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 18th June 2021, a statement is issued that the Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) plans to raise around Rs3.3 billion by offering a 26% stake to institutional and ordinary investors in an initial public offering (IPO) on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). On 22nd and 23rd June 2021, the book-building will take place, while the public to be held on 29th and 30th June 2021 The statement said: “The entire offer of 93.8 million ordinary shares, or 26% of the post-IPO shareholding, will be offered through the book-building process at a floor price of Rs35/share. Successful bidders will be provisionally allotted only 75% of the issue size and the remaining shares will be offered to the retail investors at the strike price.” The PABC is expected to raise at least Rs3.3 billion in...
The leading integrated metal producing company based in India ‘Shyam Metalics’ with a focus on long steel products and ferroalloys is looking to diversify in the aluminium foil business. The company is the largest producers of ferroalloys in terms of installed capacity in India, as of February 2021 The proposed cold rolling mill for manufacturing aluminium foils will have a capacity of around 40,000 tonnes per annum and is expected to be accomplished by the end of FY-22. According to Brij Bhushan Agarwal, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director: “The aluminium foil business would offer good margins thereby contributing to the profitability of the group. The company is hopeful of the growing exports demand backed by steady order from international markets.
Crown Holdings has released an interim sustainability report titled "Enduring Values, Continuous Progress”. The report indicates the completion of its first sustainability goals and plan for future performance based on five pillars of action with the launch of its Twentyby30 program. The Twentyby30 program is an initiative that addresses topics of urgent global concern and reflects the priorities of its internal and external stakeholders. "We have always been committed to excellence in environmental sustainability, investing in employees, supporting our communities and ensuring effective governance," said Dr. John M. Rost, Vice President, Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Crown. "This report celebrates the incredible strides we have made on our sustainability journey thus...
The world’s third-largest economy, Japan revealed shrink in the economy more than expected in Q1 due to low paced vaccine rollout and new COVID-19 infections stroke hard on spending on items such as dining out and clothes, raising bars the country will straggle behind others emerging from the pandemic. Capital expenditure also dropped unexpectedly and export growth slowed sharply, a sign the country is struggling for drivers to pull it out of the distress. The nation with extraordinary prosperity, Japan has achieved in the conditions of an almost total absence of minerals has recorded export of 5119 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire during 2018-19 and the revenue earnings accounted was $3.13 million. The export for 2020 stood at 9191 tonnes and the earnings remained at $4.24 million....
The economy of Poland bounced backed strongly in Q3 after a sharp fall in economic activity in H1 2020. Real GDP grew by 7.9% Q-o-Q, primarily steered by a steep rebound in household consumption and a rise in exports, which empowered the trade balance. The economy pursued strong support into Q4 2020, but a surge in new Covid-19 infections and the reintroduction of restrictions to control the pandemic restrained the economic activity towards the end of the year, especially in the services sector. The Central European nation, Poland recorded an import of 54,872 tonnes of aluminium cans during 2019-20 and the expenditure occurred for the import was accounted for $262.79 million. In 2019, the import of aluminium cans remained at 29,630 tonnes and the expenditure counted was $138.75 million,...
The economy of Tanzania has prospered comparatively better than its regional peers, while the growth lost a bit of pace. The real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate fell from 5.8% in 2019 to an estimated 2.0% in 2020, and per capita growth turned negative for the first time in more than 25 years. The East African nation’s import of aluminium foil during 2018-19 revealed 2462 tonnes and the revenue expended for the import accounted for $7.14 million. The import for 2020 stood at 2927 tonnes and the expenditure stood at $8.15 million. However, when the import volume and export of 2020 gets added to the exiting two years, it denotes 5389 tonnes and $15.29 million respectively. In 2018, Tanzania’s import of aluminium foil was recorded at 230 tonnes only and the expenditure occurred for...
The economy of Sri Lanka has been envisioned with a significant growth by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) flagship annual economic publication as the domestic and global economic activity strengthens and vaccination campaigns gather momentum domestically and abroad. The pearl-shaped island nation in South Asia recorded 375 tonnes of aluminium cans in 2018-19 and the foreign revenue expended for the import accounted for $1.70 million. The import for 2020 stood at 2440 tonnes and the expenditure remained at $2.90 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets added with the existing two years, it denotes 2815 tonnes and $4.60 million respectively. Sri Lanka’s import of aluminium cans in 2018 was registered at 123 tonnes only, and the expenditure was $0.71 million,...
From transport to packaging, developments have touched upon various sectors of the aluminium end-user this week. Let us take a look at each of them. According to report, Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. is planning to entirely move to electric vehicles by 2030. The Italian automotive giant also plans to phase out combustion engine vehicles starting in 2025. Fiat recently released an electric version of its 500 city car in some regions. The primary objective of the automaker is to boost the access to EVs and charging stations, while contributing to the improvement of air quality. To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/fiat-automobiles-to-entirely-shift-to-electric-vehicles-by-2030-66494 Indian multinational restaurant aggregator and food delivery company Zomato announced its plans to adopt...
The British water business Berrington Water lately debuted Re:Water, a drinks product that comes in a reusable bottle made from 100% recycled aluminium and which again is 100% recyclable. Spring water business Berrington Water recently launched Re:Water, a drinks brand that comes in a reusable bottle made from 100% recycled aluminium and which is itself 100% recyclable. We caught up with Re:Water cofounder and Berrington Water Director Matt Crocker to hear more. On 11th June 2021, the British spring water brand Re:Water was served to global leaders at the G7 Summit. The gathering prioritizes the entail to ‘build back better’ post-COVID to ‘create a greener, more prosperous future, the decision to ditch single-use plastics at the event is a reflection of both political ambition and public...
RUSAL will display its lightweight products in the 25th International Packaging and Labelling Exhibition, RosUpack. The event will be held in Moscow from 15th to 18th June. The company will display products manufactured by RUSA’s Downstream division. “RUSAL’s exhibition stand will be a visually lightweight structure with elements of green spaces and views of the Siberian rivers. It has been designed to show the environmental friendliness of aluminium packaging and its irreplaceability within the green economy,” RUSAL said. The company’s stand will be located in Pavilion No. 1, Hall No. 4. The entire range of low-carbon aluminium products will be showcased at the stand which includes: food containers, tape, household foil and other foil-based packaging materials. Professional advice from...
Dos Equis announced that it launch Dos Equis Ranch Water Hard Seltzer in cans. The range will be available in the classic lime flavour in 6-pack 12 oz. cans at 90 calories, 4.5% ABV, and 0g carbs, and 24 oz. single serve cans at 180 calories, 4.5% ABV, and 0g carbs. Dos Equis Ranch Water Hard Seltzer is inspired by the flavours of the classic West Texas drink: tequila, sparkling mineral water, and lime. With the success of the initial launch in Texas this spring, the new range will expand to additional markets in September 2021. “The Dos Equis® brand, with +16.1% growth in the past year, is the 2nd largest Import brand in Texas and outsold the largest Hard Seltzer brand franchise, making our Dos Equis® Ranch Water innovation an easy decision, as both Dos Equis® Lager and Ranch Water were...
Born in Sydney, Ampersand Projects has once again stirred the Australian beverage market by starting to offer its drinks in a recently released ‘first to market’ range of aluminium bottles, which come with convenient packaging of resealable bottle and the ability to add whatever you want due to its wide opening. As made of aluminium, the bottles stay colder for longer and are also fully recyclable. Like always, the bottles come in a minimalistic design. “We see this as a game-changing innovation – nobody in Australia is doing this type of RTD product in this bottle format,” explained co-founder Alex Bottomley. He added, “We’ve always been a more attractive option on the shelf or menu than our competitors due to our bold, minimal design (that’s backed up with large brand awareness due to...
The striking rise in prices of the commodities such as aluminium and copper among others, which are heavily used in the renewable energy industry as raw materials are steering the projects to get costlier, as said by the Industry experts in India. The aluminium has surged 22%, while the copper rates have gone far higher by 25%, as reported by the London Metal Exchange (LME) since the beginning of 2021. Aluminium and copper are used in the manufacturing of solar power components like solar cells, modules, and wafers. Girishkumar Kadam, Vice-President and Co-Group Head, ICRA said: “The increase in prices of commodities such as polysilicon, aluminium, and copper would lead to an increase in the capital cost for solar PV projects to some extent, given that modules comprise about 55% of the...
The Total Vehicle Solutions (TVS) Group, a creation of Elaghmore Partners LLP, the UK-focused private equity firm has acquired the maker of aluminium bodies for rigid and tipping trailers Wilcox Commercial Vehicles. The acquired business is operated from a 43000 sq ft factory in Market Deeping and will pursue to be led by Vito Ronzano and Chris Bartlett who have owned and developed Wilcox since 2000. Vito Ronzano applauded the transaction as a "significant milestone for Wilcox". "We look forward to offering our clients even more services and products and pooling expertise and resources with other TVS Group companies," he added. "Chris Bartlett and I would like to thank the whole team at Wilcox for their continued hard work and dedication, especially over the last year, which has seen us...
Brazil was severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and despite a high number of infections and fatalities, the economy recovered strongly at the end of 2020. GDP growth is expected to reach 3.7% in 2021 and 2.5% in 2022, driven by a progressive increase in household consumption and investment. The largest country in South America recorded 50,136 tonnes of aluminium stranded wires during 2019-20. Aluminium provides a better conductivity to weight ratio than copper and therefore is also used for wiring power grids, including overhead power transmission lines and local power distribution lines. Brazil’s import of aluminium stranded wire in 2019 stood at 26,160 tonnes and the expenditure for the import remained at $67.24 million; whereas, in 2020 the import exhibited a downswing by 8.34%, as...
The leading manufacturer in the international market for light alloy wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ronal Group is supplying wheels for Audi’s new e-tron GT electric sports sedan, which are manufactured using Alcoa’s disruptive technology for the aluminium smelting, Elysis low-carbon smelting process that slashes carbon dioxide emissions from their production by 75%. According to Ronal, the outcome is 40 kg (88 lbs.) of CO2 emission per wheel, in comparison to the average of 163 kg per wheel, which remains the average for European production. However, the company said it buys carbon offsets for the remaining 25%, leading them to claim carbon neutrality for the wheels, even if not purchased offsets should count, the 75% reduction is still a great accomplishment. In...
The scientists of India have developed an environment-friendly procedure that can deliver excellent corrosion resistance to high-strength aluminium alloys exhaustively used in aerospace, textile, and automotive applications. The process, labelled micro-arc oxidation (MAO), implies an electrochemical method for the production of an oxide film on the metallic substrate. The electrolyte of the film is alkaline and competent in delivering better wear and corrosion resistance emulating to the existing process. High-strength aluminium alloys are rigorously used in aerospace, textile, and automotive applications due to their low density and high specific strength. Aerospace parts manufactured from aluminium alloys comprise landing gear, the main structural part of the wing, fuselage, aircraft...
The global manufacturer and seller of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets, Bericap acquires German aluminium closures producer Mala Verschluss-Systeme. The deal amount is yet to be disclosed. The deal propelled Mala to join Bericap’s plastic range and represents its expansion into the aluminium material sector. The German-based aluminium closures expert Mala produces aluminium screw cap closures for spirits, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and edible oil. The company posted annual revenues of €40 million in 2020 and has over 200 employees. Bericap said: “Mala will gain access to new markets and will see an increase in the manufacture of aluminium closures due to Bericap’s bigger production network.” In the meantime, the acquisition will uncover new market segments for...
