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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Argentina’s annual average inflation plunged to 41.5% in January 2021, which was 42.70% in December’20. As per the projection of FocusEconomics panellists, inflation to reach 48.0% in 2021, which is up 1.3 % points from last month's estimate, and 2022 at 36.6%. The nation located mostly in the southern half of South America has recorded export of 70,757 tonnes of aluminium wires in 2019-20 and the revenue earnings for the export stood at $149.67 million. Argentina’s export of aluminium wires in 2019 stood at 37,532 tonnes and the earnings remained at $83.45 million, whereas, in 2020 the export manifested de-growth by 11.47%, as the export volume shrunk to 33,225 tonnes and the earnings also dropped to $66.22 million. The export for 2021 has been predicted with a rise of 30.61%, as the...
The Indian state-run petroleum marketing company Indian Oil Corporation and Israeli company specialising in aluminium-air and zinc-air battery systems for electric vehicles company, Phinergy, have already announced their joint venture “IOC- Phinergy”. The Israeli-Indian JV will engage in research and development, production, assembly, sale and service in the field of aluminium-air energy-based systems and technologies. The newly build organisation, among other things, will support the partners enter into collaborations with OEMs, telecom companies, aluminium manufacturers and further cooperation with Indian Oil for the use of its fuel stations as aluminium exchange service stations. The company is expected to reach the commercial production stage for the car energy system by 2024....
In the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, the developer of antimicrobial anodized aluminium, A3 Surfaces conducted research to test its product. However, these tests were conducted by the CL3 laboratory at the University of Toronto and were carried out through the collaboration of Dr Gary Kobinger and Guard RX's team of research and clinical development experts. Dr Gary Kobinger, founder and CEO of Guard RX, is a regular researcher with the Research Center of the CHU de Québec-Université Laval and Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Immunology. He is also the head of the CRI at Laval University. Dr Kobinger is particularly known for his work on a treatment for the Ebola virus between 2013 and 2016. Jean-Sébastien Lemieux, General Manager of A3 Surfaces,...
Belvac has announced an investment in two-piece can pilot line to expand its container and engineering services. The investment will support increased global demand for beverage can-making equipment and support services. The pilot line will develop innovative specialty-shaped two-piece aluminium beverage and aerosol containers. “This pilot line supports Belvac's existing turnkey can and metal bottle integration business by producing cups and preforms to test container concepts in advance of final equipment installation and high volume end customer container production,” according to the company. "Increased consumer demand for more environmentally friendly aluminium beverage cans and bottles, which better meet environmental standards and regulatory conditions are driving growth throughout...
As per the Turkish Govt. officials, top businesses and analysts, the economy of Turkey is expected to emerge this year from a prolonged slump and grow as much as 4% annually, propelled by resurgent consumer demand as the coronavirus pandemic diminish. In its most recent January 2021 update of the World Economic Outlook, the IMF has revised its GDP growth projections for Turkey to 6% in 2021 and 3.5% in 2022. The newly industrialized and transcontinental nation straddling South-eastern Europe and Western Asia has recorded 54,610 tonnes of aluminium cans exportation during 2018-19, creating revenue generation of $136.50 million. The export for 2020 remained at 18,840 tonnes and the earnings stood at $57.06 million. However, when the export volume and expenditure for 2020 gets added with the...
Hydro announced that first office development at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) in Leicestershire has chosen low carbon Hydro CIRCAL. The aluminium alloy has minimized the building’s carbon footprint and contributed to its BREEAM Very Good rating. The £22 million building is designed by Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) and built by main contractor Wates Construction. The four-story building, which was completed at the end of 2020, serves as headquarters for The Access Group software company. The building also has Technal-brand aluminium curtain walling made from Hydro CIRCAL, a minimum of 75% post-consumer recycled aluminium. Technal has cut the carbon footprint of the office development by 146.98 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, compared with the...
In today’s world, aluminium-ion batteries are gearing with rapid developments to outperform lithium-ion technology. The biggest advantage of aluminium-ion batteries is their economic and ample availability as raw materials, whereas Li-ion batteries raw materials come with a lot of obstacles in supply chains. The potentiality to exchange three electrons per ion, compared to lithium’s one, brings the capacity for higher storage. The aluminium-ion batteries are still imprisoned in the laboratory due to multiple tests, especially due to the shelf-life of the batteries. However, in 2021, new research reported a remarkable vault in performance for the technology, which indicates a battery efficient of both high storage capacity and ultrafast charging could open new dimensions for energy...
In Eurozone, the Netherlands stands as the sixth-largest economy and the fifth-largest exporter of goods. The country is renowned for its open trade policies and consequently to the global economic conjuncture. In the last few years, the recovery in Europe has allowed the Dutch economy to grow at a dynamic pace, while trade uncertainty at the global level, the Brexit process and most vital of all is the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the Dutch economy to contract heavily in 2020. The north-western European nation’s import of aluminium stranded wires during 2019-20 recorded at 11,299 tonnes and the revenue expended for the import stood at $33.26 million. The import for 2021 has been estimated to remain at 9347 tonnes and the expenditure to stand at $28.67 million. Netherlands...
The West African nation Ghana, where women are still counted minority in the construction sector. Despite all the odds, Iddrisu Kande opted to venture into aluminium fabrication and her firm Marouf Aluminum Fabrications, participates in the fight against unemployment. In Ashaiman, a large town in the Greater Accra region of South Ghana, Iddrisu Kande, a craftswoman and entrepreneur, has carved out a place for herself in construction, a sector generally dominated by men. Iddrisu’s company Marouf Aluminum Fabrications (MAF) designs and develops custom made aluminium frames for sliding doors and windows, slatted windows, balustrades, projection windows, partitions and hinged doors among others. Iddrisu, who used to play soccer and after countering an injury during a match, her brother...
The economy of Japan staged better than expected in December’20 quarter, but the recovery movement is at a low pace and economists predict the country’s economy to contract again on the running quarter due to a second state of emergency to restrict the spread of the coronavirus. The island nation in the East Asia region has recorded 95,782 tonnes of export of aluminium foil during 2018-19 and the revenue generated through this export stood at $1.09 billion. The export for 2020 remained at 81,928 tonnes and the revenue earnings accounted for $738.80 million. However, when the export volume and earnings for 2020 gets assorted with the existing two years, it signifies 177,710 tonnes and $1.83 billion respectively. Japan’s export for aluminium foil in 2018 reflected 26,709 tonnes and the...
Hydro has teamed up with electric car maker Polestar and electric motorcycle pioneer CAKE for a unique project, named Re:Move. Re:Move is commissioned by Wallpaper* Magazine and created by designer Konstantin Grcic. Re:Move is an electric transporter and presents a new, sustainable way to carry and deliver goods. This project aims to spark new thinking around urban infrastructure and mobility. Re:Move is built with fully recyclable, low-carbon aluminium. “Hydro wants to lead the way in the green energy transition, and we believe collaborations between leading partners are key to accelerate this change. With our growth in renewable energy and low-carbon aluminium we can be an important partner for companies in their effort to further reduce emissions in production and use. This is why we...
The economy of Colombian commenced its recovery process from H2 of 2020. As forecast, it will grow 4.8% in 2021 and 3.8% in 2022 boosted by private consumption and investment, while inflation will gradually return to its target in 2021 and the Central Bank will hold rates at low levels during 2021. The South American country with territories in North America revealed its export for aluminium household articles during 2018-19 at 4972 tonnes and the revenue earnings totalled $33.50 million. The export for 2020 remained at 3084 tonnes and the earnings stood at $16.07 million. However, when the export volume and earnings for 2020 gets accumulated with the existing two years, it signifies 8056 tonnes and $49.57 million respectively. Colombia’s export for aluminium household articles in 2018...
The World Bank has forecasted 4% growth for the economy of Morocco, as reported by the Moroccan state media and also notified the country’s growth will be accredited to agriculture. The North African nation during 2018-19 has recorded 31,967 tonnes import of aluminium wire and the expenditure that occurred for the import remained at $74.83 million. The import for 2020 stood at 2482 tonnes and the expenditure accounted for $1.73 million. However, when the import volume for 2020 gets added with the previous two years, it denotes 34,449 tonnes and $76.56 million respectively. Morocco’s import of aluminium wire in 2018 stood at 24,266 tonnes and the expenditure remained at $58.15 million, whereas, in 2019, the import saw a downfall by 68.26%, as the import volume dropped to 7701 tonnes and...
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, a proud part of AB InBev, will invest more than £115million in its two major UK breweries in South Wales and Lancashire. This will further expand the Group's capacity and efficiency. The investment will allow the Group to install modern and eco-friendly infrastructure at both breweries to increase capacity in brewing, canning and bottling by a total of 3.6m hL (hectolitres), the equivalent of 630 million pints a year once all projects are complete. Paula Lindenberg, President, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, said: “Like many in the UK, we are focussed on a strong recovery of our economy, our communities and our country. By investing in our breweries with new roles and new technology to increase capacity, we’re ensuring that we can brew and deliver great beers...
France has been sorely affected by the global pandemic, both in terms of health and economic impact. The vital priority for the country remains saving lives while minimizing the economic costs of the pandemic. The pandemic and lockdown measures caused the deepest post-war recession and continue to cloud the outlook. The Western European nation’s import of aluminium containers for compressed gas during 2018-19 has been recorded at 2648 tonnes and the expenditure that occurred for the import stood at $23.85 million. The import for 2020 remained at 1752 tonnes and the revenue expenditure captured was $12.91 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure for 2020 gets assorted with the existing two years, it resembles 4400 tonnes and $36.76 million respectively. France import of...
Plastic Free Port Stephens has developed a product that will help to lessen landfill. In the times when we forget a reusable water bottle, Plastic Free Port Stephens have grouped up with Bluesky Beverages to develop Port Stephens Plastic Free Water. Alicia Cameron, Founder of Plastic Free Port Stephens, said: “The bottles are reusable and recyclable and they can go in the dishwasher.” The Port Stephens Plastic Free Water Bottles feature a stunning image of Tomaree Headland and future production runs are set to also highlight the Incredible by Nature tourism campaign which promotes Port Stephens. These innovative fundraisers may prove to become tomorrow’s collectables all while helping the environment. “Far more aluminium cans are recycled than plastics at the moment.” The Port Stephens...
Mexico ranks as the world's 15 largest economies and is the second-largest economy in Latin America. The country is highly dependent on the United States, its largest trading partner and destination of nearly 80% of its exports. In its most recent January 2021 update of the World Economic Outlook, the IMF has revised its GDP growth projections for Mexico to 4.3% in 2021 and 2.5% in 2022. The Latin American nation’s export of aluminium cans during 2018-19 remained at 6.38 million tonnes and the earnings recorded for the export stood at $572.40 million. The export for 2020 was spotted at 10.60 million tonnes and the revenue generated stood at $728.28 million. However, when the export volume and earnings of 2020 get assorted with the existing two years, it showcases 16.98 million tonnes and...
The Norwegian Aluminium company, Hydro and the international accredited registrar and classification society, DNV GL headquartered in Høvik, Norway are initiating a blockchain pilot to document product representations for Hydro CIRCAL and Hydro REDUXA. Bjørn Kjetil Mauritzen, Head of Sustainability, Hydro, said: “We see that our customers and their customers request trusted information documenting the footprint from our materials and production. The aim of the pilot is to test a platform that supports manufacturers and brands to back their sustainability claims with verified data. This will allow them to trace the metal from the factory gates until it reaches the customer.” The emphasis on more sustainable products, standards and operations has increased dramatically in recent years....
