US President Donald Trump’s aluminium tariffs have become a point of contention in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race, with Democratic candidate Tom Perriello arguing that higher metal prices are increasing costs for local breweries and beer consumers. Perriello and former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman raised the issue during an event at the Water Dog in Lynchburg, where they met local brewers and customers to discuss the impact of tariffs on the brewing industry. Perriello said higher aluminium prices made it more expensive for breweries to package their products, and they passed the added costs on to customers. He said rising prices concerned people across the political spectrum. To learn the future of aluminium in the packaging industry, explore our report " ALuminium...
India's Diet Coke shortage in 2026 exposed an unexpected weakness in the country's aluminium industry. Despite being the world's second-largest primary aluminium producer, India struggled to ensure adequate supplies of aluminium cans when disruptions to Middle Eastern shipping affected imports of specialised can-sheet material. The episode highlighted a structural gap in the domestic aluminium value chain: producing the metal is one thing, but converting it into higher-value finished products is another. The shortage emerged during the summer drinking season, when Diet Coke became increasingly difficult to find on Indian shelves. Quick-commerce platforms reported limited availability as shipping disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict affected aluminium supplies through the Strait...
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The Swedish per capita gross national product (GNP) is among the highest in the world, but so are its taxes. The economy of Sweden is a developed export-oriented economy. As reported by Bloomberg, the country’s economy returned to its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter as the recovery in the largest Nordic economy is outpacing most of its wealthy peers. The Scandinavian nation’s export of aluminium containers during 2018-19 recorded at 79 tonnes and the earnings generated from the export was $1.26 million. The export for 2020 reflected a big jump to 157 tonnes and the earnings remained at $1.18 million. However, when the import volume and earnings of 2020 get added with the existing two years, it signifies 236 tonnes and $2.44 million respectively. Sweden’s export of aluminium...
Beiersdorf and Nussbaum are reportedly producing aerosol cans from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled aluminium, which the dup plans to roll out to the market by the end of 2021. The innovative aerosol packaging will be produced entirely out of used beverage cans. The German-based skincare firm is planning to gradually make the products more sustainable by utilising recycled aluminium, amongst different initiatives. Norbert Menzel, Principal for Packaging Technology, said: “With our pioneering partnership with Nussbaum, we are triggering a cross-industry rethink all along the value chain and are reducing our carbon footprint relating to aerosol cans by up to 90 percent.” Andreas Fliss, Global Procurement Director Packaging & 3PM, commented: “Long-term partnerships and close...
CANPACK, a global manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans and packaging solutions for the beverage and food industry, announced its results for the first quarter of 2021. Beverage can bodies volumes grew 21% year-over-year. The growth was due to increased production volumes from its new Czech Republic facility, capacity expansion in Colombia, increased demand from the U.S. customer base and higher demand in Europe and South America. Net sales increased 21% year-over-year to $664 million on higher LME levels in Q1 2021, partially offset mainly by a lower impact from the currency exchange rate differences. Cost of sales grew 24% year-over-year due to increased beverage can volumes and a negative impact from aluminium price. The company’s adjusted EBITDA increased to $127 million in Q1 2021...
NawaRacer, the world’s first electric motorcycle is planning to launch in the coming months, but as per our report, it will hit on a race track, as the brand owners have not delivered any signal for its production as of yet. Nawa Technologies has announced that it will come up with a zero-emission motorcycle in the upcoming months and the on-road version of the NawaRacer concept displayed at the 2020 CES (Consumer Electronics Show). The motorbike is being developed in association with YSY Group, Pronergy, FAAR and AKKA Technologies. The NawaRacer has round headlamps with a Daytime Running Light in a black casing, black alloy wheels, minimalistic bodywork and smooth flowing lines. The copper accents and upswept single-piece tan seat alongside the exposed rear make for an attractive combo...
The direct supplier of “Fire Safe” aluminium facade panels to the construction industry Australia wide, Aodeli appointed Lorraine Jedid to the newly created position of National Specification Consultant and Darryl Smith as business development manager in the Queensland team. Since May 2021, Jedid has been associated with Aodeli as the business development manager for Queensland, where Darryl Smith is positioned now with the recent appointment. Holding a degree in architecture, Jedid carries a profound knowledge of the Australian construction sector, and especially in aluminium façade products, which she achieved from her time at Aodeli, also from her previous roles with Fairview Architectural, CSP Architectural and James Hardie. Wayne Saunders, General Manager, Aodeli, said: “Our industry...
The economy of Azerbaijan is heavily supported by the exportation of oil and natural gas, which accounts for around 95% of revenue generation. The country also exports a few other itineraries and beverages is counted among them, while the domestic rise in the beverage market and the export is driving Azerbaijan to become a matured import market of aluminium cans. The nation located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia has recorded 2330 tonnes of aluminium cans importation during 2018-19 and the expenditure occurred for the import was $15.13 tonnes. The import for 2020 stood at 2430 tonnes and the expenditure remained at $15.02 million. However, when the import volume of 2020 gets added with the existing two years, it displays 4760 tonnes and $30.15 million respectively. In 2018,...
End user sector saw many new agreements and announcement of beverage can plant by some of the companies last week. Tata Motors signed agreement with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for the supply of 300 electric cars while Volnaa Beverages launched packaged drinking water in aluminium cans.Let's recapitulate some of the top aluminium news from the end use sector. Tata Motors has inked an agreement with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for the supply of 300 electric cars with three years of warranty. The total cost of the agreement is expected to be around INR 44 crore. The project will consist of 300 four-wheeler electric cars whose length is less than 4 meters)and range equal to or more than 250 KMs. To know more:...
The Maltese economy is a highly industrialised, service-based economy. It is classified as an advanced economy by the International Monetary Fund and is counted as a high-income country by the World Bank and an innovation-driven economy by the World Economic Forum. The economy is expected to rebound strongly by 7% in 2021 as per IMF. The island nation over the central Mediterranean recorded importation of 969 tonnes of aluminium foil during 2018-19 and the revenue expended for the expenditure was $5.57 million. The import for 2020 stood at 641 tonnes and expenditure remained at $3.75 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets clubbed with the existing two years, it illustrates 1610 tonnes and $9.32 million respectively. In 2018, the Maltese import of aluminium...
CANPACK will construct its second US aluminium beverage can body manufacturing plant in Muncie. The $380 million investment project is likely to create 345 local jobs by 2023. The company will start construction of the 862,000-square-foot facility in mid-2021, and the plant operation is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2022. “Under Governor Eric Holcomb’s leadership, Indiana has been making record investments in workforce and education, maintaining its fiscal discipline and developing strong and resilient communities,” said Peter Giorgi, President and CEO of Giorgi Global Holdings, Inc. “We chose to expand here because of Indiana’s strong economy and very business-friendly environment. We thank Gov. Holcomb for his warm welcome.” “In addition to the Governor and his team, we...
The Le Naufrageur microbrewery in Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec has developed a vital change in its production from the end of May. The Gaspésie microbreweries focus on the aluminium can as the preferred container. The company validates: “The next few months will witness this new trajectory for the entire crew embarked on this great project, which is the passage from glass to aluminium. Some ‘signature’ beers will remain in their amber glass bottles, but the majority of production will be offered in the new 473 ml aluminium format.” “As of May 31, local customers in Gaspésie, Bas-St-Laurent and Côte-Nord will be able to benefit from the first landing of seven products in cans. The other regions of Quebec should receive their first deliveries towards the end of August.” Multiple reasons have...
The economic advisor of the Netherlands, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) reveals the forecast of the Dutch economy twice a year. So, according to them, 2021 will have two patterns, the economy to shrink marginally in early 2021, followed by robust growth in the summer. However, unemployment will rise, increasing to 4.6% in 2021 and 5.3% in 2022; public finances will slump, though they will not worsen to the extent that was previously forecasted. The North-western European nation’s aluminium cans exportation recorded to 67,144 tonnes during 2018-19 and the revenue generated from the export was $251.19 million. The import for 2020 stood at 68,414 tonnes and the earnings remained at $216.77 million. Howbeit, when the export volume and earnings of 2020 get added with the preceding two years, it...
Tata Motors has inked an agreement with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for the supply of 300 electric cars with three years of warranty. The total cost of the agreement is expected to be around INR 44 crore. Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, “Tata Motors is committed to support the Government’s vision of actively embracing e-mobility and we are delighted to partner with CESL once again. Purposeful collaboration amongst stakeholders is key to accelerate the mass adoption of environmentally-friendly solutions. As the leader in the rapidly growing electric mobility space, we remain focused on ramping up the access and use of EVs across India.” CESL is a fully owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The project...
Drinking water in pet bottle has been rooted a cause of concern for many livelihoods, as plastic throws a negative impact on our health and it is also extremely hazardous for the environment. As time has progressed, Volnaa Beverages has come to bring a change, as they are ready to launch their packaged drinking water in aluminium cans, a step towards replacing plastic bottled water available in the market. The beverage company’s vision is to abolish plastic pollution, which is counted as a global problem, and by launching drinking water in aluminium cans that are 100% recyclable with relock revolution. The beauty of this revolution is that it can go from shelf to the bins and back to the shelf again within just 60 days. New water - new life: is their mantra. Kartik Rajput & Kushagra...
The Dhaka Stock Exchange-listed company Sonali Paper and Board Mills Ltd of Bangladesh has inked a deal with Chinese firm Zhangjiagang Fineness Aluminium Foil Co Ltd to set up an aluminium foil paper plant in Naraynganj district’s Rupganj administrative area. On 23rd May 2021, Mohammad Younus, Chairman of Sonali Paper and Managing Director of Younus Group and Md Zahidul Alam, Chief Executive Officer of IBN Corporation on behalf of Zhangjiagang Fineness Aluminium, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The fully automatic aluminium foil paper machine can deliver on an average 100,000 pieces of aluminium foil container boxes in a single day. Mohammad Younus added: “This will increase the annual sales of Sonali Paper by 25%.” The usage...
The Longueuil-based bus manufacturing company Letenda has secured a $1 million grant from the Quebec government’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation, on 18 th May 2021, towards developing 100% zero-emission bus made from 50%-70% aluminium. While the leader in aluminium beverage packaging, Ball Corporation has launched recyclable Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states. Let us summarise some of the aluminium end-user news which kept the week eventful: On 18th May 2021, Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economic and Innovation, Quebec announced a $ 1 million grant to Letenda. The bus manufacturing company is developing a new generation 100% zero-emission bus adapted to winter conditions, named the Electrip®. To know more:...
Ball Corporation, a leader in aluminium beverage packaging, has launched recyclable Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states. Aluminium cup will be available in more than 18,000 food, drug and mass retailers, including Kroger, Target, Albertsons, CVS and others. "Ball has a long history of being a brand that people trust, and we are excited to reenter the B2C market with the retail rollout of the innovative and infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup™," said Dan Fisher, President. "As a company, we are relentlessly focused on enabling the circular economy and finding new ways to help solve the packaging waste crisis with aluminum beverage packaging. We look forward to working with our retail partners to continue advancing this mission." Ball aluminium cups is already...
The highest GDP maker of Africa, Nigeria has shown that its recovery is expected to be weak and gradual under the current policies. The real GDP growth in 2021 is expected to turn positive at 1.5% and is expected to recover to its pre-pandemic level only in 2022. The West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea imported 1188 tonnes of aluminium wire during 2018-19 and the revenue expended for the import was $3.12 tonnes. The import for 2020 remained at 529 tonnes and the expenditure stood at $1.78 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 get footed with the preceding two years, it denotes 1717 tonnes and $4.90 million respectively. In 2018, Nigeria’s importation of aluminium wire was recorded at 524 tonnes and the expenditure accounted for $1.36 million, whereas, in...
On 18 th May 2021, Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Quebec announced the award of a $ 1 million grant to Letenda. The bus manufacturing company is developing a new generation 100% zero-emission bus adapted to winter conditions, named the Electrip®. The Longueuil-based company, which works with partners in the region like Proco and Rio Tinto, has also received support from the Société de la Vallée de l'aluminium (SVA) towards the development of this bus, made from 50% to 70% aluminium and which is 20% lighter than competitors in its class. According to Nicolas Letendre, Founder and President of Letenda, said: “The project builds on strengths unique to Quebec industry, including aluminium, electric power and entrepreneurial initiative.” Moreover, Nicolas Letendre...
