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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The world's fourth-largest railway network by size, the Indian railway, has its first application of anti-corrosive zinc-aluminium metallizing alloy on the tracks to improve its service life and secure safety is expected to begin soon in the Nagpur, Maharashtra division of the Central railway. Following the approval by the research, designs and standard organization (RDSO) based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the alloy is being produced and applied at the Warora flash butt welding plant at Chandrapur. Built with 85:15 ratios, the newly-developed denser and more ductile zinc-aluminium metallizing alloy would outperform the earlier only zinc-based anti-corrosive coating on the web and foot of the rails. As per the feasibility studies, the newly-developed alloy is being considered highly...
In 2019, Zambia’s real GDP growth decelerated to an estimated 2%, which was down from 4.0% in 2018. The economy was hit by drought in the south and west that lowered 2018/19 agricultural production and hydropower electricity generation considerably. Severe electricity rationing followed, and long periods of electricity load shedding dampened activity in almost all economic sectors. Zambia also faces slower mining, with reduced output and lower copper prices. Economic activity is expected to remain weak, with growth rebounding moderately to 2.4% in 2020 and 2.9% in 2021. The landlocked nation at the crossroads of Central, Southern and East Africa has recorded 1548 tonnes of aluminium wire import during 2018-19. The import for 2020 stood at 1258 tonnes. However, when the import volume of...
On 26 th February 2021, CSIR stated that the process technology developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology for the agonist (binder) molecule is playing a key role in the production of India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine Bharat Biotech’s ‘Covaxin’. CSIR said: "The vaccine is formulated with Algel-IMDG, which contains chemisorbed TLR7/8 agonist onto aluminium hydroxide gel to generate the requisite type of immune responses.” CSIR added: “Owing to the significant role played by TLR7/8 agonist molecule in the performance of a vaccine, CSIR constituent lab, IICT based in Hyderabad was approached by Bharat Biotech to develop the synthetic route for the agonist molecule with indigenous chemicals at an affordable price and with the...
The Saguenay, Canada based company A3 Surfaces has moved one step closer to the marketing of its antimicrobial aluminium, which the world has shown interest in. It is now setting up its production line in its new Chicoutimi plant. On 25 th February 2021, Dr Guy Leblanc, Vice-President and Medical Advisor of A3 Surfaces stated his concern on government financial aid totalling $ 4.7 million: "The company is now on the verge of reaching a major milestone, that of the production and marketing of its products.” A3 Surfaces has built a technology to make an aluminium surface self-disinfecting, which eliminates bacteria and viruses found there. The co-founder of the company expects 2021 to be a “pivotal year” for A3 Surfaces. Dr Leblanc added on this subject while speaking of upcoming...
Aluminium Facade Systems has made public the appointment of Colin Niland as their new facade consultant for Western Australia and South Australia. Aluminium Facade Systems, a specialist in the production and supply of architectural facade solutions that is safe, durable and aesthetically-pleasing is powered by Alspec. With four decades of experience, the product range consists of solid aluminium and extruded linear panels as well as fixings and accessories. Colind brings to his new role more than 35 years of experience in the facade industry, both in the UK and Australia, providing specifications, designs and technical support for architects, builders and clients. He is an expert to deliver incisive and detailed solutions for all of AFS’ ProClad aluminium cladding systems, as he has...
USA Bobsled and Skeleton (USABS), the official national governing body for bobsled and skeleton in the United States has declared it has agreed to ally with Mananalu water. The USABS desire the partnership with Mananalu will support to reduce single-use plastic, with the water company using recyclable aluminium cans. The company say that nine per cent of all plastic ever produced has been recycled. By offering water in an aluminium can, it is claimed each can stands for one less plastic bottle polluting our oceans around the world. Jason Momoa, the American actor, best known for his role as Aquaman, founded the canned water company David Cuthbert, Managing director, Mananalu, said: “We thank the USABS for standing for a better future by committing to help reduce single-use plastic.” "We...
Molson Coors Beverage Company has expanded its Hard Seltzer portfolio with the launch of a new variety pack in aluminium cans. The new flavours include Papaya Passionfruit, Blackberry Lemon, Watermelon Strawberry and Raspberry Tangerine. “Vizzy is off to an incredible start. It’s one of the fastest growing hard seltzer brands in the category, carving out a slot on Nielsen’s Top 10 Growth Brands,” said Elizabeth Hitch, marketing director for Vizzy Hard Seltzer. “Vizzy fans have been asking for new flavors and we wanted to deliver with bright, bold dual-flavor mash-ups. We’re excited for drinkers to try the new variety pack and tell us what they think.” The new pack is available in 12-oz. slim can 12-packs and planned to hit shelves on March 1. Each can contains 100 calories, 1 gram of...
Paul Richard Coulson, the largest shareholder and chairman of Ardagh Group, is reportedly shifting his attention to aluminium cans with the creation of a New York-listed Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP). Aluminium cans are high in demand and easier and cheaper to recycle than glass packaging, which makes the new listed entity an attractive business to investors, said Mr Coulson. Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) has a leading presence in the US and is the second-largest beverage can producer in Europe and the third-largest in North America and Brazil. According to Mr Coulson, AMP’s beverage cans are performing strongly in many parts of the US and generating abundant business for the Ardagh Group, which has more than 16,000 employees and customers like Diageo, Heineken, Pernod Ricard, Nestle, and...
The leading providers of aluminium lids for cosmetic companies in Poland, Alu-Lids has procured a fully automated MPS EFA 430 flexo press to boost its production capacity, turnaround time, and quality control. In 2001, Alu-Lids initiated operating in the packaging industry in Wrocław, Poland. In 2003, just two years later the company began producing aluminium covers, specializing in the cosmetics industry. Anton Zhukov, Regional Sales Director of MPS, together with MPS’ new representative Reprograf-Grafikus in Poland presented Alu-Lids, the features of the EFA 430 flexo press that could elevate its production, such as special aluminium packaging, very stable register and second pass printing for finishing effects, in addition to benefits of the MPS Performance Program. However, due to...
The on-going shortage of aluminium cans due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to prevail and constrain beverage makers, according to Ball Corporation President Daniel Fisher. He projects the demand for aluminium cans will outstrip supply well into 2023. Ball CEO John Hayes has warned the beverage companies considering using aluminium cans saying that the company is capacity constrained and there are no adequate cans to supply. On the other hand, for Molson Coors, a multinational drink and brewing company headquartered in Chicago, shortage of cans has become less severe due to expanded sourcing efforts. Molson Coors has leaned on additional sourcing from four continents to shore up its inventory and also completed a production line for about 750 million sleek cans annually. It expects...
The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reported 1.7 percent decline in global deliveries of aluminium aerosol cans in 2020 despite the corona pandemic. “With a considerable total production of roughly 5.7 billion aluminum aerosol cans, the industry was only slightly below the record results of the past few years,” AEROBAL said. AEROBAL Secretary General Gregor Spengler stated: “Especially in this crisis situation, the advantages of aluminum aerosol cans as packaging material have once again come into their own. Their outstanding safety and reliability, paired with excellent functionality and the exceptionally high hygiene standards, which are of course even more important in times of pandemics, have paid off. Together with the efficiency and...
Around the world, as most of the economies are suffering, the impact also continues the same for the Jamaican economy, which has been significantly impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On a bigger picture, the government revenues shrunk by double digits even as emergency health expenditures, as well as social and economic support expenditures rose. The Caribbean island nation with a population of 2.96 million has recorded a significant aluminium foil import volume of 623 tonnes during 2018-19 and the expenditure that occurred for import remained at $3.04 million. The import for 2020 stood at 599 tonnes and the expenditures remained at $2.10 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets merged with the existing two years, it demonstrates 1222 tonnes and...
Hydro has received new building project for the innovative House of Choice in Sweden. The company will supply low-carbon aluminium alloy Hydro CIRCAL for the project. House of Choice will become Scandinavia’s first zero-energy hotel. “SAPA, a Hydro building systems brand, was chosen as solution provider for the hotel’s façade and roof, with metal builders Alab and GlasLindberg. Fabege AB has served as project owner,” Hydro said. The glazed façade SAPA 4150 will be delivered for House of Choice. SAPA 5050, an insulated 50mm-wide aluminium profiles, will also be supplied for the roof. “In addition, using recycled aluminium for these solutions substantially lowers the carbon footprint of the material, and makes Hydro CIRCAL a perfect match for this hotel and its eco-friendly ambitions,” said...
Harlingen is a city in Cameron County of the US state Texas will receive an additional work of art, an aluminium 'sphere' of 14 meters high and weighing no less than 45 tonnes by the American artist Frank Stella will be given a place at the parking lot for island tourists and the Tsjerk Hiddesluizen. The municipality will receive the artwork, called Broken Jug, on loan from Stella. It is now stored in a closed industrial estate and is therefore not accessible to the public. Initially, Harlingen was also supposed to be just a stopover in the journey of the work of art, but it is now definitively given a place in Harlingen. The sphere resembles an openwork baseball helmet. The artwork was built in Cherbourg, it was originally for a seaside stadium in Miami, but Stella was dissatisfied with...
Automobile Industry, a manufacturing sector paddling through multiple challenges which include the economic slowdown, delays in regards to BS-VI-related and now the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite all the depression, the Industry could cast upon the opportunity of electric vehicles as a positive trend to gear up. Aluminium usage is traditional across multiple sectors as the silver metal is universally versatile. It is aluminium which made jets to fly due to its sustainability, light and energy-efficient features. Aluminium has been part of the auto industry for over a century. At the Berlin International Motor Show in 1899, the first sports car was premiered, featuring an aluminium body. Presently, aluminium is the second most used material in the automotive sector next to steel. In the...
Rowland Brown of Cirrus Capital, a local economist forecasts a 3.8% growth for the Namibian economy in 2021 after it experienced a contraction of 8.4% in 2020. “The contraction in 2020 will be the largest Namibia has recorded in her history, reflective not only of adverse external conditions but also the result of domestic restraints to economic activity in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.” The southwest African nation’s import of aluminium foil during 2018-19 recorded at 369 tonnes and the expenditure occurred remained at $17.28. The import for 2020 stood at 195 tonnes and expenditure accounted for the import stood at $8.73 million. However, when the import and expenditure of 2020 get assorted with the existing two years, it resembles 564 tonnes and $26.01 million respectively....
Ecostore is reportedly coming up with its first-ever refillable aluminium bottles for hand and dish wash products to attain the determination of minimising single use plastic waste pollution and emissions in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The new Ecostore refillable bottle will be 100 per cent made of aluminium, designed to be reused and refilled again and again. It will also be a great solution for reducing landfill waste due to being infinitely recyclable. Ecostore sees this new product as an environmental win as recycling aluminium bottles and remaking new ones only uses 5 per cent of the energy and emits 5 per cent of the CO2. Ecostore has partnered with five other environmental and sustainability conscious companies to show they are ‘walking the talk’ of providing a circular solution. It...
McLaren, the motor company that exists to create breath-taking performance road cars and delivers the most thrilling driving experiences has unveiled its first ‘clean sheet’ supercar since the game-changing 12C a decade ago, replacing almost every facet of its V8-engined Sports and Super Series models with an all-new design now rolls-out Artura in the age of electrification. Artura, the plug-in hybrid with a governed 205mph (330kph) top speed and 3.0sec 0-60mph/100kph acceleration is now available to order with a base price of £185,500. Apart from its explosive performance, it can cruise for up to 19 miles on battery power alone and its combined fuel economy exceeds 50mpg. The Artura weighs just 27kg more than a 720S even though its 671bhp powertrain consists of a newly designed...
