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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Houston, Texas-based, Applied Cryo Technologies (ACT) has exhibited the ‘Goldilocks’ Microbulk delivery semitrailers series, the company manifest it as a game-changer. The newest addition to ACT’s diverse product portfolio of mobile cryogenic solutions is lightweight aluminium mini-trailers available in overall lengths of 24’, 26’, 28’, 30’, 32’ and 34’. The company is a manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications throughout the industrial gas and energy industries and ‘Goldilocks’ microbulk delivery trailer is a perfect fit for the ever-evolving needs of the microbulk distribution market. Tim Lowrey, Vice-President – Sales, ACT, said: “ACT’s Goldilocks microbulk mini-trailer series brings together the perfect combination of over-the-road payload, delivery...
Nespresso commits that every cup of Nespresso coffee will be carbon neutral by 2022. The company achieved carbon neutrality in its business operations since 2017. Nespresso will now tackle emissions that occur in its supply chain and product life cycle. "Climate change is a reality and our future depends on going further and faster on our sustainability commitments. That is why we are accelerating our commitments to offer our consumers a way to drink a carbon neutral cup of coffee by 2022. A coffee, made from the finest and rarest beans, sustainably sourced. I truly believe that both our business and the coffee industry can be a force for good in the world by tackling this pressing issue," said Guillaume Le Cunff, CEO of Nespresso. Nespresso will achieve carbon neutrality through three...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has welcomed Crown Holdings, Inc. as a new Production and Transformation member. This brings the ASI’s total number of members working towards a more responsible aluminium value chain to 132. Crown Holdings is the US-based leading global manufacturer and supplier of metal beverage and food cans, metal aerosol containers, metal closures, and specialty packaging products to a broad range of end markets. The foundation of Crown Holdings, Inc. dates back to 125 years. It was formed with an innovation to extend shelf life of an average higher value and higher environmental footprint products while reducing waste. “Through joining ASI we are committed to partnership and working as an industry to ensure that we can better understand and reduce the impact of...
DecoDeck, the timber-look aluminium decking system from Deco Australia, has bagged an award at the 2020 Australian Good Design Awards in the category Product Design Hardware and Building. The Good Design Awards represents Australia’s most renowned annual international awards programme for design and innovation, acknowledging the best new products in the market. A team of jury evaluates entries based on designs, innovative features, and impact on target audience. DecoDeck is a powder-coated aluminium decking system but gives an appearance and feel of natural timber. As made up of aluminium, this decking system eliminates common issues associated with natural timber caused by exposure to salt, sun, and moisture. It requires no ongoing maintenance and retains its stunning appearance even in...
HEINEKEN has launched new Hard Seltzer brand “Pure Piraña” in Mexico and New Zealand in 330ml can. It comes with a choice of up to nine different flavours. Pure Piraña is aimed at a modern generation of consumers who are increasingly conscious of their consumption habits and lifestyle choices. “Innovation is embedded in everything we do at HEINEKEN, which is why we continuously use our expertise to create new and exciting taste experiences for consumers. We are seeing more and more people look for a low-calorie alcoholic alternative and the result is the rapid growth of the Hard Seltzer category. The launch of Pure Piraña offers a way for us to meet customers’ evolving needs and explore a new growth opportunity for our business,” Jan Derck van Karnebeek, chief commercial officer at...
PepsiCo Inc. has expanded its portfolio with the addition of new range. The company will launch a new canned drink “Driftwell” to help consumers relax and fall asleep. Driftwell comes in 7.5-ounce mini-cans. “Relaxation and dealing with stress is a lifestyle shift,” PepsiCo said. “While PepsiCo ultimately envisions relaxation beverages owning a space similar to the energy category today, how that grows will largely depend on how consumers look for them and the brands’ ability to react to that shopping behaviour.” The drink will be available in online later this year and in stores in early 2021. It contains L-theanine, an amino acid commonly found in tea leaves and 10% of the daily value of magnesium. Driftwell comes with a flavour of blackberry and lavender. “We started this project...
According to the IMF, Jamaica's GDP grew 1% in 2019, against 1.9% in 2018. According to the updated IMF forecasts from 14th April 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, GDP growth is expected to fall to -5.6% in 2020 and pick up to 3.5% in 2021, subject to the post-pandemic global economic recovery. The economy of Jamaica is heavily reliant on services, accounting for 70% of the country's GDP. Jamaica’s primary natural resource is Bauxite. Jamaica is the 3rd largest packaged food market in the Caribbean, excluding Puerto Rico. It is also forecasted that Jamaican retail food market to expand to $857 million by 2021, an increase of nearly 35% or $222 million. The nation’s aluminium cans import during 2017-19 has been recorded at 66,998 tonnes and the revenue expended remained at $16.74...
Craft beer company Belching Beaver, based in San Diego, has extended its product portfolio with the launch of a unique hard seltzer made of 100% real fruit. The new range is available in Ardagh Group 12 oz. cans. Belching Beaver Hard Seltzer comes in three flavours (Raspberry & Blackberry, Pineapple & Mango, Passionfruit & Guava). Belching Beaver Brewmaster Troy Smith said: “Our hard seltzer is absolutely unique with real fruit, real taste that consumers will recognise as something different". “By giving consumers the choice of real fruit in their hard seltzer, we hope to gain some traction as we build our brand in a crowded marketplace. Going forward, we expect the seltzer line to be a great addition to our lineup of beers. And like we say, open the can, take a sip, close your eyes and...
It’s now been over a year since IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group took delivery of the A350-1000, the latest reprisal of the future-facing, wide-body aircraft from Airbus. The aircraft A350-1000 made from a combination of carbon composites, titanium and aluminium alloys, offers lower fuel burn and less carbon dioxide emissions than other aircraft, with its nitrogen oxide emissions nearly a third below the current industry standard. The aircraft features the most powerful engine within the Airbus fleet with 97,000 pounds of thrust on take-off, and, at over 240 feet long, measures close to the length of a football field. The additional payload capability and range means that the A350-1000 can manage long-haul IAG Cargo routes such as to Austin, Dubai,...
Born from a passion for the sea, Tankoa Yachts embodies the concept of “thinking big” and this time it has floated a highly anticipated 50m all-aluminium superyacht M/Y Olokun. The third hull of Tankoa’s S501 features exquisite exterior design by Francesco Paszkowsk and interiors by Casadio Miami/London. Floated this weekend from the boutique yard in Genoa, the S501 series has been fine-tuned and perfected to a new standard of technical and aesthetic prowess on M/Y Olokun. With a semi-displacement hull, Olokun is powered by conventional diesel propulsion to reach top speeds of 17.5 knots and cruising speeds of 14 knots. It features a similar layout to the existing launches in the range, including fold-down balconies in the owner’s suite on the forward main deck, a side-loading tender...
Thyssenkrupp Elevator, one of the global leaders of elevator technology, has collaborated with Amplus Solar, a member of the Petronas Group to layout an onsite solar power unit at their Pune facility in Western India. Thyssenkrupp Elevator (India) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amplus Solar to procure 820 kWp of solar power for 20 years. Amplus Solar, headquartered in Gurgaon, India lately commissioned the 820 kWp solar power plant at the facility which includes 755 kWp of rooftop solar and a 65 kWp carport. The carport is unique in its construction, made up entirely of low weight, high strength Aluminium and has a premium design to match the aesthetic requirements of thyssenkrupp Elevator. Through this initiative, thyssenkrupp Elevator (India) will generate 1,067 MWh of...
Fun Wine, the Miami-based low alcohol flavoured wine drink firm rolls-out Monk fruit wine collection range in single-serve aluminium bottles bound for Australia. The monk fruit range features six flavours, including Peach Passion Moscato, Cappuccino Chardonnay and espresso Cabernet. Fine Wine uses 330ml recyclable aluminium bottles which it proclaims to handle the chemical characteristics of the wine. The bottles feature artworks designed by renowned Miami graffiti and pop artist, Miguel Paredes. The brand aims to distribute the new collection in the US and key global markets. Joe Peleg, Founder and CEO at Fun Wine, said: “In addition to our US expansion, we are on a fast track to growing overseas, where we are continuing to nurture relationships with key importers, distributors, and...
Crossing through the “Corona crisis”, governments are seeking businesses to engage in a "green recovery" whereby sustainability is prioritised and put at the centre of the rebuilding of global economies. With businesses and individuals re-assessing their attitudes to the risks faced by global threats such as climate change, there is indeed no better time to convert words into actions by building and delivering new infrastructure in a way which kick-starts and supports the low-carbon transition. These examples are still only a minority however and more must be done. That is where low-carbon aluminium comes in. Construction carbon specialists, Bionova, published that: “Low-carbon Aluminium: Solution for sustainable construction and renovation, which welcomes low-carbon aluminium as an...
Lotte Aluminium Co. announced plans to boost its production capacity of its production lines for cathode foil, a key material in making EV batteries, at the company’s Ansan facility in Seoul. This would meet growing demand for electric vehicle batteries amid the global race for zero-emissions cars. The expansion plan would increase the annual production capacity of cathode foil to 12,000 tons from the previous 3,000 tons. The company also announced its plan to complete its plant with a capacity of 18,000 tons of cathode foil in Tatabanya Industrial Park in Hungary in 2021. Lotte Aluminium targets to sell its cathode foil to South Korean manufacturers of EV batteries. The company did not reveal any further information. Note to readers: AlCircle brings two-day event for aluminium industry...
Thyssenkrupp Carbon Components and Hyundai have led a 19-inch wheel rim in CFRP-aluminium construction to series production. On a further note due to its low weight, it has reduced rolling noise. Developed jointly by Thyssenkrupp Carbon Components and the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre (HMTEC), the forged wheel comprised of an aluminium wheel spider and the rim base made of carbon using braiding technology is attached to it. As stated by the manufacturers, to fully certify the new type of construction, besides the usual tests for wheel trials, additional tests specifically tailored to the material CFRP were required. On test stands and in real vehicle tests, the developers have shown that they have increased acceleration, shorter braking distances and significantly reduced road...
The Government of Uganda has publicized June 2021 as the date for the start of manufacture of electric cars in Uganda, however, failed to hit the deadline in 2018. Kiira Motors on social media conveyed: “Expect us to start manufacturing Ugandan made vehicles from our Vehicle Plant by June 2021.” On a further note to confirm their plans, the company declared its commitment to source most of their raw materials from local manufacturers. Kiira Motors: “We are on the move to gather all the necessary components to deliver all things Made in Uganda. Our first stop is at G Das Industrial Ltd, a company located in Jinja known for smelting Aluminium and manufacture Aluminium profiles.” Kiira Motors Director Production, Albert Akovuku and Director Product Development Richard Madanda piloted the...
Foreign automakers are reportedly seeking delays and exemptions to India’s new quality rules for imported auto parts. According to them, regulations on imported auto parts will increase the costs of finished products, hurt sales, and disrupt the overall supply chains, said the sources with direct knowledge of the matter. India’s Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to implement new planned regulations to curb imports and boost local manufacturing in line with his self-reliance programme. However, the move is primarily aimed at slashing the amount of lower-quality imports from China. "There is short term pain but there is long term gain," Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told an auto convention last week, saying India has become a dumping ground for low-quality goods by not having...
The Chicago headquartered Motorola Inc. rolls-out its highly-awaited new foldable smartphone the Motorola Razr 5G. The flip phone comes with a 6.2-inch display with 21:9 aspect ratio while the secondary display is 2.7 inch. Motorola Razr 5G runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. The device has a 48 MP camera with Quad Pixel technology that provides 4x the low light sensitivity. The selfie camera is of 20 MP and comes handy for video calls, offering a high-quality immersive experience. The rear side of the phone’s plastic body is replaced by 7000 series aluminium with polished 3D glass, which delivers an eminent, eye-catching look. The smartphone comes in three colours options - Polished Graphite, Liquid Mercury and Blush Gold. It has a tapered chin, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor...
