Industrial Physics, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, has unveiled two state-of-the-art automated gauges aimed at boosting precision and productivity in metal packaging: the Torus Z606 Automatic Score Inspection Gauge and the Torus Z345 Automatic Color Inspection Gauge.
The Torus ...
The composite PMI for the aluminium processing (including downstream) industry in May was recorded at 49.8 per cent, approaching the 50 mark but remaining in contraction territory. It fell by 1.8 percentage points M-o-M and increased by 8.7 per cent Y-o-Y. By sector, in May, the domestic aluminium p ...
Ball Corporation, a leading aluminium packaging provider, has teamed up with Açaí Motion, a Brazilian natural energy drink brand, to launch a new line of sustainable aluminium cans certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI).
These ASI-certified cans reflect a commitment to high envir ...
Environment over everything. Apple has made a secure transition from the use of two generations of premium titanium to aluminium for the production of its latest iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both the performance and the environmental implications are intensive, representing a strategic masterstroke reshaping ...
Amid growing concerns over its reliance on imported bauxite, China is quietly adjusting its industrial strategy. Several major aluminium producers are now turning to IB2, a French technology co-developed by entrepreneur Romain Girbal and chemist Yves Occello, to tap into the country’s vast but under ...
On May 29, 2025, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) announced its collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to facilitate a smooth and efficient transition of the industry to a circular economy. With this collaboration, both firms shall focus on impro ...
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) concluded Q12025 (January to March) with net sales of Rs 4.65 billion, marking a modest 1 per cent Y-o-Y increase most importantly, avoiding a decline. The company also recorded a Y-o-Y surge of 4.29 per cent in its gross profit, arriving at Rs 1.445 b ...
In terms of domestic bauxite supply, according to SMM calculations, China's bauxite production in May 2025 (31 days) increased by 5.0 per cent M-o-M and 19.1 per cent Y-o-Y. It is understood that in the coming period, some mines are undergoing environmental protection inspections, which may subseque ...
The Department of Energy has reversed its course, announcing the withdrawal of USD 3.7 billion in funding previously awarded to clean energy and manufacturing projects under the Biden administration.
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The decision affects 24 projects across sectors like advanced materials ...
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