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...
Grow with
AL Circle
Dunkin Donuts has been forever associated with the most delicious doughnuts on the planet, but now the brand is exploring opportunities in the canned beverage sector. Three of the brand's patented beverages are going to be launched in aluminium cans during the first half of 2023. The advent of the Paris Pact in 2015 has thrust various responsible brands into taking up sustainable initiatives. Though Dunkin Donuts already had a successful line of iced coffees, the brand is going to push three new flavours to the market. The aluminium used in making beverage cans is of the purest form; therefore, the end-of-life recycling procedure becomes very simple for these packaging solutions. Dunkin collaborated with Coca-Cola only some years back to make its iced coffees available in retail markets...
The all-aluminium custom-made electric chopper from Wannabe-Choppers in Germany features a novel power supply and a mock aluminium V-twin engine. The bespoke electric chopper is a gorgeous, svelte motorcycle that could compete with any gasoline-powered vehicle. Although this chopper is entirely electric, it doesn't compromise performance or aesthetics. "This bike—its stance, the way it looks—is something I had in my mind for a long time. It was just something in my head I needed to get out," said Enrico de Haas of Germany's Wannabe-Choppers. The model aluminium engine replicates the custom machine Enrico aspires to create in the future. The controller for the motor, the battery, and the converter for the throttle are all housed in the gearbox. The bike's on/off switch is the jockey...
This week the aluminium end-user sector has been extremely productive. Ball Corp was awarded the Corporate Citizenship title at the 2022 Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals show organised by CiviCo, a non-profit organisation that binds like-minded social and environmental enthusiasts around the globe and chaired by the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. Wildpack Beverages has marked record-breaking earnings for the two consecutive months of October and November 2022 worth US$5,874,535 customer orders in the month mentioned later. TISICS bagged the UK Space Agency's investment call to develop self-exhausting aluminium launcher tanks to lower the amount of accidental space debris. The degrading environmental conditions of the world have persuaded able minds to upgrade the technology...
Swedish mobility brand Cake has unveiled Cake Åik, a utility bike that can be termed an SUV on two wheels. With the emergence of the Paris Pact in 2015, all the micro-mobility units are facing immense backlash forcing the companies to cut down the possible carbon emissions. The Cake Åik is figuratively an e-bike formed utilising the brand’s flagship and successful range of commuter machines. The bike has a unique aluminium framework which is strong enough to carry a weight of 441lb. Since the model is electricity-induced, aluminium use makes the construction lighter for the vehicle, increasing agility. Most importantly, Cake Åik holds a range of 200 plus miles. The motor of the e-bike is connected to three 750Wh batteries, among which one cell is stuck behind the saddle to reach almost...
Birmingham's show stopper, the Raging Bull, is about to be relocated to a new hosting ground in the upcoming few weeks, as was revealed by Commonwealth Games associates. The aluminium-clad showpiece enticed a million onlookers nationally and internationally as it was deported out of the Alexander Stadium the previous summer. The aluminium statue attracted a lot of tourists to Centenary Square all through the last eight weeks until it was transported to the Ladywood car park. The enormous aluminium construct of the Birmingham Bull soared up to 30ft in height and was being taken apart. The assembly parts of the bull were found scattered on a warehouse floor before the decision to ship it to an esteemed city was taken. Artem, the innovation centre that usually provides special effects for...
One of the most popular and recyclable metals is aluminium. Many businesses are adopting aluminium as a transitional material to a more sustainable future in response to the rising demand for a greener and cleaner environment. According to a recent study, transportation, construction, packaging, and electrical are the four key industrial sectors that will account for 75 per cent of the total demand. As per the study, the need for aluminium will rise by 40% by 2030, necessitating an extra 33.3 million tonnes of production. As a result, the metal output should expand to 119.5 million tonnes in 2030 from 86.2 million tonnes in 2020. Below is a list of the top 10 companies that are using aluminium to drive a sustainable future: Sainsbury UK-based Sainsbury's is switching from using plastic to...
The degrading environmental conditions of the world have persuaded able minds to upgrade the technology available to mankind, which means a gradual shift from fossil fuels to green energy. Moreover, fossil fuel is very much limited on the surface of Earth, and the continuously depleting levels are a cause of concern. Scientists are constantly exploring new ways to generate green energy, which is a healthier alternative for the environment. Those who are new to the concept of green energy must only understand one thing, electricity generated by the use of natural resources, like wind, water or sunlight, is known as green energy. This type of energy leaves less carbon footprint on the world's scape. But once we eliminate the use of fossil fuel-induced technology, we also need to replace it...
An aviation industry innovator, TISICS has accepted the UK Space Agency's funding to create self-depleting launcher parts lowering the chances of a spacecraft being hit by space debris. They are about to replace the contemporary HPV liner with the introduction of a one-piece aluminium liner or tank. Demisable space components are essential to building a sustainable environment. These components usually diminish while re-entering the earth's atmospheric grid; therefore, it is absolutely necessary to emphasise the eco-friendliness of these particles. Here TISICS has come up with a brilliant plan where the company would incorporate 100% recyclable aluminium for this purpose. The firm is on the journey to deploying a weld-free, one-piece aluminium liner or tank to act as a cost-effective...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) headquartered inflatable boat manufacturing company ASIS Boats is delivering custom-built patrol boats to the West African nation Cote d’Ivoire. According to the advanced maritime solutions provider, the Ivorian Maritime and Port Affairs maritime law enforcement agency requested ASIS to supply a police boat to perform tasks not only limited to safeguarding coastal borders and ports but also conducting search and rescue missions along the tropical country's rivers, where flooding is a constant hazard. For Cote d'Ivoire, ASIS Boats constructed two 7.6-meter rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) with marine-grade aluminium hulls and decks. They added a safety collar made of Orca Hypalon 1670 Dtex to keep the craft steady and improve the ride. Each boat has two...
On January 3, USA's Fencing Supply Group declared that it has successfully taken over the operations of Hartford Fence Supply, a renowned wholesaler of vinyl and aluminium fencing solutions in the Tampa, Florida market. The CEO of Fencing Supply Group, Andrea Hogan, exclaimed: "It is truly an exciting time, and we are thrilled to welcome the talented and dedicated people of Hartford Fence to our Fencing Supply Group team. We are building North America's premier distribution company for fencing and outdoor living products, and Hartford Fence is the ideal complement to our existing footprint in the Tampa area." The owner of Hartford Fence Supply, Jeremy Bolt, spoke his mind: "At Hartford Fence, we are proud of our team and the reputation we have built for outstanding service to our...
The California-based consumer electronics and lifestyle products company, Nomad Goods recently unveiled its aluminium watch bands for Apple's entry-level wearables. Following the popularity of its titanium and stainless steel metal link, Nomad revealed its latest aluminium watch bands for Apple at the CES 2023, which have a matte finish in silver or Space Grey to match Apple's watch models. The Nomad aluminium band in Space Grey features a highly durable DLC coating to guard against scratches. Both variants have side buttons to open the magnetic easy-close clasp. The band is only available in a 45mm/49mm size, although it is compatible with Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, 7, 6, SE, and all earlier bigger Apple Watch models. However, the band cannot be availed in Midnight, Apple's replacement...
Ball Corporation has been accredited with the Corporate Citizenship Medal. CiviCo, a non-profit organisation that binds like-minded social and environmental enthusiasts around the globe and Governor Jared Polis declared the outcome of the 2022 Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals. Every year, the Governor rounds up the most deserving companies for this title, primarily evaluating a firm's expertise and public relations. Six inspiring companies have been chosen for the 2022 award title, but the actual event has been scheduled for January 26, 2023, to honour Colorado Leadership Month. Governor Jared Polis declared: "I am honoured to have the opportunity to recognise the recipients with this award and highlight all you have done for Colorado. The important award categories allow us to...
Kingston unveiled its latest heatsink option for its FURY Renegade SSD storage devices, designed to support both console and PC games. The second-generation PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 storage drive offers read and write speeds of up to 7,300/7,000 MB/s and up to 1,000,000 IOPS. In gaming laptops and PCs, the innovative low-profile graphene aluminium heatsink fits into even the most minor areas while providing improved performance and keeping the drive cool under heavy use. Kingston claims their products promise "excellent consistency for an unparalleled gaming experience." The most recent Kingston SSD included capacities of up to 4 TB and had been tuned to speed up game and application loads. Each drive in the Kingston FURY Renegade SSD line can be availed in sizes of 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB,...
Tecno has become famous in the Indian sub-continent for its pocket-friendly range of smartphones in India. Last year, in April, the organisation revealed its Phantom X flagship model, and now the brand has launched its second version, the Phantom X2 5G, that displays an aluminium frame. The Tecno Phantom X2 5G is available in a matte-finished, black container with a 'PHANTOM X 2 5 G' tag printed on it. The smartphone can be found in a hard-shell case, flaunting precise specifications of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Only two different hues are found in the retail section, Moonlight Silver and Stardust Grey. The phone has an attractive aluminium unibody that guards fingerprint transfer and makes the back of the device look shiny. Moreover, the aluminium frame is covered by matte-finished AG...
Wildpack Beverages Inc., with a finalised customer order worth US$5,874,535 and a total throughput of 21,728,174 aluminium cans, has achieved a new monthly record in November 2022. The company recorded a filling throughput of 2,223,805 aluminium cans and a brokering throughput of 14,426,812 cans or similar items. The Chief Executive Officer, Mitch Barnard, spoke with clarity: “Wildpack’s monthly numbers continue to prove that the increasing ramp in sales and production levels continues to build.” “Wildpack is attracting new customers, improving facilities, and modernising our platform. Three consecutive record months of customer-confirmed orders and improving plant utilisation are compelling key indicators for the health of Wildpack,” he added. Also, in November last year, Wildpack...
The Versa 4 fitness watches from Fitbit come loaded with 40+ exercise modes, allowing users to view their health statistics in real-time. The platinum aluminium or waterfall blue edition showcases other exciting features like responding to text messages and notifications directly from the watch using a quick preset response or speaking the reply into the Versa 4. The watch also includes an aluminium watch case and buckle and a flexible band similar to those seen on many sports watches. It can be found in other variations like graphite aluminium and copper rose aluminium. The Versa 4 also monitors the breathing rate, heart rate, night-time skin temperature and SpO2 while asleep, providing the user with an overview of their health. Aluminium often has a benefit when it comes to how little...
Just two years back, Rimowa launched a ‘mini suitcase’ perfect for storing watches. The German luggage company has since evolved the design of the anodized aluminium box to make it even more compact and sleek. Like its prior release, Rimowa has used its flagship module to design the product featuring an anodized aluminium body with a sports outlook. The latest Rimowa watch case available in black is robust with the company’s signature details inscribed on it. It has the brand’s patented logo embedded on the surface, and the body of the product has vertical rilled grooves, just like other Rimowa items. The entire design has been formulated to increase the longevity of the anodized aluminium container. Due to the use of aluminium, the watch case is lightweight and can be effortlessly...
Asahi India Glass Ltd., India’s leading integrated glass and windows solutions company, has reportedly hired Mumbai-based advertising agency Enormous Brands to create promotional films for their AIS Windows brand, which has a range of uPVC and aluminium doors and windows solutions. The advertising agency will create three films for the brand to showcase their range of uPVC and aluminium doors and windows solutions. Vikram Khanna, CMO and COO of AIS Consumer Glass, Asahi India Glass Ltd. said: “What was once a low involvement category in the interior of a home is now takingcentre stage. We need communication that is engaging to create an impact in the market. AIS is extremely thrilled to have Enormous on board as our creative partner. We believe that Enormous is an idea-first agency with...
