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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After a yearlong investment spree of US$2 million for the complete retribution of its Mankato aluminium can manufacturing plant, Crown Beverage Packaging is now plotting to add a humungous solar array by 2024 complementing the company’s facility situated mid-way between Riverfront Drive and Third Avenue. Crown Holdings, an internationally acknowledged producer of food and beverage packaging solutions, aims to suffice 75 per cent of its electricity requirement using only renewable energy by the next ten years and completely aloof of fossil fuel by 2040. The plant manager Corey Darula seemed quite optimistic about the addition of this solar array as he cited that the adjoining land to the facility had been a barren unused piece of land for a long period of time, but now if it acts as the...
Fiido C21 Pro and C22 Pro e-bikes come packed with centrally-mounted displays and gravel tires. The newly launched e-bike also includes a remote unlocking system and uses a step-over frame in contrast to the C21 Pro's step-through construction. A 17.5kg front fork made of aluminium alloy is used on the C21/C22 Pro. On dirt roads, the 700C wheels are capable of moving with ease. A 9-speed derailleur gear with optional auxiliary batteries is also available. The IPS back-lit screens of the Fiido C21/C22 Pro variants are centrally placed with IP67-rated. The two models are the first to go on sale with Fiido Watch compatibility. The wearer can use the Fildo Watch to unlock a linked C21 or C22 Pro. The 250W rear hub motor on the new Fiido e-bikes with the S200 torque sensor allows for top...
Senior Architectural Systems, UK’s one of the most profound private firms manufacturing aluminium fenestration solutions, has recently posted about a new RIBA-approved Continuous Personal Development (CPD) seminar that illustrates the ‘Evolution of Thermally Broken Window Profiles’. The CPD seminar has been designed to educate architects and interior designers about using thermally efficient window systems to achieve the new lower U-value protocols as specified by Part L of the Building Regulations. The seminar revolves around the development of aluminium window systems breaking down the most preliminary designs that contain polyamide thermal barriers and the more recent modules featuring exponential use of polyurethane foam for augmented utility. The seminar also defines a much broader...
Feadship, the Netherlands-based yacht builder, has released the first illustrations of Bahamas Cruiser, the 36.5 metres long aluminium super yacht with a sophisticated layout, sleek external lines eco-friendly technology, and is made to appeal to both young and elderly, inexperienced and new owners. De Voogt Naval Architects and FM Architettura, the design teams behind the 88.38-meter Feadship superyacht Zen and the 55.2-meter superyacht Somnium, worked together to create her. The yacht's main deck has many windows and 2.4-metre-high ceilings. Her interior is, as a result, light and airy, with an abundance of natural light. Her main deck aft open-air patio, which puts passengers closer to the water, also blurs the line between her indoor and outside areas. While her main stateroom, which...
A global producer of polycarbonate and glass roof glazing systems, Twinfix has unveiled a new product in their company catalogue known as Alu-Link-Panel. This robust aluminium roof system has been specially crafted to mirror a utopian, sophisticated and rigid roofing solution for innumerable applications. Alu-Link-Panel is composed of high-quality aluminium and is extremely durable. The aluminium panels can be ordered previously to add full-scale customisation so that it is compatible with the user’s requirement. The solution is easy to mount, and it curtails manpower and time to a great extent. The aluminium panels are so sleek that they can be used in a wide range of applications like in schools, commercial buildings, hospitals and sports facilities. The Director at Twinfix, Vicky...
The Mannheim John Deere plant is celebrating the production of its two millionth tractor, a 6R 250. On March 22, 2022, the tractor was unveiled at the Mannheim plant and displayed alongside the one-millionth tractor, a JD 6400, in the factory museum. One million John Deere took 70 years to produce from the initial production day, but the second million rolled off the line in just 30 years. At the site, approximately 3,300 employees assist in the production of 40,000 tractors per year before the tractors are exported worldwide. However, the plant is more than just a production site. It is also a development site for all John Deere medium tractors. The primary emphasis is on performance, comfort, and efficiency. Tractor cabs today have all of the luxuries of a car, including automatic air...
France's Danone is sourcing more aluminium and whey from regions of Asia, a move that experts warned might reduce prices but potentially annoy European suppliers. The dairy behemoth has mostly relied on Europe for its raw ingredients. It produces Activia yoghurt, Aptamil baby formula, and Evian water. But the business is trying to control costs and safeguard profits due to cost inflation, which started with Covid-19 period bottlenecks before getting worse during the Ukraine crisis. According to Vikram Agarwal, the COO of Danone, the company is importing ingredients like aluminium, plastic, whey and, maltodextrin, paper packaging from outside of Europe. "We had already started the program before the Ukraine war, and consequent supply risks and rising costs in Europe have made this even...
The end-user sector has been bustling with activities this week, with computer genius Acer launching its first ebii e-bike featuring Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and a robust aluminium alloy framework. Britvic has invested £13 million to introduce a fifth canning line at its Rugby facility. South Korean battery material maker Posco Future M has begun constituting a nickel-cobalt-aluminium (NCA) cathode facility with a 30,000 tonnes per year production capacity in Yeongil Bay, with a capital investment of 392 billion (US$299 million). Rimowa, in partnership with German music and equipment producer (GEWA), has launched a special edition violin case sporting the flagship anodised aluminium look of the luxury brand. A sixteen years old stolen supercar was recovered from the river...
Pitú, a Brazilian firm with 85 years of experience in the cachaça industry, debuted its Ice Remix ready to drink (RTD) beverage brand at a Carnival in 269ml aluminium cans with flavours of lemon and pineapple with coconut. Dubbed Pitú Remix, the recently launched RTD has a reduced 7 per cent alcohol concentration and is marketed by cachaçarias and distributed all around Brazil. "Ready-to-drink" beverages or those that can be purchased already mixed with other ingredients, are a popular trend across the globe and have gained popularity among younger generations in particular because they fit in with how Gen Z and millennials typically behave. "The ices arrive to bring us even closer to the young public, who are looking for lighter drinks. They are canned drinks, super refreshing, which...
Heineken® Silver, a new lower-carb and lower-calorie offering from the Dutch multinational brewing company, has been launched in the U.S. market in 12-oz slim aluminium cans and 24-oz aluminium cans. It takes centre stage as a premium new alternative in the light lager category, which accounts for roughly half of the U.S. beer market by volume. The much-talked-about beer will be launched nationwide this spring. It will be offered at all retail outlets nationwide, both on-premise and off-premise, where other Heineken products are marketed. "Enjoying a crisp and refreshing lager sometimes comes at the expense of taste and quality, but beer lovers can say goodbye to compromise with the introduction of Heineken Silver. It's crafted to meet the needs of a new generation of experience seekers...
Spirit AeroSystems and Astraius have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the Prestwick Spaceport, created through an alliance between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and South Ayrshire Council. Spirit produces aerostructures for aircraft with advanced knowledge in composite and aluminium components manufacturing. Prestwick Spaceport helps ferry small satellites into orbit by executing a horizontal launch or “air launch”. Prestwick had previously, in September 2021, anointed Astraius as a launch enabler who assured providing high-end technologies for pristine launch conditions. Prestwick usually optimises an aircraft flying over the Atlantic Ocean. Astraius’ horizontal launch system utilises a C-17 transport aircraft with an embedded delivery platform that chokes its dependency...
Gutterglove has reportedly launched a new gutter guard made of aluminium. With 20 years of experience and expertise in the gutter guard market, Gutterglove has expanded its product portfolio by introducing All-Aluminum Gutter Guard for essential protection. The new product is designed in a way so that it can handle average rainfall and resist large leaves, debris and pests from going into gutters. All-Aluminum Gutter Guard utilises the company’s patented technology, outperforming other entry-level options of gutter guards. The new guard is made with RiserStep™ technology, which slows down the flow of rainwater into gutters like small, dam-like steps. The All-Aluminum Gutter Guard will be sold on the consumer and professional retail channels from March 2023. In 2000, Gutterglove realised...
Bordeaux-based winehouse Barton & Guestier (B&G) launched a new alcohol-free sparkling rosé in 250ml aluminium bottles. The drink was launched considering the young drinkers and also to comply with the environmental factors by reducing the carbon footprint. The smaller format aluminium bottles are recyclable and lighter than glass, weighing only 35g when empty. B&G NectaRose is a premium, sulphite- and sugar-free sparkling rosé that doesn't contain alcohol. The 250ml aluminium bottle was launched as a part of its ongoing commitment to CSR, to gain environmental certifications for all of its brands and lessen the company's total carbon footprint via responsible product development. 85 per cent of B&G's entire carbon footprint is accounted for by the shipping of goods, according to Petra...
Mishka, a premixed vodka brand, has launched its flagship concoction in 300ml aluminium slender cans. This move is to eradicate the conventional glass bottle from its packaging line. The company amped with the call for eco-friendly products, has released its five specific flavours in sustainable aluminium cans. The available flavours are as follows; Sweet Raspberry Mango, Watermelon Guava, Tropical Pineapple lime, Lemon Lime & Bitters and Zing Zesty Lemon. An additional "Mix it up a little" version will be commercially available by April 18, loaded with two of the above flavours. To embrace sustainability with their packaging solutions, Mishka has composed the aluminium cans in a way that they hold almost 60 per cent recycled aluminium. Since aluminium is infinitely recyclable, the used...
Beverage manufacturer Britvic posted about an investment of £13 million to introduce a fifth canning line at its Rugby facility. The company excels in manufacturing solid and sustainable aluminium cans for its patented drinks. According to the notifications by Glebe Farm Industrial Estate, the investment will generate almost 20 new job opportunities related to the engineering and manufacturing sector. The addition might also help in positioning present Britvic apprentices as full-time company employees in the firm. The announcement can be regarded as just a portion of the total £40 million investment administered slowly through the past two years. Once complete, this might help the company get registered as one of the five biggest soft drink makers in the European territory. The Britvic...
On March 17, Friday a mishap occurred at one of the facilities of Dicastal North America that produces lightweight aluminium alloy wheels for established automakers. The facility, located 30 miles from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was tattered vehemently by an explosion caused by flying debris from the production process. Dicastal North America develops and supplies aluminium alloy wheels to automobile giants like General Motors (GM), Stellantis, Ford and many other distinctive Japanese car-making companies. A GM representative Dan Flores said the car expert is “aware of the Dicastal facility issue and is working with them to determine any impact to our operations” before concluding with “no additional information to share at this time.” Other Dicastal associates were not vocal about any...
On Tuesday, March 22, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of Nothing, the UK-based privately held consumer technology business, as the new Downstream Supporter member. With this partnership the smartphone manufacturer will be better equipped to promote real, long-lasting change in their sector. "We are committed to leading the industry revolution by developing goods that have a minimal negative impact on the environment, with the ultimate goal of taking nothing from the earth to make our product, and leaving nothing behind when it's replaced," said Nothing. Aluminium is the most important component of Nothing's raw material procurement, and it currently uses 100 per cent recycled aluminium in its Phone(1). The main aim of Nothing is to break down technological barriers...
WKD, with a blooming business in the UK, is planning to deploy 250ml aluminium cans across its flagship range. This newly introduced packaging solution can be availed in four or ten-pack modules. The company is very optimistic about this transformation, hoping to reduce material waste and decrease carbon emissions throughout its production line. WKD's proprietary brand SHS Drinks also supports this move and claims the introduction of aluminium cans to its line of products would open complementary usage of upcycled raw materials for the company. The WKD aluminium cans will not affect the taste or flavour of the company's beverage since the non-ferrous metal is completely odourless and keeps the interiors from getting exposed to sunlight, increasing the product's shelf life. WKD will still...
