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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Rusal, the world's second-largest aluminium company by primary aluminium production, announced that on Thursday, June 15, it started the construction of a modern alumina facility in the Leningrad region. Rusal contemplates investing around 400 billion rubles in this project to construct four technological lines for alumina production and develop port infrastructure in Ust-Luga. The project will be developed in two phases. Phase one will have a capacity of up to 2.4 million tonnes per year and is expected to be commissioned by 2028-end. The second phase will also have a similar capacity, with an estimated completion time of 2032. So, in total, the new alumina refinery will have a capacity of nearly 4.8 million tonnes. Once the project starts operating, it is expected to create up to 7,500...
Norwegian aluminium producer, Hydro will offer engineering support, manufacturing, and delivery of its flagship aluminium components for the 780 kW SolarDuck offshore floating solar plant. The construction will take place off the Coast of Tioman Island in Malaysia and has been scheduled to be accomplished by 2025. The Executive Vice President of Hydro Extrusions, Paul Warton, exclaimed: "Solar energy is part of the necessary shift to renewable energy. Extruded aluminium solutions are the perfect fit for such installations with their light weight and strength, and the fact that they require little or no maintenance.” As early as 2021, Hydro had supplied its patented aluminium profiles for SolarDuck's pilot structure. Hydro extrusion plants in Lichtervelde, Belgium, and Magnor, Norway, will...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the average alumina spot price in China has dwindled for the fifth day in a row by RMB 9 per tonne to close the week at RMB 2,814 per tonne on Friday, June 16. After declining throughout the week, the alumina spot price records a W-o-W fall of 1.02 per cent or RMB 29 per tonne from RMB 2,843 per tonne. In Shandong and Henan, alumina price has decreased by RMB 15 per tonne and RMB 10 per tonne, respectively, to settle at RMB 2,780 per tonne and RMB 2,875 per tonne, while the price in Shanxi and Guizhou has dipped by RMB 5 per tonne to stand at RMB 2,800 per tonne and RMB 2,815 per tonne. Nonetheless, despite the further decrease of alumina spot price, A00 aluminium ingot price has climbed up by RMB 290 per tonne on Friday, June 16, reaching RMB...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,250.5 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2,216 per tonne and US$2,254.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,250 per tonne, a dip of US$4 per tonne or 0.18 per cent. On June 15, Thursday, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price closed at US$2,196 per tonne and US$2,197 per tonne, showing a downward trend of US$3 per tonne or 0.14 per cent in the aluminium price index. On June 15 2022, the LME aluminium spot price was US$2,580 per tonne, which has nosedived US$383 per tonne or 14.84 per cent Year-on-Year to rest at US$2,197 per tonne on Thursday this week. The 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price also dropped by US$6 per tonne or 0.27 per cent, officially stopping at US$2,236.50 per...
The WINK is a regional train made by Stadler Rail, a Swiss rolling stock company. It's a two-car multiple-unit train with a lightweight aluminium superstructure designed for branch lines with minimal passenger footfall. WINK is a German acronym for "convertible, innovative short train for local transportation." The train is part of Stadler's sustainable portfolio of regional trains and was introduced in 2017. The WINK train's modular design is inspired from the FLIRT train, which has over 1,400 operational units. The trains have a completely accessible driving unit placed between the two carriages. They are outfitted with energy-generating components, traction elements, and auxiliary systems, which offer a very adaptable driving system. Like the Flirt's, the end bogies are powered by the...
Italtecno boasts a storied history as a trailblazing enterprise in the realm of surface treatment technologies for aluminium and its alloys. The company’s foundations were laid in 1974, and since then, it has dominated the entire supply sector. However, its impact extends far beyond Europe, as it has expanded its offerings to encompass chemical products, machines, and systems catering to a diverse range of sectors, including architecture, automotive, aeronautical, decorative, mechanical, and industrial purposes. It was in the early 1980s that Italtecno first ventured into the American market, striking a pivotal deal with Lockheed by selling them a crucial license for special anodizing technologies. Since then, Italtecno has become a global force to be reckoned with, establishing branches...
The Atom and Spectrum series laser projectors designed by Kvant bagged the 2023 iF Design Award in the Industry/Tools product design category. The panel of 132 independent experts globally praised the product's creative design and a foamed aluminium composition. Foamed aluminium is a semi-product of aluminium that swells its internal structure when heated to a foaming temperature. Aside from the benefits of less weight, a smaller footprint, and enhanced stiffness, it gave us nearly infinite sculpting, resulting in this amazing design. The iF award represents excellent design and is a quality seal for professional and trade users. Kvant collaborated on this winning idea with the Slovak Academy of Sciences and Werkemotion, a Bratislava-based transport and industrial design company. At the...
Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt Ltd, an Indian producer of fire-safety pumps, has obtained seven intellectual property registrations for its diverse product line. Firefly pumps are engineered to exceed the highest fire protection industry requirements, using premium materials such as aluminium, gunmetal, and stainless steel for unrivalled dependability and longevity. These cutting-edge fire-fighting pumps are now protected against counterfeiting under Industrial Design Registration Class 29-01, safeguarding market authenticity and reinforcing Firefly's image. They are designed for smooth operation and provide a hassle-free electric start as standard, with rope start as a backup option. The registered intellectual property includes high-impact goods capable of rising from depths of 7 metres in only...
Headquartered in the USA, Commencal was started in 2000 by Max Commencal. Commencal is known for producing super sturdy and efficient bikes, perfect for a challenging ride across hilly terrains. The company's recent launch is an all-aluminium gravel bike. Dubbed the Commencal 365, the bike sports a full-aluminium frameset and an integrated front mudguard. The Commencal 365 is constructed entirely of triple-butted 6069 T4/T6 aluminium, including the fork. Commencal claims it chose a full-aluminium structure because it views it as its specialisation, citing sustainability factors such as the material's capacity to be recycled. Because of carbon's small weight and low-frequency vibration-damping properties, many dirt bikes incorporate a carbon fibre fork in their framesets. Aluminium is one...
Guinea is indeed one of the world's largest producers and exporters of bauxite, which is the primary source of aluminium. Historically, Indonesia was a significant bauxite supplier, but it implemented an export ban on unprocessed bauxite to encourage the development of its domestic aluminium industry. This export ban will lead to a shift in the global bauxite market dynamics. Guinea experiences a rainy season extending from May to November annually, while the dry season spans from December to April. Historical data indicates that the production and transportation of bauxite in Guinea have been affected during the rainy season. In the rainy season, a modest decrease in exports from Guinea is anticipated in the second half of the year compared to the first half. Notably, due to Indonesia's...
During a recent test conducted at Hydro's extrusion plant in Navarra, Spain, carbon-free green hydrogen was successfully used as a replacement for natural gas in the recycling of aluminium. This test, which hydrogen experts from Hydro Havrand led in partnership with Fives, marks the world's first known industrial-scale test of using hydrogen as an energy source in aluminium production. Hydro Havrand is Hydro's flagship green hydrogen firm, whereas Fives is an industrial engineering organisation with special prowess in aluminium industry solutions and hydrogen burner technology. The Executive Vice President for Hydro Extrusions, Paul Warton, remarked: "We are excited to be conducting this test, and it demonstrates Hydro's commitment to decarbonisation. By removing the carbon emissions from...
Oerlikon AM and Airbus have prominently commercialised the 3D printing technology for producing precisely engineered antenna clusters that will be used in communication satellites orbiting Earth. This denotes a significant achievement in their ten-year alliance, resulting in a €3.8 million deal to additively manufacture these satellite components, mainly with 100% recyclable aluminium. The R&D Manager for Additive Manufacturing of RF Space Components, Airbus , Michael Kilian, commented: “To create a final product of excellent quality, technical cooperation and understanding each other’s needs and requirements is fundamental for a well-coordinated design and manufacturing process – not only in rapid prototyping but even more so in serial production.” Both companies have been collaborating...
As technology leaders in die-casting solutions, which includes aluminium and also plastics machinery manufacturing, Bühler and ENGEL are setting benchmarks for trends in the automotive world. Increasing demand from the automotive industry for larger and more complex parts requires new production processes and presents challenges for the customers of both companies. Bühler and ENGEL create synergies that lead to innovations - such as the mega-casting solution from Bühler, Carat 840, which is being presented at the Bühler Open House event at ENGEL. The global automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the need for more sustainable mobility. It is essential to find the correct answers to the challenges this poses. Bühler and ENGEL play a crucial role in shaping...
According to the Shanghai Metal Market, the aluminium spot price has experienced an RMB 50 per tonne loss, officially stopping at RMB 18,530 per tonne today, June 15. The average aluminium price trends are between RMB 18,510 per tonne and RMB 18,550 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price was RMB 18,030 per tonne on May 15, which means it has grown by RMB 500 per tonne or 2.77 per cent Month-on-Month. The average alumina price has dropped RMB 3 per tonne in China, closing at RMB 2,823 per tonne, while the prices of alumina in Shandong and Guizhou have shed RMB 5 per tonne, stopping at RMB 2,795 per tonne and RMB 2,820 per tonne, respectively. In Henan, the alumina spot price has withered down by RMB 10 per tonne, resting at RMB 2,885 per tonne. The eight major provinces in China have...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,230 per tonne on Wednesday, with its low and high at US$2,230.5 per tonne and US$2,262.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,254 per tonne, a rise of US$22 per tonne or 0.99 per cent. On Wednesday, June 14, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price grew by US$6 per tonne or 0.27 per cent and US$6.5 per tonne or 0.29 per cent to halt at US$2,199 per tonne and US$2,200 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$7.5 per tonne or 0.33 per cent and US$7 per tonne or 0.31 per cent to score at US$2,242.50 per tonne and US$2,243 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price showed no change to rest at US$2,388 per tonne and US$2,393 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock settled at...
Europe's leading aluminium extruder, Vimetco Extrusion , an ISO and CE-certified firm, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alro S.A., has been in operation since the end of 2006. Vimetco Extrusion is a fast-growing firm based in Slatina, Romania, that strives to live up to its slogan of "Committed to Perfection" by offering high-quality aluminium products, quick delivery times, and, most importantly, competent customer service. The range of products offered by Vimetco includes aluminium bar, aluminium angles, aluminium fabrication and aluminium profiles . To discover more about the different products, its price and other details, visit their product description page in AL CircleBiz. AlCircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium...
Constellium SE, a NYSE-listed company, is all set to participate in the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show. The event, which will be held from June 19-25 at the Paris Le Bourget Exposition Centre, is one of the most prestigious events for the international space and aviation sectors. Constellium will display a vast range of high-performance aluminium products, like Airware®, which is the lightest aluminium for aircraft and spacecraft available in the market. The company will also display a series of aluminium powders for additive manufacturing. The innovative and ultra-modernist solutions Constellium offers align with the commercial aviation industry’s objective of Fly Net Zero by 2050. These high-quality aluminium solutions offer enhanced characteristics with lower material density, a...
MCC Group Ltd, an independent, family-owned company specialised in retail packaging solutions, is pleased to announce a partnership with Europe's premier aluminium foil tray maker Cuki Cofresco to sell their revolutionary foil tray products in the UK market. Due to a lack of foil resources in the UK, this endeavour is expected to offer a new stable supply of foil tray goods for British food producers and merchants. Fulvio Buffa, director of the professional division, Cuki Cofresco, said, "With retailers having to look to more sustainable packaging solutions for food products, aluminium foil trays have quickly become one of the most popular choices for manufacturers. It's expected that this market will continue to grow in the coming years, and as one of few manufacturers now supplying the...
