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 Bahamas has a general market economy that is hugely dependent on tourism and international financial services. The nation is considered the wealthiest Caribbean country in terms of GDP per capita. According to the updated IMF forecasts from 14th April 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, GDP growth is expected to fall to -8.3% in 2020 and pick up to 6.7% in 2021, subject to the post-pandemic global economic recovery. The Caribbean nation’s import of aluminium cans during 2018-19 was recorded at 57,041 tonnes and the revenue expended for the import remained at $7.69 million. The import for 2020 is marked to be reaching at 20,283 tonnes and the expenditure to stand at $2.84 million. However, when the import and expenditure for 2020 get assorted with the preceding two years, it signifies...
The Tilburg based start-up of Pyke is the next company to bring a freshly brewed hard seltzer to the market, which introduces a new flavour experience in this fast-growing category. Anne Koren, Chief Communications Officer at Pyke, said: “Our product is the right choice for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 with a 'work hard, play hard' mindset looking for authentic products and brands.” Pyke has a unique flavour profile compared to other hard seltzers because it is not mixed with a distillate. It originated from a traditional brewing process of several weeks using real champagne yeast, which gives it its own brewed character. Hard seltzers have the fewest calories of all alcoholic drinks and this makes it especially appealing to health-conscious millennial and the so-called...
The COVID-19 outbreak disruption is weighing on the Netherlands' economy and the sovereign's fiscal position. GDP contracted 8.5% QoQ in Q2’20, after a 1.5% contraction in Q1’20. Although the economic fallout is historically very large, it is less severe than the euro zone-wide quarterly contraction of 12.1% and 3.6% in Q2’20 and Q1’20, respectively given the economy's flexibility and swift policy action. The northwestern European nation’s export of aluminium wires during 2018-19 was recorded at 106,430 tonnes and the revenue generated by the export accounted was $218.36 million. The export for 2020 is set to stand at 60,252 tonnes and the earning to remain at $116.20 million. However, when the 2020 export volume and earnings get assorted with the previous two years, it denotes 166,682...
The Stadler Polska plant initiated the production of very interesting multiple aluminium units for the Norwegian carrier Norske Tog. The train coaches are built jointly by plants in Minsk and Siedlce. Marta Jarosińska, the spokeswoman for Stadler Polska, said: “Black Flirty, a hybrid train for the Norwegian Railways Norske Tog. The trains are manufactured at our plant in Minsk, Belarus, and at the Stadler Polska plant in Siedlce, they are assembled and commissioned static and partially dynamic.” She adds: “The vehicles then go to the port in Świnoujście, from where they are transported by ferry to Sweden and then on rails to Norway. Test drives take place on-site before the final handover of the vehicles to the customer.” “Currently two trains are being tested. As part of the order...
Ardagh Group has acquired a new facility in Huron, Ohio, for the manufacturing of infinitely recyclable beverage cans and ends. The facility, which will start production in late 2021, will have three can production lines, together with ends capacity. Claude Marbach, CEO, Ardagh Metal – Beverage North America, said: “This project forms part of Ardagh’s $1.8 billion 2021-2024 business growth investment program and is being undertaken to meet fast-growing demand as consumers increasingly recognize the environmental and quality advantages of beverage cans.” Huron plant will manufacture beverage cans in multiple sizes for sparkling water, soft drinks, teas and alcoholic beverages. Output from the Huron plant is secured by long-term customer agreements. “Our products deliver high recycle and...
An energy and resource recycling firm in Japan is cooperating with the multinational Japanese carmaker Toyota to trial the use of aluminium and alloys recaptured in car manufacturing as a source of hydrogen generation for fuel cell electric vehicles. Alhytec, A Toyama-based firm has bespoken a testing hydrogen generation plant in Toyama administrative region of Takaoka to use aluminium alloy chips collected from Toyota's engine and fuel cell tank manufacturing plants in Aichi area. The company focus to commercially develop a hydrogen generation unit with the usage of aluminium and alloys for marketing to industrial facilities. The reaction of aluminium and water can produce hydrogen. Aluminium hydroxide, the by-product generated from the process can also be utilised in the production of...
Coca-Cola is giving consumers the chance to create personalise Christmas can in support of Crisis, the UK’s national homelessness charity. These personalised cans will feature a name and a festive image. The company will donate £2 to the charity for every can sold, donating a total of £50,000 this Christmas season. Kris Robbens, Marketing Director at Coca-Cola Great Britain, said: “Christmas is all about sharing special moments with friends and loved ones and we hope people enjoy the opportunity to create their own, personalised festive Coca-Cola zero sugar can this Christmas, whether that be for themselves or as a gift. “This year has been challenging for so many people and whilst Christmas is a moment of celebration, it’s also incredibly important to remember those that need support...
Maruti Suzuki Ltd., India’s largest carmaker withholding more than 50% of market share in the passenger vehicle segment, announced that from January’21 it would increase prices of its vehicles. It is forecasted that the price rise could be more this time, as the cost of raw materials has increased unusually. The Company said: "Over the past year, the cost of the company's vehicles has been impacted adversely due to increase in various input costs. Hence, it has become imperative for the company to pass on some impact of the above additional cost to customers through a price increase in January 2021." The hike in price will stretch across models, starting from Maruti’s fleet of entry-level small car Alto and goes up to premium multi-purpose vehicle XL6. The prices of raw materials prices...
The economy of Ecuador has been one of the most stable in Latin America. Ecuador has enjoyed a healthy economy supported by the dollarization regime, as the country uses the US dollar for its currency and high oil prices. Ecuador was the first country in Latin America to experience a significant outbreak during the global Covid-19 pandemic. After growing by only 0.1% in 2019, Ecuador's GDP is expected to contract by 8.7% in 2020. The South American nation’s import of Aluminium foil in 2018-19 was recorded at 4554 tonnes and the expenditure occurred for the import was accounted at $24.76 million. The import for 2020 is set to remain at 1740 tonnes and the expenditures to stand at $18.30 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets added with the existing two years,...
The plan for rolling out the first batch of aluminium coaches of Indian Railways suffers delay due to the Covid-19 outbreak causing obstruct in production. The lightweight aluminium coaches will position Indian Railways with the benefit of running trains to speed up to 160 kmph, reduce energy consumption and give a more pleasant ride. The nation’s Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh has awarded the contract for aluminium body coaches to Dawonsys, a South Korean firm, leading a new paradigm in the railway sector. The INR 128 crore contract includes Transfer of Technology (ToT) for aluminium body coaches, an elemental for Indian Railways which currently makes coaches with stainless steel. In terms of exterior, interior, safety and comfort, the upcoming aluminium coaches...
The economy of Japan has plunged at its rapid rate on record as it battles the COVID-19 pandemic. The world’s third-largest economy saw gross domestic product fall 7.8% in April-June from the previous quarter or 27.8% on an annualised basis. However, Japan was already struggling with low economic growth before the crisis and the vital factors behind the slump was a severe decrease in domestic consumption, which accounts for more than half of Japan's economy. Exports have also fallen sharply as global trade is hit by the pandemic. The Island nation of East Asia has recorded its export of aluminium wires during 2018-19 at 6240 tonnes and the revenue generation stood at $14.20 million. The export for 2020 is expected to reach at 5410 and the earnings to stand at $12.42 million. When the...
On 8 th December’20, the new production plant for aluminium food containers and packaging products “Stobia” located on Chapais Street in Jonquière, Quebec begins its production. William Allard, the president of the new company explains that Stobia wants to find its place in the food processing, restaurant and grocery markets. The objective for the first year of activity is to manufacture 100 million containers. Stobia proffers a wide range of products that start from take-out food containers, through classic aluminium plates, to serving dishes. Allard said: “Our products have been designed taking into account the needs of the Quebec and Canadian markets. We are the only Quebec manufacturer of this type of product. In the past, the market we serve was dependent on foreign distributors who...
Piaggio India Pvt Ltd., the small commercial vehicle manufacturer in the Indian market, introduced a new variant of its cargo three-wheeler Ape' Xtra range with a larger deck, to provision towards the rise in demand for the last-mile supply of goods amid the COVID-19 outbreak at an initial price of INR 265,000 (approx.) Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) said: “Piaggio's Ape'Xtra range is already available with 5 feet and 5.5 feet deck and the latest Ape' Xtra LDX + comes with 6 feet deck length.” PVPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group. Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles, said: "Our new BSVI performance range has been a huge success in the market due to superior specs than competing products. Ape'' Xtra LDX +, with longer deck size, will enable our...
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE), dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications, has announced the launch of new Flat Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors. The NHR Series are designed to operate at operating temperatures of–55 °C to 150 °C. These capacitors come with 3,000-hour life and can withstand up to 80g vibration. This series are ideal for military, aerospace, industrial, and down-hole applications. “Our NHR Flatpack technology offers exceedingly long life at high temperature for critical applications that previously have been the domain of wet-tantalum capacitors,” said Mario DiPietro, Product Manager for Cornell Dubilier. “Their high-capacitance density at high voltage and temperature solves many of the problems faced by engineers designing circuits for...
In the recent aluminium tariff “trade war” between the US and Canada, the common beer became a sign of the entire fiasco. It commenced on 6 th August when the US announced a 10% tariff on aluminium from Canada. However, this was the second time in three years that such a tariff had been imposed by the US, with the Trump administration claiming that Canada had immorally increased its exports and become a “threat to US national security.” The owner of a small Ottawa brewery, said: “As It Happens that the tariff was costing his company an extra two cents for every can because no beer cans are manufactured in Canada. Statistics Canada data from 2018 shows that Canada imports more than two billion beer cans annually.” “So we brew our own beer, we smelt the aluminium, but we import the beer...
Dr Matheus Tunes in support with Microscopes and Ion Accelerators for Materials Investigations researched a new alloy that will toughen aluminium without increasing its weight materially. The spacecraft which are blast-off from earth requires being light; however, it still needs the précised amount of fuel to reach the orbit. If it is bulky, the amount of fuel required would be restrictive. Once a spacecraft is outside of the earth’s protective magnetic field, it may then be exposed to potentially destructive amounts of solar radiation, which becomes more important for any long-duration mission such as to Mars. Now developing spacecraft from aluminium is one solution as aluminium is a light yet strong material. Alloys enhance aluminium become harder via precipitation strengthening, but...
The largest and the most outstanding aluminium and copper cable manufacturer in Sri Lanka with an international presence, Sierra Cables posted praiseworthy results for the second quarter, registering a positive growth for the company and the economy. As per the company: “Operating in a challenging economic climate, the Group posted revenue of Rs 2.2 billion during the first half of 20/21 with a net profit of Rs 70 million. Company yielded an Rs 87 million net profit during the first half, indicating an 8% year on year growth.” “During the second quarter, the Group posted revenue of Rs 1.5 billion, indicating a considerable growth of 104% over the first quarter, registering a strong streak of resilience and recovery from pandemic related economic conditions.” Fitch Ratings endorses Sierra...
Weihenstephan will launch its range in cans in the United States through importer, Total Beverage Solution in 2021. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier and Weihenstephaner Helles will be introduced in cans in January 2021. The cans will offer protection from UV light and oxygen and preserve the taste of Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier and Helles. “We are thrilled to offer cans for the US market as we continue to evolve as a brand to meet the needs of our consumers and fast-changing US beer market, without sacrificing the quality of our beers. This is a great opportunity for our current and new brand lovers to enjoy Weihenstephan in new venues that might have been restricted before, due to previously only offering glass bottles or draught. We’re excited to launch our Weihenstephaner Helles in the...
