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 aluminium products depended on companies such as beverage cans and deodorant bottles should start anticipating consumers to entail that the metal is ethically sourced, as said by the Chairman of En+ Group. Lord Barker, the Chairman of Aluminium and Green energy producer, En+ Group further advised this could hurl to stream in new job opportunities and as the industry looks to onshore production with plants powered by renewable electricity. The Chairman stated: “As the energy transition rolls forward, the demand for low carbon materials and particularly aluminium will soar.” “Roll forward 10 years, I can see the heavy industry coming home after four decades of decline in UK manufacturing, as manufacturers strive to decarbonise and move their operations to jurisdictions where there is a...
Costa Rica in general has a stable economy and a relatively high standard of living. The economy is majorly dependent on tourism and other growing sectors are agriculture and electronic components exports. The country’s GDP growth will recover gradually to 2.5% in 2021 and 3.4% in 2022, supported by strong external demand from Costa Rica's main trade partners. Domestic demand will strengthen in H2 2021, as economic restrictions are gradually withdrawn and the vaccine campaign progresses. The Central American nation with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific, Costa Rica imported 1922 tonnes of aluminium household articles during 2019-20 and the expenditure occurred for the imported was accounted to $9.58 million. In 2019, Costa Rica’s import of aluminium household articles was recorded...
Hydro announced that the company has agreed extend their strategic partnership with Equinor and Panasonic to explore potential for establishing a sustainable and cost-competitive European battery business. The battery project is still in an early phase and no investment decisions have been taken. “The overall business case will form the basis for how the project will proceed,” Hydro said. The collaboration will continue to develop the business case for European battery business. “The joint battery initiative has refined possible Norwegian site locations for a potential European battery business to a handful. At the same time, the project will be looking at alternative locations in the European Union.” “Competitive framework conditions and market access will be decisive for continued...
According to the latest publication of the World Bank Gulf Economic Update (GEU), which was released with the title “COVID-19 Pandemic and the Road to Diversification”, stated that after a year of economic grief, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are expected to return to an aggregate growth of 2.2% in 2021 and Qatar is also a part of this council. This growth is stimulated by the global economic recovery, projected at 5.6% and the revival of global oil demand and international oil prices. The peninsular Arabian nation, Qatar’s primary aluminium producer Qatalum produced 655,300 tonnes of primary aluminium in 2020, as revealed by Gulf Aluminium Council - Special Edition publication and the nation also produces downstream aluminium products. On the segment of aluminium cans for the...
The economy of Cameroon is a mixed economic system that incorporates a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The country is a member of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). The central African nation at the Gulf of Guinea, Cameroon imported 935 tonnes of aluminium stranded wires during 2019-20 and the expenditure accounted for the import was $3.94 million. In 2019, Cameroon imported just 287 tonnes of aluminium stranded wires, with an expenditure counted to $0.96 million, whereas, in 2020, the import saw a robust growth by 125.78%, as the import volume up-surged to 648 tonnes and the expenditure also soared to $2.98 million. The import for 2021 has also been analysed with further growth of 49.53%, as the...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced that it has successfully certified Thai Beverage Can (TBC) against Performance Standard Certification with Provisional Status and against Chain of Custody Standard Certification for the manufacturer of aluminium can body and ends at its material conversion plant in Saraburi, Thailand. The facility at Saraburi has an annual production capacity of more than 3 billion can bodies and over 4 billion ends, making it one of the largest aluminium can manufacturers in Southeast Asia. The ASI Performance Standard defines environmental, social and governance principles and criteria, with the aim to address sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain, while the ASI CoC Standard sets out requirements for the creation of a Chain of Custody for...
Aluminium is considered one of the most abundant metals on earth in the ore stage. Aluminium foil is a paper-thin, shiny sheet of aluminium metal, produced by rolling large slabs of aluminium until they are less than 0.2 mm thick. It has multiple utilities, which incorporates packing, insulation and transportation. At home, people use aluminium foil for food storage, to cover baking surfaces and to wrap foods, such as meats, to prevent them from losing moisture while cooking. In 2020, France exported 70,618 tonnes of aluminium foil globally to around 103 countries, which accounted for revenue generation of $292.40 million, with a 19.04% growth in export volume and a 7.91% surge in earnings respectively on Y-o-Y. The top 5 nations France exported aluminium foils in 2020 are the USA, Italy,...
The aluminium end-user segment globally revealed some positive news majorly from the building and construction sector. The global leader in the production of low carbon aluminium, Rusal declared it has upgraded the alloy composition for anodized aluminium facade panels and this will enhance the quality of building cladding products supplied to the market. On the other part, the UAE based diversified multinational business conglomerate, Mulk Holdings International associated with Park International Investments, Silver Heights Real Estate to establish Alubond USA LLC. Aluminium cans are the 520th most traded product globally and Germany stands in the topside, as the export destination of aluminium cans. In 2020, the Western European nation, Germany, renowned for its industrialization,...
The Swedish company Azelio will install 20 units for the storage of electricity produced from solar photovoltaic systems in Egypt, as it has received the order from the Egyptian company Engazaat Development S.A.E. It is a part of a project to develop ecological agriculture in Egypt. The renewable energy technology-driven company will deliver 20 storage units for electricity generated from renewable sources for a price of $1.5 million. The contract is with the Egyptian company Engazaat Development, which specialises in the development, implementation and management of infrastructure systems in the water, technology and renewable energy sectors. Azelio aspires to install its ES.POD® units at the project site. It is a system that stores renewable energy in recycled aluminium and provides...
Aluminium cans are replacing plastic bottles for packaging in the global beverage and beer industry. Other than aluminium is lightweight and cans make efficient use of space, less transport is usually needed than for plastics, while reduced power is also required to chill drinks in cans, especially in the tropical atmosphere. However, the most vital point for the rise in demand of aluminium cans is the metal's recycling property, which saves 90% of the energy consumed to produce the metal if sourced from mining ore. Hence, aluminium is considered a much more sustainable alternative to plastic. Aluminium cans are the 520 th most traded product globally and Germany stands in the topside, as the export destination of aluminium cans. In 2020, the Western European nation, Germany, renowned for...
The Russian aluminium giant, Rusal made public that it has improved the alloy composition for anodized aluminium facade panels and this will enhance the quality of building cladding products supplied to the market. However, as part of the project, RUSAL has successfully mastered the production of slabs from an optimized alloy (5005A) at the Bratsk Aluminum Smelter. The alloy is made of low-carbon ALLOW aluminium and will be utilized for the production of facade panels. With this development, RUSAL's partners are adjusting the technology for producing sheets for anodizing aiming to obtain a higher surface quality. The goal of the project is to reduce the percentage of rejections due to issues around the appearance of facade panels and to stabilize the colour shades of the anodic panel...
Aluminium containers are considered as best packing materials in the food industry, as it provides blockade to protect food against light and air and preserves food quality, however it can also be recycled and designed individually according to consumer’s requirements and can also be produced in different sizes and shapes. The landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe, Austria imported 862 tonnes of aluminium containers during 2018-20 and the revenue expended for the import accounted for $7.12 million. Austria imported aluminium containers of 311 tonnes in 2018 and the expenditure occurred for the import was $2.37 million, whereas, in 2019 the import showcased a sharp downfall by 24.75% and the expenditure also fell short to $2.05 million. In 2020, the nation’s...
According to a recent report, The Body Shop Canada has begun a national refill programme whereby the brand offers shoppers a refillable aluminium bottle for a selection of the best-selling shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, and hand washes. The objective of this programme is to help take action against the global plastic crisis. By switching to refill into an aluminium bottle, each customer can prevent around 32 plastic bottles from going to landfills. This is the company’s first step in a 5-year plan to roll out refill stations in the majority of their stores across the globe. The first Body Shop store in Brighton, England, dates back to 1976 when the founder of the brand Dame Anita developed a refill service for her customers’ bottles as she could not afford new ones. Now, 45 years...
ALUFUN has joined ASI as a new General Supporter member, bringing the total number of ASI Members to 187. The company is committed to explore, research and develop commercial interiors design in aluminium furniture industry. ALUFUN (SHANGHAI ALUFUN ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD) offers the services of design, manufacture, sale, lease, Installation, recycle and reuse aluminium products. The company aims to help the aluminium industry to achieve the goal of carbon neutral, energy conservation and pollution reduction. “ALUFUN has been engaging in the circular and recycle economy of aluminum industry. With the application of our innovative leasing business model, it is beneficial for us to make proactive efforts to implement and support ASI commitment. Considering that sustainable...
The Paris, France headquartered global cable and optical fiber manufacturing company, Nexans S.A. published its financial statements for H1 2021 ending June 30, as approved by the Board of Directors, Chaired by Jean Mouton has revealed strong performance. Christopher Guérin, Nexans’ Chief Executive Officer, while commenting on the Group’s performance, said: “Ahead of expectations for 2021, we are confidently building the blocks of our 2022 – 2024 new strategic ambition presented at our Capital Markets Day last February.” “This first semester’s strong performance anchors the first steps of our strategic vision to become the pure player in sustainable electrification. Nexans is now a structured, healthy and solid Group. We will continue to trigger structural value growth while amplifying...
Mulk Holdings International, the UAE based diversified multinational business conglomerate with interests in Manufacturing of Metal Composites (Alubond U.S.A.), Facade Contracting, Aluminum Coil Coatings, etc. have entered into a joint venture with Park International Investments LLC, a global investment powerhouse and Silver Heights Real Estate, a Dubai-based property management group and real estate broker to establish Alubond USA LLC. The partnership between Mulk Holdings International and Park International Investments has already gained supply contracts of over $100 million involving five mega projects across the US and is counting to spearhead exterior facades at a time when the US economy rebounds to the pre-pandemic levels. Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman of Mulk Holdings...
The South Korean economy inflated at the fastest annual pace in a decade during Q2, accredits to a pick-up in private consumption, though a resurgence of COVID-19 casts doubts over the outlook for growth for the rest of the year, as reported by Reuters. Data from the Bank of Korea revealed that gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.7% in the second quarter, rising 1.7% three months earlier and matching 0.7% growth tipped. The East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea imported 20,328 tonnes of aluminium household articles during 2019-20 and the expenditure occurred for the import accounted for $240.28 million. South Korea’s import of aluminium household articles in 2019 was recorded at 12,115 tonnes and the expenditure inherited for the import was $95.80...
The aluminium end-user segment remained quite insightful during the week. In Japan, beverage vendors are progressing towards the usage of aluminium replacing plastic bottles to counter ocean pollution. While in Canada Wildpack Beverages has purchased aluminium cans filler Vertical Distilling for $4.5 million in a cash deal. The world’s largest country, Russia exported 117,127 tonnes of aluminium foil during 2018-20 and the earnings occurred for the export was $338.90 million. Russian aluminium giant Rusal is a global leader in the production of primary aluminium (low carbon). To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/russian-export-of-aluminium-foil-during-2018-20-signifies-robust-growth-with-minimal-dip-1-growth-estimated-for-2021-69069 On 9th August 2021, Aluminium Fuel Cells...
