Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are investing a combined INR 50 billion (USD 523 million) in two separate aluminium beverage can manufacturing projects in Uttar Pradesh. Ball Beverage Packaging India, Ball Corporation's Indian subsidiary, has selected a site at the Integrated Manufacturing and...
Ardagh Metal Packaging South America (AMP-South America) has appointed Rildo Lima as its Chief Executive Officer, with Lima succeeding Jorge Bannitz after his 30-year career with the company and contribution to the Brazilian beverage can industry. Lima brings more than three decades of leadership...
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Toyota Motor Corporation is trying to manage two very different pressures at once, policy influence in North America and growing uncertainty around raw material supply. On one side, the company has joined hands with Honda Motor Company to form the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada. The...
In the ongoing supply chain disruption, which is directly linked to the tension with Iran, Diet Coke is said to be the next victim. Why so? In many Indian cities, stock shortages are being faced by consumers because of the lack of availability of aluminium cans. Other than Diet Coke, this impact is...
As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East disrupts the aluminium availability in the global automotive industry , Japan’s automotive sector comes into focus with a concerning exposure to supply chain vulnerability. Japan’s manufacturing sector is increasingly pressured as the Middle East...
U4 Marine, a shipyard in Turkey's Antalya Free Zone, has signed contracts for three new yacht builds. The projects include a 24-metre all-aluminium motor catamaran (U4801C), a 24-metre motor yacht (U4821), and a 22-metre motor yacht (U4721). All are due for delivery no later than the end of 2028....
Outdoor spaces are being thought about rather differently than they were a few years ago. What was once treated as an afterthought, somewhere to place a table or provide a bit of shade - is now often designed with the same care as an interior. El Yam Aluminium’s latest update reflects that shift,...
According to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of United Breweries Ltd (UBL), Vivek Gupta, a "major trouble" is currently being faced by the Indian beer industry as it continues to grapple with the rising input costs caused by the conflict, supply shortages and pricing restrictions...
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) announced that it has released the design for the Tennessee Performing Arts Centre for the riverside Tennessee Performing Arts Centre in Nashville, USA. The centre will be covered in a flowing curtain of aluminium pipes. The design team, which is behind the project and...
As the push grows to find safer and more affordable options beyond lithium-ion batteries, aluminium is gaining attention as a possible alternative. Aluminium is being studied for batteries because it is cheap, widely available, and can store more energy than lithium. Each aluminium atom releases...
Wrapping the every-morning refreshment of coffee in aluminium capsules while promoting sustainability with coffee pods made of recycled aluminium , Nestlé Nespresso SA has emerged with a new campaign of Vertuo World. Blending brew with a personal touch, Nespresso promises to deliver morning coffee...
Brazil’s aluminium can story is not about how much it sells, but how much it gets back. For more than 15 years, recycling rates have stayed above 95 per cent, with the system hitting 97.3 per cent in 2024. The country still sits among the global leaders-and that consistency underpins how the entire...
To celebrate the launch, the collection will be showcased at the RIMOWA Lehni Visitor Centre in Milan during Design Week, happening from April 21–24 at Via Achille Maiocchi 10. The venue will also feature a curated selection of travel-themed books from INNEN Publishing, along with a postcard...
The ongoing geo-political conflict in West Asia has put many end-user sectors under strain in several parts of the world. From packaging to building and construction, all have been whining over raw material crisis, especially aluminium, since Gulf countries contribute a substantial portion of the...
Siemens is working with DrinkPAK to automate a new can manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as the drinks company looks to scale up production and improve efficiency. DrinkPAK already runs large contract manufacturing sites in Santa Clarita and Fort Worth, handling batching, filling and...
Reynolds Wrap, a packaging subsidiary under the Reynolds Group, has introduced the Reynolds Wrap Hearts Fun Foil. It is an embossed aluminium foil containing a playful heart symbol on it. Launching it as a permanent addition to the foil lineup, Reynolds presents the Hearts Fun Foil as a combination...
Polygon has expanded its trail line-up with three fresh additions to the Collosus T aluminium range: The T5, T6, and T8. Built on an established aggressive trail platform, the models combine IFS Compact suspension with integrated storage, adjustable geometry and 29/MX compatibility. Produced...
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed its Project Nightingale concept, marking the brand’s first fully electric convertible developed through its coachbuild division. Production will be limited to 100 units, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028. The name “Nightingale” ties back to "Le...
Sri Lanka’s construction sector, heavily dependent on aluminium, is hanging by the thread of uncertainty. Roughly 28,000 tonnes of aluminium is used in the construction sector of the nation. The two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only to be...
On April 15, Alumilex, a Canadian manufacturer of custom high-performance aluminium windows and doors, announced that its new ALX2090 fixed and operable window system has been recognised by the Passive House Institute (PHI). PHI, which is the leading authority on energy-efficient building...
