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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Molson Coors Beverage Company has inked an exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to manufacture, market, and distribute a new beverage - Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in aluminium cans in the U.S. market. “Building on the incredibly successful launches of Vizzy and Coors Seltzer earlier this year, we are thrilled that Molson Coors will launch Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in 2021,” said Gavin Hattersley, CEO of Molson Coors. “This is another significant step in growing our above premium portfolio and becoming a major competitor in the rapidly-growing hard seltzer segment, both key components of our revitalization plan.” Molson Coors will launch new range in the first half of 2021. The production and packaging of the products will be initially handled by a third party. “The Coca-Cola Company...
Google’s consumer devices brand Pixel is coming up with its upcoming flagship mobile phone Pixel 5, to be made up of aluminium, as shown off in the official renders. The specs sheet and official renders, WinFuture’s Roland Quandt noted that the Pixel 5’s “housing” is made of 100% recycled aluminium. It has been also assumed that it was just about the frame of the phone, which would be similar to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4, and that there would be a glass rear. The Pixel 5 will set itself apart from the Pixel 4a 5G with its build. The rear cover of the Pixel 5 will be made from aluminium and will be covered with Gorilla Glass 6. It has also been reported that the greenish colour that Google will be releasing the Pixel 5 in will be called Sorta Sage. Note to readers: AlCircle brings two-day...
Kompania Piwowarska teamed up with CANPACK to launch the second edition of its campaign to protect endangered species. The company replaced the image of European Bison on its Żubr beer with the images of five other animals: bear, wolf, lynx, eagle and pygmy owl. CANPACK’s QUADROMIX technology enabled the company to produce five designs in one production series. “By replacing the design on its iconic Żubr beer, Kompania Piwowarska leveraged the power of its brand to raise awareness of endangered species,” said Stephen McAneny, CCO of CANPACK Group. “Kompania Piwowarska’s campaign not only demonstrated the company’s commitment to the environment, but also did so in an engaging and thought-provoking way. This campaign is another example of how CANPACK’s unrivaled technologies like QUADROMIX...
According to a recent report, State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is planning to offer a more cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and stationary applications by launching the first-of-its-kind aluminium-air batteries. These batteries are likely to be manufactured in sites closer to demand centres such as Chennai or Pune. In February 2020, Indian Oil Corporation bought a minority stake in Israel-based startup Phinergy, specialised in aluminium-air and zin-air battery systems. According to IOC’s Research & Development Director SSV Ramakumar’s statement to Financial Express, the company has already initiated discussions with the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the Indian automotive sector. He said, “The aluminium-air batteries are expected...
Schneider Electric, the European multinational company providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability has recently launched the APC Easy Rack Power Distribution Units (PDU) range which features easy-to-install, easy-to-use and customisable PDUs for connected loads. Jean-Baptiste Plagne, Global VP of edge computing solutions at Schneider Electric, said: "Schneider Electric is extremely proud to announce our new APC Easy Rack PDU family.” The new APC Easy Rack PDU delivers power distribution that is both reliable and cost-effective. From network closets and edge computing environments to small and medium data centres, APC Easy Rack PDUs offers a resilient power continuity solution for end-users. Furthermore, it features a user-friendly LCD screen, a...
Global beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola is reportedly launching a new beverage - Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in sleek aluminium cans in Mexico and Brazil. The product will come in three gluten-free flavours, Tangy Lemon Lime, Strawberry Guava and Pineapple Twist. Coca-Cola will start distributing the new drink this month. The company’s strategic platforms executive vice-president Khalil Younes said: “This is a great opportunity to enter the fast-growing hard seltzer category with a strong brand that features natural, great-tasting flavours.” He also said, “We want to move with speed and flexibility to deliver what we believe is a solid consumer and customer proposition.” Topo Chico will be available in Mexico City, Puebla, Acapulco, Tijuana, Guadalajara and Monterrey, Rio De Janiero and São...
Dutch beverage company Fiorito B.V. has teamed up with Ardagh Group’s Graphics team for watermark design on ready to drink (RTD) cocktail. Limoncello Tonic is the latest addition to a range of drinks made from Fiorito’s limoncello. It comes in 250ml slim Ardagh can in iridescent golden yellow colour. “Fiorito’s distinctive vision for the packaging for its first canned drink was a bright and shining yellow aesthetic, suggesting a hot summer day, with a background of sophisticated geometric lines to enhance the feel of quality – like a watermark,”Ardagh said. Ardagh’s Graphics team decided to use the same yellow in two shades to achieve the watermark effect, using a plate with wide open lines to print a second layer and achieve a main can colour that is darker than its ‘background.’...
Continente has announced the launch of its aluminium coffee capsules. The new ranges are available in four variants - Decaffeinate, Seducent, Ristretto and Possente. Aluminium coffee capsules will also help in reducing carbon footprint. These capsules are compatible with Nespresso machines. These alumiinum coffee capsules reinforce the commitment of Continente to offer innovative high quality products at always low prices. The coffee used in the production of these capsules is certified to guarantee environmental and social sustainability. It also aims to protect forests, improves the lives of local communities and mitigates the climate crisis. Tânia Lucas, Business Unit Director, Sonae MC said, “The coffee capsule segment was one of the fastest growing categories during the Covid-19...
Heart Aerospace, the Swedish aviation start-up communicated that it plans to build a 19-seat all-electric commercial aircraft that will fly by mid-2026. On 23 rd September’20, Gothenburg based firm presented its regional aircraft design dubbed “ES-19”, which will have a range of about 222nm (400km). Initially, the company will be focusing on the Nordic countries; however, it has received inquiries from operators in North America and Asia as well. Heart Aerospace aims to change the world by reducing carbon output with its fossil-fuel-free concept. Anders Forslund, CEO and Founder of Heart Aerospace said: “We have the potential to reinvent air travel.” The aviation industry accounts for about 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions, according to ICAO, with about 40% of that coming from...
Vestdavit, the leading davit supplier has secured an agreement with Austal Australia to supply twelve boat launch-and-recovery systems for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The marine davits will be installed on six new Cape-class patrol boats (CCPBs), under construction for the Navy at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. Combined RAN and Australian Border Force fleet of 10 CCPBs, the radical vessels will develop Australia’s border protection capabilities, supporting a wide range of security missions at a critical time for the country. They will feature Vestdavit’s PLAR-6501 single-point telescopic davit, an upgrade on the PLAR-6500 deployed on the existing patrol boats and a higher-capacity cousin of the PLAR-4501 delivered to the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard earlier this...
The Philippines' economy is considered as one of the most dynamic economies in East Asia and the Pacific. Amidst lingering global and local uncertainties, the Philippine economy is poised to grow at 6.4% in 2019 and 6.5% in 2020 and 2021. The Southeast Asian nation’s aluminium foil importation during 2017-19 reveals quite steady and enterprising market, as the import volume stood at 51,639 tonnes and foreign revenue expenditure stood at $198.16 million. The import for 2020 is expected to remain at 18,829 million and expenditure to stand at $74.61 million. However, when the 2020 import volume and expenditure gets added to the previous three years it demonstrates 70,468 tonnes and $272.77 million respectively. Philippines import of aluminium foil in 2017 remained to only 12,914 tonnes and...
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, commonly known as Geely rolls-out its first electric vehicle-focused platform on 23 rd September’20, intended to up-rise a variety of models more proficiently for both the Chinese automaker and its partners. As the global auto industry exercises towards investment in electric and high-tech vehicles, manufacturers from Volkswagen AG to General Motors Co. have initiated platforms for electric vehicles (EVs). An Conghui, President, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, said: “Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) will be able to support small as well as large vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, vans and pickup trucks.” The President also added: “Geely, which has a 9.7% stake in Daimler AG, spent $2.6 billion on research and development for SEA. SEA uses more aluminium...
Revolutionary Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) aluminium chassis tipper has helped in the farming operation of Peter and Tracey Kruger. Peter and Tracey Kruger bought the aluminium chassis tipper to replace its 18-year old steel tipper. In March 2020, the Krugers laid their eyes for the first time on this BTE product on a visit to the Wimmera Machinery Field Days at Horsham. On purchasing the equipment, Peter Kruger said that it would be used primarily for hauling grains, fertiliser, lime, and gypsum to and from the farm, with the lighter tare weight providing a useful payload gain. He said, “Our previous unit was all-steel construction and a bit heavy so we’re trying to get the payload up. The new unit should be a tonne or so lighter than the steel one." For choosing the chassis tipper...
Bluetek debuts with universal aluminium cladding board that can be fixed to a framework or directly to the wall, indoors and outdoors. The specialist in smoke extraction and overhead lighting offers an all-in-one cladding system with its new Bluenéa aluminium strip. This can be installed as cladding with or without thermal insulation from the outside (ITE), cladding, interior facing, cladding under crawling converted attics or even fencing. The slat is easily fixed, by simple interlocking at the bottom and mechanical fastening at the top, be it support of metal or wood frame, or directly on the wall and no need for specific screws. The Bluenéa board is available in a raw finish, in 10 powder-coated, 6 anodized and 4 wood finishes, and different aspects of smooth, metallic, sandblasted,...
Ardagh has signed the commitment letter to set new goals to be reviewed and approved by the SBTi committee. This will help in reducing its carbon emissions and accelerating the implementation of future-oriented technology with the aim of achieving the European Union’s goal for carbon neutrality by 2050. The company has committed to set science-based targets through the Science-Based Targets initiative. The initiative aims to encourage corporate climate action for a low-carbon economy. Ardagh will set specific goals for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement 2015, where governments mutually pledged to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. “Ardagh’s commitment to the SBTi demonstrates our continued dedication to sustainability,”...
The Stadler Polska plant in Siedlce city of Poland is currently producing the first of 12 FLIRT trains under the order from PKP Intercity for over PLN 1 billion gross. These will be modern vehicles, the boxes of which will be made of aluminium, not steel. The subject of the contract signed in August 2019 is the delivery of 12 brand new electric multiple units (EMU) FLIRT type together with the service of their technical maintenance for 15 years. The value of the order is PLN 1.015 billion gross. According to the adopted schedule, the initial stage of production of the first train at the Siedlce plant of Stadler Polska is underway. At this stage of the works, eight vehicle boxes are built into which the fasteners, insulation and electrical components are placed, and then the cabling and...
LS Cable & System, the South Korea-based industrial corporation with global operations and one of the biggest cable manufacturers worldwide, on 21 st September’20, announced it has started bulk-production of aluminium wires for electric vehicles. The cable manufacturer has broadened its investment in aluminium wires as it believes that aluminium will become a vital material for vehicles amid growing competition in EV industries. As per LS Cable: “Aluminium conductor wires are 40% lighter than conventional copper wires and can reduce the weight of wires from 25 kilograms per vehicle to about 15 kilograms.” LS Cable said: “It has built a factory exclusively for aluminium wire production in Korea. This is because when production facilities for copper and aluminium wire are combined, copper...
Genesis, the upscale spinoff of Hyundai Motors is preparing to launch the 2021 G80 and GV80 in the United States. The company's third-generation rear-wheel-drive platform is the basis of the G80 and GV80 and using this architecture in the GV80, Genesis was able to give the SUV a low profile, a wide stance, and a spacious interior. Genesis takes particular pride in the fact that the GV80 is one of the low-end vehicles in the segment, which means that it has a low centre of gravity as well as a low seating position which gives occupants plenty of room in the vehicle. Of course, the GV80 was also designed to be exceptionally safe, hence the reason Genesis uses four types of steel and aluminium throughout its construction. The use of aluminium also has the added benefit of reducing weight....
