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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On 17th September 2021, an innovative company highly specialized through its revolutionary technology, A3 Surfaces launched its first plant in the industrial park of Haut-Saguenay. The company is known for marketing antimicrobial anodized aluminium. For the Saguenay Company, this initiative will open a new way for the international deployment of their technology. The inauguration happened at the new factory in front of the audience from the political background, industrial figures, famous tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime, the official ambassador of the Saguenay SME and 11th racquet in the world. Other famous people like the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Quebec, Minister for the Saguenay, Lac-Saint-Jean region, as well as Lucie Lecours. The inauguration also had Rio Tinto...
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturer (AEROBAL) has announced the winners of the recently held state-of-the-art aluminium aerosol cans competition. The award was presented by a panel of nine journalists from industry magazines to the cans that were new and creative in terms of sustainability, marketing, design, and printing. The first position under the “Sustainability” category was awarded to the aluminium can from Cien Deo, which is produced by Tubex, a German can manufacturer and the winner is being described as, “the first aluminium aerosol can printed with an eco-friendly and sustainable printing ink.” According to AEROBAL, the ink used on the container of the sleek deodorant is GMOs free, as well as soybean or coconut oils, minerals, palm and all...
The corona crisis has sceptically strained the packaging industry including aluminium in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Budh Nagar district. In accordance with the entrepreneurs of the industry, the prices of essential raw materials like aluminium foil have escalated by 70% during the pandemic and freight charges of overseas nations has also increased five times high. Kulmani Gupta, the President of the Noida chapter of Indian Industries Association (IIA), said: “At present, there are over 800 packaging units operational in Gautam Budh Nagar, providing jobs to over 20,000 people.” “Packaging is an integral part of many industries, including readymade garments, automotive, home appliances, electrical components, printing, grocery and handicrafts. Most raw materials, such as aluminium foil are used...
Aluminium foil provides a complete blockade to light, moisture and aroma. Hence it extends the shelf life of foodstuffs, care products or medicines. In the present day, it is available in every conceivable market, comprising sterile beverage cartons, sachets, pouches, lids, wrappers, blister and strip packs and foil containers. The Japanese economy returned to moderate growth in Q2 2021, 0.3%, Q-o-Q following a -0.9% contraction in Q1. The key indicators like the goods and services exports, consumer and business spending and business confidence were all up in Q2, however, the recovery was hindered by ongoing restrictions on economic activity due to the COVID related state of emergency in major cities across Japan. The nation with a large and highly advanced manufacturing sector, Japan...
In the presence of owner representatives, the chairman of state government, Thomas Stelzer, and guests from the region, the AMAG board of directors presented the path to climate-neutral production by 2040 on September 15, 2021. As a major milestone on this path, the largest rooftop Photovoltaic system in Austria was set into operation at this event. AMAG strategy for climate neutrality For many years, AMAG’s strategy has relied on special products and sustainability based on innovation. On this basis, a plan of initiatives has now been drawn up for the next 20 years, which describes the path to climate-neutral production by 2040 based on extensive R&D activities and investments in plants and infrastructure. The core topics are circular economy and recycling, energy efficiency and the...
Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited, an Oleo Chemicals and Chlor Alkali manufacturing company in Pakistan, has made an announcement to invest Rs1.25 billion to start an aluminium cans production facility. According to a bourse filling, “[The] board of Nimir approved an investment of Rs1.25 billion for setting up a production facility to manufacture various types of aluminum cans for aerosol products. This will be a backward integration to the company’s state –of-the-art aerosol filling plant; and an investment of Rs190 million for the installation of Sulphate Removal System at Chlor Alkali Plant to reduce the operating cost.” Nimir Chemicals is also known for producing hydrochloric acid, noodles, caustic soda, soap, glycerine, sodium hypochlorite, stearic acid and distilled fatty acid....
The economy of Switzerland grew by 1.8% in Q2 and stronger household consumption played a vital role as the easing of Covid-19 restrictions succoured reversed earlier declines. In June 2021, the Swiss government raised its economic growth. It expects that annual GDP growth will attain 3.6%, up from its 3% forecast in March 2021. However, Switzerland still counters a distressed fourth wave of Covid-19. The finance ministry has cautioned that further waves of the virus could develop significant risks to public finances and economic recovery. The Central European nation driven by the economy of manufacturing industry, Switzerland imported 2768 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire during 2019-20 and the revenue it expended for the import accounted for $8.60 million. The Swiss import of aluminium...
Compressed gas is another way to obtain mechanical energy storage. So, when a piston is used to compress a gas, energy is stored in the gas and can be released later by reversing the movement of the piston, hence pressurised gas is, therefore, an energy store. However, it can release energy that can be used to perform useful work and the common compressed gases are propane, nitrogen, chlorine, helium, and oxygen. Aluminium cylinders have an excellent static resistance and the engineering can withstand the stress of refill multiple times. The largest country in South America and Latin America, Brazil imported 563 tonnes of aluminium compressed gas cylinders during 2019-20 and the expenditure counted for the import was $8.35 million. In 2019, Brazil traded 275 tonnes of aluminium containers...
In 1971, the Gulf region’s first aluminium ingot was produced at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), hallmarking the initiation of a program of industrial diversification that was both bright and enterprising. The high strength to weight ratio makes aluminium a vital structural material for multiple usages. The Kingdom of Bahrain imported 6098 tonnes of aluminium structures during 2018-20 and the revenue expended for the import by the nation on the Persian Gulf was $27.22 million. Bahrain’s import of aluminium structures in 2018 was recorded at 2015 tonnes and the expenditure accounted counted to $8.60 million, whereas, in 2019, the import displayed growth of 50.86%, as the import volume rose to 3040 tonnes and the expenditure also escalated to $12.91 million. The importation of aluminium...
The billion-dollar global automotive enterprise headquartered in India, Mahindra with the continuation of its ‘Freedom Drive’ unveiled XUV700, a truly distinguished vehicle. Mahindra’s ‘Freedom Drive’ is a concept to observe the XUV700, which will travel across 20 cities in India in a convoy of 80 vehicles distributed in all four east, west, north and south regions. The XUV700 is available in all Aluminium Diesel engines and also gasoline variants with New Generation 6-speed Manual and Automatic Transmission options. On 4th September 2021, from the Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai, the XUV700 convoy was flagged off for the glorified journey. The vehicle launched with a vigorous positive response. The luxurious and avant-garde exterior of the XUV700 tenders an aerodynamic design.
The economic recovery of New Zealand is likely pursued in Q2, though at a minimised pace. The robust expansion in electronic card transactions, combined with a considerable fall in the unemployment rate and higher consumer confidence, indicates resilient household spending. The economy is set to recoil strongly in 2021, cushioned by recovering domestic and foreign demand amid the gradual lifting of restrictions and expansionary fiscal and monetary policy stances. The island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean, New Zealand with a population of approx. 4.86 million, imported 3510 tonnes of aluminium household articles during 2019-20 and the expenditure occurred for the import accounted to $25.63 million. New Zealand’s import of aluminium household articles in 2019 was recorded at...
The escalation of copper price to a record level in 2021 is stirring buyers in a vitally segmented consumer market to consider economic substitutes, which reflects an early indication of an avenue that high prices forcefully can knock down demand. The air-conditioner industry’s consumption is at risk, as it accounts for a substantial chunk of global copper demand. Daikin Industries, the Japanese multinational air conditioning manufacturing company headquartered in Osaka, which is also the world’s top equipment producer, plans to replace half of the copper in its units with aluminium by 2025. However, in China, a state researcher is working with the country's top home-appliances groups on utilising more aluminium. Song Jingxue, Director at the China Household Electric Appliance Research...
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), representing companies that manufacture, supply or install glass and glazing products in the UK and internationally, declared that it has formed the new GGF Aluminium Group for companies operating in the aluminium sector. GGF’s technical team brought the idea of the new group, as it pinpointed a gap in the present GGF technical group infrastructure and generally in the industry. David Borland, Senior Technical Officer, GGF, said: “Part of the responsibilities of the Technical Department is to continually review the service we provide to Members and most importantly recognise gaps in that service. It is during these reviews and discussions it became clear that the one part of the Industry which needed additional GGF Technical support was the...
According to OECD report, the GDP growth of Costa Rica will recover gradually to 2.5% in 2021 and 3.4% in 2022, reinforced by strong external demand from the country’s main trade partners. However, domestic demand will strengthen in H2 2021, as economic restrictions are gradually lifted and the vaccine campaign progresses. The Central American nation, Costa Rica imported 11,281 tonnes of aluminium cans during 2019-20 and the expenditure occurred for the import was accounted for $31.38 million. Costa Rica imported 3661 tonnes of aluminium cans in 2019 and the revenue expended for the import was $17.09 million, whereas, in 2019 the import saw excellent growth by 108.13%, as the import volume shot up to 7620 tonnes, while the expenditure dropped to $14.29 million. The import of aluminium...
The United Kingdom is one of the leading consumers and importers of aluminium foil in Europe. Aluminium foil creates an absolute obstacle to light, oxygen, moisture and bacteria and this is the reason, foil is heavily used in the food and pharmaceutical packing industry. Aluminium foil is also used to prepare aseptic packaging, a specialized manufacturing process in which food, pharmaceutical, or other contents are sterilized separately from packaging and contents are then inserted into the container in a sterile environment. This type of packaging permits the storage of perishable goods without refrigeration. The United Kingdom made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland imported 97,928 tonnes of aluminium foil in 2020 and the import accounted for the expenditure of $282.44...
The India-based Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Realme headquartered in New Delhi, India and Shenzhen, China is going to launch Realme Pad in India soon. The tablet has been sneak-peaked multiple times in the past, but this time, the company’s India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed its forthcoming arrival. Sheth shared a teaser poster of Realme Pad, showing a portion of its side profile. The tablet is teased to feature a lightweight design and it is expected to come in a dual-tone finish. Realme Pad is tipped to sport 8-megapixel front and back cameras. However, both cameras are expected to capture images in 3,264x2448 pixels resolution. The upcoming tablet is teased with a sporty look, a slim profile, an edged metal frame, and has a slight camera bump. The CEO suggests that the...
The latest drinks brand that has fall prey to shortages in the United Kingdom is Diet Coke amid the ongoing driver crisis and limited supply of aluminium cans. In recent days, complaints across social media have been posted about the scarcity of Diet Coke products. Furthermore, one consumer affirms, for weeks he was unable to discover any of its cans in Morrisons supermarket. However, a spokeswoman for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) confirmed it had been experiencing shortages. “The whole industry is facing a challenge in regards to a shortage of haulier drivers and the beverage sector is also managing through a tight supply situation of aluminium cans”, she said. “CCEP had been working closely with its customers to help navigate this complex situation, she added. Citing Nielsen...
The analysis report generated by ING in August 2021, unfolded that the GDP of the Netherlands is inflated by 3.1% in Q2 2021 compared to the preceding quarter, following a quarter of mild decline (-0.8%). The significant dip in the number of new Covid-19 cases per day and falling hospitalisation numbers have driven the persuasion of the step-by-step withdrawal of social distancing measures in the second quarter. However, most activities were permitted again at the start of the summer, although some restrictions remain. Offline retail, bars & restaurants, and events benefitted noticeably, coinciding with a growth of household consumption of 5.7% quarter-on-quarter in 2Q21. Aluminium is highly accepted in the food industry in the form of aluminium containers and others. It provides a total...
