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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Sea Arch Drinks has announced the introduction of two new ready-to-drink alcohol-free ranges in a recyclable single-serve 250ml can. Each of two flavours, which are low in calories, is free from sweeteners, preservatives and made with all-natural ingredients. Sea Arch Drinks co-founder Sarah Yates said: "Bursting with seaside botanicals, our Sea & T has all the deliciousness of a G&T with none of the alcohol. It's a great addition to the Sea Arch range as the convenient format of a 'ready to drink' can means people can simply snap it open and serve, ideally over ice and a slice." The “Sea & T” is a double measure of the company’s Coastal Juniper blend perfectly mixed with a lightly sparkling, low-calorie Indian tonic. The “Rose Sea & T” is a double measure of its Coastal Juniper blend...
Exxelia, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-reliability passive components and precision subsystems focusing on highly demanding markets, applications and functions with a product portfolio which includes wide ranges of capacitors among others, now rolls-out the FELSIC HC range of aluminium electrolytic capacitors. Tendering to the manufacturer of complex passive components and sub-systems dedicated to harsh environments, it offers the highest energy density of aluminium electrolytic capacitor with screw terminals. Jérôme Tabourel, Vice-President - Marketing and Sales, Exxelia, said: “Thanks to the use of improved materials, this new FELSIC family offers the highest energy density on the market while having an ultra-long lifespan.” Exxelia's new series of FELSIC HC electrolytic...
Hydro announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading technology company Panasonic and energy company Equinor to explore potential for establishing European battery business. Mototsugu Sato, Executive Vice President of Panasonic said, “This collaboration combines Panasonic’s position as an innovative technology company and leader in lithium-ion batteries, with the deep industrial experience of Equinor and Hydro, both strong global players, to potentially pave the way for a robust and sustainable battery business in Norway. Panasonic has powered the last two revolutions in the automotive industry – first by powering hybrids and now, by powering multiple generations of all electric vehicles. We are pleased to enter into this initiative to explore...
Fix8 has announced the launch of its kombucha range in recyclable 330ml aluminium cans. The new range is available in three flavours; Triple Ginger, Strawberry Tulsi and Citrus Saffron. This canned drinks, which is naturally low in sugar, will be available to purchase from fix8.com and soon on Farmdrop at RRP £2.50 per unit. It is also available Wholesale through Wholegood, Eebria Trade. Freya Twigden, founder of Fix8, said “Our mission is to break boundaries by taking kombucha beyond the health food niche and open up the consumption occasion. The only way to do that is to enter the wider soft drinks market in a suitable ambient format with a genuinely interesting, flavour-forward adult soft drink that plays with the flavours and complexity that only fermentation can create. We want to...
Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the European Union with high per capita and its citizens enjoy a high standard of living. According to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts’ expectations, Luxembourg’s GDP is expected to reach $67 billion by the end of 2020. However, in the long-term, the Luxembourg GDP is projected to trend around $68.50 billion in 2021 and $71.50 billion in 2022, according to econometric models. The small European nation’s export of aluminium foil during 2018-19 was recorded at 60,505 tonnes and the earnings generated accounted to $165.38 million. The aluminium foil export for 2020 has been expected to reach 43,144 tonnes and the earnings to stand at $143.65 million. When the export and earnings for 2020 gets counted with the previous two years, it...
The economy Angola is built on oil, with large reserves of natural gas and oil, making up over one-third of its GDP. The country has experienced one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and becomes one of the richest African countries. However, according to the latest forecast of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the Angolan economy is expected to contract by 4.1% in 2020, which compares with a previous projection of -2.6%, as a result of the fall in oil prices and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Southern African nation’s import of aluminium can during 2018-19 was recorded at 2923 tonnes and the foreign revenue expended for the import during the phase stood at $217.14 million. The aluminium cans import for 2020 is marked to reach at 804 tonnes, which will come up...
The Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer, Nissan is coming up with its third generation crossover Nissan Qashqai in spring 2021, superseding the extremely popular second generation which has sold more than a million units since it commenced in 2014. The model is still undergoing testing; however, Nissan has released some premature details. Nissan Qashqai 2021 is garrisoned on the new CMF-C platform and will only be 35 mm longer than the outgoing version and boot space will additionally benefit from the earlier. The doors, front wings and bonnet will now be built from aluminium too, so the body will be 60 kg lighter and 41% stiffer than before. There will be two powertrain options, with the first a relatively simple 1.3-litre petrol engine paired with a mild-hybrid system and it...
The high-quality luggage maker Rimowa, with 122 years of legacy behind has a decorated history of perfecting every detail on their suitcases. This ranges from the brand’s signature grooved aluminium exteriors, a homage to the world’s first all-metal aircraft — to the 360-degree spinner wheels that have made many a marathon to their boarding gate an impeccably smooth affair. Now that travel has come to a standstill, the German brand wants to keep a vastly different type of valuables safe: The most prized wristwatches. The Rimowa Watch Case was manufactured as a travel accessory, but the brand’s distinctive retro-futuristic aesthetic makes this one just as worthy of a spot on a mantle, dresser, or bedside table as it is within its famous Classic Cabin. Float the sleek aluminium cylindrical...
South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is reportedly planning to launch a mass electric vehicle in the Indian market to further strengthen its product line and also its position as a smart mobility provider, said a top executive to ETAuto in an exclusive interaction. Seon Seob Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said: “Currently EV segment is kind of a nice segment. So, we don’t see any deep pulling demand in that area. However, if more mass-market products are introduced in the segment it will surely gain traction. So we are preparing and developing a mass-market electric vehicle for India.” Kim emphasised that the research and development team of Hyundai India has already started working on the most suitable body types of electric vehicles for the Indian market,...
The economy of Paraguay is a market-based economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture products. The COVID-19 pandemic hit Paraguay just as the country was embarking on a strong recovery path after growth had stalled in 2019. The global recession is likely to lead to a GDP decline of 1.2% in 2020. Thereafter, growth is expected to return to 4%, as the world economy recovers. The Latin American nation’s import of aluminium foil during 2018-19 was recorded at 5182 tonnes and the expenditure accounted for the import during the phase remained at $25.28 million. The import for 2020 is expected to be at 2078 tonnes and the expenditure to stand at $13.08 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure for 2020 gets summed with the existing two years, it denotes 7260 tonnes and...
Recently, a study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) reveals that India can save up to INR 1 lakh crore ($14 billion) annually on crude oil imports if it indulges in electric vehicles and allow to garner 30 per cent share of the country’s new vehicle sales by 2030. The increase in electric vehicles penetration can also boost the combined market size of powertrain, battery and public chargers to more than INR 2 lakh crore ($28 billion) in India, while creating 1,20,000 new jobs. The CEEW study, supported by the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, also shows that 30 per cent penetration of electric vehicles into the automobile market can also lead to several environmental benefits, such as a 17 per cent decrease each in nitrogen oxide and dioxide emissions, 18 per cent...
China’s auto sales registered growth for a seventh month in a row. Sales came in at 2.57 million vehicles in October, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).This marked an increase of 12.5% from the same month a year earlier as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first ten months of this year, total sales decreased by 4.7% to 19.69 million units due to coronavirus. Sales of passenger car stood at 2.11 million units in October, registering a hike of 9.3% from the same month last year. Commercial vehicle sales came in at 464,000 units. That was up 30.1% year on year. Sales of electric vehicles climbed by 115.4% year on year to 133,000 units last month. Plug-in hybrids stood at 27,000 units, up 63.7%.
The economy of Mexico in 2020 is seen dwindling heavily as the pandemic takes its toll. Heavy losses in employment and incomes, coupled with elevated uncertainty have thumped the domestic demand. The economy should recover next year, however, as activity gradually revives. FocusEconomics panellists project the economy to contract 9.9% in 2020. In 2021, the economy is seen rebounding and growing 3.7%, which is unchanged from September’20 forecast. The country in the Southern portion of North America has been recorded with 50,211 tonnes of Aluminium wires in 2018-19 and the expenditure occurred for the import remained at $159.85 million. The import for 2020 will be expected to remain at 20,384 tonnes, the lowest in the three-year phase and the earning to stand at $78.45 million. However,...
North Karnataka has given its approval for an electric vehicle manufacturing unit in Bagalkot district. The plant will be the first-of-its-kind in North Karnataka. Gaurav Gupta, principal secretary, department of commerce and industries in Karnataka confirmed to TOI that a proposal submitted by Balan Engineering Pvt Ltd for manufacturing facility district had been approved by the government. “The unit will be set up in Achanur village in Bagalkot, and the company has also agreed to set up solar power plants and chemical units, which will help other companies invest in electric vehicles in the future. We want to encourage sustainable technologies in North Karnataka, which is growing as an industrial sector,” said Gaurav Gupta. The electric vehicle manufacturing unit will be set up across...
In October 2020, passenger vehicle (PV) registrations saw a year-on-year drop of 8.8 per cent to 249,860 units, according to the data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA). Total vehicle registrations at regional transport offices (RTOs), which are proxies for sales, fell by 23.99 per cent to 1,413,549 units year-on-year as the industry continued to battle the pandemic. New launches were in demand in the passenger vehicle segment, while entry-level motorcycles witnessed a lean consumption in the two-wheeler segment. There was a supply-side mismatch, resulting in a limited stock of high selling items at most of the passenger vehicle dealers. This, coupled with lower discounts compared to the last festive season, played the spoilsport, FADA showed. Vinkesh...
Meiyume has announced the launch of new Infinite aluminium packaging range to minimize the use of plastic packaging. The company has introduced cosmetic bottles and jars to provide consumers and brands with alternative sustainable packaging options. “Aluminium is one of the most recycled materials on the market today,” said Meiyume. “Infinitely recyclable and highly durable, aluminium is 100 percent recyclable and retains its properties indefinitely in a true closed loop.” “Thanks to their durability, the aluminium containers are also the perfect solution for refillable concepts.” The range comes with a bottle capacities from 100 to 250mL, and jar capacities from 60 to 80mL. The containers are suited for most cosmetic formulas, whether cream, liquid, or gel. “True to Meiyume’s spirit of...
Stobia, a new company located in Jonquière, is set in motion for the production of aluminium food containers. The company secured financial support totalling $ 632,795 from Quebec and Ottawa to support its start-up. The company counts among its shareholders William and Jean-Samuel Allard, two sons of Minister Andrée Laforest. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages for Canada, and Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy and Innovation for Quebec, announced on 9 th November’20. The project, worth over $ 1.6 million, will create a dozen jobs over the next two years. Stobia plans to manufacture more than 100 million aluminium containers per year. The Honourable Minister Mélanie Joly said: “Helping businesses to start-up, grow and innovate so they...
Ellis Patents, the world leader in cable cleat manufacturing has seen its products used to secure power supplies in the Peruvian capital of Lima by two of the Latin American country’s biggest energy suppliers. Ellis Patents delivered 2A Aluminium cable clamps to secure high voltage power cables in vital new substations in the Manchay and Izaquirre areas of Lima for Luz del Sur and ENEL Distribución. Ellis’ 2A Aluminium cable clamps manufactured from LM6 Aluminium are available in sizes ranging from 38mm to 168mm and are primarily used in transmission and distribution projects in unpolluted environments. They can also be supplied with an epoxy coating for use in harsher environments, and LSF polymeric liners for additional cable protection. Both Luz del Sur and ENEL Distribución specified...
