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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The world’s leading industrial company committed to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro’s advanced aluminium bridge decking technologies offer many advantages over traditional steel and concrete construction. The Norway headquartered company, Hydro provides two aluminium bridge decking technologies: (i) Aluminium isotropic deck technology (ii) Aluminium orthotropic deck technology. Bridge deck projects have successfully used both technologies for decades. There are many bridge applications where aluminium decking is feasible, according to evaluations funded by the US Federal Highway Administration. The metal aluminium applied in bridge construction helps to accomplish more projects at lower cost and in less time and also minimizes traffic disruptions during rehabilitation and repairs. In...
The upcoming virtual reality (VR) headset by Apple is expected to include iris scanning for biometric payments and log-ins, aluminium, luxury lightweight glass, and fabric construction. The feature is expected to be named 'Iris ID. Rumours also suggest that a high-end combination of textiles, aluminium, and glass will be used in the headset. According to the research, Apple's VR headset "is expected to integrate into" its ecosystem of devices, including AirPods, smartphones, and Apple Watch. The headset may also be able to scan the irises of people wearing the headsets so they can quickly log into their accounts simply by putting the devices on their heads. This will allow multiple users to use the same device and make payments inside the headset. According to the rumour, Apple VR would...
Aluminium and its usage in the end user sector are highly demanding. Due to its unique attributes like recyclability, lightweight, corrosion resistance, etc., the need and use of metal are increasing from automobiles to electronics. Beginning on October 18, Bravo Sierra, a men's care brand explicitly created for US military troops, will provide refillable body wash in recyclable aluminium containers. Customers can switch to the new refillable can design from their previous Bravo Sierra Body Wash bottle. Flexing, corrosion and an inability to fully hold the boat's hulls are the three most important problems that Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers, a family-run producer of bespoke boat trailers, concentrate on. One of the top suppliers of premium recyclable metal packaging, Trivium...
The Lotus Evija, hailed as one of the world's most potent production vehicles, is again making news as the Norfolk-based company introduces a unique version, titled Evija Fittipaldi. The fabrication of rotary gear shift dial has been constructed using recycled aluminium taken directly from Fittipaldi's Type 72. Restricted to eight units, all of which have already been sold, the new and limited edition Evija Fittipaldi harks back to Lotus' Formula 1 era with a black and gold colour scheme inspired by the legendary Lotus Type 72 race car. The new Fittipaldi version, part of the same 130-unit manufacturing run, commemorates 50 years since the renowned Brazilian racing car driver won in 1972. That year, Emerson Fittipaldi and Team Lotus won the F1 Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. The...
Dudley's Aluminium, a Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator, will assist in the construction of Aston Martin's new Formula 1 (F1) facility at Silverstone. The Aston Martin team's design, manufacturing, and marketing resources, its first-ever wind tunnel, and a simulator will be housed in the 400,000-square-foot complex. In Formula 1, wind tunnels are utilised during the car's construction to evaluate the effectiveness of various components and obtain the ideal aerodynamic balance. Kawneer doors and capped curtain walling will be installed on the building by Dudley's Aluminium in collaboration with SDC Builders Ltd. "We are delighted to be working with SDC Builders Ltd on this project at the home of British motor racing. The facility will support Aston Martin's growth and ambitions within...
Trivium Packaging, one of the leading providers of high-quality and recyclable metal packaging, announced that it is entering a new market segment. The company plans to create aluminium closures for liquid edible oil, which can generate potential profit for the business. This is the first time aluminium has been modified to be acceptable for edible oil closures, despite metal having long been utilised for more conventional huge tins of bulk liquid or in aerosol versions of edible oil containers. Aluminium packaging for edible oils provides the lightweight properties typically associated with plastic without the worry of leaching, as well as the premiumisation of glass due to its increased durability due to its resistance to punctures and inability to shatter. However, the advantages of...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has granted RONAL GROUP, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of light aluminium alloy wheels, with Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification. The company has bagged the recognition with a Material Stewardship focus at production sites RONAL POLSKA Sp. z o.o. in Walbrzych, Poland and RONAL AG Headquarters in Härkingen, Switzerland. The Poland facility has an annual output capacity of 2 million light alloy wheels. Ronal Group has above 8,000 personnel and produces both cast and forged wheels. It focuses on high standard quality through technical development to production, based on the most innovative technologies. ASI Performance Standard certification focusing on material stewardship looks into product design, life cycle assessments, management of...
Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers, a family-run manufacturer of customised boat trailers, focuses on the three most fundamental challenges faced by the customers - flexing, corrosion, and an inability to adequately support the boat's hull. Based on the manufacturer's recommendations and the client's preferred towing method, the crew meticulously develops the framework for each project. Providing safe and user-friendly trailers, Owens & Sons Aluminum Slide-On Trailers utilise heavy-duty winches with quick-release options to ensure quick loading and unloading. Additionally, they use a bunk over frame arrangement to equally disperse the boat's weight. Torsion axles, which are great for reducing maintenance costs and improving suspension, and all-aluminium "I" structures are other...
Bravo Sierra, the men’s care company built exclusively for US military personnel, to introduce refillable body wash in a recyclable aluminium container from October 18. Customers may replace their old Bravo Sierra Body Wash bottle with the new refillable can style. The refill cans for Bravo Sierra Body Wash are the most practical and environmentally friendly option to restock because they are constructed of 100 per cent endlessly recyclable aluminium. Launched in 2019, the main of Bravo Sierra was to offer high-quality personal care products to military customers and direct-to-consumer. It is considered the first company to develop goods for active-duty military personnel. During the launch of the company, each of the items was put to the test by at least 1,000 members of the Special...
Alumobility, a global ecosystem of leading aluminium and downstream technology partners focusing on advanced use of aluminium by automakers, will present the results of a case study on Superior Economic and Sustainability Performance of an Aluminum Vehicle Body, including cost of ownership and life cycle analysis, demonstrating a Last-Mile Delivery Vehicle (LMDV) concept. LMDV is the final step of the entire supply chain process of a vehicle, where the item is delivered from a local warehouse or fulfilment centre for the final delivery to customers. The presentation will be showcased at the EuroCarBody’s 24th Global Car Body Benchmarking Conference on October 18-20 at Bad Nauheim, Germany, by three Alumobility representatives Andreas Afseth (Constellium/Alumobility, Karisma Leftinger...
The aluminium-framed CR500 from Honda was considered one of the most popular two-stroke dirt-bike models during the mid-2000s. It also featured an air/liquid-cooled CR500 engine, dual disc brakes, and cartridge-type suspension. This aluminium-framed dirt bike also came with a single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with a bore-stroke ratio of 89 x 79 mm. The air-fuel combination was handled by a 38-mm flat-slide Keihin carburettor with a 6.8:1 compression ratio (#55 slow and #170 main). An expansion chamber and an oiled polyurethane foam element were also used for air filtering. Aluminium bike frames are solid and stable despite their low weight, making them ideal for various riders. These bikes are perfect for mountain bikers, touring cyclists, or anyone who can't resist a ride...
This week the end-user sector has witnessed various innovations from Google launching Pixel 7 and 7 Pro made with 100 per cent recycled aluminium to Acer claiming to have made the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop having a magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis. The biggest manufacturer and exporter in the Polish railway industry, Alstom, employing almost 4000 people in 11 sites for over 25 years in Poland, has launched an aluminium welding line at its rolling stock production plant in Wrocław. Constructed by Sapor Shipbuilding Industrial Sdn Bhd at a cost of RM20 million, Marine Success can be deemed as Sibu’s first locally built aluminium fast crew boat. Sibu is an inland city in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia and they reported the launch of this indigenous boat on Wednesday,...
Azza launched in 1996 as a motherboard manufacturer for computers but soon began to make the auxiliary components required in a CPU. Its flagship product, Pyramid 804, comes surrounded by an aluminium mesh screen instead of tempered glass, as found in the original version. On the whole, this might seem immaterial at first, but this simple switch can benefit the enclosure a lot since the airflow is never interrupted through the open pores of the aluminium mesh. Moreover, a CPU must stay comparatively cooler so that the interiors don’t get overheated, plus there is ample space for customising your own system. Like the previous model, this, too, opens from the side by simply lifting the hatch door, thus leaving a large area for the inside components. Not only the side panel but the entire...
Aluflexpack, one of the leading international manufacturers of outstanding flexible packaging, published its 2021 Sustainability report, highlighting the company's progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. As per the report, more than 80 per cent of the products reflected a recycle-ready solution, and nearly 100 per cent of the new product innovations were recyclable (as assessed by Interseroh and Cyclos). The sustainability report also showcased that, Aluflexpack was able to recycle or recover 94 per cent and 77 per cent of non-hazardous and hazardous materials. Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emission intensity decreased by 11 per cent Y-o-Y. "As one of the leading aluminium flexible packaging companies in Europe, our commitment to sustainable and circular packaging...
Acer has declared the launch of the 'world's lightest' 16-inch OLED laptop, which weighs only 1.17 kgs owing to the magnesium-aluminium alloy used in making its framework. Acer Swift Edge comes with a 4K OLED display (3840X2400), and the aluminium alloy chassis of the product can be light but is extremely sturdy. Big brands like Apple, Google and HP have already switched their raw materials from plastic and polymer to aluminium since the non-ferrous metal is infinitely recyclable. When a product reaches end-of-life, it is often difficult to retrieve any primary elements from the scrap but not if companies start using aluminium because it can retain the original properties even after going through rigorous recycling processes. The Acer Swift Edge is 12.95 mm in height and sports a narrow...
This year at Aluminium 2022- Düsseldorf, there was a spectacle in view by designer Ayse Byzanz when she featured her flagship aluminium bridal dress collection. Every bride wishes to look radiant on their wedding day, and wearing an aluminium wedding gown can be the most extraordinary thing possible. The designer claims the fabric is so comfortable that the award-winning aluminium wedding gown can be worn all day. This is not her first time designing an ethnic outfit with such a unique element; the German designer has also created shoes, jeans, accessories and business cards with an aluminium fabric she has patented. Byzanz also has an extensive range of aluminium-forged wall art and a couple of other beautiful artworks. For many years, threads made of precious metals have been worn by...
RIMOWA has established itself as a premium luggage provider since 1898, with their flagship aluminium trunk first introduced in 1937. With the perfect amalgamation of German engineering, the Cologne-based company has successfully created backpacks and travel bags in collaboration with the LVMH group in 2017 and now it is going to join EVH’s client portfolio. Aluminium is an extremely rigid yet malleable material that can retain its original properties even after going through multiple rounds of a recycling process. RIMOWA suitcases and luggage can be easily recognised due to their patent ‘grooves’ on the surface, their multi-wheel technology and those telescopic handles for easier carriage. In 2020, when Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert was appointed as the CEO of RIMOWA, a profound change in pace...
Google is launching its latest series of Pixel phones in India on October 13, Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. These new models will be powered by Google’s next-generation Tensor G2 processor with Titan M2 security chip and loaded with the current Android 13 upgrade. Both phones have been designed with 100 per cent recycled aluminium. Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro flaunt a shiny and modern exterior that has been formed with some zirconia-blasted aluminium, a solid aluminium frame and an aluminium camera bar. The aluminium enclosure for both phones has been forged out of 100 per cent recycled material. The Pixel 7 has three colour options Snow, Obsidian and Lemongrass, while the Pixel 7 Pro is available in Snow, Obsidian or the latest Hazel variant. Aluminium is extremely malleable and can...
