Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are investing a combined INR 50 billion (USD 523 million) in two separate aluminium beverage can manufacturing projects in Uttar Pradesh. Ball Beverage Packaging India, Ball Corporation's Indian subsidiary, has selected a site at the Integrated Manufacturing and...
Ardagh Metal Packaging South America (AMP-South America) has appointed Rildo Lima as its Chief Executive Officer, with Lima succeeding Jorge Bannitz after his 30-year career with the company and contribution to the Brazilian beverage can industry. Lima brings more than three decades of leadership...
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Infinix today announced that the NOTE 60 series has received a series of world-renowned design recognitions, reinforcing Infinix's evolution toward premium smartphone design. Among the lineup, NOTE 60 Ultra has been honoured with the Red Dot Award 2026, iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, and 2026 Golden...
Coca-Cola’s Diet Coke is gradually returning to stores in India after weeks of supply shortages triggered by disruptions in aluminium can availability, though consumers are now facing significantly higher prices and a switch in packaging. The shortage first began surfacing across cities, including...
Bering Yachts has unveiled the first hull of the Bering BC60, marking the company’s entry into the aluminium explorer catamaran segment. Designed as a long-range expedition vessel, the BC60 expands Bering’s explorer yacht portfolio by combining ocean-going capability with the efficiency and...
Jenc has recently developed a 70 metre aluminium spray boom designed specifically for large-scale farming necessities and the company claims that it is the widest model in the market till date. The boom has already been incorporated into the Nexat multifunctional farming platform used in Brazil....
ROLEC has launched a new line of diecast aluminium enclosures aimed at protecting in-cab control systems used in sectors such as agriculture, construction and heavy engineering. The new profiCASE range is designed for human-machine interface systems, commonly known as HMIs, which are increasingly...
A group of scientists in China has turned to crocodiles for inspiration while working on a new body armour concept built around lightweight ceramic materials. The idea came from the way crocodile scales overlap across the animal’s body. Instead of sitting in neat patterns, the scales form uneven...
Ferretti Group has launched the fifth hull of its Pershing 140 superyacht series at the company’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy. Unlike earlier units in the series, which used a metallic aluminium-grey finish, this version was completed in bright white following requests from the owner. The...
Asian private equity firm MBK Partners is set to acquire Japanese aluminium can producer, Altemira Holdings Co. in a deal valued at around YEN 117.5 billion (USD 760 million), according to industry sources. The acquisition involves MBK Partners acquiring 100 per cent of Altemira from US-based...
New global research from test and measurement partner, Industrial Physics, has exposed a critical issue in the metal packaging industry. The survey uncovered that the vast majority (92 per cent) of professionals are unable to guarantee consistent, measurable results with current technology –...
In the global shift towards more sustainable packaging, aluminium beverage cans are often positioned as a near-ideal solution – infinitely recyclable, lightweight, and increasingly favoured by brands seeking both environmental credibility and shelf appeal. In Africa, however, their growth tells a...
California-based beverage company Monster Beverage may raise its product prices incrementally through 2026 in a move to offset aluminium and freight costs due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. However, the company believes this move would not affect the consumption pattern of energy drinks,...
El Jefe Energy has won the latest edition of the Colored by INX Can Design Contest, with its “Sinister Razz” coming out on top after combined scoring from judges and online voting. The design was forwarded through manufacturing partner Can-One USA, an aluminium can producer, and stood out for its...
This Mother’s Day, HOMEFOIL , the kitchen essentials brand from LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt. Ltd., launches a heartfelt campaign titled ‘Maa Ki Seekh, Har Dil Tak’ , built on a simple yet powerful insight: how we give is as important as what we give. At the heart of the campaign is a simple yet moving...
AIDO, an endorsed brand of Dormakaba, offers products like door hardware, electronic access control, interior glass systems, and hotel locking systems and has participated in the Aluminium Expo 2026, which took place between May 1–3 at the Calicut Trade Centre, organised by the Aluminium Dealer...
DERCHI Doors and Windows has introduced its patented six-point locking technology for aluminium picture windows as demand increases for more secure and energy-efficient building materials across residential and commercial projects. The company said picture windows are increasingly being designed...
ReLid’s newest aluminium can design has redefined beverage packaging by combining resealability with full recyclability, addressing long-standing trade-offs between plastic bottles and conventional cans. Developed by ReLid USA, the innovation features a patented sliding tab mechanism that allows...
The award-winning company, known for its 100 per cent organic wines, Vinca, is now launching its sustainable, recyclable aluminium-bottled red and white wines in M&S Food stores across the UK starting May 6, 2026. Well-known for its acclaimed canned wines, which were first introduced back in 2021,...
Nissan has announced plans to streamline its operations in Europe, including cutting around 900 jobs and merging production lines at its UK plant in Sunderland. The company said it will combine two production lines at the Sunderland facility, where the Leaf, Juke and Qashqai models are built. It...
