Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are investing a combined INR 50 billion (USD 523 million) in two separate aluminium beverage can manufacturing projects in Uttar Pradesh. Ball Beverage Packaging India, Ball Corporation's Indian subsidiary, has selected a site at the Integrated Manufacturing and...
Ardagh Metal Packaging South America (AMP-South America) has appointed Rildo Lima as its Chief Executive Officer, with Lima succeeding Jorge Bannitz after his 30-year career with the company and contribution to the Brazilian beverage can industry. Lima brings more than three decades of leadership...
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Four new machined aluminium threaded inserts, designed for heat or ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes, have been launched by SPIROL, a manufacturer of fasteners and components. The latest addition includes the Series INS19, INS20, INS29 and INS30, helping to enhance the existing...
Clean Cult, the US based cleaning brand has reinforced its commitment to aluminium-based packaging with a major expansion of its fragrance lineup across laundry detergent, dish soap and hand soap, now available through online channels like Amazon. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook,...
Image credit - Heesen Dutch shipbuilder Heesen, owned by entrepreneur and investor Laurens Last, has launched its 50-metre, all-aluminium superyacht Sophia at its Oss facility, with delivery scheduled for June 2026. Weighing only 499GT (gross tonnes), the lightweight yacht has a top speed of 23...
The ongoing geo-political conflict in the Middle East has risked the supply chain disruption of aluminium due to the Strait of Hormuz blockage, the key shipping route for metals. This phenomenon has raised a concern for the US-based beverage brand Coca-Cola since the country relies heavily on...
Clopay Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF ) and North America's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, earned a Best of IBS ™ Award at the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show in Orlando. The company's Avante® door with C-Power™...
Aluminium cans have become the main packaging format for US craft beer, though the shift away from glass bottles now appears to be slowing. Data for 2025 from the Brewers Association shows that most craft beer is already sold in cans, leaving limited room for further gains. Cans represented 78 per...
iCaur, the new-energy brand from Chery, before the official launch in 2026, chalked out insights about the engineering, testing and manufacturing processes behind its 03T compact SUV. The 03T will touch down in Mzansi later this year and requires a rigorous quality and durability testing program....
Joakim Haraldsson, a researcher at Lund University, suggested that aluminium can be a sustainable fuel for maritime transport. This might reduce the CO2 emission, evidently, after tackling prevailing technical and economic challenges. Haraldsson suggests that renewable energy can be stored in the...
Recognised among the winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards 2025 in the prototype category by AEROBAL, Trivium Packaging is now making significant moves to incorporate innovative and clean elements in its packaging design. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
Manisa, Turkiye —Together with its export sales and R&D teams, Toyo Printing Inks showcased its innovative solutions for the metal packaging industry to international stakeholders at the World Can Experience event, held in Dubai between January 21 st and 23 rd , 2026. To know more about the global...
Apple recently completed a week of product launches, introducing several new devices, including the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo. After these announcements, an industry report suggested that the company may now focus more on developing high-end products. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has strengthened the hinge mechanism and increased the use of aluminium in the frame to improve durability. The changes make the phone weigh about 200 grams, which makes it a little lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which was around 215 grams....
Beiersdorf has finalised the conversion of its European aerosol cans to aluminium made entirely from post-consumer recycled material, working in partnership with Ball Corporation . Don't miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The initiative was initially trialled in 2024...
Apple Inc. recently introduced MacBook Neo, a laptop developed to provide the Mac computing experience at a comparatively lower price. Through this release, the company seeks to extend its hardware and software ecosystem to a wider group of users around the world. The starting price is INR 69,900...
Molson Coors Beverage Company has unveiled plans to close down Sharp’s Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, and its national contact centre in Cardiff by the end of 2026 as part of a restructuring strategy at UK and Ireland operations. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive...
India’s renewable sector (focusing on solar this time) came to the end of 2025 with the highest-ever renewable energy expansion in India’s energy transition journey. Among all, solar installed capacity touched 132.85 GW as India added nearly 35 GW from January to November 2025, as compared to the...
Notable global supplier of sustainable and recyclable metal beverage cans, Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMP), published its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, delivering steady growth in both segments. The resilient performance was reinforced by higher shipments, a favourable mix and...
At this year’s Paris Packaging Week, LINDAL Group introduced its visitors to three new additions to its aerosol dispensing portfolio. The Hamburg-headquartered dispensing specialist brought Snap, Luna and Matteo, each of which is designed to address distinct requirements across healthcare, personal...
