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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Component manufacturer from Germany SQlab has introduced the latest set of aluminium handlebars to the market, flaunting a user-friendly, convenient design. These 310 3.0 aluminium handlebars have been specially crafted for MTB, trekking and city tours. The three new handlebars, 310 for MTB touring, 302 for trekking and 321 for city travels, have been allocated to standardise the handlebar shapes for each use. All these SQlab handlebars have been attested by the German Zedler Institute strength test determining the downhill mountain bike statistics with the strongest weightage point of 180kg. The use of aluminium in the making is extremely well thought out, as it reduces the bike's weight by a certain degree. The 310 3.0 aluminium handlebar has been constructed to lend support, stability...
OnePlus, the Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer is anticipated to launch its first keyboard, along with the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone, in February 2023. Recent rumours indicate that the keyboard, which may be known as the "OnePlus Nord Keyboard," will have a sleek and contemporary design featuring sturdy yet lightweight aluminium and plastic shell. The keyboard is a part of the "OnePlus Featuring" collection, which includes items created through partnerships with other businesses, and is being developed in conjunction with Keychron. The keyboard may not have any specific number button on the right side, instead will include a rotary encoder knob in the upper right corner that may be used to change the volume or advance through media playing. Additionally, Bluetooth 5.2 will be...
Renowned Japanese pharmaceutical companies, Eisai, Takeda, Astellas and Daiichi Sankyo, have joined arms in collaboration to lessen the carbon emissions from medicinal packages. From now on, companies will utilise greener packaging modes to promulgate environmental change. According to a Forbes report made public last year, it was evident that 15 of the biggest pharmaceutical companies accounted for 55% more carbon dioxide per million dollars of revenue than the automotive industry emitted in 2015. And this made headlines during the COP26 UN climate negotiations as well. After being accused of such a major environmental crisis, the pharma firms began advertising greener packaging options for their drugs by sharing ample ideas on lowering the carbon footprint these big players left. Here...
On December 22, 2022, the leading aluminium foil and packaging company of South Korea, Sama Aluminium's plan to raise a total of 115.3 billion won via the issuance of 3.7 million common shares, was revealed. According to our information, the shares will be issued at a price of KRW31,050 per share. The proceeds from the stock offering will primarily be used to fund the firm's facilities. Founded in 1969, Sama Aluminium, the dominant partner in the aluminium foil and packaging materials industry of South Korea, is committed to becoming the world’s leading company with sustainability as its core value. Sama Aluminium has been continuously investing in premier technology and R&D. The company is steadily pacing towards becoming a global player through the application of state-of-the-art IT...
To commemorate its 'Protect Our Planet' sustainability drive, Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd, the fifth largest cement organisation in India and one of the biggest cement producers in the East, has complemented its logistics fleet with new modernised aluminium body trucks. The aluminium required in making the trucks has arrived from Hindalco Industries Limited, India's leading aluminium and copper manufacturer. The exceptional design of these trucks adds value to Nuvoco's transportation facility and makes the company's supply chain more advanced. Usually, trucks made of aluminium are lightweight due to the non-ferrous metal's inbuilt property, and they help in increasing the mileage by cutting down fuel consumption, ultimately downsizing carbon emissions to a great extent. Moreover, aluminium...
The considerable demand for and applications of aluminium is evident in the midst of expanding innovations and experimentation in the packaging sector. The creative uses of aluminium in the packaging industry are increasing as customers are preferring more for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions. Not only this, many companies are shifting to using aluminium from other metals like glass, steel, etc. Small and large businesses are contributing to the transition to a cleaner and greener world. Here is a list of the top 10 trendsetting uses of aluminium in the packaging sector: Hylux: To begin with, Hylux, a US-based manufacturer of health beverages, debuted its unflavoured spring water in a new recyclable aluminium bottle last month. Reusable tops on the bottles allow for...
3XN, a Danish architecture company based in Copenhagen, completed its first project in France, the InDéfense office and Hôtel OKKO situated side by side between the railroad and a road in the Les Groues neighbourhood of Nanterre, overlooking the La Défense business area. The building had been erected with "different but complimentary" faceted checkerboard facades made of reflecting and bronze-coloured aluminium. The two buildings were created with a similar formal and material language and joined along one of their edges to make a longer piece of street front. This was done to produce a powerful visual emblem for the busy neighbourhood. "As the first shape you encounter when arriving from La Défense, this building had to be eye-catching and dynamic. The faceted facade and shifting volumes...
One Roar DENX45 wireless earbuds V5.1 ensures 60 hours of playtime and passive noise cancellation along with India’s first aluminium alloy 1000mAh charge case. The earbuds deliver low latency with a lag-free gaming and music experience, thanks to the newest Bluetooth 5.1 Chipset. The Earbuds can be used separately after a successful connection. Both earbuds can be used in stereo mode, but they may also be used in mono mode to enjoy music and calls for extended periods while the other earbud charges. The DENX45 wireless earbuds are also IPX6 sweat and water-resistant, with smart touch controls with voice assistant. One Roar, an audio company based in Hyderabad, is a cohesive unit that echoes avant-garde and innovation in every pore of its product horizon. Aluminium is mostly used in tech...
The amazing outcomes of heat transfer demonstrations for aluminium coated with THERMAL-XR (TXR) driven by GMG Graphene, as compared to uncoated bare aluminium, have been provided by the Australia-based cleantech company, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (GMG). The business claimed that GMG's THERMAL-XR decreases the surface temperature of aluminium by around 15 per cent at temperatures ranging from 70°C to 90°C. This claim was verified by the University of Queensland Materials Performance Consulting (UQMP). A 10-millimetre (mm) thick aluminium plate was split in two during an experiment. One half of the plate was coated with GMG's THERMAL-XR, while the other was left untreated. The undersides of the two neighbouring plates were then both heated at the same time. According to the business,...
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is an organisation responsible for evaluating the operational standards of a company before providing proper certifications so that a firm can get ready for global validation. The Certification Programme has evolved through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is by far the only voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. ASI Performance Standard certifications focus on 'material stewardship', addressing issues such as product design, life cycle assessment, management of processed scrap and collection and recycling of products at the end-of-life. Once a company is registered under the ASI protocol, it can be considered a globally acceptable brand for safe aluminium transportation, storage or...
With 85 different points of movement, the aluminium alloy-designed extra-terrestrial (ET) alien model for the 1982 classic ET: The Extra-Terrestrial was sold at a recent Julien's Auctions, and TCM Presents: Icons and Idols Hollywood Auction for an astounding $2,560,000. Long before computer animations were available, the great Italian special effects expert, Carlo Rambaldi, developed and built the aluminium alloy skeleton model of the endearing extra-terrestrial (ET). Directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film was the highest-grossing movie of all time, surpassing Star Wars, and it maintained that title for eleven years until Spielberg's own Jurassic Park overtook it in 1993. "Pre-dating modern CGI technology and effects, this one-of-a-kind cinematographic relic (constructed in...
United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Lunar Rover 'Rashid' is set to conquer the moon's surface after the scheduled landing in April 2023. This is the very first lunar rover that the Arabs have successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on December 11. Rashid weighs only 10 kg due to the use of extremely lightweight aluminium and carbon fibre for its composition. UAE's Lunar Rover has been thrust into space with the help of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, and it rides on Hakuto-R, a Japanese Lunar lander specially crafted for such purposes by the robotic exploration company ispace. If the mission is successful, Rashid will be the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a controlled landing on the moon's surface. The Lunar Rover weighs just 10 kg due to its exceptional aluminium, magnesium alloy...
The Daily Trade Made heavy-duty vehicle from Italian truck manufacturer IVECO was re-released with an enhanced 5-year per 250,000 km warranty and a longer 4.5m aluminium tray for a better logistical approach. Because of this, the vehicle is appropriate for delivering supplies during building projects. Ball Corporation EMEA, an American pioneer in aluminium packaging supplies, worked with the global supply chain experts Woodland Group to reduce carbon emissions in its integrated supply chain by 82 per cent. A clean technology business with its headquarters in Australia, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (GMG), announced a supplemental investment of AU$ 600,000 in capital expenditure for significant upgrades to its Battery Development Center (BDC). The firm will use the CAPEX in the BDC for...
Aluminium unleashes the imagination of designers and engineers because of its unmatched flexibility in shaping forms. It has unique qualities, including being lightweight, resistant to corrosion, strong like steel, and easy to recycle, so it's no surprise that more businesses are choosing it as their preferred material. A product made of aluminium weighs just a third as much as one built of steel or iron. This results in more intelligent, environmentally friendly, and generally superior solutions. Innovation and aluminium are a great pair! From transportation to fashion, aluminium has proved to be the ultimate choice in every sector. The usage of aluminium in the end-use sector is increasing significantly yearly to keep up with a high degree of innovation. The expanding use of aluminium...
French leader in aluminium shipbuilding, OCEA S.A., has reconfirmed the allotment of £ 1.5 billion for developing the Philippines’ shipyard, as the Office of the Press Secretary reported on December 14. The ship company is renowned for aluminium shipbuilding, with expertise in the design and assembly of aluminium vessels. The decision was made public after a meeting chaired by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. approved the company’s discourse during the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations-European Union (ASEAN-EU) Commemorative Summit in Brussels. OCEA is positive that this major investment would open the doors for 500 to 600 direct and indirect employment opportunities in the Philippines. The company constructs aluminium boats with a length range of 15m to 120m,...
NKT, a global supplier of turnkey solutions for AC/DC cables, has kept the torch burning with its relentless contribution to making lower carbon footprint products and solutions. Recently it has allocated its Falun facility in Sweden to create and install low-carbon aluminium and polyolefin 1 kV power cables. The Falun unit runs on 100 per cent renewable energy, and the organisation will manufacture low-carbon aluminium and polyolefins with the amenities available. For NKT, this project is a very definitive move that helps decrease the carbon footprint of its power cable solutions. The company also boasts of making the world's first HVDC power cable applying low-carbon copper. The Executive Vice President and Head of Applications in NKT, Will Hendrikx, quoted: "This is a game changer in...
HSP 4 x 4 Accessories, an Australian automotive company based in Victoria, has grown to become a global leader in designing and manufacturing solutions that improve the functionality of utility vehicles. HSP's business is built on innovation to create and distribute masterfully designed products that make vehicle users' lives easier. The ground-breaking products of the company, which include the best-selling Electric Roll R Cover, Silverback Lid, and Tailgate Lock, are frequently world-first. HSP is 100% Australian-owned and manufactures and gets all of its materials locally. Brothers Massih and Masood Aimaq and long-time friend Omer Dost have transformed HSP from a start-up into a world leader since 2007. Massih Aimaq, the Sales Director, is modest about HSP's success but admits it feels...
Aluminium has a long history in the boat-building industry. Although aluminium weighs less than other metals, its strength is nevertheless similar, and it is considered an excellent material for maritime applications because of this combination. The use of aluminium makes the construction of hulls and superstructures possible, simultaneously making them strong and lightweight. An aluminium hull is suitable for blue sea sailing due to its strength, resistance, and ability to withstand hammering. Due to its inherent resistance to rust and corrosion, aluminium stands out from other metals and materials and produces long-lasting, attractive results. This is the main reason why aluminium extrusion and fabrication are often used in many sectors of the maritime industry. Aluminium is regarded as...
