UK metal aerosol packaging sales reached approximately 529 million units in 2025, with strong growth in selected personal care, household and food applications offsetting declines in other categories. UK metal aerosol packaging sales stood at around 529 million units in 2025, down from approximately 567 million units in 2016, according to data from the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), based on Euromonitor research. While the overall volume has declined over the decade, the figures point to a more mixed picture for the UK aerosol market. Several applications have recorded significant growth, with BAMA highlighting a positive pattern emerging since 2021 following the downturn during and after the pandemic. “Overall, we see a resilient performance in UK aerosol sales”, said...
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in September 2026 (30 days) rose 2.2 per cent Y-o-Y and fell 3.2 per cent M-o-M. In September, downstream demand in China recovered somewhat M-o-M, but processing fees for some processed products remained under pressure, leading to production cuts and halts at some downstream enterprises. Purchase willingness for liquid aluminium subsequently weakened, dragging down the proportion of liquid aluminium output. The liquid aluminium ratio fell 0.5 percentage points M-o-M to 78.2 per cent during the month, coming in below expectations at the start of the month, with the main reductions coming from parts of central China and South China. Based on SMM's liquid aluminium ratio calculations, casting ingot production in China fell 6.2 per...
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Baiurdo VI, a 34.5-metre sailing yacht, has been sold, with James Pool of Y.CO representing the buyer and Simon Goldsworthy of Edmiston representing the seller. Baiurdo VI was designed by Gilles Vaton and built-in aluminium by the German yard Abeking & Rasmussen in 1992. Since then, the yacht has undergone frequent improvements, including a thorough renovation and new hull paint job in 2019 and a subsequent refit in 2021. Eight people are accommodated in four cabins, each with an en suite, including a primary bedroom, VIP suite, double, and twin. A team of four may be accommodated in additional crew quarters. The yacht has a range of 3,000 nautical miles at 9 knots when powered by a single 345hp Mercedes diesel engine. According to Y.CO's James Pool, "Baiurdo VI is a pedigree Northern...
According to the Shanghai Metal Market, the aluminium spot price has lost RMB 20 per tonne, officially stopping at RMB 18,830 per tonne today, June 21. The average aluminium price trends are between RMB 18,810 per tonne and RMB 18,850 per tonne. SMM aluminium price on March 21 was RMB 18,110 per tonne, which indicates it has risen RMB 720 per tonne or 3.97 per cent Quarter-on-Quarter displaying a strong upward trend in three months. The eight central provinces in China have all witnessed fluctuating prices today, with the aluminium price decreasing the highest in Gongyi by RMB 100 per tonne to stop at RMB 18,610 per tonne. In Foshan, on the other hand, the aluminium spot price jumped RMB 80 per tonne, settling at RMB 18,830 per tonne. The aluminium spot price in Shenyang gained RMB 40 per...
On Tuesday, June 20, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$10.5 per tonne or 0.47 per cent to halt at US$2,184 per tonne and US$2,184.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slumped by US$17 per tonne or 0.75 per cent and US$16 per tonne or 0.71 per cent to reside at US$2,2227 per tonne and US$2,229 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price slipped by US$14 per tonne or 0.58 per cent to peg at US$2,378 per tonne and US$2,383 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 555675 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants were halted at 305275 tonnes and 250400 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dwindled by US$15.96 per tonne or 0.70 per cent to clock at US$2,244.83 per tonne. SHFE...
History of Artificial Intelligence: The history of artificial intelligence (AI) can be traced back to the early days of computing when scientists and engineers began to explore the possibility of creating machines that could think for themselves. One of the earliest pioneers in AI research was Alan Turing, a British mathematician who published a paper in 1950 that laid the foundation for the field. Turing argued that it was possible to create a machine that could be indistinguishable from a human being in terms of its ability to think and reason. In the years that followed, AI research made significant progress. In the 1960s, researchers developed the first AI programs that could solve complex problems, such as playing chess and proving mathematical theorems. In the 1970s, AI research...
Aluminium is a chemical element that was discovered 200 years ago. After an initial period of technological development, aluminium alloys were used in many structural applications, including the civil engineering field. Al is the second most widely specified metal in buildings after steel and is used in all sectors, from commercial buildings to domestic dwellings. Alloys Pure aluminium is a low-strength metal and consequently not suitable for building applications, but thanks to the addition of alloying elements such as Cu, Mn, Mg, Zn etc. and thanks to specific production processes, it changes its physical and mechanical properties to meet requirements of a large number of applications. Durability Aluminium alloys for buildings are resistant to water, and corrosion and immune to the...
QIC Trims provided custom aluminium extrusion profiles to support the ceiling installation of a city hall development in Sunderland. The project is expected to save the city council £22 million in operational costs over 25 years and will house 1,200 employees. The project's main contractor, Bowmer and Kirkland, chose QIC Trims to create a trim solution for the ceilings. QIC Trims' 'US Ceiling Raft' range was specifically designed for this purpose. The technical team from QIC Trims collaborated with the architect and sub-contractor to manage the ceiling's design through multiple allocations. After a round of extensive dialogues and R&D, the firm selected US04 aluminium extrusions to construct the ceiling. According to the company, this would elevate the construction features alongside...
Constructed with premium materials and finished with a nano-ceramic coating inspired by porcelain, Google's Pixel tablet is unmatched in its class. Additionally, it is constructed with over 30% recycled materials, including 100% recycled aluminium in the device's case. The Pixel Tablet, specially designed for entertainment, flaunts a high-definition 11-inch display and includes a Charging Speaker Dock that can transform it to fit the core of one's smart home. As Google's latest and most advanced device, it runs on Android and features the Tensor G2 chip developed by Google . One can experience high-quality video calls with the Pixel camera technology from Google, which provides clear and sharp visuals. Users can enjoy vibrant and vivid colours on the screen for an immersive entertainment...
Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, announced that it would relocate its aluminium technology centre from Zeeland to Cassapolis in Michigan, giving it a bigger space and better infrastructure. The new technology centre will be located adjoining Hydro’s under-construction recycling facility at the Midwest Energy and Communications SMART Park, housing a state-of-the-art lab with technological equipment and an improved workspace. Thus, it will enable Hydro to deliver more innovative products to its customers in automotive, transportation, consumer products and building systems. “Our technical resources in Michigan and Norway have been a key factor in our success and growth in the United States for the past years. With the relocation of our best in class technology...
One of the fastest growing aluminium extrusion companies in West Bengal, Kolkata, La Reliant Aluminium Pvt. Ltd was founded in 2009, with commercial production set in motion in 2011. The firm has almost a decade of expertise in delivering the highest quality aluminium profiles for houses, offices, the agricultural and car sectors, and other comparable fields. To know further about the product offered by La Reliant, one can visit the official website of AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. AL CircleBiz , the world's first global marketplace, has successfully onboarded the firm, linking millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. La Reliant Aluminium responsibly sources its raw material and recycles the best quality scrap to reduce...
Skyportz, a leader in air taxi infrastructure, has unveiled an excellent design for a vertiport to facilitate the swift establishment of an international network of air taxi landing sites. These innovative aluminium vertiport solutions are affordable and modular, providing a turn-key option for smaller property sites seeking to participate in the Advanced Air Mobility future. The modular monocoque aluminium shells are available in three sizes that can be joined together, depending on space requirements. During the launch at Paris’ Airshow, Skyportz CEO Clem Newton-Brown, asserted: “The focus in the industry to date has been on larger vertiports located at existing airports. This is the low-hanging fruit which will form the essential backbone of an Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.”...
Libo Cosmetics has recently been awarded the Packaging Award for its Venus Refillable Aluminium Lipstick, which is made of 100% recyclable aluminium. Among the four other winners in different categories at the annual MakeUp in Paris' Innovation & Trends (IT) Awards, Libo won a well-deserved spot. The annual MakeUp in Paris' Innovation & Trends (IT) Awards recently concluded at the Carrousel du Louvre, and it was a grand success. The competition was open to all exhibitors at the show, who could submit up to three skincare and makeup innovations . This year, a total of 31 new skincare and makeup products and packaging were nominated, surpassing the tally of 117 products in the competition. After rigorous evaluation by the jury, four innovations and two "special mention" prizes were awarded...
The 6th AKAM Awareness Conference on “Sustainable & Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metals Processing” successfully occurred on Thursday, June 15, at Taj Bengal, Kolkata, India. It was a 2-day event with a combination of conference and plant visit, organised by MRAI and the Ministries of Mines and Steel, in collaboration with JNARDDC, Ministry of Mines PSU (NALCO), Ministry of Steel PSUs (NMDC & MSTC). The event marked the celebration of the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) - CIRCULAR ECONOMY Campaign - 2023”, and it was an honour for AL Circle to be present and witness the initiatives and policies framed by the Indian government to promote recycling and the circular economy in both the non-ferrous and ferrous industries. From the aluminium industry, Dr Anupam Agnihotri, Director of...
Canadian Solar, a Chinese module producer, is exhibiting its 700 W bifacial TOPCon solar modules this week at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. Canadian Solar said in December 2022 that it will commence mass manufacturing of TOPCon solar modules in the first quarter of 2023. IP68 junction boxes and anodized aluminium alloy frames are standard on the modules. They can work in temperatures ranging from -40 to 85 degrees Celsius with a system voltage of 1,500 volts. The double-glass panels weigh 37.8 kg and measure 2,384 x 1,303 x 33 mm. They have 2.0 mm heat-strengthened glass with an anti-reflective coating on the front and a 2.0 mm glass layer on the rear. “Canadian Solar’s TOPCon modules will increase the energy yield of PV systems and deliver one of the most competitive balance of...
Aluminium China brings together high-quality resources from the aluminium industry and various end-use applications, domestically and internationally. It is one of the leading international exhibitions for the aluminium industry and is set to showcase the latest advancements, technologies, and trends in the sector in its highly anticipated 2023 edition. With a focus on driving innovation and sustainability, Aluminium China 2023 promises to deliver valuable insights and opportunities for stakeholders across the aluminium value chain. Aluminium China 2023 is scheduled to take place from June 5-7, 2023, at Shanghai New International Expo Center, a prestigious exhibition center known for hosting industry-leading events. The strategic location of the venue provides easy access for both...
Fashion house Prada's Spring Summer 2024 menswear show featured a unique design created by Dutch studio AMO. The show occurred in the Deposito space of the Fondazione Prada art centre in Milan, which Rem Koolhaas designed. AMO covered the walls, floor, and ceiling with aluminium, creating a cage-like structure for the show. However, the ever-shifting "walls" of the space were formed by 3,000 kilos of slime dripping down from the ceiling, creating green puddles on the floor. Industrial lamps around the ceiling lit up the catwalk, giving it a clinical feel. Prada added in a statement: "The concept of fluidity framing the human form again expands, represented through the show space in the Deposito of the Fondazione Prada. Abstract walls are evoked through fluid interruptions, forming an...
Hydro is collaborating with CAKE and Vattenfall on the pioneering initiative 'Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever,' encouraging the automobile industry to reduce its carbon footprint. The initiative aims to motivate the automobile sector to minimise carbon emissions in manufacturing techniques via new collaborations. CAKE and Vattenfall have pledged to create the cleanest dirt bike ever by eliminating carbon emissions from the manufacturing chain of the electric CAKE Kalk OR bike by 2025. Under this initiative, Hydro will provide low-carbon aluminium , the Hydro CIRCAL 100R, and EcoDesign knowledge to help convert the motorcycle to new aluminium alloys. Jonas Bjuhr, Managing Director at Hydro Extrusions Sweden, said, "We are thrilled to join forces with CAKE and Vattenfall on the 'Cleanest Dirt Bike...
Aluminium has established itself as one of the most highly sought-after metals worldwide, finding extensive usage in various building designs for over a century. Its versatile properties have made it a key element in iconic structures such as the Empire State Building in NYC and the Lakhta Center in Russia. Here are the reasons why aluminium remains a revolutionary material in the construction industry: Versatile Aluminium offers exceptional versatility, allowing it to be shaped and formed into various designs and structures. It can be extruded, rolled, or cast into different shapes and profiles, making it suitable for a wide range of construction applications. It can be used in almost any aspect of construction, including as the main support or as a decorative component. Lightweight One...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has stated that the government is prepared to respond should any countries seek legal action against the ban on bauxite exports implemented earlier this month. Joko Widodo announced on December 20, 2022, that the nation would ban bauxite exports , the primary ore source of aluminium, starting from June 2023 to boost the domestic processing of the material. The Indonesian government took this action to encourage the domestic aluminium industry. On June 18, 2023, the President said, "China, Indonesia's biggest bauxite importer, may file a complaint against Jakarta at the World Trade Organization (WTO)." "If anyone sues us, we'll face it. Please, let's not act like a small country. Indonesia is a big country. A big country shouldn't be gutless when getting...
