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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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. The contract was forged in October 2022 and was awaiting approval. The entire reconstruction can be attributed to the 76th PRCA Rodeo in Killeen to be from May 18 to 20. Associates, workers and inmates from the Texas-based Southern Bleacher Company have already started switching wooden bleachers with aluminium bleachers at the Killeen Rodeo Arena. “The replacement is needed to ensure the safety of over 10,000 rodeo patrons that attend each year,” as was reported by sources. In January this year, the City Council logged a resolution permitting Texas Correctional Industries to be on the official vendors’ list....
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. The beverage was initially launched in Mexico in late 2022, and it is now ready to hit the Japanese market on April 10, priced at 210 yen. While launching the product, Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola boasted this beverage is not only born but born-ready, which promises “the perfect flavor, born of the meeting between these two.” “We keep consumers at the centre of everything we do as we continue to develop our portfolio as a total beverage company, and that includes new products with our iconic Coca‑Cola brand,” said James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of...
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. Marchesini’s state-of-the-art, specialised machines accept various raw materials, including paper, recyclable plastic, PET and aluminium, to forge them into a pre-designated shape. The company’s line of 50 machines would be on display during the Interpack event, placing them separately according to definitive purposes. Marchesini machines dwell under the common industrial standard to make eco-friendly packaging solutions that also follow all the safety...
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. Ball has notified its workers and union members about this unprecedented closure and assured them of uninterrupted production hauls from its other factories. The company justified its recent advancements in a Press Release : “Space, land and equipment limitations make expansion and upgrades to this facility difficult. To increase production and enable the growth of contracted customers, Ball is exploring the closure of the Wallkill plant and supplying the unique sizes from other facilities that can produce them.” With the...
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. The LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt Ltd. introduced 1 kilogramme and 555 g of HOMEFOIL, 18 microns thick and 12 microns thick for 75 m, 25 m, and 9 m. To maintain the degree of hygiene, the items are produced utilising cutting-edge technology in secure, environmentally friendly, and well-ventilated settings. To properly cut the foil, the box also includes a foil cutter. "We are elated to launch...
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. Customers may select the trailer, customise it, and locate the nearest dealer. Online ordering is made more accessible by the dealer portal on the website. The new website will also allow pre-approved financing for buyers. At present, they have more than dealers countrywide and are growing their dealer network. Midway through 2023, Black Rhino Manufacturing, Inc. will make the Tilt Trailer series official. "At Black Rhino, we strive to build the absolute best aluminum trailers possible using premium materials, superior craftsmanship, and aggressive designs. We're proud of our people and...
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. This unit will be responsible for carefully sourcing aluminium sheets and turning them into pre-destined aluminium packaging sizes. The CEO of NOMOQ, Peter Stein, explained: “Following large demand for fully recyclable, lightweight and shatterproof cans from UK brands, coupled with a diverse and surging national craft beverage culture, the UK was quickly identified as an area for growth.” “We’re excited to provide beverage producers access to high-quality cans, digitally printed with millions of colours and shades with no minimum order quantity, which supports tight cash flows or storage limitations,”...
With the purchase of a 12 per cent share in Lithium de France, Hydro Batteries expands strategically into environmentally friendly battery components. Arverne Group and Equinor Ventures are other Lithium de France investors. Lithium de France is developing technology and processes to create lithium with a considerably smaller CO2 footprint than what is now commercially accessible while also extracting heat and lithium from geothermal brines. Lithium de France has obtained additional finance totalling EUR 44 million with this Series B investment. Arverne Group, Equinor Ventures, already shareholders, and Hydro, a new investor, will contribute to the capital increase. "Lithium is a key ingredient in all types of rechargeable batteries and the demand for lithium-ion batteries is continuing...
To renovate their laboratory and office premises in a small Italian town, Diatech Pharmacogenetics hired Andrea Tabocchini and Francesca Vittorini of Andrea Tabocchini Architecture. They wanted to save certain original features while updating the existing rooms to suit modern design requirements. The design for the new laboratories of Diatech Pharmacogenetics, an Italian company specialising in pharmacogenetic tests for cancer precision medicine, was inspired by two goals: creating an environment that reinforces the company's identity and values while also providing a stimulating and experimental workspace. A backdrop made of shiny aluminium surfaces illuminates the area and produces sophisticated and understated scenography. Consistent material transitions between the claddings'...
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. The company has woven an articulate method of tracking the best sake in the region and repacking them in sleek, compact, easy-to-carry aluminium beverage packaging solutions. On January 31 this year, KURA ONE virtually launched its canned creation through the brand’s online portal so that customers all over the globe can enjoy sake from Japan alongside learning stories about the drink. The brand has initiated subscription schemes in more than 100 countries worldwide. Specifically, in Japan, the KURA ONE canned sake is gaining extreme popularity. “KURA ONE Sales Commemorative...
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. Also, the two versions combine commuter hybrid full-suspension technology with off-road capability. These builds use integrated accessories, mixed-wheeled construction, and tyres with decreased rolling resistance. The ALUXX SL aluminium frame's 120mm FlexPoint suspension and 29-inch wheels give a comfortable, secure ride on challenging trails. One may use the navigation, health, and fitness features of the Giant E-bike App. The Stance E+ e-MTB is powered by Yamaha's SyncDrive Pro, which has a 400 per cent support ratio. It weighs 2.5 kg...
Altech Batteries has collected A$5.12 million as a portion of the two deferred instalment payments from Altech Advanced Material (AAM) for buying out 25 per cent of its tertiary firm, Altech Industries Germany GmbH (AIG). The last instalment has been scheduled for the month of December 2023, wherein AAM will pay another A$2.5 million or 1.583 million euros. Altech bags A$5 million for the partial sell-out of its sister concern firm. In December 2020, Frankfrut-listed AAM bought 25 per cent of Altech’s German subsidiary AIG. Altech Batteries still have control over 75 per cent of AIG’s proprietorship. AAM at first paid 250,000 euros or A$415,000 on the signing of the contract, while the deferred payments are at this moment receding. Altech Batteries Managing Director Iggy Tan was...
Satechi's slim aluminium monitor stand maintains a sleek, practical aesthetic while streamlining and organising the workspace. Its metallic surface is designed to match Macs, iMacs, and MacBooks and attractively matches Apple devices. Both lightweight monitors and laptops that are supported off the desk are acceptable. The stand's sleek, contemporary design allows users to elevate their display for optimal comfort, eliminating eye and neck strain. The strong aluminium alloy allows users to balance a variety of devices like a computer monitor, laptop, all-in-one computer, printer, and other devices weighing up to 14kg. The monitor stand is sturdy, lightweight, and available in silver and space grey options. Aluminium as a metal is one of the most widely used and preferred metals in the...
Born in London, Mimi Shodeinde, a British designer of Nigerian origin, has materialised a set of structural vessels handcrafted from wood and metal to honour the silhouette in “softness of the female form”. The figurines, also known as NRIN vases, have a name inspired by the Yoruba dialect, meaning female – “Obinrin”. These structures are usually based on a central wooden column made of oil-mixed ash. A trendy piece of cast aluminium has climbed around the wooden structure of the vase and takes a flowing pattern. The aluminium surface has an uneven specification as tiny spats of pollen lay uncharted on the outer side. The London-based designer, Shodeinde wanted to incorporate two major ideas in the vase’s construction; the flowing part of the aluminium resembles a woman’s anatomy, while...
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. Glamox AS has already swapped virgin aluminium with recycled aluminium in one of its selling products and plans to do the same with the entire portfolio. This action will curtail a tremendous amount of carbon dioxide emitted while manufacturing Glamox LED lights. This walk towards sustainability is highly beneficial for the company as the public now demands low-carbon solutions with the advent of the Paris Act of 2015. These LED lights with recycled aluminium content will further encourage a greener...
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. The legendary creator of aluminium caravans, Airstream, has enjoyed past alliances with major brands like REI, Ram and Supreme. The debutant aluminium trailer in 1/3rd of its designated shape has been on display at the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, since March 10. The brand hopes to aim at the aerodynamics of the Airstream Studio F.A. Porsche Concept Travel Trailer, augmenting its standards to reach a certain pedestal in the automobile industry. The development of this aluminium trailer can be attributed to experts...
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. Rimowa is synonymous with its patented anodised aluminium outlook that makes the appearance of the luggage extremely luxurious and pricey. Rimowa Orignal Pilot has been a cult classic among travel enthusiasts, musicians, artists and other professionals because of its compartmental design. The new Original Pilot has returned with enhanced abilities, absolutely compatible with travelling professionals who wish for a sophisticated companion for official journeys. Rimowa’s new rendition of the Original Pilot also flaunts the...
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. This action is to decrease the amount of one-time-used plastic bottles in a social event, which in turn, propagates environmental etiquette and brings a globally accepted ceremony closer to the Net Zero goals set by the European Union. Through the prestigious Academy Awards, Open Water has plotted to initiate the good practice of using refillable aluminium bottles for water. We have already seen examples of celebrities promoting aluminium use or reuse and how it has yielded exciting results in the past. The Co-founder of Open Water, Jess Page, exemplifies: “We started Open Water with the...
