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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RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, has unveiled the first consignment of lighting poles made of aluminium alloys to the domestic market, in partnership with the Krasnoyarsk Metallurgical Plant (KraMZ) and Alluminate Company. These are the first aluminium lighting poles produced in Russia. The poles are made of anodized extrusions produced from Rusal’s low-carbon aluminium ALLOW. Owing to aluminium, the poles are resistant to corrosion, precipitation and damage, allowing them to be used in coastal regions and urban environments. Earlier this month, KraMZ supplied its first consignment of 24 lighting poles to a five-star hotel located in Vladivostok. The poles came with all the necessary technological openings, hatches, and embedded parts. They were also equipped with smart...
According to BBVA Research, the Spanish Economic Outlook for Q3 2021 stated that the country’s GDP growth is estimated with a revised up-rise up to 6.5% for 2021. Moving ahead, the stronger progress of global activity, accumulated excess savings, the end of health restrictions and accommodative monetary and fiscal policies will boost GDP up to 7.0% in 2022. The South-western European nation, Spain exported 934 tonnes of aluminium containers during 2018-20 and the earnings accounted for the export was $6.08 million. In 2018, the export of aluminium containers was recorded at 168 tonnes and the earnings counted was $1.28 million, whereas, in 2019, the export saw growth by 77.28%, as the export volume rose to $1.44 million. Spain’s export of aluminium containers in 2020 was registered at 468...
On 31st July 2021, India’s leading designer and manufacturer of modern rolling stock Titagarh Wagons Ltd stated that its plant in Italy has flagged the first train for Pune Metro coach, made of aluminium out of the 34 trains. In August 2019, Titagarh Firema SpA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of city-based Titagarh Wagons bagged an INR 1100 crore international bid to supply Pune Metro as many as 102 ultra-modern aluminium-bodied coaches, however, each train will comprise of three coaches. The company said that the first prototype of it was launched at a virtual ceremony in presence of the Ambassador of India to Italy, Neena Malhotra, Ambassador of Italy to India, Vincenzo de Luca, Maharashtra Metro Cooperation Managing Director Brijesh Dixit and others. It was outlaid that three of the 34...
The aluminium end-user segment remained in the spotlight due to the investment announcements of the two big shots. Novelis is investing more than $7 million to recruit 37 new employees and resumes several pieces of idled equipment at its manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. The world’s leading beverage packaging company, Ball Corporation will contribute $383.8 million to over $1 billion projects with Red Bull and Rauch’s beverage manufacturing hub in Concord, Cabarrus County, USA. According to a recent report, Showa Denko K.K., a Japanese chemical company, has decided to double Oyama Plant’s capacity to produce aluminium heat radiators for power modules used in electrified vehicles, including battery electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles. To know more:...
Hawkins & Brimble, a British men’s grooming brand, is reportedly adopting aluminium packaging for three of its most popular product lines. The aluminium packaging is produced by Vetroplas in conjunction with its Spanish partner Envases. The packaging is slick and aesthetically pleasing, achieved by offset printing and matt lacquer. Hawkins and Brimble is initially bringing the change to its three popular lines: The Energising Elemi & Ginseng Body Wash with aloe vera, Revitalising Shampoo with Pro Vitamin B5, and a Conditioner with coconut oil. All products are refillable from a 100 per cent recyclable pouch. Simon Dix, managing director Vetroplas, said: ‘Hawkins & Brimble is one of an increasing number of ethically-minded companies which really care for the planet and are determined to do...
Aluminium cans are generally used for the packing of beer or beverages, but this time it is utilized for peanut mixes. Snack Pow, a new company in the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec offers snacks in more environmentally friendly aluminium containers. The snacks company of Canada focuses on package aluminium cans to stand out from the competition and promote the circular economy. Snack Pow has also reached out to several craftsmen from the region to develop the can. The company is also working upstream with Les Aliments Jardi, known for its bulk foods. The company stated: “We can find cans in vending machines at the University of Sherbrooke for a while. We carried out qualitative studies there to hit the nail on the head for colours and patterns.” “The idea was also to create practical cans....
As per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCED) snapshot, Czech Republic’s GDP following the sharp plunge in 2020 is projected to regain by 3.3% and 4.9% in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The country has countered one of the highest infection and death rates in the OECD region and progress in vaccinations has been relatively slow, delaying the relaxation of containment measures. The recovery will nevertheless gather pace in the second half of 2021, once the population is more extensively vaccinated, triggering a rebound in services and boosting private consumption and investment. Inflation has picked up due to rising food and fuel prices. The landlocked country in Central Europe, Czech Republic exported 203,930 tonnes of aluminium cans during 2018-20 and the revenue...
According to a recent report, Showa Denko K.K., a Japanese chemical company, has decided to double Oyama Plant’s capacity to produce aluminium heat radiators for power modules used in electrified vehicles, including battery electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles. As per the report, Showa Denko has started the installation of the additional production line, which is expected to begin operations at the beginning of 2022. Aluminium heat radiators for power modules produced by Showa Denko adopt direct vacuum brazing between insulated substrates and other parts including aluminium fins produced by Showa Denko. The company’s aluminium heat radiators for PMs are small, having large heat dissipation capacity and alloy-free design of coolant pipes, thereby having a...
According to a recent report, Ball Corporation, the world’s leading beverage packaging company, will contribute $383.8 million to over $1 billion project with Red Bull and Rauch’s beverage manufacturing hub in Concord, Cabarrus County, USA. The three companies together will make the investment by 2027, creating more than 600 jobs at an overall average wage of $57,393. Headquartered in Colorado, Ball Corporation is a global leader in supplying recyclable aluminium packaging for beverages and aerosols. Since inception in 1880, the company has built more than 60 production facilities around the globe, with 21,500 employees. In the new joint venture, Ball Corporation will manufacture aluminium cans for Red Bull and other customers in a new 800,000 square foot state-of-the-art operation....
Spain's advancement with the vaccination process and uplifting restrictions progressively will speed up the economic activity strongly. According to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report, the Spanish GDP is projected to rise by 5.9% in 2021 and 6.3% in 2022, supported by pent-up demand, the national recovery plan and a gradual pick-up of tourism, while the reduced uncertainty will lead to a sharp decline in precautionary saving and support private consumption. Investment is expected to pick up significantly from the second half of 2021 as expectations improve and the Next Generation EU funds provide additional support. The nation on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, Spain imported 8062 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire during 2018-20 and the expenditure occurred...
On 27th July 2021, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Novelis is investing more than $7 million to recruit 37 new employees and resumes the several pieces of idled equipment at its manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. The plant with this expansion will produce aluminium for household foil applications later this year after recently securing several multi-year agreements with key customers. The applications include products such as aluminium foil sheets and rolls used in commercial and residential kitchens. Ryan Smith, Plant Manager, said: "Novelis has been a strong community partner here in the Wabash Valley for more than 60 years and this investment solidifies not only our leadership position in the aluminium foil market but also our commitment to bringing...
As per Reuters latest survey, Egypt's economy will grow 5.0% in the fiscal year that ends in June next year, which remains unchanged from analysts' expectations in a similar poll three months ago and slightly below the government's target of 5.4%. The northeast African nation, Egypt imported 8244 tonnes of aluminium household articles during 2018-19 and the expenditure occurred for the import was $50.16 million. The import for 2020 remained at 10,692 tonnes and the expenditure counted for the import was $37.07 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets assorted with the existing two years, it signifies 18,936 tonnes and $87.23 million respectively. Egypt’s export of aluminium household articles during 2018-19 recorded 5049 tonnes and the revenue generated from...
As per the report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Dutch economy is projected to grow by 2.7% in 2021 and 3.7% in 2022, reaching pre-crisis levels at the beginning of 2022. Consumption will steer the recovery as households normalise their saving after the rapid rise in 2020. Private investment will improve, but continue to be held back by lingering uncertainty. Bankruptcies are expected to increase and unemployment is set to peak in the second half of 2021 following the phasing out of support measures. The North-western European nation, Netherlands exported 63,749 tonnes of aluminium cans during 2018-19 and the revenue earned from the export accounted for $244.16 million. The export for 2020 remained at 68,390 tonnes and the earnings stood at...
The Iraqi analysts who support their country stated that Poverty, unemployment, and a lack of local industry continue to plague Iraq's economy, and the resulting public unrest could be dangerous. Oil price volatility and COVID-19 have increased Iraq’s economic distress and deepened existing economic and social fragilities. However, with global oil markets trends turning positive, the outlook for Iraq is set to improve. The political situation in Iraq remains extremely unstable, even though the war was officially declared as over in December 2017. The Western Asian nation, Iraq has imported 21,534 tonnes of aluminium foil during 2018-20 and the foreign revenue expended for the import accounted for $51.63 million. In 2018, the Iraqi import of aluminium foil was recorded 2282 tonnes only and...
CCL Container has teamed up with Pathwater to manufacture its 100% recyclable aluminum bottled water containers. The demand for eco-friendly products is driven by convenience and functionality. CCL Container is North America’s leading manufacturer of recyclable aluminum packaging, while Pathwater is a sustainable bottled water company. CCL partnered with Pathwater to end single-use plastic bottles. “We are proud to partner with Pathwater in creating a truly sustainable container for the bottled water market,” said Kimberly Kizer, Vice President of Sales for CCL Container. “Our refillable aluminum bottles are functional and attractive, encouraging customers to reuse each bottle infinitely. And we use virgin aluminum, the bottles are highly recyclable whenever the consumer is ready to...
According to Reuters’ quarterly poll, Turkey’s economy will augment at the rate of 5.5% annually in 2020, which is more than previously thought and close to a government forecast, although it will be a sturdy battle countering double-digit inflation in coming years. The nation spanning Western Asia and Southeast Europe, Turkey exported 52,966 tonnes of aluminium stranded wires during 2019-20 and the revenue earned from the export of the wires accounted for $121.45 million. Turkey exported 19,856 tonnes of aluminium wires in 2018 and made inflowing revenue of $50.21 million, whereas, in 2020, the export exhibited 66.75% growth, as the export volume up-surged to 33,110 tonnes and the earnings also climbed to $71.24 million. As aluminium yields a better conductivity to weight ratio than...
As per the data revealed by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the South African economy is projected to rebound by 3.8% in 2021 and 2.5% in 2022. The powerful rebound at the end of 2020 has decelerated in the first half of 2021 due to a protracted second wave of the Covid-19 that has held back economic activity. The growth is projected to pick up in the second half of the year, driven by domestic demand and commodity exports. Africa’s third-largest economy, South Africa exported 64,021 tonnes of aluminium cans during 2018-19 and the foreign revenue earnings accounted for from the export was $1.206 billion. The export for 2020 remained at 28,876 tonnes and the earnings occurred was $561.22. However, when the export volume and earnings of 2020 get assorted with...
Fairphone has joined ASI as a new Downstream Supporter member, bringing the total number of Members to 179. The company is building a market for ethical phones and motivating the industry to act more responsibly. “Fairphone shortlisted 14 materials that show the most urgent need for intervention and provide us with the most potential to make a significant impact. Aluminum is one of Fairphone’s 14 focus materials. We therefore join ASI and aim for the integration of ASI-certified aluminum in our supply chain, in order to promote and demand responsible and sustainable material production and sourcing,” said Tirza Voss, Sustainable Materials & Mining Manager. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a global, multi-stakeholder, non-profit standards setting and certification organisation...
