Cano Water is expanding its aluminium packaging range in the UK with the launch of a new 473ml still water bottle in selected Waitrose stores from November. The lightweight aluminium bottle, a popular format in the US, is being introduced to the British market for the first time after more than five years of development and efforts to secure UK listings. The launch marks a new chapter for Cano Water, which has sold nearly 100 million cans over the past 11 years. The company has also secured a listing with foodservice wholesaler Brakes, extending the availability of its new aluminium bottle format beyond retail. Since its launch, Cano Water has avoided plastic bottles, positioning aluminium as an alternative to single-use plastic packaging. The new bottle is the format the team first came...
China’s exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar container products (HS 7612) increased in the first half of 2026, with shipments rising in both quarters. Among the destinations listed, import trends varied, with some markets recording strong growth while others saw declines. Exports at a glance China exported 49,000 tonnes of aluminium products (HS 7612) in the first half of 2026, up 36.1 per cent from 36,000 tonnes in H1 2025 and 63.3 per cent from 30,000 tonnes in H1 2024. Exports increased in both quarters, with shipments reaching 27,000 tonnes in Q2, compared with 22,000 tonnes in Q1, a quarter-on-quarter rise of 22.7 per cent. China’s quarterly exports rise The country’s exports rose by 29.4 per cent year-on-year, from 17,000 tonnes in Q1 2025 to 22,000 tonnes in...
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Castool Tooling Systems, part of Exco Technologies and a top tooling provider for extrusion and die-casting companies, has upgraded its capabilities. They added a Nitrex nitrocarburizing system to their facility in New Market, Canada. This expansion involved collaborating with various furnace suppliers. Nitrex is a global leader in surface treatment solutions, serving customers in over 20 countries. With 35 years of experience, they offer turnkey heat-treat systems, reliable technologies, proprietary instrumentation, digital controls, and surface treatment services to help customers achieve higher quality and profitability. The new nitrocarburizing furnace, called NX-1625, can handle up to 6000 kg of materials, measuring 1550 mm in diameter and 2500 mm in height. It uses Nitreg®-C...
Exlabesa has recently acquired Flandria Aluminium, a French company that has expertise in extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and recycling of aluminium profiles. This acquisition is part of Exlabesa's international expansion strategy, which aims to expand its direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This will enable the company to offer high-value-added products with the highest level of service in these markets. Flandria Aluminium has a history of over 50 years and currently employs 170 workers. It specializes in the manufacture of aluminium profiles for the construction, industrial, and transport segments. Its facilities, covering over 35,000 m², include two presses of ⌀ 8'' and ⌀ 9'', respectively. Additionally, it has an aluminium recycling plant with a melting...
Emirates Metal Trading Co ., one of the leading importers and suppliers of aluminium ingot, extrusion scrap, pipe and pipe fittings, has been successfully registered by AL CircleBiz to its list of 1500+ verified sellers. AL CircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. With around 6000+ product listings and 700+ business leads, the company is known for connecting customers and sellers via queries against advertised items and business leads. Regarding Emirates Metal Trading Co., the firm has carved itself into an unrivalled position in the market by unwavering efforts to provide customers with high-quality pipes, tubes, and fitting components. Stainless steel pipes and tubes, butts and fittings, forged...
CECI 1938, producers of one of the world's best-loved Lambrusco wines, has launched innovative containers made up of aluminium for its iconic wines - OTELLO Nero di Lambrusco and OTELLO Brut. The project titled OTELLO CECI FOR THE FUTURE focuses on sustainability and heritage. The 0.75-litre aluminium bottle has been designed by Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, specialising in aluminium, glass, plastic and other metal packaging suppliers and stoppers. CECI 1938 is the world's first producer to introduce an innovative container for its iconic wines, OTELLO Nero di Lambrusco and OTELLO Brut. The winery's choice to call the initiative, and hence the products, OTELLO CECI FOR THE FUTURE, underscores the winery's willingness to actively preserve all of its...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to ALUMINERA EXTRUSION S.A. for extruding aluminium profiles in Barcelona facility, Spain. The plant integrates a die warehouse with a capacity for over 10,000 references. ALUMINERA produces aluminium profiles for a wide range of industries, including building & construction and automotive & railway. The facility has an estimated production capacity of over 12,000 tonnes per year. ALUMINERA received the certification after undergoing a stringent audit by a third-party firm DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd. Since the audit occurred before May 31, 2023, the company bagged a Performance Standard V2 certification. On receiving the certification, Pedro Jimenez Carmona, CEO at Aluminera Extrusion...
Aluminium is a highly versatile metal that is widely used in various industries. As an expert in the field, one can understand the importance of finding efficient and effective ways to manufacture and finish aluminium parts. This is where SPEE3D's Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) technology comes in. The company will display its flagship equipment and the created aluminium components in the upcoming FABTECH 2023 exhibition to be held from 11 to 14 September. With this technology, companies can quickly produce parts from aluminium 6061, aluminium bronze, and other popular metal alloys. This means that businesses can address real-time needs and manufacture and finish parts within hours instead of days. In the real world, time is money, and the ability to quickly produce high-quality...
Leaked information from meetings this week suggests that the already postponed start date for the UK's deposit return scheme is looking even more like a 'non-starter,' with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. The government was advised that the October 2025 start date for the UK's deposit return programme is a non-starter, with the scheme now virtually set to be delayed by at least another year. "Developed with the ambition of further driving recycling rates, as well as reducing litter and plastic pollution, the implementation of a well-designed scheme provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revolutionise the circular economy of drinks containers. This is not a throwaway initiative for the short-term. It's a major shake-up of policy, industry and recycling...
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European Aluminium, in collaboration with 11 other industry associations representing the raw materials, aerospace & defence, and clean tech sectors, has joined forces to advocate for the formal recognition of aluminium's strategic significance. The shared objective is to secure the inclusion of aluminium in the Strategic Raw Materials list of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The CRMA signifies a pivotal step toward recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach to safeguard Europe's strategic resilience and promote sustainable growth. It identifies materials of paramount importance to the twin transitions (Green and Digital) and the defence sectors, taking into account projected global supply/demand imbalances. The associations have jointly sent a letter addressed to...
Headquartered in England, Intercede Group PLC has declared the company signing four latest contracts worth US$2 million on September 4 with an aluminium producer located in the Middle East. The Lutterworth-based cybersecurity software provider exclaimed that these new contracts comprise refurbishing work in a federal agency and a three-year deal for MyID MFA from a Middle-East-based aluminium producer. The aluminium industry is getting smarter day by day, with leading companies incorporating digitalisation in their operational lines for prompt updates and measurable activities. It is imperative for an aluminium unit to have proper identification services for workers so that every nook and corner is covered for safety and operational updates. The other two contracts have been penned with a...
In August 2023, the global aluminium industry experienced some significant developments. Despite minor fluctuations, the LME aluminium price decreased slightly, while the SHFE price exhibited growth. Anticipations for the year's second half indicate an upswing in aluminium demand, with both worldwide primary aluminium production and the Chinese market displaying signs of rise. Several companies within the worldwide aluminium industry, including those in China, have recently disclosed their financial results for the second quarter (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2023, with many reporting either losses or declines in profits and a downward sales trend. The aluminium industry is actively pursuing strategies to minimize its carbon footprint, with major producing countries such as China,...
Rio Tinto Group, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, has appointed Jérôme Pécresse as the Chief Executive for the aluminium business. Jérôme Pécresse will join Rio Tinto on October 23, 2023, succeeding Ivan Vella. Jérôme will bring more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles in global mining and energy companies. He served General Electric (GE) as President and CEO for its Renewable Energy business since 2015 and directed a broad portfolio of business in hydropower, solar and storage, onshore and offshore wind, and electricity grid. Before GE, Jérôme worked with Alstom from 2011, leading the company's Renewable Energy business. Besides, he served a Paris-based global industrial minerals producer, Imerys, for 13 years in various roles and ultimately as...
The voice of the UK aluminium industry, ALFED (The Aluminium Federation), is back with their annual parliamentary breakfast briefing. The event will concentrate on importing and exporting to give industry stakeholders important insight into the shifting aluminium situation. It will be held on September 19th at the House of Commons in London. Previously on June 20 , ALFED had hosted members from throughout the aluminium supply chain in the House of Lords for its annual legislative lunch. Tom Jones, chief executive officer of the Aluminium Federation, said, "ALFED's parliamentary breakfast briefing is a significant and anticipated event in the annual industry calendar. Our sector plays a vital role in the UK economy and our members relish the opportunity to raise key issues with the highest...
Premium luxury brand Chanel has introduced its Collection No. 31 Lipstick to the market with a freshly conceived glass case holding 100% recyclable aluminium refills for enhanced sustainability and environmental consciousness. Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick upholds Gabrielle Chanel's ideology of sophistication with a tinge of pro-societal values. Chanel has always been a symbol of elegance, luxury, and innovation in the world of beauty. Their latest masterpiece, Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick, sets a new standard of beauty that embodies the essence of pure simplicity. Drawing inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel's avant-garde art, this lipstick breaks through stereotypes and sets new trends in beauty techniques, habits, and attitudes. Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick is a testament to...
The Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (ARABAL), the premiere-most event for the aluminium industry in the Arab world, is scheduled for November 21-23, 2023, at Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ma'aden, a Saudi state-owned mining company, will host the 25th edition of the event under the theme "Aluminium: The Future from Mine to Space". The event will explore the future of the global aluminium industry, highlighting innovations and collaborations in the sector. Like every year, the event will bring together the industry leaders under one roof for learning, exchanging ideas & developments, and networking. Conversations will cover the industry's trending topics like supply chain security, technology adoption and decarbonisation initiatives, and the...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,238 per tonne on Monday, with its high and low at US$2,242 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,200.5 per tonne. On Monday, September 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) opened the week with a fall of US$34.5 per tonne or 1.58 and 1.57 per cent to peg at US$2,149 per tonne and US$2,149.50 per tonne. As per the LME graph , both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price lost US$37.5 per tonne or 1.67 per cent and US$37 per tonne or 1.65 per cent to halt at US$2,196 per tonne and US$2,197 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price contracted by US$35 per tonne or 1.47 per cent to close at US$2,340 per tonne and US$2,345 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 506400 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled...
The ASX-listed Australian company with world-class rare earth and bauxite assets, Lindian Resources Ltd, has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of Park (Zuliang) Wei as a non-executive director, with effect from September 4, 2023. Wei, a Chinese-born Australian entrepreneur, has been a strategic advisor to Lindian for the past year and holds a significant stake in the company. He possesses a diverse portfolio of investments spanning the property, mining, and finance sectors within Australia and across global markets. Wei is a graduate of Nanjing University, one of China's prestigious top-five universities, with a Bachelor of Arts. In 1994, he founded Top Pacific Group, a diversified property group engaged in property development, construction, property financing, sales...
Swedish boat manufacturer Anytec brings to view a new high-performance day boat called Anytec 800 R at Stockholm's Floating Boat Show. The boat is race-ready and has a long history of success in the Nordic market. Individuals are predicted to embrace their future offers or projects with excitement due to their unique and high-performance aluminium outboard-powered day boats. Sweden, a land renowned for its bountiful aluminium production, finds itself naturally inclined toward the craft of fashioning aluminium vessels. Within the shimmering realm of boat manufacturing, aluminium emerges as the shining jewel, cherished for its ethereal attributes – a veritable symphony of lightweight grace, a waterproof shield against the relentless march of rust, and a testament to the eternal longevity of...
The international luggage maker TUMI thinks it is the brand's responsibility to preserve the environment for travellers. As an outcome, TUMI incorporates aluminium, a green metal, in their suitcase, displaying a clean, professional outlook while keeping it lightweight for its goal of travel friendliness. At its new pop-up at Seoul's Lotte World Mall Atrium, it showcased its new elevated collection. TUMI's "Essentially Beautiful" pop-up event features goods inspired by the brand's distinctive aesthetic designs and workmanship. The collection creates an equilibrium amid utility and attention to detail, with notable characteristics including improvements to the 19 Degree line, the introduction of Georgica bags, and the Alpha X collection's high-performance elegance. For TUMI's pop-up event,...
