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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The shipping of rolled aluminium goods in July decreased by 5.1 per cent year on year, totalling 145,429 tonnes, according to statistics from the Japan Aluminium Association's "Overview of Production and Shipments of Rolled Aluminium Products." Concurrently, output fell 5.6 per cent Y-o-Y, totalling 147,351 tonnes. According to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), aluminium foil deliveries fell 9.4 per cent in the first six months of 2023, reaching 444,000 tonnes. The Association also revealed that deliveries fell 15 per cent year on year in the second quarter due to sluggish demand, which resulted in destocking. On Monday, August 28, India's major rating agency, ICRA, indicated that due to the government's focus on infrastructure development, domestic aluminium demand growth...
After three decades of dedicated service, Charles E. Baker, the Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Ball Corporation, has announced his retirement. His remarkable contributions will be dearly missed. However, the company is excited to welcome Hannah Lim-Johnson, who will take on the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary starting on September 18, 2023. During this transition period, Baker will continue to offer his valued counsel to ensure the successful completion of the aerospace transaction that was recently announced. The chairman and CEO, Daniel W. Fisher, said in a statement: "As part of Ball's long-term strategic succession planning, we are pleased to welcome Hannah to Ball, and on behalf of our entire team, we thank...
InWin has introduced a new PC chassis with an outstanding brushed aluminium exterior. The colour options available are Titanium Grey and Champagne Gold, while one can buy the InWin Dubili as a DIY case or a completely integrated device. Part of the iBuild iShare project, the Dubili allows for easy customization of each component, as each panel can be accessed independently. The case is built with 1.2 mm SECC steel, providing a sturdy construction like that of a typical PC case, and features handles for easy transport. The tempered glass side panel allows for the visibility of internal components, while the exterior sports brushed aluminium and curved parts for a sleek, modern look. Aluminium is a shiny and lightweight metal; thus, its use in electrical appliances is quite common....
Cairo Metal has been a pioneer in the aluminium extrusion sector since 2008, and it is now one of Egypt's top aluminium extrusion suppliers. AL CircleBiz has successfully registered the company to its list of 1,200 verified sellers. AL CircleBiz is delighted to announce the inclusion of Cairo Metal in the world's first B2B platform for trading aluminium products. To meet the demands of today's market, Cairo has imported innovative manufacturing lines, an extrusion press, and a casting hot top system. Cairo Metal has always committed to quality requirements and delivered on those promises. The products offered include: 30 Series T-Slotted Aluminium Profile Aluminium Cut, Mounting / System Profile Aluminium Profile for LED Light C-Beam Aluminium Profile Aluminium Partition Cairo Metal...
Indian aluminium giants like Hindalco, Vedanta, and NALCO have increased their aluminium prices twice this week in line with the LME aluminium price rally by US$64.50 per tonne from August 29-September 1. Hindalco Industries Limited upgraded its aluminium prices on August 31 by INR 2,500 per tonne or 1.2 per cent, bringing the aluminium ingot price to INR 210,500 per tonne versus INR 208,000 per tonne on August 25. With almost a week-on-week hike, Hindalco's aluminium wire rod and aluminium billets prices stood at INR 222,500 per tonne and INR 224,600 per tonne, respectively, on August 31, compared to INR 220,000 per tonne and INR 222,100 per tonne on August 25. The next day, Hindalco further increased its aluminium prices by INR 2,000 per tonne. Hence, on September 1, Hindalco's...
Leading aluminium companies worldwide are looking for greener ways to run their patented production line. Recently, Norsk Hydro announced that it will switch from fossil fuel to biomethane for optimising its existing lines in Sunndal aluminium smelter. This big step will impel Hydro's journey toward sustainability and a renewable energy-based future. With great admiration, we acknowledge the joint efforts of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) members Ball Corporation and Cervejaria Masterpiece for introducing the pioneering ASI logo on their beverage can. The ASI logo is prominently displayed on their latest product, the Donatello Barley Wine, setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly packaging. Capral Aluminium, Australia's foremost manufacturer of extruded aluminium and distributor...
The primary sector of the aluminium industry is witnessing many new and significant events. To begin with, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest producer of premium aluminium and the largest industrial firm in the UAE, recorded a competitive financial performance in H1 2023. Despite some improvement in market circumstances, EGA's adjusted EBITDA was AED 4.2 billion ($1.1 billion), with a net profit of AED 2.0 billion ($533 million). Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, South East Asia's biggest aluminium smelter, reported the second quarter results 2023, indicating a 25 per cent year-on-year fall in net profit ended June 30. China's primary aluminium exports reached 22,700 tonnes in July 2023, up 200 per cent Y-o-Y. However, the country's exports fell 56 per cent to 80,300...
Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Technology Co., Ltd. recently underwent a successful external re-certification audit of its quality, environment, and occupational health and safety management systems. The audit team, consisting of experts, reviewed the company's system operation and made recommendations. The audit was conducted based on GB/T19001-2016, GB/T24001-2016, and GB/T45001-2020 Standards, laws, regulations, and company management system documents, and included production and related management activities of aluminium and aluminium alloy high-precision strips, tank body materials, and coated can lid materials. The on-site audit was divided into 6 groups and used data review and on-site inspection methods to review and inspect departments and production processes that have an impact on...
Hydro’s Head of aluminium plants, Ola Sæter has described how the aluminium giant is planning to curtail unnecessary operational expenditures through the instalment of sensor-based LED lighting systems in its smelters. These latest energy efficiency measures might save up to 90% of energy costs making Hydro’s journey toward sustainability more profound. Ola Sæter, remarked: "Efficient energy use is very important for our competitiveness. With new technology and solutions within energy efficiency, we see it is possible to cut even more of the electricity consumption in the smelters. This reduces the need for power and gives an environmental benefit both for Hydro and for Norway.” The implementation of new energy efficiency measures will occur in a phased approach. Initially, the smelters...
Colt Bud Light is back in time for this season’s NFL campaign with specially illustrated aluminium cans and bottles. Indianapolis Colts Bud Light cans are available storewide in the US and have been personalised with NFL team logos and player posters. The Colts are among the 23 spectacular teams participating in 2023’s NFL league. The aluminium cans have a bright blue shade with player effigies and individual team logos, as Bud Light has been an NFL sponsor since 2019 when they did their special can promotion. We have seen fair examples of sustainable approaches throughout sports complexes in the past, but this limited edition module comes with a QR code that can be scanned for particular redeemable offers like NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV and e-gift cards for NFL...
The aluminium industry is energy-intensive, which results in a considerable amount of carbon emissions along the production value chain. Sustainable practices can help reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to global efforts that address climate change. The fundamental programme in the aluminium industry is bauxite mining, as it is the raw ore required in the production of alumina from which aluminium is extracted. Bauxite mining can cause habitat destruction and biodiversity loss, but sustainable practices aim to mitigate these environmental impacts. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy-related CO2 emissions reached a new high of over 36.8 billion tonnes in 2022, with a growth rate of 0.9 per cent or 321 million tonnes. This growth rate was significantly...
Africa's leading packaging company, Nampak, has been entitled to formal approval regarding the R1 billion rights offer circular, which is to be tentatively posted on Monday, September 4. The prevailing subscription price of R175 per share displays a discount of approximately 23.49 per cent compared with the 30-day volume-weighted average trading price of Nampak's usual shares until the business closed on August 30. The company shared: "Nampak has received commitments from certain of its major shareholders to follow their rights in terms of the rights offer and subscribe for rights offer shares to the value of approximately R500 million." "Nampak has furthermore received commitments from Coronation Asset Management up to a maximum of R300 million, A2 Investment Partners up to a maximum of...
The Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining Limited has announced that in the six months ending 30 June 2023 (‘H1 2023’), it achieved a record in H1 shipments. The strategies implemented during 2022 aimed at reducing unit costs and improving its resilience are now being realised by the Company, and this is reflected by a $12.7 million year-on-year improvement in the financial performance with a net loss of $16.7 million (H1 2022: $29.4 million net loss). The H1 2023 results include a quarter in which, as expected, there were no shipments due to the annual wet season (January – March). The Company ended the period with $20.2 million in cash and equivalents. The Bauxite Hills Mine in North Queensland has officially reached its final investment decision to expand its capacity...
Technip Energies, a renowned French engineering and technology firm, has successfully obtained a front-end engineering design contract to construct an alumina refinery in Guinea, West Africa. The nation is one of the leading producers of bauxite in the world. However, in this case, the contract was awarded by French speciality alumina producer Alteo Alumina. The proposed facility is designed to manufacture alumina products vital for producing key components required for the energy transition, such as electric vehicles and batteries. The project includes the development of a port, a power generation plant, various process units, utility infrastructure, and a designated area for disposing of bauxite residue. After its accomplishment, the refinery will provide smelter-grade alumina and...
Emirates Global Aluminium expects aluminium prices to grow in line with the demand gains. It also projects its 2023 sales volume to remain steady even though the metal prices are on a downward trend. CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban said in an interview on Thursday, August 31, that EGA’s sales volume usually looms higher in the second half of a year. He also noted that the company now focuses on curbing expenses to bolster margins, as part of a preparation for when the owners decide to hold the IPO . Aluminium prices reached record lows in the wake of the Ukraine-Russia conflict last year, further contributed by shifting trade flows and interrupted energy supply. Ever since, the prices on the London Metal Exchange declined, so much so that it is now trading about 6.5 per cent lower this year....
Pelican Crossing residents, a Gonzales neighbourhood, have been struggling with a persistent problem for the past four years: red dust, identified as bauxite, continuously blankets their homes and surroundings. This issue stems from the former Lalumina Burnside Refinery site and has significantly impacted the quality of life for the local community. The red dust issue has become increasingly problematic due to dry weather conditions, causing it to spread further and affecting homes, yards, and vehicles. Residents have expressed their frustration, noting that dust infiltrates garages and patios and necessitates frequent cleaning. In addition, it poses safety hazards, including reduced visibility when it covers the roads and school closures when it drifts towards educational institutions....
Despite Germany's difficult economic position, supplies of aluminium tubes and aluminium aerosol cans increased in the first half of 2023, according to Aluminium Deutschland (AD). Aluminium tubes saw a 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth due to ongoing high demand from the pharmaceutical industry and consistent expansion in the cosmetics and food industries. Overall, about 424 million pieces of aluminium tubes were delivered to the German market. Regarding aluminium aerosol cans, the two main market groups, deodorants and hair care products, grew significantly over the previous year. This resulted in a 9.5 per cent rise in aluminium aerosol can exports, totalling 309 million units. The association's chairman, Clemens Behrenbruch, said, "It is becoming increasingly difficult to...
According to the data from the "Overview of Production and Shipments of Rolled Aluminium Products" provided by the Japan Aluminium Association, the shipment of rolled aluminium products in July witnessed a year-on-year decline of 5.1 per cent, totalling 145,429 tonnes. Concurrently, production also experienced a 5.6 per cent year-on-year decrease, reaching 147,351 tonnes. Although there was a rise in sales for automotive applications and plate extrusion, sales remained sluggish for can stock, construction, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and exports. While dissecting the data based on product categories, it observed a 6.0 per cent decrease in plate shipments, totalling 89,220 tonnes. Domestic demand showed a marginal dip to 79,283 tonnes (-0.6 per cent), primarily due to slower...
