Aludecor, a pioneer and leader in Metal Composite Panel manufacturing, today announced the official launch of STONESENSE , an innovative architectural surface system engineered to deliver the timeless elegance and visual depth of natural stone without its traditional structural limitations. Inspired by the legacy and enduring power of natural stone, STONESENSE introduces a curated portfolio of engineered stone-finish metal composite surfaces. Developed for modern building envelopes, the series blends tactile aesthetic experience with advanced material performance, offering architects, builders, and developers a lightweight, highly durable and versatile alternative to mined stone. Designed for modern facades & envelopes The STONESENSE series is structured around three distinct material...
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...
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Hörmann UK, one of Europe's leading suppliers of construction components, expanded their range of aluminium entry doors with the ThermoSafe Decoral line. A line developed to provide customers with a range of high-quality, secure aluminium doors combined with a selection of new modern décor finishes and door styles. The Hörmann ThermoSafe line of doors is made to the highest quality standards and has a strong 73mm door leaf enclosed in an aluminium frame. The door is strong yet beautiful, offering high levels of security, long life, outstanding acoustic insulation, and great thermal qualities with a U-value of 0.87 W/M2K attainable. The advent of the Decoral version expands the ThermoSafe lineup's already wide range of door designs, materials, and colour choices. "The ThermoSafe Decoral...
Zimmatic centre pivot systems are being hailed for successful cultivation around fertile lands in Zimbabwe. The process can be achieved quite easily by laying out aluminium pipelines in order to streamline water to the respective cultivable lands. A second-generation farmer, Tobias Musariri from Chegutu, a province situated 100 kilometres southwest of Harare, acknowledges the role of Zimmatic centre pivots in making his farmland more productive. The aluminium pipeline laid around his fields in the maze farm of Kwamasita allows continuous, yet regulated water flows into the 400 hectares of the commercial valley. "This is a second-generation farm. It was founded by my late father, Tobias Musariri, senior, in 1979, after retiring from the motoring industry. I continued with the farm when he...
The Q-Beam Ractical 225 flashlight is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions outside. Drop tested to 30 feet, this sturdy flashlight made of aluminium is waterproof to a depth of 1 meter. With a beam distance of 380 metres, the flashlight covers a wide range of areas. The Q-Beam Ractical 225 aluminium flashlight comes in 3 different modes (high, low and strobe) and features an impact resistance of up to 9 metres. Additionally, this flashlight features three adjustable brightness levels that, depending on the circumstance, may be used as a floodlight or a beacon. With a run time of around 18 hours, this battery-run aluminium lightweight flashlight is one of the most popular flashlights among campers. One of the main reasons for using aluminium in a flashlight is its strength,...
This week, POSCO Chemical Company has intertwined in a ten-year supply agreement for essential materials required in Electric Vehicles (EV) battery cells with local battery producer Samsung SDI, as was reported by South Korean sources. POSCO Chemicals, a subsidiary of steel and chemicals firm Posco Holdings has agreed upon a supply contract of nickel cobalt aluminium (NCMA) cathode materials amounting to KRW40trn or US$32.5 billion. The supply of NCMA cathode materials to Samsung SDI will be fulfilled by 2023. Cathode materials conventionally take up almost 40 per cent of the cost of producing EV battery cells, and they are incredibly vital for proper energy storage and uninterrupted output. Though POSCO Chemical is fundamentally responsible for the production of nickel cobalt manganese...
A municipality area in Australia, St Leonards has been given a thorough makeover with the mounting of the latest lighting, new pave way systems, 900 freshly planted saplings and most importantly, an aluminium pelican statue that captures the hawk-eye view of the entire landscape. The revered Victorian coastal town of St Leonards has seen a significant investment of US$720,000 as an integral part of the elongated project scheme laid by the City of Greater Geelong Council. The Mayor, Trent Sullivan, commented: “These improvements will offer a safer and more enjoyable experience for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers whether they live in St Leonards or visit for holidays.” The pelican structure has been sculpted by a visual artist Martin Moore, who has kept environmental consciousness in mind...
L’OCCITANE Travel Retail, in collaboration with Gebr. Heinemann is about to initiate an exclusive four-month campaign called the ‘Gift of Nature’ at Frankfurt Airport, Germany. To emphasise the brands’ sustainability goals, the partners have already introduced two ‘nature positive’ cloud stores at the main A and Z Terminals of the airport. L’OCCITANE en Provence’s Nature Positive collection will be available in all the high-profile areas making its special appearance in the two Frankfurt terminals. The brand will mainly focus on its patented products based on Almond, Shea Butter and Verbena. L’OCCITANE Nature Positive collection has been sealed in sustainable packaging solutions, among which the Shea hand cream comes in a 150ml aluminium tube format. The aluminium used in the making of...
The demand and use of aluminium are expanding at a moderate rate. From the automobile industry to fashion, this silvery white metal is used in almost all the prominent sectors. Like, AKILA, a Los Angeles eyewear brand, unveiled its newest collection, which includes five new frames of lightweight aluminium suitable for daily usage. The new collection has optical and sunglasses alternatives with clear, blue-light-blocking lenses and matte-finished aluminium alloy frames in a flexible, minimalist style. The independent brand's limited-edition eyewear promotes sustainability by using environmentally friendly components such as malleable acetate, optical quality lenses, and plastic-free biodegradable packaging. "As a strong, sustainable and lightweight metal, aluminum is perfect for eyewear....
Vinca Wine, most revered for manufacturing canned beverages, have partnered with the football club Ipswich Town. To carve a sustainable roadmap and to honour the upcoming Green Football weekend, Ipswich has swapped its traditional wine provider in plastic bottles to accept organic wine served in recycled aluminium cans. Compared with single-serve wine bottles, Vinca is far more nature-conscious and has incorporated 100% recyclable aluminium as the base metal to create its wine cans. These aluminium cans are much lighter in weight than a conventional wine bottles. They induce a circular economy where the aluminium can be infinitely recycled and used as a raw material multiple times. This collaboration with the football club validates Vinca’s move to become a sustainable brand with a very...
Industrial Textiles & Plastics (ITP) Ltd, one of the leading creators of building membrane solutions, has introduced a brand new vapour control layer flaunting a Euroclass A rating called FlameOut Block. This latest addition permits façade designers to minimise fire outbreaks with the help of an external aluminium wall covering. The company’s latest FlameOut Block Class A item has been separately scrutinised under British and international flame retardant standards, like Euroclass A2-s1,d0 rating, which transverses over the lowest required protocols for vapour control and coincides with the fire safety regulations needed to be maintained for constructing façades on 18m buildings and above. It works best as a system when installed with PowerbondFR aluminium reflective tape perfectly...
Trimet and Nexans have implemented a fundamental rule for enhancing the eco-balance of power cables. Through a joint development project, the two companies have yielded a material with recycled aluminium content for manufacturing aluminium rods instrumental in creating electrical wires. Together the companies have developed this latest product that adheres to the high technical requirements and conductivity of the alloy while eradicating the product’s carbon footprint. Until this discovery, power cables were manufactured with the help of primary aluminium, which systematically kept increasing the manufacturing value. Aluminium is infinitely recyclable, and its transformation process requires a comparatively lesser amount of energy than primary aluminium production. Moreover, a significant...
Due to the nationwide shortage of aluminium, Betty Johnson, one of the administrators of Nebraska's Driver and Vehicles Records Division, stated that they could not distribute all of the new licence plates to some counties in Nebraska before the expiry of the old plates. As a result, the long-time owner of the license plate number A319 (and the country designation) discovered that his number needed to be listed in the stock. Not only this, but due to the scarcity of aluminium, 13 counties, including Adams, Buffalo, Cass, Dawson, Dodge, Gage, Hall, Lincoln, Madison, Platte, Saunders, Scotts Bluff, and Washington, are receiving their plates in four shipments throughout the year. As a result, specific drivers in the 13 counties may experience double vision due to production and delivery...
Australia-based flexible packaging company Amcor has inaugurated its latest high-tech flexible packaging plant in Huizhou, China, to properly cater to the rising user demand around Asia and the Pacific region recorded in December 2022. After a massive investment of US$100 million, the fully optimised facility will, in turn, give rise to 550 new employment opportunities. It was specially built for food and personal care packaging, and the facility spans an area of 590,000 square feet. Amcor is hailed for supplying packaging solutions for beverage, food, pharmaceutical, home and personal care products, along with other diversified industrial sectors. The company, on an international scale, provides packaging solutions such as AmPrima™ recycle-ready solutions, including AmFiber™ paper-based...
The Planetarium in Patna ordered a specialised aluminium sheet from the USA to act as a projection screen for the upper dome of the gallery inside the Indira Gandhi Science complex. Ardagh Metal Packaging North America launched a new 19.2 oz. aluminium can after eyeing the market for one-serve beverage can users. Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. launched the newly crafted series of Flatpack, 105 °C low-profile aluminium electrolytic capacitors that have the strength to run continuously for 10,000 hours. A most innovative aluminium guitar design has surfaced put together by YouTuber Burls Art, who is hailed for creating art out of recycled products. Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. has come up with a recently developed series of Flatpack, low-profile aluminium electrolytic capacitors...
Rokit Health has introduced Nespresso-compatible aluminium coffee pods in three new flavours; Mind Boost, Immunity Boost and Mighty Matcha. These newly launched 100% recyclable aluminium coffee pods will be available in Tesco from February 2023. Rokit Health's premium coffee is rich in vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12, which acts as a booster for the brain and is also very helpful for mental aptitude. Rokit Health's wellness coffee pods are constituted of the best in class Arabica coffee, with the Mind Boost flavour being rich in vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12, the Immunity Boost flavour loaded with vitamins B6, B12, D, iron and zinc and the Mighty Matcha flavour being more organic. These aluminium coffee pods are absolutely compatible with Nespresso coffee machines. Rokit Health has the...
An acknowledged supplier of ‘Fire Safe’ aluminium facade cladding products in the region, AODELI Australia (AODELI), has publicised the appointment of Louise Kempster as the new Business Development Manager (BDM) at its head office on the Gold Coast in Queensland. She is an expert from the manufacturing and construction materials industry and will be accountable for enhancing and giving prominence to AODELI’s role within the Queensland market. With profound know-how in customer handling, negotiation, sales and operations, Louise can be deemed as the perfect person for this humungous responsibility at AODELI. The general manager of AODELI, Wayne Saunders, exclaimed: “We are delighted to have found a business development manager to join our team that has both knowledge and proven expertise...
Personal care packaging brand, Above & Beyond (A&B), which falls under Integro Innovations Ltd., has entirely revolutionised the Refill-at-home packaging solutions with the introduction of a lip balm in an aluminium case. The company claims to negate the application of single-use plastic with the incorporation of this innovative aluminium packaging idea. The co-founder of A&B, Bryn Walbrook, narrated: “Our single-use mentality with daily products is killing the planet. Unless we all want to move to Mars with Elon Musk, we will need to treat the earth much better.” Though it is questionable how much plastic can be eradicated through this drive, the company website proudly explains: “OK, so single-use lip balms probably aren’t the main problem keeping Attenborough up at night. But hundreds...
YouTuber Burls Art, known for making electric guitars by recycling products like newspaper, coloured pencils and lego, has resorted to aluminium this time. He has recycled aluminium cans, 1,000 to be precise, to make his latest guitar. And he has aced it once again. As per the report, Burls Art has recycled used 38lbs beverage cans over a year. And after an extensive research, he built the furnace to recycle cans. He used to make sure the cans were completely dry before the melting process. Only half of his cans became pure molten aluminium that could be turned into bars and then used for building the guitar, while the remaining half became slag that floated on the top. Burls Art created the mould of the guitar, and a lot of sanding was required after that. However, the finished guitar is...
Ardagh Metal Packaging North America will expand its product portfolio by including a new 19.2 oz.(568ml) aluminium beverage can. The brand certainly wishes to further tap into the beverage can market with the introduction of this mid-range size. This latest can size will certainly provide the single-serve beverage industry with a perfect packaging option. For the first time, the AMP has manufactured a 19.2 oz. (568ml) can in the United States. This particular aluminium beverage can might be placed in between the conventional sizes of 16 oz. and 24 oz., which is quite attractive for brands venturing out to pressure-pack liquids like hard seltzers, water, cider and beer. Aluminium is crucial as it induces a circular economy because of its infinitely recyclable characteristic. The beverage...
