Romania’s aluminium can recycling rate increased to 80.5 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, compared with 75 per cent in the same period last year, according to data published by RetuRO, the administrator of the country’s Deposit Return System (DRS), and analysed by Every Can Counts. The number of aluminium cans returned between January and September was 6.3 per cent higher than in the corresponding period of 2025. The return rate also improved to 85 per cent from 82 per cent a year earlier. Aluminium cans were the only packaging category to record growth in the first nine months of 2026, as the total number of deposit-bearing containers placed on the market declined by 2.4 per cent. The number of cans placed on the market increased by 2 per cent, while plastic and glass packaging...
Following major international fitness trade gatherings like FIBO, commercial gym operators and wellness studios are expanding their mind-body exercise offerings. Global market demand for commercial Pilates equipment continues to accelerate across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. In particular, lightweight yet structurally resilient aluminium reformers have become the preferred choice for modern studio spaces. However, this sudden surge in commercial demand presents significant procurement challenges for studio managers, franchise operators, and equipment distributors. While exhibition halls and online B2B platforms showcase hundreds of visually similar machines, the underlying structural engineering varies dramatically between manufacturers. Evaluating a wholesale basic...
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Alumex PLC, a sister concern of Hayleys Group and one of the largest producers of state-of-the-art aluminium profiles, has vouched to add variations to its value-added services to strengthen its rank as a leading industry exporter. After being coroneted by some prime award-giving organisations in 2022, Alumex PLC has embarked on a journey to make a measurable impact on the international and regional markets. The aluminium profiles manufacturer is now going to commercialise its patented do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions for the indigenous market. The new DIY series covering a vast range of the company’s newly introduced products are mainly designated for residential application. Alumex has been making major investments in enhancing its high-tech melting plant in Sapugaskanda to keep...
Sustainability is one of the most important and prime aspects of the industry. Top brands like Dove launched the Dove Body Wash in recyclable aluminium packaging and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) packaging to address environmental concerns. The package includes a pump container made of aluminium or HDPE meant to be reused and a 118-millilitre HDPE refill bottle that holds body wash concentrate. Each HDPE container can be recycled. Dove Body Wash's recyclable packaging from Unilever encourages customers to choose refill packets made of biodegradable materials rather than single-use plastic bottles. The packing for refill concentrates and reuse bottles follow the 'buy once and refill numerous times' strategy reducing plastic pollution. For the same amount of Dove Body Wash, customers use...
In an effort to maximise process efficiency and reduce unscheduled downtime, Emerson, the American multinational corporation, recently introduced its aluminum filter regulators, an alternative to stainless steel filter regulators. The ASCO™ Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filter regulators precisely control downstream instruments' pressure and can manage the largest flow rates of any regulators in its class. The regulators also increase process efficiency and guarantee that strict process valve opening/closing criteria, such as those for emergency shutdown valves, are satisfied thanks to the market's highest flow rate capabilities of up to 370.8 standard cubic feet per minute (10,500 litres per minute). More air is sent to the valve actuator at higher flow rates, speeding up the opening...
Samsung has recently launched a sturdy 4TB solid-state drive (SSD) called T7 Shield, which resembles an ATM card. The outside of the T7 Shield SSD is essentially made of aluminium that can be 100% recycled at the end of its life. The T7 Shield SSD though not bigger than an ATM card, can throttle a reading capacity of 1,050 MB/s and a writing speed of 1,000 MB/s. Samsung has incorporated aluminium in the device to make it more robust and adaptable to any given condition. The company claims this SSD is perfect for creative professionals who love travelling. The Samsung T7 Shield SSD has a storage capacity of about 4TB and a USB 3.2 Gen2 connection. The company has also claimed that the new SSD is almost 9.5 times swifter than the available external hard disks in the market, leading to an...
Rayzon Solar, an internationally renowned leading solar panel manufacturer in India, plans to become the first Indian company to manufacture and produce solar panels in the USA. With its lightweight strength, unmatched corrosion resistance, and durability, aluminium, also known as green metal, is considered the most widely used material to build renewable energy platforms like solar panels. The company aims to extend its manufacturing capacity to 2500MW in India and to start producing 500MW in a country like the USA. As part of their development strategy, Rayzon Solar will expand capacity in India, totalling 1000MW, placing them among India's Top 5 Solar Module Manufacturers and making them the first Indian firm to produce solar panels in the USA. Founded by Chirag Nakrani along with...
According to a report on March 13, CRN floated the new 72-metre superyacht CRN 139, hosting a private ceremony in Ancona, Italy. The fully-custom steel and aluminium motor superyacht features dynamic lines that exude nothing but elegance. The 1270-tonne vessel was started being constructed in 2018 at the Ferretti Group superyacht yard shipyard. A week before the launch, it was sent from the construction shed to the slipway using motorised hydraulic lift trucks in preparation for launch. The steel and aluminium superyacht’s exterior was designed by Studio Vallicelli Design, while the interiors by Nuvolari Lenard and the naval architecture by CRN. The yacht has six decks, with the accommodation capacity for up to 12 guests and 19 crew. The CRN 139 combines functional and design solutions...
USA-based paints and coatings brand PPG Industries has chosen Rodolfo Ramirez as the General Manager of its Global Packaging Coatings business. He will replace the former manager Amy Ericson and take office on April 1. Ramirez previously held the post of the global coatings services general manager in PPG’s Industrial Coatings business. Now he’ll encourage the development of various state-of-the-art technologies for safe and sustainable internal coatings across multiple beverage packaging modules. The General Manager’s role comes with added responsibilities like international business strategy building and creating a perfect operational course. Ramirez, as the head of the packaging coatings business, will be entrusted with all the above responsibilities. The former manager Amy Ericson...
On March 29, 2023, the Egyptian Railway Authority (ERA) announced that the fourth high-speed Talgo train had begun daily commercial service on the Cairo-Aswan line. The Egyptian Ministry of Transport and the Spanish railway tycoons agreed on a contract of EUR 157 million in 2019, which also called for the delivery of six Talgo trains. In addition, the trains are made of aluminium, which makes them lighter, helps extend their lifespans, and reduces fuel consumption. A caboose, an engine, a power car, five air-conditioned first-class railcars, eight air-conditioned second-class railcars, and other vehicles make up each train. The train has several contemporary features, such as entertainment and special-needs seating. Asuit, Sohag, Qena, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo are destinations where the...
Altech Batteries (ATC) has unveiled the new look of its one-megawatt-hour (MWh) “GridPack” product specially crafted for the renewable energy and grid storage sector. Altech has forged a partnership with Fraunhofer to develop the CERENERGY Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) 1.0 MWh GridPack in a sea container module. This technological development occurred almost six months after the organisations joined in circulating Fraunhofer’s CERENERGY SAS battery in retail. Altech assures that the GridPacks can endure any probable weather discrepancies and are suitable for outdoor applications. The GridPack also has an estimated life expectancy of more than 15 years with uninterrupted use. The product has been designed to endure extreme weather conditions so that it can operate smoothly without...
Wilwood Engineering, the US based designer and manufacturer of high-end disc brake systems is excited to launch the first high-performance large brake kits for Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV). All the UTV improvement kits have high-friction rotors positioned dynamically and forged aluminium four- or six-piston callipers. Using their years of expertise, Wilwood created bolt-on, ready-to-install performance brake kits for the most widely used vehicles. Forged aluminium callipers have been specially created to give enhanced clamping force with decreased deflection for the side-by-side market. Over the past 20 years, UTVs have developed quickly, gaining more power, larger wheels and tires, more suspension travel, and the capacity to transport the entire family along with their belongings. Many...
According to a report on March 29, Goyal Aluminiums has planned to invest INR 200 crore into building an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Uttar Pradesh for manufacturing electric, mild-speed range scooters for the Indian two-wheeler industry. In early March, the company announced debuting into the electric vehicle sector through its newly incorporated venture Wroley E India . As per the report, the company has already acquired a 4,000 square metre land from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) for the project on a lease for a period of 90 years. Goyal Aluminiums’ spokesperson told PTI on Wednesday, "Goyal Aluminiums...is gearing up to set up a new electric vehicle manufacturing plant with an investment of Rs 200 crore.” "Low-speed and electric scooters will only be...
Original Unique Individuel (O.U.i), the luxury Brazilian fragrance brand, offers refills for their eaux de parfum in recyclable aluminium bottles. The decision to shift to aluminium was taken to reduce the weight of the packaging being transported. One of the seven brands held by Grupo Boticário, a Brazilian cosmetics company that sells its goods in 16 different nations, is O.U.i. According to the firm, the development of the French perfume brand put sustainability and health first. Products from O.U.i. are 100 per cent vegan and cruelty-free, which means they don't have any components from animals and haven't undergone any kind of animal testing. "Different packages were prospected, but through a survey of consumers, we understood that the aluminum package would be the most appropriate,...
French composite aluminium façade supplier C2F has reportedly unveiled a new PV façade at the recent BePositive trade show in Lyon, France. The product is called Ultracade, of which metallic aluminium cladding can fit into any new or existing buildings and reduce the impact of hold and cold in weather, improving the energy coefficient by approximately 30 per cent. The new solution can be integrated with the solar panels of any manufacturer, up to 1.98 metres in length. “In the end, as our solution is entirely modular, the only limit is the imagination,” C2F CEO Jean-Charles Battut told pv magazine France. “We are in the process of completing the installation of our first project, on the facade of a company active in the rental of construction equipment in Clermont-Ferrand,” said Battut....
Korean construction materials provider LX Hausys declared an active partnership with Reynaers Aluminium. The former would help the latter amplify its pace in penetrating the domestic aluminium window market. Reynaers Aluminium hailing from Belgium, is a state-of-the-art manufacturer of aluminium solutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at LX Hausys' headquarters in Seoul on March 29, Wednesday. LX Hausys has confirmed that both parties will share their operational expertise for process development and exceptional manufacturing abilities to produce high-end aluminium window modules. LX Hausys has announced the release of jointly perceived window designs near the year's second financial half. Reynaers Aluminium will partner to include highly insulated aluminium windows...
Burlap & Barrel, in collaboration with Occo Spices, have developed a compact and creative travel-friendly sample kit called the Spice Passport, consisting of different spices from all over the world in a convenient, portable booklet-style box for home chefs on the move. The spice samples are wrapped in recyclable aluminium pods and fitted into the card according to their place of origin and are then cleverly arranged to match that map. When the Spice Passport is opened, a whimsically designed world map and spice samples in recyclable aluminium pods can be seen. The aluminium pods allow for a shelf life far longer than the three to six months of typically packaged spices when used with equipment specially made for Occo. “We created the Spice Passport as a travel sampler kit, so you never...
With a highly user-friendly shape, the Pad 360° aluminium foldable stand from Adam Elements ensures the best stability, comfort, and usability. The lightweight aluminium construction allows free angle & height adjustment for an unobstructed view. The anti-slip silicone pad helps keep the devices in place and prevents them from slipping. The 0-360° all-round joint allows free angle & height adjustment for an unobstructed view. The aluminium stand also features a multi-hole heat dissipation design, which provides better heat dissipation for the devices. With budget-friendly pricing, the aluminium stand can be readily available from retail stores or online portals. The Pad 360° is suitable for almost all the iPad series and is compact enough to carry in a backpack. The primary purpose of...
UK-based luxury home aroma brand, Aluxury has announced the launch of its brand-new Nebula Waterless Oil Diffuser sporting a black aluminium finish outside. The addition of aluminium elevates the look of the diffuser and makes it compatible with the modernist interior layouts of the time. The Nebula Waterless Oil Diffuser was advertised as featuring a waterless technology that can mimic the freshness of nature when used jointly with Aluxury's essential oil blends. The device's rechargeable battery allows uninterrupted use for 120 hours and has commendable 80㎡ coverage. The new luxury black aluminium finish accelerates the diffuser's aesthetics, making it compatible with a minimalist lifestyle. Aluxury released the Nebula Waterless Oil Diffuser and developed a few essential oil blends for...
To make it simpler for customers to distinguish between Sprite Original and Sprite Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola announced that it is planning to revamp the packaging of their 330ml aluminium cans , multipack cans, 500ml and 2ltr PET bottles, as well as 330ml glass bottles. Additionally, to receive new packaging, the beverage will also have an enhanced lemon-lime flavour. The brand's forthcoming campaign, which will launch in the year's second quarter, will highlight the updated flavour and style. “The refreshed taste will be accompanied by the roll-out of a new packaging design that brings a clean and stylish edge to the classic Sprite look, with sleek new white and black text that will clearly differentiate Sprite and Sprite Zero Sugar whilst delivering impact on shelf,”said Coca-Cola...
