Europe’s beverage-can market outperformed other regions in the third quarter, prompting Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) to accelerate its investment plans with two new production lines at existing facilities in the UK and Spain. Global beverage can shipments rose 2 per cent year on year in the three months to September 30, while Europe recorded 6 per cent growth, contrasting with a 1 per cent decline across the Americas. AMP announced the expansion alongside third-quarter results that exceeded its own earnings guidance, allowing the company to raise its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. Chief executive Oliver Graham said demand remained resilient across the company’s markets, supported by strength in key beverage categories and continued gains for cans within the wider packaging mix. The...
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), which holds 50 per cent of the Qatalum joint venture, reported a net profit of QAR 276 million (USD 75.88 million) for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. This marked a drastic 48 per cent year-on-year dip, despite a rise aluminium selling prices. Shipping constraints and reduced operational activity at its joint venture, Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum), weighed on production, sales and financial performance. The decline comes from tonnes, not price. The joint venture produced and sold far less metal because shipping constraints tied to the regional conflict reduced operational activity. Higher realised selling prices and lower operating costs partly offset the pressure on earnings, while its closing cash and bank balance, including...
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Despite India’s exports reaching a record USD 824.9 billion in FY 2024–25, aluminium exports declined sharply by 10.79 per cent, revealing sector-specific challenges amid an otherwise strong trade performance. Image for representational purposes only According to the Ministry of Commerce, total exports grew 6.01 per cent year-on-year, rising from USD 778.1 billion in FY 2023–24, driven primarily by robust growth in services and non-petroleum merchandise exports. The overall surge in India’s exports was supported by a 13.6 per cent rise in services exports, which reached a record USD 387.5 billion, and a 6 per cent increase in non-petroleum merchandise exports, which hit an all-time high of USD 374.1 billion. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the resilience of Indian...
The US beverage can industry aims to offset its manufacturing cost inflation by using recycled aluminium, which is exempt from the 50 per cent tariff on aluminium and steel. By using recycled aluminium, the entire industry would shield nearly 70 billion cans, an industry valued at USD 36.95 billion in 2024, from potential financial threats and loss. Recently, the Trump administration has applied a 50 per cent tariff on imports of consumer packaged goods made from aluminium and steel, creating a robust tension among manufacturers. However, this created a nudge towards using recycled aluminium for beverage can packaging. US beverage can production According to the IMARC report, the aluminium beverage can production in the US in 2024 was 155.8 Billion Units and is expected to reach 209.7...
Rytoriacap Inc. and ASC Engineered Solutions have announced that Rytoria, a North American-based company specialising in circular metal processing and recycling, has acquired ASC’s foundry and related facilities in Blossburg, Pennsylvania. The transaction follows a comprehensive search by ASC for a buyer dedicated to preserving the site’s role in supporting Tioga County’s industrial economy. Headquartered in Yoe, PA, Rytoria specialises in recycling and processing both non-ferrous and ferrous metals, including aluminium, copper, and brass. Through its subsidiary, Fagor Regen Aluminum, also based in Yoe, the company produces high-purity aluminium ingots for use in the automotive and general manufacturing sectors. “Blossburg is a wonderful community with great talent, and we are excited to...
Dirty Labs, an award-winning brand, is revolutionising the entire home cleaning process through the launch of new innovative Bio Enzyme Liquid Dish Soap in a sustainable package. The green chemistry formula is used in this particular dish soap, which is available starting June 17. This Liquid dish soap is packed up in a recyclable, sustainable, and eco-friendly aluminium bottle. Apart from this new dish soap, the company has been using other sustainable packaging materials for many of its products, such as bio-enzyme laundry detergent, which mostly uses cardboard and wooden scoops across all its products. However, the inclusion of aluminium is a first for the consumable manufacturing brand. Image source: Dirty Labs David Watkins, Dirty Labs’ Co-Founder and CEO, said, “Dirty Labs exists to...
With the rising demand for electric vehicles and electronic devices, the development of high-capacity, fast-charging, and cost-effective rechargeable batteries has become increasingly urgent. Aluminium-ion batteries (AIBs) have emerged as a promising candidate thanks to aluminium's abundant reserves, high theoretical capacity, and excellent safety profile. However, their practical capacity remains limited, primarily due to the shortcomings of current cathode materials. This is where Researchers from China's Jiangnan University and Dalian University of Technology came into the spotlight. The team developed innovative MoS₂/rGO nanoflower cathodes for aluminium-ion batteries (AIBs). While AIBs hold significant promise due to aluminium's abundance, high theoretical capacity, and strong safety...
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) has officially sealed an aluminium smelter operated by PT MPI in East Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia after the company failed to comply with air quality guidelines and regulations aimed at addressing air pollution. As a result, the company was one of the major contributors to air pollution in the Greater Jakarta area. "Clean air is a fundamental right. There's no tolerance for companies that jeopardise public health for short-term profit," highlighted Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq. The action signals a growing intolerance for industrial negligence, especially when it endangers communities and undermines national air pollution control efforts. The enforcement followed a supervisory inspection that revealed the facility had failed to control...
In the global automotive industry, the implications of stricter emission regulations and fuel efficiency targets have created an urgency for manufacturers to adopt efficient technologies with lightweight components. Mahindra, an Indian automobile manufacturing company, is now slowly shifting from steel to aluminium and here's everything you need to know about the transition. Image source: pinterest.com Over the past twenty years, Mahindra has methodically redesigned its powertrain systems, which include internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric drivetrains, to reduce weight, enhance thermal efficiency and prepare platforms for strict regulations such as India's BS6 and upcoming CAFE standards. This lightweight effort was not the result of one major innovation but rather a gradual,...
Runaya, a Vedanta Group company renowned for its zero-waste and zero-discharge aluminium processing facility, is moving towards a strategic investment roadmap, indicating a significant shift toward integrated, export-ready, sustainable manufacturing solutions. Future growth & strategic focus By 2026, Runaya plans to enter the production of gas-atomised aluminium powder through a partnership with global leader Eckart. The company is also developing new business lines, including ISF, aluminium alloys, and value-added recycling streams, positioning itself to meet evolving global industrial demands. Over the next 18 months, more than INR 750 crore (USD 90 million) will be invested across critical and minor metals, metal waste recovery, telecom materials, and infrastructure products. These...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has yet again outperformed and achieved a new safe working hours milestone for June 2025. The Bahrain-based company, also known as the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter, has demonstrated steady growth and progress in ensuring the safety of its workers across every layer of its operations. As of June 27 2025, the company has unlocked 37 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), surpassing last year's number (20 million without LTI as data published on June 22). This remarkable accomplishment reinforces Alba's unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and resilient workplace for both its employees and contractor workforce. If we delve deeper, on May 8, 2025, Alba recorded 35 million safe working hours without LTI,...
A proposed aluminium recycling plant in Benson, USA, has stirred deep concerns among local residents, who fear the facility might lead to environmental harm, noise pollution, and water overuse — if not immediately, then in the long run. While the anxieties are understandable, especially given the plant’s location near residential areas, experts suggest these concerns might be rooted more in misinformation than in facts. Image source: IndiaMART The plant, led by Aluminum Dynamics, aims to recycle used beverage cans, which is symbolically an initiative to benefit the environment.“Aluminium is 100 percent recyclable. It’s infinitely recyclable, and we want to take advantage of that and keep these cans out of our landfills,” said Glenn Pushis, President of Aluminum Dynamics, in a statement...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and a business of Vedanta Group Ltd., is operating outside the conventional gender norms in a hardline manufacturing sector. It has decided to recruit 15 transgender employees in 2026, bringing the total to 44 at its Jharsuguda (Odisha) and Korba (Chhattisgarh) units. Image soure: Vedanta Aluminium The beginning of Pride Month has showcased a number of stories of inclusion from across the world, but Vedanta's decision represents a substantial shift towards inclusivity as a strategic advantage rather than a symbolic action. This can surely be acknowledged as one of the largest workplace integration drives in India's manufacturing sector, based on a straightforward business case. Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Inclusivity...
Investing in one of the best suitcases goes far beyond functionality; it’s about expressing your style and intent every step of the journey. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or gearing up for that one special trip, the luggage you travel with makes a statement as powerful as the outfits packed inside. And today’s modern travellers want that statement to reflect more than taste - they want it to speak of purpose. A purpose where along with admiring the beauty of the world, travellers also seek a luggage that blends aesthetics with environmental responsibility. Enter Samsonite and HUGO BOSS with their latest collection of aluminium capsule luggage - sustainable bag makers on a mission to shape the future of travel, infusing creativity and sustainability and challenging industry norms....
Anheuser-Busch’s recently proposed USD 17 million investment is turning up a fizz in Houston! The manufacturer of Budweiser, Bud Light, ULTRA, Busch Light, and Stella Artois, is investing a fortune in its Houston brewery as part of “Brewing Futures” initiative. Source credit: WebWire The recently announced USD 17 million investments is part of Anheuser-Busch’s USD 300 million ventures for strengthening the manufacturing capacity, ensuring sustainability and enhancing US jobs. In today’s news, it is reported that over the last three years, almost USD 50 million has been invested in the Houston brewery of Anheuser-Busch. With a continuous investment for over 165 years in its employees, local communities, and breweries, the iconic brewer has been strengthening manufacturing hubs in America....
Vietnam’s gallium industry is gathering pace, supported by the country’s substantial bauxite reserves. While current production levels remain modest, government-led efforts are underway to enhance mining and smelting capabilities. Analysts project strong growth from 2025 to 2034, driven by advanced refining methods and increased international collaboration. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org Gallium, a silvery-white metal with a melting point of 29.8°C, plays a vital role in modern technology and is primarily extracted as a by-product of aluminium and zinc smelting. Due to its low concentration in natural ores such as bauxite, coal and zinc ore, recovery remains complex. The gallium value chain is divided into three key segments: upstream, involving resource extraction and smelting;...
In today's sustainability-driven world, the demand for eco-friendly materials is higher than ever, and this is where aluminium emerges as the leading character. Renowned for its strength, versatility, and infinite recyclability, aluminium is emerging as a game-changer in the push for greener solutions. But what truly sets it apart and how is innovation transforming its role in the modern world? Enter Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium giant, with its flagship initiative called the Hydro CIRCAL. Made with a minimum of 75 per cent post-consumer recycled aluminium scrap, Hydro CIRCAL is an eco-friendly choice that slashes carbon emissions compared to conventional aluminium production. And this flagship product will now be widely available in the United States , making it a powerful solution for...
ALCORE, a majorly owned subsidiary of ABX Group, a global leader in the clean technology and materials sector, is gaining traction for ramping up its production capabilities backed by federal funding for aluminium-related industrial chemicals. The funding has been provided under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative to support the development of advanced recycling processes. The firm's dynamism marks broader global and national efforts aimed at expanding sustainable industrial methods while reducing emissions from heavy industries. The proprietary process in ALCORE primarily aims to extract hydrogen fluoride from the aluminium smelter bath waste, along with other critical compounds. With the accumulation of funding from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, the transition from...
In a recent event, where the US retaliated and dismissed India's request for a safeguard measure on aluminium and steel, it was not a bilateral discussion at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Now, India is on the road to imposing a retaliatory tariff only if the US fails to continue the conversation on the imposed tariff on aluminium and steel. Is this trade war between the US and India indicating a possible disruption in their trade relations? Image source: linkedin.com A recent report by Moneycontrol indicates that there is no sign of action initiated or implemented by India during the bilateral talks conducted at the WTO. But, both regions were focused on striking a favourable trade deal by July 9, when the reciprocal tariffs were paused for 90 days. However, on July 4, the Trump...
Sustainability isn't fading away, it is evolving. With smart material choices and a data-driven strategy, aluminium and other circular materials can help the brand lead the pack, meeting consumer expectations while also saving the planet. And this is what McKinsey & Company's newly published report, titled 'Sustainability in packaging 2025: Inside the minds of global consumers,' highlights. The report also revealed notable generational and socioeconomic differences in how consumers view sustainable packaging. The report stated that younger generations, especially Gen Z and millennials, are generally more willing to pay a premium for sustainable packaging. This trend is particularly evident among higher-income groups. For instance, in Germany, 25 per cent of high-income Gen Z respondents...
