Norway will provide a guarantee of up to NOK 150 million (USD 16.08 million) to support revenue security for the planned 255 MW Thakadu solar project in South Africa, helping reduce the risk faced by investors in the renewable energy development. The guarantee will be provided to Lyra Energy, an electricity sales platform jointly owned by Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib. It will cover the risk of companies buying electricity from the solar plant failing to make their payments. The agreement, announced on September 14, 2026, is the first involving a private company under Norway's renewable energy guarantee mechanism. The NOK 5 billion (USD 536 million) programme is designed to encourage greater private investment in renewable energy projects in developing countries by taking on part of...
The latest escalation in the US-Canada trade dispute is putting pressure on one of North America's most deeply integrated manufacturing networks, with auto-parts makers facing higher costs and growing uncertainty over where and how components should be produced. The two countries have spent decades building an automotive supply chain in which parts and materials routinely cross the border multiple times before reaching a finished vehicle. The latest tariff measures, including duties on aluminium and steel, threaten to disrupt that model and could force suppliers to reconsider long-established production routes. The immediate challenge for automakers and their suppliers is deciding whether to absorb higher costs in the short term or make expensive changes to their supply chains. For...
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Bravo Sierra produces world-class body care products specially crafted for military families and veterans. Recently, they've released body washes in 16-ounce aluminium wash bottles with assorted pumps, suitable for reuse. Once the seal is broken, the user can insert the pump and use the recyclable aluminium can for eternity. These Bravo Sierra body washes are mainly available in two different flavours; one is Citrus and Cedarwood, and the other is White Vetiver and Cedarwood. The names indicate that each fragrance will have an earthy undertone, which men very much prefer. The entire scheme might look excessively flashy, but there are valid reasons for this sudden swap from single-use bottles to an entirely refillable spectrum. Aluminium is infinitely recyclable, and recycled aluminium...
A Dutch Enterprise, Savage Rivale, has recently revealed their Coastrunner EV, which has been modelled to reinstate the Mini Moke and Meyer Manx models in a brand new all-electric version. The Coastrunner EV flaunts an aluminium space-frame chassis, which supports the car’s structure. As sources claim, this open-air beach buggy has been constructed on an aluminium space-frame chassis with an auxiliary steel roll cage and protection bars. The car has no doors and has a four-person capacity. The top of the car has been created out of fabric and is flexible. An aluminium space frame is created out of extruded aluminium sections, aluminium sheets, and vacuum die-cast components of various thicknesses and lengths. Extremely upgraded technology is required to fabricate an aluminium body frame...
On Tuesday, October 25, state senators of Nebraska, Curt Friesen and Steve Halloran, updated the Hall County Board of Commissioners on the ongoing aluminium crisis. The scarcity of aluminium can be linked to the problems in the supply chains brought on by the pandemic, which is causing difficulties in producing new license plates. Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States and, as per the reports, was expected to receive new license plates in the coming years. Senator Friesen discussed how they opted to deal with the shortages, which ultimately required that 13 counties not receive all their plates at once. He claims that a staged method would now be used to distribute each letter series, which is the best mitigating strategy they examined. "There is about 400,000...
Altech Chemicals Limited has chosen leading German company Leadec Automation & Engineering GmbH (Leadec) as the primary engineer to conduct the Definitive Feasibility Study for its CERENERGY(R) 100MWh Sodium Alumina Solid State Battery project enabling grid energy storage. The project is presently being hoisted in Saxony, Germany. Leadec is a German maestro that can provide specialised services for factories throughout their entire running phase, emphasising more on the unit's infrastructure. For the last six decades, this German service provider has been assisting its customers in the production sector by looking after a factory's work plan, installation and automation-related issues. Various OEMs, suppliers in the arena of battery production and people from the e-mobility sector depend...
Czech energy drink maker, Big Shock! has utilised the new H!GHEND technology by Ardagh Metal Packaging to produce a special edition aluminium beverage can eulogising the launch of First Person Shooter (FPS) game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. The Czech Republic and Slovakian partnership has enabled Big Shock! in creating this limited edition 500ml can, which has a military colour scheme with black and green strains all over it reminding us of the game’s eternal glory. Not just the attractive colour scheme, but the Big Shock! #2 energy drink comes with a ‘hidden’ link embedded on one side of the shell – a special feature which was solely possible due to Ardagh’s latest H!GHEND technology. Buyers would be surprised to find a black promotional tab placed under the bright green end of the...
The third hull in the Firstline family from VisionF Yachts, the all-aluminium-built VisionF 80 BLCK, was on display at both the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show. The outside lines of the VisionF 80 BLCK, especially when paired with the matte black painting in the Black Edition, are one of the yacht's most striking features. The external surfaces of a composite boat would get uncomfortably hot as a result, whereas the aluminium hull effectively dissipates surplus heat into the sea. One of their key benefits is the enormous amount of main deck space on catamarans, particularly for family cruising. The VisionF Black Edition is slightly less than 24 metres long, with a maximum beam of 9.9 metres and a shallow draught of 0.80 metres. It has a roomy cockpit area with seating for...
HMD Global, a Finnish company that secured Nokia branding rights in late 2016, introduced a new mid-range smartphone in Thailand titled Nokia X30 5G. The new eco-friendly smartphone comprises recycled materials like aluminium and plastic from the case to the packaging. The rear cover is plastic with 65 per cent recycling, and the aluminium frames are 100 per cent recyclable. Paper from recycled sources made up the entire box and packing. "Consumers are changing their ideas and behaviours, choosing products and services that are friendlier to the environment. We determined a competitive price point and provided quality camera features that are similar to 30,000-baht range smartphones," said Mr Paradorn. HMD Global's business development manager, Paradorn Ramaboot, stated that the company...
Over the past few decades, aluminium has unlocked new dimensions, as endless objects have been developed that simplify and improve the quality of daily human life. Compared to the prior year, 2021 saw an increase of over 100 million units in the usage of aluminium screw caps for liquor bottles. Data from Euromonitor International, provided by Aluminium Closures Group, indicates that in 2021, the number of screw caps used in Europe crossed seven billion. When examining on-trade consumption in Europe, use increased by 20 per cent. In the off- and on-trade outside of Europe, aluminium closure usage increased by roughly 6 per cent. “While the numbers are still under 2019 volumes, they indicate a welcome return to growth, particularly in Europe and particularly in on-trade sales. Undoubtedly,...
A unique characteristic separates every Indian car manufacturer from its competitors among customers. For instance, Maruti Suzuki is known for its fuel efficiency, Hyundai and Kia for their features, and Mahindra and Tata for their strong build. However, the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is known for its reliable engine. According to our report, many type 1 Toyota Innova owners still drive their cars without any significant issues. There have been Innovas that have done over 1 million km on odometers without any problems. Toyota Innovas are incredibly reliable when compared to other cars in the segment. As per our information from auto experts, these engines are unique from others in the segment and are built for a purpose. The engine of this car does not have too many advanced...
In the search for sustainability, big brands prefer aluminium over other materials in making their products. A great propagator of infinitely recyclable aluminium usage, Ball Corporation has introduced sizes 9-ounce and 12-ounce Ball Aluminium Cup® to their consumer profile which can be very beneficial for the entertainment sector. Testings funded by the US Federal Highway Administration confirm the feasibility of Aluminium Bridge decking technology, and Norwegian Hydro is keen on delivering perfection in that aspect. Apple will use a high-end combination of textiles, aluminium, and glass to design the company’s latest Virtual Reality headset, allowing iris scanning for biometric payments with log-ins. The first aluminium goods train rake assembled in India was flagged off from...
Rolls-Royce Spectre comes with a lightweight aluminium space-frame chassis and is the British automobile genius’ first stepping stone toward the endeavour to create an all-electric production line by 2030. The well-acclaimed Phantom Coupé is the precursor to the Spectre and has been tested to support a driving range of 520 km on a single charge. Not only does the Spectre flaunt a lightweight aluminium space-frame chassis, but it is also 30 per cent more rigid because of the inclusion of extruded aluminium sections and a battery embedded in the original framework. An aluminium space frame is created out of extruded aluminium sections, aluminium sheets, and vacuum die-cast components of various thicknesses and lengths. Extremely upgraded technology is required to fabricate an aluminium body...
On the occasion of Stockholm Design Week, Fredrik Paulsen, a Swedish designer, created the new 'Chair One' for his Stockholm-based company Joy Objects. The chair was re-released in a limited edition for Très Bien to coincide with the brand's newly renovated home in London's Soho. The new chairs were made by Paulsen using aluminium and medium-density fibreboard, rejecting traditional Scandinavian minimalism in favour of maximalist colour schemes. The three chair designs in the series come in vibrant colours that work well in various settings, from the dining room to the living room. Throughout the entire series, they use vibrant hues in unusual colour pairings like red/pink, mustard/pink, and baby blue/royal blue. Frederik Paulsen, the founder of JOY Objects, painted the bench in Snow...
Ultraviolette Automotive, a Bangalore-based developer of electric two-wheeler vehicles, has revealed the production-spec battery pack that will power its future F77 e-motorcycle a month before its official launch. In contrast to the prototype's detachable battery packs from 2019, the new battery pack is permanent, bigger, and contains more lithium-ion cells. Instead of the 18,650 batteries in the prototype, there are 21,700 lithium-ion cells enclosed in an aluminium casing. The battery size of the Ultraviolette F77 is the biggest of any electric two-wheeler in India, with a useable capacity of 10.5kWh on the top model. Aluminium cases are ideal for safeguarding electronics equipment, static-sensitive gadgets, and most modern computers and electrical equipment since they are strong...
On Thursday, October 20, Ball Corporation, the world leading infinitely recyclable aluminium beverage packaging provider, announced the launch of the two new sizes of Ball Aluminium Cup® to offer consumers a complete portfolio of sustainable cup options. Hence, the cup is now also available in 9-ounce and 12-ounce sizes, which are currently in use at sports and entertainment venues. They are also available for sale at cupsales@ball.com. The Ball Aluminium Cup® contains 90 per cent recycled aluminium, the highest recycled content rate compared to any beverage packaging in its category. The two new smaller sizes are ideal for serving juice, wine, and cocktail in addition to Ball’s 16-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce cup offerings. Ball Corporation has expanded its infinitely recyclable...
According to the Brazilian body, which brings together the automobile, light commercial, truck, bus, agricultural and construction machinery manufacturers National Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea) reported that in 2021, the auto industry's production witnessed an 11.6% upswing against 2020 to 2.2 million units. However, it has been acknowledged as a marginal improvement but still below the potential for domestic and foreign demand. Truck sales increased 43.5%, pickup sales increased 25.1%, and van sales increased 22.8% on the balance sheet, while car sales dropped 3.6% and made passenger cars the most affected, majorly due to the global semiconductor shortage crisis. Concurrently, the production of processed aluminium is also winged up. The increase occurred in...
On 16th October 2022, the first Indian-manufactured aluminium goods train rake was flagged off from Bhubaneswar in Odisha. In addition to being lighter than its predecessors, it is also more capable of carrying freight. Besco Limited (Wagon Division) manufactured the aluminium-bodied wagons following an order in 2021 placed by aluminium major Hindalco Industries Limited. It was motivated by Hindalco's team headed by Mr Sagar Dhamorikar, Jt. President, and their desire to introduce aluminium in wagon manufacture, Besco, led by Mr Anant Tantia, along with the company's dedicated design and production team, led by Mr Goutam Banerjee, General Manager, completed the project within the 15-month schedule. It consists of one full rake of 61 wagons and 01 Brake Van. According to our report, these...
The Sestriere Scandium bike by Spoon Customs, built by hand in Italy from triple-butted Dedacciai Scandium and 7005 aluminium tubing, was unveiled at the London Bespoke Handmade Bike Show. According to the manufacturer, the new model will allow for a personalised build for each rider and can be assembled into a complete bike equipped with Zipp 303 S wheels and SRAM Rival eTap. Despite its exotic name, Dedacciai's tubing contains only 0.1 per cent to 0.15 per cent of scandium, with aluminium making up most of the alloy followed by zinc and magnesium. Due to its relative ease of welding and ability to require less expensive heat treating, the 7005 wrought aluminium alloy is used in bicycle frames. However, it is harder to form, making manufacturing more challenging. ‘The big brands have...
Established in 1989, the Midlands-based Kestrel Aluminium Systems Limited has been taken over by German building envelope specialist Schüco Group. The company with 6330 employees and 40,000 partners in more than 80 countries, Schuco Group’s subsidiary Schuco UK has acquired Kestrel Aluminium Systems and Kestrel Powder Coating from the firms’ directors Steve Shute and Jane Gibson. Kestrel supplies aluminium extrusions for shopfronts, doors, curtain walling, windows, and glazed roofs. In addition to providing products to the commercial and domestic markets, the company also deals with fabricators, specifiers, and contractors. Schüco Group develops and sells aluminium, steel, and PVC-U building envelope solutions. Schuco UK and Kestrel will continue to operate as separate entities, with...
