China’s aluminum door and window manufacturing sector includes a range of suppliers offering thermal-break systems, customized solutions, OEM/ODM production, and products for international building projects. A recent industry guide highlights Guangdong Dejiyoupin, Guangdong EEHE, Foshan CIVO, Sichuan Yazhixuan, and Sichuan Mingrenju, citing their production capabilities, product portfolios, project experience, customization services, and testing or certification coverage. The companies differ in their areas of focus. Dejiyoupin is highlighted for its production capacity and international certifications, while EEHE is noted for patents and a broad range of project solutions. CIVO focuses on factory-direct customization and climate-oriented systems, while Yazhixuan provides OEM/ODM...
Every Can Counts (ECC) has unveiled a giant art installation outside Trafford Centre to highlight the importance of recycling during Recycle Week 2026 (14th – 20th September). The Infinity Sculpture, made from more than 1,200 recycled drink cans, has been created to illustrate the life cycle of a drink can, highlighting that aluminium can be recycled time and time again. Shoppers and centre visitors can get a glimpse of the can-based artwork that will be on display by the Great Hall Entrance at Trafford Centre until Sunday 20th September to mark the occasion. This is the first time the Infinity Sculpture has been showcased in Manchester, where it will act as a physical reminder of the importance of recycling to the community. On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, visitors wanting to...
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The growing price of aluminium cans since the beginning of the pandemic has negatively influenced the local breweries like the Brickway Brewery and Distillery in Omaha. However, in light of the current crisis due to the increased sanctions on Russia, the prices of aluminium are expected to inflate higher, majorly affecting the craft breweries. According to Dr Peter Zhu, a supply chain specialist at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, the soaring prices of the aluminium cans during the initial stage was because most of the people were buying canned alcohol to take home rather than sitting at a bar. And currently, aluminium from Russia, the world's third-largest producer of aluminium, accounting for 6% of global output, is unavailable. "All of our products, both our beers and our canned...
AEROBAL, the international organisation representing aluminium aerosol cansmanufacturers, has reported a drop of 1.2 per cent in global aluminium aerosol container shipments to its members to around 5.6 billion units in 2021. As per the analysis, reduced demand in Europe was the main cause for the decline in shipments. However, in 2021, consumers for aluminium aerosol cans showed some variation compared to the previous year. Shipments to the end-use like hair mousses, shaving foams, and food markets reportedly doubled in some cases. But sales to the end-use like hair spray, sun care, pharmaceutical, disinfectant, household, and technical products recorded weaker, based on AEROBAL data. The organisation has reported that shipments to its main end-use industry – deodorants – stood majorly...
The forerunner company of Titagarh Group, Titagarh Wagons Limited had secured the order for 34 Metro trains having 3 coaches each by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation for the city of Pune, located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. However, the initial Metro train produced by Titagarh at the facilities of its subsidiary in Italy, while 31 trains will be manufactured in India by Titagarh in its facilities under the ‘Make in India’ and Self-Reliant schemes of the Indian government. On 6 March 2022, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India flagged the Pune metro and after buying a ticket from the kiosk from an app on his mobile, took a ten-minute ride from Garware Station to Anand Nagar Station in Pune. During his travel, he interacted with the passengers including...
Ball Corporation, a leading US-based can producer, has begun constructing the UK’s largest aluminium can production facility in Kettering in response to the increased demand for cans as an alternative to plastic. The company reported the plant is set for completion in January 2023, aiming at meeting accelerating demand for infinitely recyclable aluminium drink cans. The plant will be built across 56,000 square metres, with space to expand production capacity later. In the first year, the facility will produce over one billion fully-recyclable cans, generating 200 local jobs. Carey Causey, Ball Beverage Packaging Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEA) president, said: “As environmental awareness increases, consumers are insisting on more sustainable drinks packaging. This new...
Upslope Brewing Co. had decided not to lay off any of its 73 employees as a result of the COVID-19-related shutdowns and limitations. When inside seating restrictions were imposed, the Boulder craft brewer did everything it could to make its patio appealing. The brewery's most recent problem is to locate a new supplier for the cans that house its IPAs, lagers, and limited-release brews. Starting March 1, Ball Corp., the world's largest beverage-can producer, will increase its minimum order fivefold. “For us, it created quite a scramble. We went down the path of trying to figure out how to react and how to make our business sustainable,” said Matt Cutter, Upslope Brewing’s founder and president. During the pandemic, demand for Ball, located in Westminster, and other aluminium-can makers...
The European leader in the business of manufacturing and sales of aluminium rolled products for diverse industries worldwide, ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel will supply its range of aluminium products Ecolite and Superlite to Mercedes-Benz AG to fit in Mercedes-Benz EQS’ wings, doors, roof and side frame panels. Mercedes-Benz EQS’ is an all-electric 5 seater luxury sedan. The aluminium components are ideally suited for this particular section due to their lightweight. The green metal is also an inherently sustainable material, as it can be recycled infinitely, all while preserving its unique properties. Ecolite is manufactured at ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel as a range of products for inner panels and structural applications, while Superlite is the range of products for outer body panel...
On 24 th February 2022, Richard Rushton, the Chief Executive Officer of Distell, a global business with roots in South Africa, the leading cider exporter of the nation and the third-largest cider brand in the world, Savanna Dry delivered its preliminary unplanned reaction in regards to the beverage being sold in aluminium cans has remained optimistic. Since its launch, the cider brand’s beverage has been sold in bottles, but Distell which also owns brands like Hunter’s and Klipdrift, has been stumbling with an acute dearth of glass supply in South Africa, which compelled it to adapt aluminium cans. The supplies of glass have been a setback in South Africa since 2021 when large glass producers were forced to shut their furnaces due to pandemic lockdown and amid alcohol sales bans. Distell...
The leading tube packaging manufacturer has become the first company of its kind to signs a deal with Saperatec, the world’s pioneer industrial recycling plant for aluminium laminate composites. The Saperatec pilot plant in Dessau, Germany has already demonstrated the capability to break down multilayer composite materials such as PE/AI into their individual materials. Neopac is a renowned manufacturer of tubes for pharmaceutical, cosmetics and dental industries, will supply its production waste to Saperatec’s industrial separation facility upon its opening in mid-2023. However, by applying a special washing technique, Saperatec splits plastic and aluminium layers without solvating them. During a laboratory study at Saperatec in 2021on various ABL tubes from Neopac demonstrated that the...
Ball Beverage Packaging India, a leading producer of infinitely recyclable aluminium beverage cans, today welcomed the move by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) to pave the way for packaging drinking water in non-transparent packaging solutions like Aluminum Beverage Cans. This will not only address issues on the sustainability front and contribute to the Government’s initiative to regulate single-use plastics but also provide the end consumer an eco-friendly alternative. The Aluminum Beverage Can manufacturers had written to FSSAI to make necessary regulatory changes in the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations 2018 for Packaged Drinking Water. This was in line with the recommendation by the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the suggestions made by...
The developer of the first complete suburb – Amber Forest in Romania, Alesonor inks a partnership with Reynaers Aluminium Romania. The European developer of aluminium products for the building sector, Reynaers Aluminium will supply premium aluminium solutions for doors and windows, Reynaers Masterline 8 High Isolation, the latest system that incorporates high generation technology, for added energy efficiency and functionality. However, the co-operation supports Alesonor’s goals of delivering Amber Forest green homes (both villas and apartments) at the highest levels of quality, comfort, energy efficiency and modern design. Reynaers Aluminum has designed the new solutions according to the latest trends in the construction of low-energy buildings with maximum access to natural light,...
The Finance Ministry has prolonged the anti-dumping tariff on Chinese imports of 'aluminium foil' (5.5 micron to 80 micron) until June 15. This comes after the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) launched a sunset review inquiry against China's anti-dumping tax on "aluminium foil" (5.5 micron to 80 micron) in September 2021. On behalf of domestic industry, Hindalco Industries, Raviraj Foils, and Jindal India filed an application seeking the continuation of anti-dumping duties on "aluminium foil" imports from China. The petitioners claimed that dumping from China had continued even after the installation of anti-dumping duties, and that dumping and harm were likely to continue or recur if the duties were lifted. It may be noted that on May 16, 2017, the Finance Ministry imposed a...
In its recent half-year results, Orora, one of Australia's main packaging suppliers, recorded increase in sales and profits from ordinary activities, despite the impact of rising aluminium prices on its Australasian business. The firm, which manufactures aluminium cans and glass bottles, reported $2 billion in revenue for the half year ended December 31, up from $1.8 billion the previous year. The company's overall net profit, which includes its Australasian and North American businesses, increased by 12.9% to $102.7 million after tax and before significant items. Earnings before substantial items, interest, and tax in its Australian company, on the other hand, fell by 2.3 percent to $84 million from $86 million. Revenue in its Australasian division increased slightly to $443.2 million...
Hydro Extrusion, part of Norway headquartered Norsk Hydro Group is supplying flawless aluminium tubing which is applied in the frame of the cab in the all-electric F-150 Lightning. The world-leading aluminium extrusion business, Hydro began supplying aluminium components with the 2015 model year F-150 and that pursues with the up-next 2022 F-150 Lightning. Charlie Straface, the Senior Vice President of Hydro Extrusion North America business unit said, “As an industry leader, our ability to collaborate with manufacturers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development to launch, truly sets us apart.” "We are proud of our longstanding relationship with Ford and the work we have done on the new and challenging components in this groundbreaking vehicle." Being a part of this...
Polestar, a Swedish electric performance vehicle manufacturer, has made a technological breakthrough that might revolutionise production methods. The Polestar 5 electric performance 4dr GT will have a whole new, special bonded aluminium base, according to the company. The fact that bonded aluminium is lightweight and robust is a major selling point. However, the technology was historically labour-intensive and difficult to use in mass-market automobiles. Now, the brand's engineers claim to have overcome the problem by designing a totally new and faster production method that simultaneously produces the body and platform. The platform is predicted to weigh significantly less as a consequence of new materials and procedures, which is an important step toward improving road efficiency. The...
The Museum of Modern Aluminium in Nonthaburi, Thailand, has been finished, complete with a remarkably complex façade consisting of tens of thousands of aluminium bars, many of which have a distinctive colour and texture and are lighted by concealed LED lights. The 400-square-meter structure was designed by HAS Design and Research in Bangkok for a location on the outskirts of the Thai city. The goal is to emphasise the importance of metal in Thailand's building sector, as well as Thailand's historical significance as one of Southeast Asia's largest manufacturers. The museum is also meant to provide a respite from the city's relentless urban atmosphere. The aluminium strips extend past the façade, along a tunnel that leads to the exhibition room. The enclosed environment on the second...
The world’s first 100% recycled aluminium spring water bottle brand Re: Water has announced that it has appointed Lee Roberts as Commercial Director. On 21 st February, Lee Roberts will be joining the business from his current role as MD at commercial consultancy Canvas Partnerships, where he secured “high-profile listings” for Re: Water at events including the G7 Summit and COP26. In the newly developed role, Lee will focus on growing the Re: Water brand and support it to ‘advance the fight against single-use plastic.’ Roberts is carrying over three decades of senior commercial experience and “oversaw landmark deals” with AB InBev and Pepsi during his time as commercial director at The O2. Ben Richardson, the Co-founder of Re: Water said, “Bringing Roberts – who had a wealth of...
Within the next several months, an Austin-based maker of aluminium cans and beverage packaging will relocate into a bigger facility as part of a plan to considerably expand operations. This spring, American Canning LLC will relocate to Park 183's Building 5. The company's new headquarters will be a 154,786-square-foot warehouse in Southeast Austin. The new facility will be three times the size of American Canning's present facility, the 45,309-square-foot Building 2 at Park 183, and will allow the firm to produce up to 300 million cans per year. The company, which specialises in the machine manufacturing and distribution of blank aluminium cans, case trays, and other canning supplies, announced expansion plans in December, with the goal of starting production of 12-ounce cans in August...
The leading aluminium shipbuilder of Britain, Wight Shipyard Co. has declared an all-share merger with the multinational shipbuilder OCEA to develop a combined group to capitalise on the fast ferry and offshore renewable energy markets opportunities. However, the deal is lined up to accomplish in March 2022 and The Wight Shipyard Co.to emerge nearly double in size, securing and providing significant job opportunities at the East Cowes, IOW, UK yard. Peter Morton, the CEO of Wight Shipyard Co., while speaking on the merger commented, “This is a transformational deal for The Wight Shipyard Co. and the Isle of Wight, confirming the resurgence of the shipbuilding industry in the United Kingdom.” The British shipbuilder, The Wight Shipyard Co. has expeditiously developed a significant...
