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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Despite the well-founded economic performance and sustained reform momentum over the past few years, Portugal entered the COVID-19 crisis with undersized capital markets. As an open economy, the country is heavily reliant on exports and tourism, Portugal was been working to diversify its output by increasing activities in information technology and services. “Within Europe, Portugal will probably be among the most affected, with a double-digit recession rate in 2020,” says Paula Carvalho, Chief economist at Banco BPI. Aluminium delivers a better conductivity to weight ratio than copper; hence it is also used for wiring power grids, including overhead power transmission lines and local power distribution lines, as well as for power wiring of some aeroplanes. The Southern European nation’s...
There are multiple types of balcony railings made of aluminium and stainless steel that are water and dirt repellent and never have to be painted again. Now, GEWA Balkonsysteme produces maintenance-free and innovative balcony railings made of aluminium in attractive and timeless designs and the special trick is the innovative coating that the company uses. Balcony railings made of aluminium are not only modern and ageless but at the same time enhance the living object with a stylish finish. First and foremost, aluminium stands for stability, durability and a high-quality appearance. At the same time, however, it also offers an almost infinite range of creative and technical design options - and not just in terms of colour. The green metal can be shaped as desired and thus also fulfils...
KEMET has introduced three hybrid aluminium polymer capacitor series. The three series include the A780, PHA225, and PHH225. These aluminium capacitors are best suited for automotive and industrial applications. The A780 series is a surface mount (V-Chip) hybrid aluminium polymer capacitor. This series comes with a higher ripple current, lower equivalent series resistance (ESR), lower leakage current, and exceptional self-healing capability. These aluminium capacitors are ideal for automotive powertrain and industrial applications, including engine control units, DC/DC converters, 48V inverters for MHEV, switched-mode power supply (SMPS) and computer voltage regulator modules (VRM). The PHA225 and PHH225 capacitors can tolerate temperatures up to 140°C. It also comes with a extremely high...
Northern Michigan Breweries are reportedly facing losses for the shortage of aluminium cans. Russell Springsteen, owner of Right Brain Brewery, a microbrewery that serves its own brands of brews in a creative, industrial site, has reported that they started getting a heads up about the possible shortage of aluminium cans during this time last year. The problems with aluminium can supply in Northern Michigan began much before the onset of COVID-19, according to Short’s Brewing Company CEO Scott Newman-Bale. He said, “With tariffs coming in, that kind of amped it up to the next level, and then what really pushed it over the edge was COVID where people are just at home consuming.” Newman-Bale added that his brewing company requires approximately 12 million cans a year. Right now, it has 1...
The Vendée group Gustave Rideau, a major player in aluminium verandas, has just acquired BGN, which delivers a pass to Gustave Rideau to enter the metal construction market. This company from La Crèche, near Niort, deploys a wide range of trades, from metal frameworks to locksmithing, including the production of roofing, cladding or aluminium joinery. Gustave Rideau, President and Founder of the group with the same name, said: "In particular, we had an additional need in the coverage of large-span swimming pools, and BGN provides us with the aluminium-steel mix necessary for that.” Rideau, which already supplied private swimming pools, is now targeting the larger ones of the 8,000 French campsites. The new expertise will also allow it to approach the games and water parks segment. BGN...
The US-based brand ENVE has reportedly launched a new range of mountain bike stems made of aluminium alloy. The stems are cold-forged, precision-machined, and purpose built, and also customised for pairing with the brand’s M series carbon handlebar offering. The stems are available in 31.8mm and 35.0mm clamp diameters, with both clamp models offered with a zero degree rise in 35mm, 50mm, and 65mm lengths. ENVE has been slowly introducing aluminium products in its collection, including rim and disc brake compatible road hubs. “To be successful as a carbon manufacturer, you must first have an intimate understanding of machining,” stated VP of engineering Scott Nielson. “Behind every successful carbon design, is an equally clever mould design that was machined typically from aluminium or...
The Covid-19 outbreak has been a tough challenge for most of the businesses. However, PT Djuara Aluminium Nusantara (Djuan), a vital aluminium distributor continues to seek solutions to keep growing amid this crisis and one of the ways out is by increasing partnerships with hundreds of aluminium craftsmen in producing various household needs. Tarsisius Tukijan, President and Director, Djuara Aluminum Nusantara "After making several improvements, we encourage the company to continue to increase partnerships with craftsmen, especially around the Citeureup, Cibinong and several other areas in Bogor Regency, West Java." PT Djuan is a distributor of aluminium for various purposes, ranging from household appliances to other industrial needs. The partnership with these craftsmen has been...
Romania has been gravely stroked by the Covid-19 pandemic. GDP for the first half of 2020 plunged by 4.6% year on year, as the primary reason for this downturn is lower consumption and a drop in exports. In contrast, investments saw positive growth, driven by the construction sector. In 2020, the South Eastern European nation’s exports of aluminium wire to top five nations are Czech Rep., Hungary, Poland, Bosnia Herzegovina, and Bulgaria. These five nations will take up 71.81% of total Romania’s aluminium wire exports and contribute $92.28 million in revenue. The Czech Republic will stand at the top with 15,767 tonnes of aluminium wire import from Romania, Hungary to remain at number two with 13,905 tonnes, Poland with 10,545 tonnes import to ranks three in the list, while the fourth and...
Crown Holdings becomes the first metal packaging manufacturer to activate 100 percent renewable power in its beverage can plants in the U.S. and Canada. The company is now operating all 14 of its plant on renewable energy. “It is the first metal packaging manufacturer to achieve this milestone, which is the result of a 15-year wind power Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Longroad Energy. With the VPPA in effect and all of Crown's manufacturing facilities in the U.K. already completing a similar transition, 27.5% of the Company's global operations are now using renewable electricity.” This is a major step in the company’s plan to employ 60% renewable electricity by 2030, 90% by 2040 and 100% by 2050. The move supports Crown's Twentyby30 target to reduce Scope 2 greenhouse gas...
Henkel has announced that its Hair Coloration portfolio will now be available in recycled aluminium tubes. Aluminium tubes will protect the product and allow for easy-to-handle-application by professional hair stylists and consumers. “One of the main advantages of aluminum is the recyclability – the material can be recycled infinitely without losing its mechanical properties and sacrificing quality. Therefore, aluminum as a material class is a great enabler for a circular economy, as 75 percent of the aluminum that was ever produced on earth is still in use across various applications,” said Philippe Blank, Head of Circular Economy & Packaging Sustainability at Henkel Beauty Care. “By shifting major portfolios to this recycled material, we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainable...
According to a recent report, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG), a Hong Kong-based hotel investment and management group, has decided to eliminate the usage of single-use plastic across all its 33 luxury hotels located worldwide by March-end. The hospitality group has planned to stop single-use plastic across all areas of its hotels like rooms, spa, transport restaurants, bars, offices, and kitchens. Plastic water bottles have already been replaced with aluminium and glass bottles, while small plastic toiletry containers are to be replaced with recyclable aluminium amenity bottles or wall mounted dispensers. Other items that have also been eliminated and replaced with eco-friendly alternatives are cocktail sticks, straws, body scrubs, tasting spoons, plastic spatulas and takeaway bags....
Sovány Beverage Company has introduced the first sparkling water made with USDA organic fruit in aluminium cans. The sparkling water is available in four flavours: Ingenious Apple, Remarkable Raspberry, Brilliant Orange, and Simply Sparkling. “When I created Sovány, I wanted to offer an organic brand that was true to its promise with a flavorful taste made from real fruit,” said Sovány CEO & Founder Marcella Fodor. “We chose to be 100% certified organic since it’s what our consumers were looking for. In today’s climate, what we consume is crucial to support our immune systems. By being organic we ensure that our soil is pure. In this way, we can offer future generations the quality of foods that will have the nutrients needed for sustained immunity. Today’s consumers are looking for...
According to the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics, in 2019, the GDP of Germany was worth $3845.63 billion. The GDP value of Germany represents 3.17% of the world economy. Aluminium foil provides a complete barrier to light, oxygen, moisture and bacteria and due to this reason, the foil is used extensively in food and pharmaceutical packaging. It is also used to make aseptic packaging that enables storage of perishable goods without refrigeration. Germany’s Aluminium Foil industry stands strong with more than a billion-dollar export market and delivering around the world. However, the top five nations that Germany exported aluminium foils in 2019 are from the European Region. The major aluminium foils producing companies in Germany Amcor Flexibles Singen GmbH, Hydro...
While having its roots firmly anchored in Brazil, Wyda Packaging South Africa is increasingly expanding its business in the African continent with top quality aluminium foil products and services. In October 2020, Wyda South Africa launched an online factory outlet for companies requiring small quantities. So, now all its aluminium foil products are available online for convenient shopping.In 2016, Wyda Packaging first established its first foreign subsidiary outside Brazil in Johannesburg. Wyda Packaging South Africa focuses on the production of disposable aluminium foil containers in various shapes. It also supplies light and heavy-duty aluminium foil for the food products and catering industry. For spreading their wings further in South Africa, the company may call on Wyda Brazil,...
Coca Cola's Topo Chico hard seltzer hits the shelves in Tesco stores across Ireland. The company also plan to expand these ranges to all off-trade outlets in early 2021. The new range is available in 330ml aluminium cans. The hard seltzer, which comes in three flavours: Tangy Lemon Lime, Tropical Mango and Cherry Acai, is gluten-free and is 4.7% alcohol by volume. Coca-Cola recently announced its foray into the European alcohol market with the launch of the Topo Chico hard seltzer. Topo Chico is available at €3.50 per can or three for €8, four-can multi-packs for €9 as well as a six-can variety pack for €13. “We are very excited about this launch and the possibilities for this brand in Great Britain and Ireland. We are confident that we have a fantastic product in Topo Chico Hard Seltzer...
The Ranshofn aluminium producer Hammerer Aluminum Industries (HAI) is implementing its green electricity strategy steadily. In addition to a photovoltaic system, new e-charging stations are now part of the sustainability offensive. The photovoltaic system on the company's roofs is 6,300 square meters in size, making it one of the largest self-consumption PV systems in Austria. As a result, HAI already saves around 500 tonnes of CO₂ per year and with this amount one could supply around 320 single-family houses with electricity annually. There are now eleven new e-charging stations on the factory premises in Ranshofen. These can be used for company vehicles or by visitors with e-cars. There are also four electric cars in use in the vehicle pool. Two of them are models of the Mercedes EQC,...
Slovakia ranked as the fastest-growing developed economy in the world. The auto industry is the pillar and lifeblood of the Slovak economy. The country’s economic freedom score is 66.8, making its economy the 60th freest in the 2020 Index. Its overall score has increased by 1.8 points due to an improved government integrity score. The landlocked nation in Central Europe has recorded 8547 tonnes of aluminium cans import during 2018-19 and the expenditure occurred during the phase for the import remained at $42.89 million. The import of aluminium cans in 2020 is expected to remain at 4428 tonnes and expenditure to stand at $19.98 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets added with the existing two years, it demonstrates 12,975 tonnes and $62.87 million...
Birdcall teamed up with Ball Corporation to launch infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminium Cup. Birdcall, a fast-casual restaurant concept serving award-winning, all-natural crispy chicken sandwiches and fresh, nutritious salads, aims to reduce reliance on single-use plastic cups with aluminium cups. "Birdcall is committed to pushing ourselves to constantly think about sustainability," said Peter Newlin, chief executive officer of Birdcall. "We couldn't be more excited about the change Ball is making to sustainability and we are excited to join them in their incredible mission to offer an alternative to plastic cups with the goal of achieving 100% aluminum beverage packaging in our restaurants in 2021." Birdcall is serving their signature draft beers in the 20oz beautifully crafted,...
