South Asia’s beverage-can manufacturing capacity continues to expand, with Bangladesh preparing to enter the industry through a USD 100 million aluminium beverage can plant while new and expanded facilities advance across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, the planned Bangladeshi project still faces a key infrastructure hurdle: securing a gas connection before production begins. Chinese-owned Alu Hi-Tech Industries Ltd is developing Bangladesh’s first aluminium beverage can plant at Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur, north of Dhaka. The facility is designed to produce around 1 billion cans annually, with approximately 90 per cent of its output earmarked for export markets. The company registered with the hi-tech park in 2024, when work on the project began. Construction has...
Europe’s beverage-can market outperformed other regions in the third quarter, prompting Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) to accelerate its investment plans with two new production lines at existing facilities in the UK and Spain. Global beverage can shipments rose 2 per cent year on year in the three months to September 30, while Europe recorded 6 per cent growth, contrasting with a 1 per cent decline across the Americas. AMP announced the expansion alongside third-quarter results that exceeded its own earnings guidance, allowing the company to raise its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. Chief executive Oliver Graham said demand remained resilient across the company’s markets, supported by strength in key beverage categories and continued gains for cans within the wider packaging mix. The...
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Beiersdorf has finalised the conversion of its European aerosol cans to aluminium made entirely from post-consumer recycled material, working in partnership with Ball Corporation . Don't miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The initiative was initially trialled in 2024 through a pilot programme before being rolled out more widely across Europe during the following year. As a result, several NIVEA MEN deodorant sprays, along with selected 8×4 aerosol products, are now sold in cans produced from fully recycled aluminium . According to Beiersdorf , adopting this material is expected to lower the emissions associated with its aluminium packaging. Kelvin Oecksler, global packaging development lead in the company’s R&D division, described the development as a...
Apple Inc. recently introduced MacBook Neo, a laptop developed to provide the Mac computing experience at a comparatively lower price. Through this release, the company seeks to extend its hardware and software ecosystem to a wider group of users around the world. The starting price is INR 69,900 (USD 760), while students can purchase it for INR 59,900 (USD 651), making it the least expensive Mac laptop offered by Apple. Pre-orders opened after the announcement, and the device will become available on March 11. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The laptop runs on macOS Tahoe, which includes several built-in applications and supports integration with the Apple iPhone. The operating system also allows...
Molson Coors Beverage Company has unveiled plans to close down Sharp’s Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, and its national contact centre in Cardiff by the end of 2026 as part of a restructuring strategy at UK and Ireland operations. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The move, subject to consultation, may affect around 200 roles if approved. The brewer stated that the Sharp’s site is no longer financially viable within its current brewing network, despite investment since the acquisition in 2011. Also Read: AI in canmaking: A tool to increase production performance At the same time, Molson Coors emphasised it remains committed to the Sharp’s brand portfolio, including its flagship Doom Bar ale, with production...
India’s renewable sector (focusing on solar this time) came to the end of 2025 with the highest-ever renewable energy expansion in India’s energy transition journey. Among all, solar installed capacity touched 132.85 GW as India added nearly 35 GW from January to November 2025, as compared to the 20.85 GW during the same period last year. A broad quarter-on-quarter decline in several components of large-scale solar project costs drove the growth. The trend, highlighted in the Q4 2025 India Solar Market Update by Mercom India, reflects easing input costs, stabilising supply chains, and moderating inflationary pressures. Yet the decline also reveals deeper structural tensions. According to a 2020 study by the World Bank, aluminium is the single most widely used material in solar...
Notable global supplier of sustainable and recyclable metal beverage cans, Ardagh Metal Packaging SA (AMP), published its fourth quarter and full-year financial results, delivering steady growth in both segments. The resilient performance was reinforced by higher shipments, a favourable mix and disciplined cost control across its operations. Despite the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariff impositions, AMP marched on with “minimal impact” from the US tariffs. The 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on aluminium and steel raised concerns among the end-use sector . While companies like Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings expressed doubts regarding the matter and its cost-inflating impact on the packaging industry, Coca-Cola considered partly switching from aluminium to plastic...
At this year’s Paris Packaging Week, LINDAL Group introduced its visitors to three new additions to its aerosol dispensing portfolio. The Hamburg-headquartered dispensing specialist brought Snap, Luna and Matteo, each of which is designed to address distinct requirements across healthcare, personal care and home care categories. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The company has positioned these launches as purpose-built solutions with aluminium at its core and shaped by specific end-use needs. Across all three products, the emphasis lies on practical performance, user protection, and customisation flexibility. Snap is designed for accurate nasal delivery. It has been developed as a precision spray head...
Nova Alumina, an aluminium products manufacturer based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has begun construction of a new facility dedicated to producing automotive liquids. The company announced in a social media post on Friday that the plant would manufacture essential fluids used in modern vehicle systems, including AdBlue, antifreeze, and windshield washer fluid. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " With this investment, Nova Alumina is branching into a new industrial segment as part of its strategy to diversify operations and strengthen its presence in international markets. Also Read: Nova Alumina appoints Zoran Stevanovic as the New CEO The company was established in 2023 by Gordan Pavlovic, owner of real...
Crown Holdings has confirmed an addition to its boardroom, naming seasoned packaging executive Michael P. Doss as a director with effect from March 3, 2026. Following his appointment, the company’s board will comprise ten members. Doss brings decades of sector experience to the role. He most recently led Graphic Packaging Holding Company, where he served as president, chief executive, and director from 2016 until 2025. During his tenure, the fibre-based consumer packaging group pursued expansion initiatives and strengthened its market position through a series of strategic moves. Before stepping into the chief executive’s post, Doss had spent more than twenty years in senior commercial, operational and general management roles within the same organisation, shaping its manufacturing...
India’s leading carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, is finally stepping into the electric spotlight. And, it’s doing so with a little international collaboration. Maruti Suzuki India has chosen battery packs from China’s BYD Auto for its first mass-market electric vehicle, marking an interesting new chapter in its decades-long story of localisation and affordability. For years, Maruti built its empire by keeping things close to home — deep localisation, cost discipline, and products tailored precisely for Indian roads and wallets. But the EV game is different. Speed, scale and technology matter more than ever, and batteries are the heart of that equation. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Enter BYD’s Blade battery...
Newcastle has recently delivered more than just building materials - it has delivered safety to the vulnerable island community in Ha’Apai, where extreme weather is a constant threat. Fabricated in Newcastle and shipped across the ocean, windows and doors manufactured from special architectural-grade Capral Aluminium have travelled to Tonga for a new multipurpose community centre that serves as a safe haven for the community where they can congregate, celebrate, and seek refuge during inclement weather. The building has Capral Aluminium Urban 281 double-hung windows for its slimline profiles, neat appearance, and ease of operation while also being compatible with Amplimesh SupaScreen security screens made from 316 marine grade stainless steel, and Urban Plus 397 single hinged doors and...
At Chadstone Shopping Centre, Carpark B has shifted from being a straightforward 850-bay parking structure to something far more distinctive. Where there was once a typical concrete shell, there is now a layered exterior that changes in appearance throughout the day. Light, shadow and movement animate the surface, so the building feels less like a back-of-house utility and more like part of the public face of the precinct. Central to the outcome is Louvreclad’s Platinum Series® aluminium blade system. The blades create the primary outer skin, introducing depth and tonal variation while still addressing practical requirements such as ventilation. Their spacing allows air to pass through naturally and reduces the sense of bulk often associated with multi-storey car parks . As a result, the...
Artificial Intelligence has reached a maturity level that allows it to generate real analysis and measurable gains in industrial operations. Yet, within the canmaking industry, its adoption remains slow, often due to a combination of cultural resistance, limited digital infrastructure, and the misconception that AI is a futuristic tool rather than an operational necessity. For an industry that operates at extremely high speeds and tight tolerances, AI is no longer optional, it is the next competitive edge. In this article for The Metal Packager, Luiz Siqueira, an independent consultant in industrial management, who previously worked as industrial director/COO at Brasilata, explores how AI can effectively collaborate with the management of can production processes, transforming...
The Ceccarelli family has made a bashing comeback into the larger yacht market with the introduction of a new 40-metre aluminium superyacht from Tuxedo Yachting House. The model forms the first entry in the Ceccarelli Collection and moves the yard into a different league in terms of scale, well beyond its existing 44- and 54-foot craft. While the company itself was launched in 2020 by brother and sister Laura Ceccarelli and Francesco Ceccarelli, the family name has been associated with yacht building for much longer. Their father, Aldo Ceccarelli, purchased Cantieri Navali Liguri in 1962, establishing the foundations of the family’s role within the Italian marine sector. That chapter later became closely linked with the development of the Admiral brand in the early 1980s. For this new...
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the national trade association for the US metal and composite can manufacturing industry, states that recent tariffs and trade imposed by the US president are the main barrier for the can-making industry. Pearce Crosland, Senior Director of Government of Reations and Regulatory Affairs at the CMI, explained that the US depends heavily on imported raw materials, especially aluminium for beverage cans and steel for food cans. Many of these materials are imported from close trading partners such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Crosland explains that domestic production capacity has declined significantly over the...
Image source: Samsung Newsroom The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is moving away from titanium and returning to an Armor Aluminium frame to bring in a subtle but meaningful design rethink ahead of its official release on March 11. Despite the switch in build material, the device does not dramatically alter the established look of the series. The Ultra remains stylistically close to the previous generation, while becoming the slimmest Ultra variant so far at just 7.9mm thick, 0.3mm thinner than before. It weighs 214g and continues to feature Corning’s Gorilla Armor 2 protection on the front, along with the integrated S Pen. Buyers will be able to choose from White, Black, Cobalt, Violet and Sky Blue finishes. Internally, Samsung is dividing its processor strategy across the range....
Image source: pexels Leading supplier of aluminium packaging, Ball Corporation received two awards at Paris Packaging Week for projects involving carbon-free aluminium smelting technology and a recyclable refill cartridge system for personal care products. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The first award came from AEROBAL, which honoured a three-way collaboration between Ball Corporation, Alcoa Corporation, and Unilever for the project that piloted the use of ELYSIS carbon-free smelting technology for the first time in the personal and home care packaging industry. By eliminating direct greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminium smelting process, ELYSIS produces oxygen as a byproduct instead of CO₂....
Razer has launched the Huntsman Signature Edition, a flagship keyboard positioned above its mainstream Huntsman gaming lineup. The model production is limited to 1,337 serialised units, highlighting its limited-edition, collector-focused objective. With the chassis being CNC-milled from 6063 aluminium and anodised, alongside selected exterior components undergoing PVD surface treatment followed by hand polishing, the product sets its focal point of distinction in the build. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Razer has referred to it as a multi-stage manufacturing and finishing process using unit-level inspection, designed to ensure consistent edge definition, uniform surface quality and enhanced...
Formosa Springs, the renowned Canadian mineral water brand, has relaunched under new ownership, with a major focus on expanding its aluminium can production. The company estimates its aluminium packaging capacity could reach up to 100 million cans annually, alongside its existing glass bottling operations. Aluminium will help Formosa Springs by providing a lightweight, fully recyclable and durable packaging option that supports sustainability goals. It reduces transport costs, protects water quality from light and damage, and offers a modern premium look, while also allowing high-volume production for future expansion. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The relaunch happened after a strategic acquisition...
