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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Rolls-Royce has driven the second-generation of its Ghost sedan, 11 years after the launch of the original model. This time it comes with an updated design, an ultra-luxurious cabin with hi-tech features, and a mighty 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine. Ghost is expected to reach customers in 2021. The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost is based on an aluminium space-frame architecture that was seen on the Phantom and Cullinan and the aluminium body shell has been hand-welded at four corners simultaneously, eliminating unsightly seams. The addition of laser-welded aluminium doors also reduce weight, provide 40,000 Nm per degree of stiffness and let less outside noise in compared to steel items. The sedan features a chrome-finished vertical slat grille, a massive air dam, laser headlamps with C-shaped...
Ball Corporation has planned to construct new U.S. aluminium beverage packaging plant in Pittston, Pennsylvania with an initial investment of more than $300 million spread over multiple years. The plant is scheduled to begin production in mid-2021. This will create approximately 230 manufacturing jobs. "Our new Pittston plant is Ball's latest investment to serve accelerating demand for our portfolio of infinitely recyclable aluminum containers used in the sparkling water, spiked seltzer, beer and carbonated beverage categories," said Daniel W. Fisher, COO, global beverage packaging. "Pittston will join our industry-leading network of more than 20 North American plants, including a new plant currently under construction in Glendale, Arizona, that is scheduled to start up early in the first...
German beverage creator Black Labels Company (BLC) has launched collagen protein drinks, MALUMA in Ardagh Group aluminium cans. The MALUMA range comes in Ardagh’s slim 250ml can. The protein drinks are low in calories and free of artificial flavours and preservatives. The range is available in flavour: Goji with strawberry and basil flavour comes in sky blue; açaí with guava and ginger is a deep pink; while passion fruit with lemongrass is golden yellow Rolf Fritsch, CEO of Black Labels Company, explained: “We are always looking to create new beverage specialties of the highest quality at the best price. MALUMA® is our innovation in response to a demand for feel-good, natural drinks that not only have nutrients to support the skin, metabolism and immune system, but are also convenient to...
The economy of Iceland is small and subject to high volatility. After a period of robust growth, Iceland's economy is slowing down according to an economic outlook for the years 2018–2020 published by Arion Research in April 2018. Iceland has a mixed economy with high levels of free trade and government intervention. Tourism, aluminium smelting, and fishing are the pillars of the economy. For decades the Icelandic economy depended heavily on fisheries, but tourism has now surpassed fishing and aluminium as Iceland's main export industry. Iceland’s import of aluminium cans during 2017-19 has showcased constant growth, as the export volume recorded during the phase was 3003 tonnes with the expenditures occurred remained at $18.65 million. The projected import for 2020 has been marked at...
Cotton On Foundation, in partnership with Wallaby Water, has announced the launch of Australia’s first 100 percent resealable aluminium bottled water. Aluminium packaging will compete against plastic, cartons and glass packaging as the nation’s most recycled and recyclable packaging alternative for bottled water. Aluminium bottle reduces the product’s carbon footprint through repeated cycles. The aluminium bottle will save 40 tonnes of plastic per year in Australia. “Wallaby aims to play a role in Australia’s transformation to a circular economy by encouraging greater resource recovery and waste avoidance by using 100 percent and infinitely recyclable aluminium cans and bottles. Above all else, our brand is a mouthpiece for education and awareness about the problems caused by discarded...
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motorcade is set for the new escort motorcycle “The Aurus Escort electric motorcycle”, as per the latest reports. The motorcycle, called just 'Escort', will be the first vehicle to go fully-electric under the Aurus name. Other vehicles in the Aurus line-up include a limousine, a van, and an SUV. The state-backed luxury carmaker produces several special armoured variants of its vehicles for President Putin. The Aurus Escort electric motorcycle is expected to make it to production only by 2022, and so far, only a few images have been released. “Escort’ comes with a tall adjustable windshield and hard case panniers. No particular name or badge appears on the drawings of the motorcycle, and only the designation "Escort" is mentioned. So, it's pretty much...
Ball Corporation, a supplier of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services, has completed the acquisition of Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda., an aluminium aerosol packaging business with a plant near Sao Paolo, Brazil. The facility contains eight extruded aluminium aerosol can lines and manufactures personal care packaging for global and local customers. The acquisition will complements Ball's global aluminium aerosol and slug business in the Americas, Europe and India. "As the demand for sustainable aluminium packaging continues to grow among customers and consumers worldwide, this investment allows us to broaden our geographic reach and serve this...
Nicolas Guay, SEF Equipments, explains: “I went to shops in town and saw stations that didn't do the job. It was leaking everywhere; you had to weigh a button with one hand. I told myself that we could surely do better. While designing, I thought about companies that have to dedicate manpower for filling, which doesn't make good sense in a time of manpower shortage, so I wanted them to make life easier. The terminals can go up to 50,000 washes without filling. Our automatic kiosks are made for supermarkets and institutions.” Nicolas has just launched this product made of aluminium. The HYM terminals were also in a period of external tests, at the micro-festival “On brasse la région”, held in recent days in the Chicoutimi port area. “We start the sales period for the product. I think it...
The Alkaline Water Company Inc., a producer of premium bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters, and CBD infused products, announced that Dot Foods Inc., the largest food redistribution company in the U.S., will offer the entire line of Alkaline88®, A88 Infused™, and aluminium bottles to its 4,300 customers nationwide. The entire range will be available by September 21, 2020. “Adding the largest foodservice redistributor, Dot Foods, to our growing list of channel partners is another milestone for the Company. Every year, Dot Foods sells millions of cases of beverages to its customers. This relationship will give us an entry into the hospitality industry, which we view as a significant opportunity for our growing lifestyle brands. There are over 600,000 restaurants and foodservice...
Beverage supplier MSP, Inc. has launched Emerald Coast Ultra Pure Water in 100% aluminium reusable bottles. The company said Emerald Coast Ultra Pure Water is the First and Only Florida brand of bottled water that comes in aluminium bottles. “We know consumers are looking for alternatives when it comes to cutting back on drinking water from plastic bottles. We are meeting that demand in 2020 and beyond on a local, regional, and national level, with our 100% recyclable aluminum bottles of water. Retailers and C-Stores can now bring in what consumers are looking for. Think Globally and Act Locally.” “Yes, drinking an aluminum bottle of water may seem odd, but so was drinking water from a plastic bottle. Now that’s the norm”, Daniel Rogers, VP of Marketing, said. The 16.0oz/473ml recyclable...
Teenage Army Cadet Frankie Newbatt from Whittlesey has collected thousands of aluminium cans with the help of local people and business for the charity Helipads for Hospitals. Helipads for hospitals are appealing for aluminium cans, which can be recycled and used in the manufacture of helipads. This will allow helicopters to carry critically ill patients to save crucial time by landing closest to the hospitals. The project is part of Frankie’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Course supported by the Army Cadet Force, challenging young people with a series of self-improvement exercises. The Army Cadet Force also emphasizes community work. Previously, they conducted fund-raising activities for helipads for hospitals. Frankie has been supported by his parents, Lisa and Matthew, who helped him to...
Okaya has teamed up with BluSmart Electric Mobility for electric vehicle charging stations across the country. The partnership aims to provide a well-laid out EV charging stations for their fleet operations. Anshul Gupta, Director, Okaya Power Private, said the collaboration will play a significant role in accelerating the country’s transition towards electric mobility. “Our partnership with BluSmart Electric Mobility is the true testament of our ability to provide world-class EV charging infrastructure solutions and we are committed to taking this association to greater heights. This partnership undeniably represents a major milestone and a strong step towards providing a pollution-free green mode of transportation with an unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency. We...
A3 Surfaces, the company that offers a treatment service for anodized aluminium surfaces to make them antimicrobial, will install its first plant in the former Groupe Gagnon Frères warehouse in the Henri-Girard industrial park in Chicoutimi, Saguenay. According to Dr Guy Leblanc, Spokesperson and Vice-President of the health component of A3 Surfaces: “The leaders of the company signed a lease of several years with an option to buy from the owner Michel Lavoie.” “The plant will be operational in January 2021. The anodizing line alone represents an investment of $ 3M. The layout and equipment are in the order of $ 4.5 million out of the $ 7 million provided for in our business plan”, underlines Dr Leblanc. The work to fit out the building has begun and there are around ten employees....
Business conglomerate DCM Shriram's arm Fenestahas planned to construct an aluminium window and door plant in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan with an investment of about INR 25 crore. The company also seeks to expand portfolio and gain market share. DCM Shriram entered the UPVC windows and doors business in 2002 through Fenesta Building Systems and is now foraying into the aluminium windows and doors business. "We have set up a new facility for system aluminium windows and doors. This is located at our existing facility of UPVC doors and windows at Bhiwadi," Fenesta Business Head Saket Jain told PTI. The company will further invest an additional INR 10 crore in the next one year to grow this business. Jain said, "The market for windows and doors in India is about Rs 15,000 crore annually. About 65...
South Africa’s first aircraft since the Apartheid era, AHRLAC, is back in production and ready for deliveries after a separation between the programme’s two shareholders threatened its future last year. Paramount, the South African defence group, which almost a decade ago invested in the light-attack and reconnaissance platform alongside father and son developers Paul Potgieter senior and junior – emerged late last year as the outright owner of manufacturer Aerospace Development Corporation (ADC). The Founder and Executive Chairman of Paramount, Ivor Ichikowitz, said: “The newly branded Paramount Aerospace Industries has taken orders for the AHRLAC – which is branded the Mwarai in a militarised configuration – and is preparing for deliveries.” A new factory in Wonderboom, near Pretoria,...
TBA Firefly has entered the cladding market by introducing their solid aluminium facade panels. The new aluminium solid panels (ASP) are reckoned to match up to non-combustible requirements, and certified to AS1530.1 & AS1530.3. The fresh facade cladding panels come from TBA Firefly, a firm that has been specialising in fire protection products for over 130 years. TBA Firefly is a division of TBA Textiles, a manufacturer of fire-resistant textiles and products for more than 130 years in Rochdale, UK and also servicing the Australian market for the past 60 years. TBA Firefly’s non-combustible ancillary products have largely been used behind the facade panels of other manufacturers. The company has now tested and released its panels. TBA Firefly fully DTS facade products: TBA Firefly...
Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors), has announced the launch of two new series of miniature axial aluminium electrolytic capacitors. The provide designers with greater design flexibility, while their high temperature capabilities and long useful life increase reliability for demanding applications in harsh environments. Aluminium electrolytic capacitors are suited for smoothing, filtering, and buffering in power supplies for automotive, industrial, and telecommunications applications. The devices are available in 10 compact case sizes ranging from 6.5 mm by 18 mm to 21 mm by 38 mm. The Vishay BCcomponents 125 ALS...
Common compressed gases are propane, nitrogen, chlorine, helium, oxygen and aluminium containers are considered to be one of the best for its storage. Italy’s import of aluminium containers for compressed gas during 2017-2019 exhibited ups and downs, as the import volume was recorded at 4580 tonnes, with $24.12 million has been accounted for as expenditure. The projected import for 2020 has been counted at 1387 tonnes and expenditure to be occurring stands at $8.85 million. However, when the analysed import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets summed with the previous three years it resembles 5967 tonnes and $32.97million respectively. Aluminium containers for compressed gas import during 2017 stood at 990 tonnes and expenditures remained at $4.47 million, whereas in 2018 the Italian...
