the chest. Luckily, I was wearing my body armor…. It was a dead-on heart shot…it saved my life.”To get more news about bulletproof zone customer service, you can visit bulletproofboxs.com official website.
Accounts like this one from Kyle Russell, a K-9 police officer with the Alexandria (VA) Police Department, of random attacks against police officers are becoming increasingly common. For many officers like Russell, body armor makes the difference between life and death.
State of the Industry
While there hasn’t been a revolution in body armor technologies over the past year, industry experts agree that there have been incremental improvements in the overall weight and bulk of body armor solutions. “The reduction of weight and increased performance of body armor has been due to the advancement of Ultra-High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) materials like Dyneema®. Officers today are seeing the lightest and highest performing armor in the history of body armor,” says Michael Foreman, EVP of International Business Development, Federal Sales and Marketing, Point Blank Enterprises.
“Achievements continue to be realized in the ongoing quest for thinner and lighter armor which maintains, or exceeds, the expected protection levels,” says Georg Olsen, Sales Manager at U.S. Armor Corporation. “When their armor is fitted properly and tailored specifically to them, officers can no longer use the excuse, ‘It’s too heavy and uncomfortable!’ This serves our primary goal which is to increase body armor wear rates.”
Industry Challenges
Not all changes in the body armor industry are good, however. Olsen fears that the pressure to develop new products which are thinner and/or lighter may lead to the release of substandard products. “Being ‘first’ with something is not always a good thing, and manufacturers need to be careful not to take products all the way out to the performance limits…it’s always wise to leave room for a margin of error,” he says. An influx of companies in the industry is also worrisome, he says. “I’m very concerned about the dramatic increase in new companies marketing armor products which have no longevity or background experience with these products.”
Body Armor Certification
The National Institute of Justice Compliance Testing Program (NIJ CTP) ensures that products meet stringent standards and perform as expected by maintaining a list of compliant products and provide manufacturers with statements of compliance to be placed on their products. Concerned that some manufacturers were mimicking the NIJ statement of compliance, the NIJ has now registered its new Certification Mark with the US Patent Office.
The NIJ Mark is currently in use only by ballistic-resistant body armor manufacturers and may only be used on specific models which have both demonstrated compliance with NIJ Standard 0101.06 and participated in the FIT surveillance program. (www.justnet.org/howto/NIJ-Mark.html)
“This registered mark will help officers and agencies ensure that what they require and order is in fact what they receive. Having the NIJ Certification Mark will help prevent knockoffs, protect the end-users and prosecute those who breach the market with substandard products,” Foreman says.
Even bigger news regarding the NIJ is its plan to eliminate Level IIA vest certifications by the end of the year, Olsen says. “They feel that the increase in street level firepower has created the need to raise the protection. This would create a significant issue for agencies who currently issue the Level IIA vest, including some very large agencies like the Chicago PD and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,” Olsen adds.
Shopping for Body Armor
“Shop for ‘best value,’ not lowest price…they are often not the same thing,” recommends Olsen. “When you publish highly limiting, ‘tight’ bid specifications and award based solely on price, you cheat yourself out of the chance to compare several product offers and select what’s best for your agency.”
Be sure to test and evaluate prospective body armor purchases and confirm their technical data, Foreman says. It is a misconception that all published data and specifications are accurate.
Olsen concurs, “I have also noticed a highly disturbing trend of ballistic plates being marketed which imply they will do things they cannot do. In-house testing by the manufacturer is not the same thing as testing by an NIJ Certified Laboratory, and documentation should be required.”
Olsen and Foreman also agree on the importance of insisting that vendors have proof of product liability insurance. “Be sure that the supplier has current and sufficient liability insurance coverage; require that it provide a Certificate of Additionally Insured,” Olsen says. The product manufacturer should also have and maintain ISO Certification of its manufacturing and business processes during the entire useful lifespan of the armor you are purchasing, he adds.
BulletSafe's INCREDIBLE Bulletproof Vests and Products
American Airlines Flight 191 crashed in Des Plaines, Illinois, due to a faulty maintenance procedure before takeoff. 273 people died.To get more news about bulletproof zone, you can visit bulletproofboxs.com official website.
In 1981, an elevated walkway collapsed in a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Missouri due to an engineering error. 114 people died.
In 2021, a condominium in Florida collapsed—partly due to poor safety inspection practices—killing over 100.
A list of human-error related engineering mistakes and disasters could fill thousands of pages. Manufacturers and various companies make mistakes and people die.
Due to the imperfect nature of human endeavors, government standards exist for all consumer products and services in the United States. Whether it’s the Food and Drug Administration verifying the safety of food, the National Highway Traffic Administration certifying the safety of automobiles or doctors being reviewed by State Medical Boards, every profession has standards its practitioners must comply with, and live up to, if they want to continue doing business in their industry. It’s the law.
In the world of personal-protection consumer products, such as bulletproof vests, shields, helmets and the like, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)—an agency within the Department of Justice—is the regulating authority. Only the most durable, quality and proven bulletproof vests earn the elusive NIJ certification.
Firearms were first used in combat around the 800 years ago. Back then, there was heavy metal armor plating that could provide varying degrees of protection, although it was generally bulky, and if a soldier fell in a body of water, they were certain to drown. Over time, guns have become exponentially stronger, and the need for adequate physical protection has increased in parallel.
The first commercially available bulletproof vests were made of silk circa 1900. Fourteen years later, during World War 1, the need for widely available body armor only increased. Unfortunately, most soldiers of that era never received the protection they needed.
During World War 2, flak jackets became popular in the military, but they still failed to prevent bullets and shrapnel from doing extreme damage. It was becoming increasingly clear bulletproof vest technology was failing to keep pace with the destructive power of firearms and artillery.
Flak jackets became more advanced by the Vietnam War. They weighed about 22lbs and consisted of heavy armor plates woven together by strands of ballistic nylon, providing nominal safety from shrapnel and small-arms fire. However, they could not generally stop rifle caliber bullets.
Kevlar, a heat-resistant plastic, first became available to the public in the early 1970s. Marketed as “tougher than steel”, Kevlar dominated the bulletproof vest industry for the remainder of the 20th century.
At the turn of the century, enterprising engineers began to realize the shortcomings of Kevlar and traditional bulletproof plates. A Kevlar bulletproof vests’ average price tag was over $1000, and it was still too heavy and failed to stop high-velocity rifle calibers.
Soon enough, some inventors realized they could make bulletproof materials from aramids which are heat-resistant, synthetic fibers. Along this line of thought, a brand-new, thermoplastic polymer became widely-known and available: polyethylene. This material was stronger, lighter and more cheaply manufactured than Kevlar.
Nowadays, every top-notch bulletproof vest is made, at least in part, by polyethylene. The viability of new materials continues to be explored (firearms continue to become more powerful). Most new vests also have polyester components, which is a strong fiber that can be used to hold the plated sections of a bulletproof vest together.