
The end-user aluminium sector saw plenty of constructive steps this week, with Ball Corporation making headlines by appointing Daniel W. Fisher as the new chairman of the board and releasing the 2022 Combined Report citing the company’s Climate Transition Plan. Ball also reported the closing of its Wallkill Plant in New York. In the packaging industry, there were stories about Open Water becoming the first aluminium canned water to be circulated at the Oscars 2023. Major brands are shifting toward the use of aluminium for its 100% recyclability, and that does not leave the make-up and luxury firms. Recently, Benefit Cosmetics launched its flagship POREfessional pore concealing range in sustainable aluminium packaging. On the other hand, we came across the piece about Coca-Cola launching ‘Jack & Coke’ in collaboration with Jack Daniels packed in sustainable aluminium cans available only in Japan.

Ball Corporation, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable aluminium packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products, has reportedly elected Daniel W. Fisher as chairman of the board.
Sustainable water brand Open Water has declared its collaboration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to provide water in aluminium bottles or cans during the Oscar Awards on March 12.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/open-water-to-serve-water-in-aluminium-bottles-or-cans-in-academy-awards-2023-91236
The Rimowa Original Pilot was launched in 1994 and was an instant sensation among pilots and aircrew. Since then, Rimowa Original’s aluminium construct has been so much in talks that the company had no other option but to relaunch its flagship luggage for a second time.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/rimowa-relaunches-1994s-original-pilot-sensing-demand-for-sustainable-aluminium-luggage-91249
KURA ONE has perfectly chalked out a way to source sake from award-winning breweries in Japan and commercialise them in 180ml or 196 grams aluminium cans, keeping the original flavour of the oriental drink intact.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/kura-one-packs-separately-sourced-japanese-sake-in-sustainable-aluminium-cans-91265
NOMOQ, a can printing enterprise that has formulated its special way of digitally printing the outside of aluminium cans, has recently inaugurated its latest production facility in the UK.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/nomoq-opens-new-aluminium-beverage-can-manufacturing-unit-in-uk-91281
Karisma Kapoor unveils India's 1st Golden Embossed HOMEFOIL by LSKB Aluminium Foils at the 37th AAHAR - The International Food & Hospitality Fair. The new foil was inaugurated at the LSKB Stall, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Following the launch, guests had the chance to speak with Karisma Kapoor in a meet & greet session and enter to win exciting prizes by taking part in the competition run by the business.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/indian-film-actress-unveils-golden-embossed-homefoil-by-lskb-aluminium-foils-92257
USA-based manufacturer of aluminium beverage solutions and one of the world's largest suppliers of aluminium cans, Ball Corp is on the verge of closing its Wallkill Plant in New York. This action would be aligned with the company’s collective bargaining agreement.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/ball-announces-potential-closure-of-wallkill-facility-in-new-york-92260
Marchesini Group, an Italy-based packaging machinery maker, will exhibit its flagship solutions at the Interpack Programme 2023. The Italian Group is mainly responsible for producing a wide array of sustainable, digitally modified, customised, sterile and aseptic packaging solutions highly demanded by the beauty or pharmaceutical sector.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/italian-marchesini-group-to-display-packaging-machinery-in-interpack-2023-92268
According to a recent report, Cola-Cola Japan has introduced ready-mixed cocktails of Jack Daniel’s and Coke packaged in aluminium cans. Inspired by the classic bar cocktail, the beverage is made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca‑Cola.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/ready-mixed-jack-coke-by-coca-cola-ready-to-hit-the-japanese-market-in-aluminium-cans-92269
Ball Corporation, on March 16, published its new Climate Transition Plan, citing the company's historical journey and development into a fully circular, decarbonised or carbon-neutral organisation.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/ball-corporation-posts-climate-transition-plan-citing-its-sustainability-efforts-92279
The UK-based canned water company CanO Water has announced partnering with 10 Days, a creative advertisement agency, to participate in a competitive brand pitch. After the post-Covid data was revealed, big players in the canned water sector realised that the demand has grown almost 52 per cent as per the IRI data.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/cano-water-selects-10-days-for-tailored-creative-marketing-92284
Luxury skincare brand Benefit launched its latest range of products in recyclable aluminium packaging. The six-piece POREfessional pore care line was created primarily to lessen, clean up, and smooth out the appearance of pores. The items are delivered in an aluminium bottle with a recyclable pump.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/benefit-cosmetics-launches-new-skincare-range-in-recyclable-aluminium-packaging-92285
Killeen City Council has allotted a US$118,300 replacement contract to Southern Bleacher Company for installing aluminium bleachers in place of wooden ones in the Killeen Rodeo Arena.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/southern-bleacher-company-bags-us118-300-contract-to-install-aluminium-bleachers-92270
Alumil has introduced a new solution for aluminium gates compatible with its flagship SMARTIA FC80 fencing system. Alumil SMARTIA FC80 can be regarded as the brand’s top fencing system.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/alumil-enhances-its-smartia-fc80-fencing-system-with-new-aluminium-gates-92283
The Indian state of Gujarat's Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) has held that Goods and Service (GST) would apply to supply aluminium foil-type winding inverter duty transformers and components.
Scientists at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), the International Quantum Academy, and other institutions in China have developed low-loss interconnects for connecting the various modules of modular superconducting quantum processors. These interconnects are built on impendence transformers and pure aluminium wires.
Norway-based manufacturer of lighting and heating products, Glamox AS, has vouched to use recycled aluminium instead of conventional primary aluminium to make its flagship LED lights. With a mission to reach Net Zero by 2030, the company has made this declaration extremely transparent.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/glamox-as-plans-to-replace-primary-with-recycled-aluminium-for-its-flagship-led-lights-91251
Airstream, in partnership with Studio F.A. Porsche, has recently embarked on a journey to construct a Concept Travel Trailer with a shiny aluminium body. Porsche AG owns the highly acknowledged state-of-the-art concept arena, Studio F.A. Porsche.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/airstream-and-studio-f-a-porsche-alliance-presents-aluminium-bodied-travel-trailer-91250
The Stance E+ e-MTB from Giant streamlines the design to provide a more economical platform. The aluminium frame built uses a single-pivot flex-frame. The new Stance E+ features a more powerful battery and increased motor performance than its predecessor.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/giant-s-stance-e-e-mtb-features-aluxx-sl-aluminium-frame-with-120mm-flexpoint-suspension-91263
Black Rhino Manufacturing Inc., one of the well-known manufacturers of top-quality aluminium trailers, has recently launched a new website to display the various open aluminium trailer models it produces.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/black-rhinos-newly-launched-website-displays-various-open-aluminium-trailer-models-91282
Czinger Vehicles Inc., a Los Angeles-based automobile manufacturer of hybrid sports cars, launched a 3D printed automotive gearbox case which the company claimed as the world’s first. In collaboration with UK automotive engineering firm Xtrac, Czinger used topology optimization software to design the gearbox case and printed it in a proprietary aluminium alloy.
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