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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Tito’s has come up with the most innovative way to humiliate the hard seltzer industry by introducing a 16-ounce empty can that can be used for pouring the brand’s exquisite vodka. Tito wants to attract consumers with a bold advertising move so that they might leave their willy-nilly habit of drinking other beverages and turn their loyalty to the firm. It has been a courageous act on the part of the distiller to solely base on empty aluminium cans as a base selling product. Anyhow, it has been deemed as a ‘groundbreaking innovation’ by critics. The company encourages the mass to have anything that they find tasty instead of shoving anything down the gullet. ‘The Tito’s in a Can’ is just an empty can which would motivate the consumer to drink anything but those highly-priced yet basic...
Bunting magnetic separators have been installed by recycling expert Parry & Evans to recover metal from pre-sorted household waste. The firm utilises an Eddy Current Separator to retrieve valuable aluminium, including beverage cans, and a permanent Overband Magnet to collect ferrous metals at its Deeside facility in the United Kingdom, including steel food cans. The main aim of the magnetic separators is to recycle every last bit of trash. Each year, the Deeside recycling plant processes over 110,000 tonnes of pre-sorted home waste delivered by North Wales authorities, including Flintshire. Other recyclable items like plastic bottles, containers, metals (cans and trays), and other recyclable items can be found in the rubbish. "The Bunting magnetic separators provide us with effective and...
On Monday, August 1, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (PPG) unveiled PPG INNOVEL® PRO, an improved interior spray coating for the endlessly recyclable aluminium beverage can that omits the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol starting ingredients and has more strong application qualities. Bisphenol A or BPA is an industrial chemical employed in producing different polymers. It is a colourless solid that dissolves in most popular organic solvents but only very weakly in water. It harms the brain and prostate gland of foetuses, new-borns, and children. With over ten years of experience as the most popular non-BPA internal beverage spray coatings on the market, PPG Innovel has developed PPG Innovel PRO, a next-generation, high-performance acrylic coating. According to the business, PPG...
On 1st August 2022, the world's most premium beer producer Heineken reported H1 2022 earnings, which exceeded more than anticipated, as beer consumers of this famous brand procured more regardless of inflation impacting daily life. However, the most recognizable beer brand in the world forecast confers different insight for 2023, profit margins to dip owing to inflating costs. The Dutch brewer, Heineken, Europe's top-selling lager, and Tiger, Sol and Strongbow cider sold more beer than estimated, expanding all regions and revenue and profit above market solidarity. Dolf van den Brink, the CEO of Heineken International, exemplified, "The beer market appeared very resilient, with no sign so far that increased living costs were curbing drinking." According to Heineken, its margins will...
IQibla, a company specialising in products aiding the Islamic community in the world, has just launched the newest version of its flagship smart ring, named Zikr1. Counting during the utterance of zikr is not always a convenient protocol, whereas this specific product will notify its users about the correct number of times zikr has been offered. Zikr1 has been forged with an endurable yet affordable aluminium alloy. IQibla has dedicated its means to providing the Muslim community with a smart tasbih to continue their worship of Allah. The display screen in Zikr1 shows the accurate number of times the user has offered zikr. If the zikr target is achieved, the ring is customised to vibrate so that the user might know immediately. A company executive exclaimed while describing the model,...
Art has no limit and no bound, once again proved by a newly-wed couple Calvin Patrick Monjinun and Cheryl Joanne Chan, with a unique products display at creative art exhibition held at the Sabah International Convention Centre. The couple exhibited their unique creations of handbags, clutches, and other fashion accessories made from aluminium can caps. “I started crafting and upcycling in 2012, but only in recent years did I get more serious about this field. However, the main challenge is to have a stable supply of materials,” said Mojinun. He also said he adopted the idea of turning can caps into something usable from a family trip to the Philippines, where he spotted beautiful upcycled items for sale. “So I thought, these products are actually good. I should bring such concepts home...
Aluminium serves as a tool for limitless creativity for architects. Buildings may be significantly more relaxed throughout the summer because aluminium reflects sunlight, which can lead to lower power expenses. It also has a very high strength-to-weight ratio, making it an excellent choice for building materials and showing how even a modest bit of aluminium can strengthen a building. Located in Singapore, the 3ASH House by Czarl Architects is a striking structure with a masculine appearance. Partially covered in a latticed aluminium screen, whose angular components contribute an uneven rhythm that quietly harmonises with its surroundings, the sprawling architecture has been created using natural materials. Latticework is an openwork structure made of crisscrossing strips of construction...
On 29th July 2022, Larsen & Toubro, the Indian multinational conglomerate company with business interests in engineering and construction, stated that it had developed a 12-storey residential tower with 96 apartments in just 96 days by applying its precast extensive concrete panel technique for ultra-rapid construction of public housing. Located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, the tower is one of approximately 23,432 houses constructed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). India's premier infrastructure developer Larsen & Toubro said, "L&T's 'Mission 96' project was achieved using precast technology that is touted as the future of construction of residential towers for rapid mechanized construction with superior quality based on controlled manufacturing in a factory...
Talgo has partnered with Bharat Forge's subsidiary BF Infrastructure to build high-speed trains in India. With over 75 years of experience in train design, manufacturing, and maintenance, Talgo is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spain-based world-leading high-speed train manufacturer i.e. Patentes Talgo SL. Using the high-speed rail technology and solutions from the collaboration, the Indian Railways and other private companies will be able to serve under the overarching vision of self-reliance. Bharat Forge stated, "The proposed collaboration will also focus on setting-up manufacturing, maintenance and life cycle support hub for new generation, energy efficient, lightweight aluminium high-speed railway trains." This announcement comes when the government is focused on introducing more EMI...
From transport to automobiles to packaging, the use of aluminium is widespread and expanding with passing time. This week the end-user sector of the global aluminium industry recorded some significant changes. A swift change was witnessed, with companies shifting to aluminium for a more sustainable approach. As a result of the dynamic increase in demand for its products, Coca-Cola announced it would increase its annual growth projection despite price increases to cushion the impact of rising prices for key ingredients, including maize sugar and aluminium cans. Next in line is the news of Mawson's Traditional Soft Drinks shifting to aluminium cans under the company's direction to move toward sustainability. As per the information, it will now pack its sparkling soft drinks in 250ml...
UK-based Glass Bonra, a developer and supplier of car accessories for Tesla, proudly proclaims the revelation of its extraordinary Aluminium Tesla Model 3 Boot Hook. The premium aluminium-made hook gives a stronghold to the products over the other cheap alternatives like plastic or 3D printed hooks available in the market. Aluminium Tesla Model 3 Boot Hook can be used to hang fragile packages when suspended from a hidden screw in the boot of a Tesla Model 3 Vehicle. The boot is strong enough to carry over 50 kg of weight and can beat a temperature surge up to 500°C. The co-founder of the Glass Bonra, Peter Glass, commented: “Most Tesla Model 3 owners aren’t aware of the fact that there is a hidden boot screw designed for storage. To help owners take advantage of this secret screw, we are...
The leading player in the European aerosol market and the Iberian leader in general Packaging, Colep Packaging have acquired a 40% stake in the more than three decades old Spanish aluminium aerosol provider ALM. As a result of this move, Colep will be able to expand its packaging portfolio and offer a broader selection of sustainable packaging materials. Consequently, it aims to provide the market with more options, flexibility, and customization. Paulo Sousa, the CEO of Colep Packaging, said, “This acquisition represents an important moment in our growth strategy, aligned with the ambition to enlarge the packaging solutions of our company.” “This is one more step in our strategic implementation that allows us to have a more effective answer to the market and a stronger partnership with...
CANPACK S.A. has declared that it will enhance its aluminium beverage can production capacity with the introduction of a new manufacturing unit in Poços de Caldas, a municipality under the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The CANPACK authority, alongside economic development leaders and state plus local officials together, announced the new facility after its design was vetted and a BRL 710 million (US$140 million) investment sanctioned. With economic development funding arranged by the state and local governments, this latest facility portrays CANPACK’s immense dedication to serving the Brazilian packaging sector. The above announcement was a successor to CANPACK’s BRL 360 million (US$70 million) investment for an aluminium beverage can ends production line in Manaus, Amazonas. If...
Australian sports ground, Adelaide Oval has been permitted a new liquor licence with the aid of which they will be eligible to sell alcohol in aluminium cans. The Stadium Management Authority (SMA) is introducing liquor in aluminium cans to minimise the amount of harmful waste created earlier. The licence was attested by the Consumer and Business Services Commissioner on July 27, implementing the provision of canned beverages to consumers in the public zone in substitution of the plastic cups filled with tap liquor. The chief operating officer of SMA, Adam Vonthethoff, commented: "This is just an extension of what we're already doing in our corporate areas." Though Adelaide Oval serves liquor in completely recyclable cups, Mr Vonthethoff thinks that the usage of a lesser amount of cups...
TUMI, the manufacturer of high-end luggage and travel bags, has recently rolled out its limited edition 19 Degree aluminium briefcase. As a metal, aluminium finds use across a wide range of fields, from industrial to household to strong and robust briefcases. This limited edition framework features a three-digit combination lock with a push button option and a unique tale patch and weighs a little over seven pounds. The bag has a detachable leather laptop portfolio, two file pockets, two elastic pockets, pen hooks, and a TUMI tracer tag to ensure that it matches the lifestyle of modern business travellers. It also has a top carry handle with a leather wrap. The limited edition piece by TUMI is made up of aesthetically crafted aluminium, with a contemporary and cutting-edge design and...
The carbonated soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola announced that the company upraised its annual growth forecast as the demand for the colas escalates dynamically, notwithstanding the price surge to soften the jolt of higher costs for vital feeds like aluminium cans and corn sugar. Aluminium beverage cans are the most sustainable beverage packaging material. It is made from aluminium and has a higher recycling rate and more recycled content than competing package types. Furthermore, aluminium cans are lightweight, stackable and strong, allowing brands to package and transport more beverages using less material. However, the packaged food producers have so far witnessed the negligible impact of decades-high inflation on demand, particularly in the United States, as people prefer spending on...
Savannah’s pilot aluminum cup program has come up with yet another idea of reutilizing the cups. The idea is to redesign aluminum cups into sustainable souvenirs. Nick Pulambo, Savannah City Council and the 4th District Alderman for the city of Savannah, said Downtown Business Association picked up the idea and commissioned Dana Richardson, a local artist, to transform the cups designs. Savannah initiated the pilot aluminum cup program to cut down on waste from single-use cups by offering an alternate usage idea. Cups that are recycled in Savannah are broken down at a facility in Rome where they use the recycled materials to create new cups for Savannah’s program. For the new program, Dana Richardson said, "I’m really excited to see people carrying them around and I hope that when people...
Aluminium as a metal is lightweight, corrosion resistant and sturdy, which makes it a good fit for yachts, ships and other similar structures. Custom Line brand’s flagship yacht, the new Navetta 50, is designed entirely out of aluminium. It is a part of the displacement range of the brand and has a displacement hull of fewer than 500 GT, an overall length (LOA) of 49.90 metres, and a beam of 9.60 metres. Custom Line Navetta 50 construction will begin at the end of the year, and the yacht won't be presented until 2024. On the front of sustainability, using aluminium instead of steel, which weighs one-third less than the latter, reduces consumption on a 50-meter boat by around 10-15% of its size and volume (GT). Instead of using a hybrid propulsion system, the builders contend that improved...
