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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The economy of Colombia is the fourth largest in Latin America as measured by gross domestic product. Colombia has experienced a historic economic boom over the last decade. In 1990, Colombia was Latin America's 5th largest economy and had a GDP per capita of only $1,500, by 2018 it became the 4th largest in Latin America, and the world's 37th largest. Aluminium foil importation market of Colombia during 2017-19 exhibited steady growth, as the import volume recorded was 6849 tonnes and the revenue expenditure stood at $27.64 million. The projected import for 2020 has been analysed at 5265 tonnes and expenditures to reach $18.26 million. However, when the analysed import volume and expenditures for 2020 has been added with the previous three years, it depicts 11,754 tonnes and $45.90...
The automobile market in China saw a further recovery in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth for the overall vehicle market since the plunge of 42 per cent in the first quarter of 2020. New vehicle sales in July rose by 16.4 per cent from 1.81 million units during the same period last year to 2.11 million units, according to the data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). In July 2020, the recovery in China’s automobile market was primarily driven by commercial vehicles, with sales rising 59 per cent to 447,000 units. Passenger vehicles sales rose 8.5 per cent to 1.67 million units during the same month. The new energy vehicles saw the first positive month in July since the government slashed subsidies a year ago. New energy vehicle sales...
DecoFloor from aluminium building products manufacturer Deco Australia comes up with new internal flooring system that offers the natural beauty of timber with the durability of aluminium floorboards. DecoFloor is a first in the Australian flooring industry to make from solid, powder-coated aluminium. It is long-lasting, completely non-combustible, and resistant to moisture and termites. It will not rot, warp or swell, unlike traditional timber and laminate floors. It is also slip-resistant and will not need sanding, staining or oiling. The flooring is designed to replicate the form, feel and appearance of real timber floors. The natural timber finish is achieved through a sublimation powder-coating process. The finish clones the timber grains of Australian hardwoods and exotic species in...
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc, 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 a new series of miniature snap-in power aluminium electrolytic capacitors. It comes with a higher power density designs. The Vishay BCcomponents 193 PUR-SI series offers up to 30 % higher ripple current than standard solutions in similar case sizes. The aluminium capacitors provide a longer useful life. It comes with ripple currents up to 3.27 A. The devices allow designers to utilize fewer components to save board space and lower costs. Their long useful life of 5,000 hours at +105 °C permits use in demanding applications requiring more than 25...
Ducab Group, UAE’s one of the leading industrial manufacturing house, has declared gross profitability for H1 of 2020. The company has succeeded to maintain as compared to the same period of the previous year, due to the pliability of its diversified cables and metals business with all manufacturing based in the UAE. Overall sales of AED 2.2 billion reported for the period. While commenting on the company’s performance, Dr Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Chairman of Ducab, said: “The current COVID-19 pandemic has tested businesses around the world—including the manufacturing sector. Resilience and business continuity have been the cornerstones of Ducab’s strategy, supported by strong supply chain partners and the deep commitment from each member of the team.” “Ducab cables and metals...
TheArsenale, a company founded by Frenchman Patrice Meignan that market themselves as ‘the ultimate marketplace for the independent builders and the most innovative studios in the mobility sector and all its forms. They have a significant footprint to the well-heeled Chinese market via an outlet in Macau. Their partner this time around is an automotive brand and design studio based in Jakarta, Katalis Company, who in collaboration with the French automotive gallery has launched an electric motorcycle with a vintage-inspired design. The motorcycle called Katalis EV.1000 TheArsenale special edition is the newer edition of its predecessor, Katalis EV.500 which was released in April 2020. Joseph Sinaga, Head of Strategy, Katalis, “Initially, we were asked by TheArsenale to display the Katalis...
Belgium has a well-developed free market economy, based on both industrial and service sectors. It is heavily dependent on international trade and most of its economic sectors are geared toward exporting products. The nation's exports are equivalent to almost two-thirds of its GNP. The major industries in Belgium are Metallurgy, aluminium products, steel, textiles, chemicals, glass, paper, and food processing are the dominant industries. Aluminium structures have a great advantage over other structures primarily due to aluminium being the base metal for construction which is light. They are durable and less complex as compared to other conventional building structures. The Western European nation’s export of aluminium structures during 2017-19 remains strong, as the export volume depicts...
Ball Corporation reported second quarter 2020 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $94 million on sales of $2.8 billion, compared to $197 million net earnings attributable to the corporation on sales of $3.0 billion in 2019. For the first six months of 2020, net earnings attributable to the corporation of $117 million on sales of $5.6 billion, compared to $314 million net earnings attributable to the corporation on sales of $5.8 billion for the first six months of 2019. Ball's second quarter and year-to-date 2020 comparable earnings per diluted share were 65 cents and $1.26, respectively, representing, year-over-year second quarter and year-to-date growth of 2 percent and 12 percent, respectively. Second quarter and year-to-date results reflect the 2019 sale of the company's...
The UK-based Precision Technologies Group (PTG) outstandingly developed Powerstir friction stir welding (FSW) machines that could soon reinvent how Europe’s leading manufacturers of railway rolling stock produce aluminium carriage bodies. The new machines possess a 30 by 4 m moving gantry. The manufacturers in Europe typically use a combination of TIG and MIG welding to create railway panel welds, but the friction stir technique is superior. One leading European train builder already counts on that using its newly purchased Powerstir FSW machine will drive to a reduction in the wall thickness of panels, with the potential for weight savings of as much as 30%. PTG is extensively considered to be a leader in the development of FSW technologies for transport applications. Since their launch,...
On the occasion of the 161st anniversary, the Thailand Marine Department will float the country’s first electric ferry, named the BanpuNext e-Ferry, which will be a part towards the effort to reduce pollution. It will soon start trial runs in Phuket and have a fleet of solar-powered boats running by 2021. Wittaya Yamuang, Director General, Thailand Marine Department, said: “By 2021, there should be up to 30 ferries providing service in the first phase before it expands to 200 ferries in three to four years.” "The e-ferry is cost-effective because it is made of aluminium and with lower fuel and maintenance cost; the fares will also be cheaper.” The Bangkok Marine Department worked with Kasetsart University to study and build the 100 seat passenger ferry with an electric powered engine to...
Kia Motors has confirmed that the new Sorento is on planning calendar to land in New Zealand during the last phase of 2020. The freshened mid-size SUV has been furnished with several changes, including a new platform, brand new look and more technical inputs. Primarily, the only engine option will be an improved version of Kia’s 2.2-litre common rail diesel engine, which gets a lighter aluminium block to shred 38.2kg off the old engine. It makes 150kW/440Nm and Kia has bolted it to a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, apparently a first for the segment. When the new Sorento was rolled-out, Kia Motors said there would be a Hybrid version, combining a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 44.2kWh motor, fed by a 1.49kWh battery and a system output of 171kW/350Nm. The country...
Kaeser Compressors freshly adds to its 5m3 range of portable air compressors, the Mobile M59, offers a range of pressures from 6 an 14 bar. The unit’s range is enabled by its flexible pV control system, which allows it to operate a breaker at a maximum pressure of 7 bar or perform sandblasting work at 10 bar. The infinitely adjustable maximum pressure (p) directly influences the maximum flow rate (V). The pV control system also serves to counteract potential pressure losses when working with long hose lines. Kaeser said: “The unit’s Sigma Control Smart controller makes it easy to set the pressure. At its lowest pressure setting, the M59 can provide a flow rate of up to 5.5m³/min. The new model is powered by a Stage V compliant Hatz engine.” According to the company: “Since the engine...
CS Aluminium Corporation in Taiwan seeks the government to impose anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese made aluminium foil products. Taiwan Ministry of Finance, on 5 th August’20, revealed in a public notice on its website. As per sources from the ministry, it has been stated: “An investigation is underway, and a provisional tariff could be put in place as early as late November if the allegations are verified.” The petition of CS Aluminium says: “Artificially cheap Chinese-made aluminium foil products have been decimating local Taiwanese production, with prices as low as US$3,024 per tonne.” “This is markedly lower than the price of similar South Korean products shipped to the US for at least US$4,197 per tonne”, the petition says. “The dumping has caused almost all domestically produced...
Azizi Development based in UAE has announced its plans to infuse over AED 3.5 billion ($953 million) in the construction of 45 buildings covering Dubai over the next two to three years. The project incorporates developing 14 and 22 buildings in Riviera Phase 3 and 4 respectively, its three Avenue buildings in MBR City, two projects in Dubai Healthcare City, and four projects in Al Furjan. It comes after the developer unfolds sales of over 80% in its ongoing projects, despite the economic crisis caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The construction of the Al Furjan and Dubai Healthcare City projects, which will feature around 645 and 973 units respectively; Riviera’s Phase 3, comprising approximately 3,700 units; Phase 4, with around 5,400 units; and the 423 Avenue units, will commence...
Spanish wine producer and exporter Producto de Aldea has selected Ardagh’s Wine Can as it looks to extend its market reach. The company has picked the special 250ml Slim Wine Can as the perfect new packaging option for its premium wine drinks and wines previously only available in a classic glass bottle. Producto de Aldea has bought its own filling line, which can fill 1,600 cans per hour, reflects the company’s recognition that the Wine Can offers an exciting opportunity for business growth. After a short delay due to Covid-19 restrictions on technicians’ travel, the line began operating in mid-July. Dirk Schwung, Sales Director at Ardagh Group’s European Metal Beverage business unit, said: “The Wine Can is our response to the demand for convenient, lightweight and sustainable packaging...
Basildon-based crane rental company DSM Contract Lifting has reportedly received a new Böcker AK 46/6000 aluminium truck crane. This is the third Böcker crane DSM has bought. The crane company already has an older AK 44/4000 model, and before the end of the year, it is expecting to take delivery of a new four-axle AK 52 truck crane, with a maximum payload of 12 tonnes. The new aluminium truck crane has a 44-metre boom with and a two-metre hydraulic jib extension. It can lift lift 6 tonnes at a radius of eight metres, 1,000 kg at 26 metres or 250 kg at 39 metres. Böcker AK 46/6000 comes with a wireless remote control with automatic levelling and fully variable positioning of each individual trigger. DSM managing director Melvyn Rogers said: “The new AK 46/6000 went straight to work on a...
Andhra Pradesh is reportedly transforming itself into a major hub for automobile and component manufacturers, with some of the world-class brands, including Isuzu Motors India, Hero MotoCorp, Kia Motors India, Apollo Tyres and Bharat Forge, setting up manufacturing operations in the state. Now, in a bid to grow its status in the domestic automotive industry, the state is gearing up to take a lead in the world of electric mobility. Moreover, as the Central government has declared to lend his support to the e-automobile industry, the state of Andhra Pradesh has come up with its own EV policies to become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles and develop an e-mobility ecosystem like many other states such as Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. However, the electronic-vehicle industry is still to...
The dual enterprising New Zealanders have successfully launched a Kick-starter campaign to fund the widespread release of their functional, stylish, and precision-engineered pens. The campaign was floated on 22 nd July’20 and within the next 24 hours, they were fully funded. However, the campaign will run until 21 st August’20 and they are offering Kick-starter exclusive discounts on their pens. The Flagship Surrokko Aluminium Fountain and Rollerball Pen were created by Damon Kostidis and Paul Guinibert, who share a passion for design and wanted to improve upon the common office pen. The duo also wanted to diminish the use of cheap, disposable plastic pens that often end up in a landfill. Damon had learned about the importance of always having a pen from his days in the military, which...
