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New flavours in sustainable aluminium cans: Millie Bobby Brown teams up with Collab Coffee to introduce RTD iced lattes
Award-winning actress and entrepreneur Millie Bobby Brown is expanding the Florence By Mills Coffee lineup through a partnership with Collab Coffee, a leading coffee brand. The latest addition—ready-to-drink iced lattes—will be packed in recyclable aluminium cans and made with real milk. Image Source: Florence By Mills Coffee lineup Crafted for on-the-go enjoyment, these canned lattes blend popular flavours with a smooth, creamy finish, delivering a delicious coffee experience. Consumers can now find them on Walmart.com. All four flavours are available on Walmart.com in a six-pack, single-flavour format for $14.88. Individual cans of Original Chill, Vanilla Bliss, and Mocha Delight will soon be available at select Walmart stores. “Millie’s fans are year-round iced coffee enthusiasts, so...
Colorado-based Parallel Architectural Products debuts high-strength aluminium-batten
Parallel Architectural Products, the Colorado-based designer and manufacturer of versatile aluminium systems, has unveiled its latest innovation: self-mating aluminium battens. Expanding on the company's popular two-part batten system, this new product line offers increased design flexibility and exceptional structural strength for even the most demanding environments. Image Source: Parallel Architectural Linkedln The self-mating battens in various sizes empower architects, designers, and contractors to explore new applications, from edge installations to flat-lay configurations. Unlike traditional two-part systems, these battens use identical pieces for installation, streamlining inventory management with a single SKU. Ideal for outdoor privacy screens, striking facades, or distinctive...
South Korea’s GJR Aluminium faces hurdles in export negotiations following Trump’s tariff measures
GJR Aluminium, based in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, has emerged as a key player in export negotiations, navigating complex global trade dynamics. Since early 2025, the company has been actively seeking partnerships with US firms, focusing on securing a substantial $5 million annual contract to supply aluminium components for air conditioners, heat exchangers, and transformers. Image Source: Ministry of SMEs and Startups Despite its efforts, the company — like many others — has faced significant challenges following the tariffs introduced by the US government during the Trump administration. U-Kerun, head of GJR Aluminium, emphasised the impact, stating, "We are having difficulties in export negotiations due to the Trump administration's tariff measures." This statement echoes a wider...
Laminazione Sottile unlocks new potential with its aluminium hot finishing mill in Italy
Laminazione Sottile, one of the leading European players in the aluminium transformation industry, renowned for producing high-quality rolled products like coils, sheets, and circles, has officially accepted the new hot finishing mill at its Caserta plant in Italy. Image Source: Mino The acceptance was followed by a rigorous phase of trial production and performance testing. Supplied by MINO, this advanced mill enhances the facility’s capabilities, positioning it as one of the few plants globally that can cast 600 mm slabs and roll them to ultra-thin gauges using equipment from a single manufacturer. The Caserta plant alone produces over 120,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, offering coil, sheet, and circle products with thicknesses ranging from 6 mm to an ultra-thin 6 microns. For more...
Rumours: Aluminium body, A19 pro chip and a traditional fall launch for iPhone 17 pro
Are you excited? iPhone has again created hype among the audience with its upcoming iPhone 17 pro leaks earlier this year. As per the latest information the upcoming model is touted to showcase more upgraded specifications. Apple’s iPhones have consistently set the pace, redefining the boundaries of technology and design. With the rumours of the much-awaited iPhone 17 pro around the corner, rumours suggest that the flagship smartphone is set to debut with a sleek, redesigned aluminium frame, an expanded camera island, and the cutting-edge A19 Pro chip. Meanwhile, Apple’s 2025 lineup could also welcome the ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air, blending style with performance. Although the iPhone 16 series is still fresh and a top seller, tech analysts and Apple enthusiasts are already buzzing with...
Uzbekistan’s aluminium cans manufacturing unit to reduce dependency on imported aluminium packaging
A new state-of-the-art aluminium cans manufacturing and beverage bottling plant is set to begin operations in Uzbekistan. Backed by East Can Solutions, a foreign-invested enterprise, the upcoming facility is expected to begin operations in June 2025. With a total investment of $90 million, including an $18 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the plant aims to reduce reliance on imported aluminium packaging while opening new opportunities for the country to access international markets. This will also drive export growth. Around 30 per cent of the plant's output will be supplied to Russia, Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries, with potential annual export revenues reaching $50 million. Located within the "Yangi Avlod" Free Economic Zone in Tashkent, the facility...
EGA powers innovation with Azure Arc’s hybrid infrastructure; reduces power costs by more than 80%
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, depends on uninterrupted plant operations to maintain around-the-clock metal production. To enhance operational efficiency and safeguard continuous performance, EGA implemented a hybrid cloud strategy powered by Azure Arc. Azure, a Microsoft product acts as a bridge, extending the Azure platform to enable seamless application and service development across data centres, edge locations, and multi-cloud environments. It empowers to build cloud-native solutions with a unified approach to development, operations, and security, ensuring consistency wherever your workloads run. As per the report published by Microsoft, by leveraging a hybrid infrastructure managed by Azure Arc, EGA seamlessly integrated its...
Hydro Energi expands its power portfolio via 660 GWh renewable energy PPA with NTE
Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTE, securing a total delivery of 660 GWh of electricity from 2027 to 2029. This agreement will contribute to Hydro Energi's overall power portfolio, which includes 9.4 TWh of annual captive power production and a long-term contract portfolio of approximately 10 TWh. Image Source: Hydro website The contract is set to run from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with deliveries in the NO3 price area. As a key player in the Nordic power market, Hydro Energi is responsible for sourcing renewable electricity to support Hydro's aluminium production. Access to renewable energy is crucial for producing low-carbon aluminium in Norway, resulting in a carbon footprint around 75 per cent lower than the global...
PolyU scientists uncover aluminium atom locations in Zeolites, ushering in a new era of sustainable catalysts
Zeolites, crystalline materials essential to the petrochemical industry, play a crucial role as catalysts in producing fine chemicals. Aluminium atoms within the zeolite framework create active sites that drive these catalytic reactions. Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have pinpointed the precise location of aluminium atoms in the zeolite structure. This breakthrough could enable the design of more efficient and durable catalysts. This advancement has the potential to: enhance petrochemical production, improve renewable energy storage, aid in air pollution control, expanding the applications of zeolites across various industries The team's findings have been published in the journal Science. The research was led by : Shik Chi Edman Tsang (Chair Professor of...
Panic outbreaks as major fire breaks out at an aluminium items manufacturing unit in Jeedimetla
A major fire broke out at an aluminium items manufacturing unit in Ramreddy Nagar, located in the industrial area of Jeedimetla, on Friday. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to police reports. Workers at the facility noticed the flames and quickly evacuated to safety, while local residents promptly alerted the fire department and police. The blaze intensified when plastic drums filled with crude oil and chemicals caught fire, producing thick, dark smoke and accelerating the spread of the flames throughout the unit. With the support of three fire engines, firefighters worked alongside police officials to extinguish the blaze, successfully bringing it under control within approximately two hours. Local residents...
Tata Power shares hit intraday high as TPREL secures INR 49,000 crore renewable energy deal
Tata Power shares surged by 3 per cent in early trading on Monday, hitting an intraday high of INR 361.85 on the BSE. The rise followed an announcement that its subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop renewable energy projects worth INR 49,000 crore ($ 5.6 billion). Image Source: TPREL page on Twitter Under the agreement, TPREL and the state government will collaborate to explore opportunities for establishing up to 7,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, including solar, wind, and hybrid projects, with or without storage solutions. Last month, Tata Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government during Advantage Assam 2.0 to develop up to 5,000 MW of...
Upstream weekly: Guinea to end military rule with planned elections; Indonesia launches Danantara Sovereign Wealth Fund
This week has been highly eventful for the upstream aluminium industry, both for the bauxite and the primary aluminium sector. To begin with, Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah announced that the country will restore constitutional rule in 2025, according to global media reports. He added that legislative and presidential elections are scheduled to follow a constitutional referendum within a reasonable timeframe. Indonesia has launched a new sovereign wealth fund, Daya 'Anagata Nusantara' (Danantara), with an initial commitment of US$20 billion. A major global aluminium producer has requested a premium of USD 260 per tonne from Japanese buyers for primary metal shipments in April–June (Q2), marking a 14 per cent increase from the current quarter (Q1, 2025). To know more about what...
Efficient power transmission with Diamond Power Infrastructure’s AL 59 wire rods
Diamond Power Infrastructure, known for manufacturing aluminium conductors and other power transmission equipment has launched a commercial production at its inaugural rod mill, which is dedicated to manufacturing next-generation AL 59 wire rods. The company is also advancing a Green Field project that will house three-rod mills, collectively capable of processing 250 MT per day or 7,500 MT per month. With an estimated investment of INR 550 million, the initiative is set to produce high-performance aluminium-based alloys tailored for efficient power transmission. Currently, the company operates its own rod mill with a monthly capacity of 1,200 MT. AL 59 wire rods are aluminium alloy wire rods made primarily from high-purity aluminium with magnesium additives. Known for their excellent...
Korean firms LS Cable and LS Eco Energy bag $25 million aluminium cables supply deal to the US market
LS Cable and LS Eco Energy are set to supply medium-voltage (MV) aluminium power cables to the U.S. market for the first time, strengthening their presence in the region. On the 6th, the companies announced a $25 million (approximately 36.3 billion won) deal to provide 35kV aluminium cables to U.S. solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firms. These cables will be used to build power grids for solar plants across states like California, New Jersey, and Indiana. Designed for durability and reliable high-voltage transmission, they perform steadily even in extreme conditions, including high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and dust. An official of the company said, "The cable affiliates such as LS Cable and LS Eco-Energy, as well as heating wire, do not use Chinese aluminium and...
Transparent aluminium on a budget? Researchers discover groundbreaking technique using acid & electricity
Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University and the Nara Institute of Science and Technology have developed a groundbreaking, low-cost method to transform ordinary aluminium into a transparent, glass-like material with remarkable durability. By using microdrops of acid and just two volts of electricity, they produce transparent aluminium oxide (TAlOx) without relying on expensive equipment or harmful processes. A cost-effective, low-impact approach This innovation paves the way for sustainable applications across industries, including touch screens, solar panels, protective coatings, and miniaturised electronic devices, potentially reshaping modern technology with a more accessible, eco-friendly material. The innovative method relies on "droplet-scale anodising," a process that uses tiny...
India’s small-scale exporters push for import duty cuts amidst Trump tariff. Aluminium export scenario also under radar
Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff on imported aluminium and steel, set to take effect on March 12, has left many domestic industries worried about rising prices and declining orders. As a result, India's small engineering goods exporters have called on the government to lower import tariffs on select US products in a bid to secure more favourable trade conditions, as President Donald Trump moves forward with new steel and aluminium duties. USA is a major importer when it comes to Indian engineering products like machinery and equipment parts. The EEPC and other industry chambers have urged government to reduce tariffs on select US goods with low import volumes, Chadha told Reuters on Wednesday. "Of India's $20 billion annual engineering goods exports, nearly $7.5 billion worth of...
YKK AP ups its sustainability game, plans to source 80% of aluminium from North American low-carbon providers
YKK AP America, a brand that designs and manufactures high-quality architectural products for the construction industry, has unlocked a significant milestone. YKK AP will now source 80 per cent of its aluminium from low-carbon suppliers across North America. This is a great achievement in a time when sustainability is one of the most sought-after criteria. The company's commitment goes beyond sustainable materials, extending to its vertically integrated manufacturing processes for full control over production, quality, and sustainability. According to company officials, this milestone is part of YKK AP's "Evolution 2030" initiative. YKK AP melts and casts its own aluminium billets in-house, ensuring consistency while embracing a circular production model — recycling 100% of in-house...
Strong, healthy and on the go: Death Wish launches new aluminium canned lattes across US
Death Wish Coffee Co., the top-selling Fair Trade coffee brand in the U.S., has introduced its newest creation: premium aluminium canned lattes. Available in three bold flavours — Vanilla, Mocha, and Original — these lattes deliver the signature strength Death Wish Coffee is known for while catering to the growing demand for clean, convenient energy options. With aluminium canned coffee being the go-to choice for Gen Z and Millennials, the market has been missing a healthier alternative that aligns with their dynamic lifestyles — until now. Aluminium stands at the forefront of the circular economy thanks to its ability to be infinitely recycled without losing its original properties. In this sustainable cycle, aluminium cans emerge as the most eco-friendly beverage packaging option. Each...
