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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In 2026, leading automakers like Toyota Prius, Ford Focus, BMW i3, Volvo XC60, Honda Civic, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Renault Zoe, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Leaf, and Peugeot 208 use aluminium in the manufacturing process to ensure its recyclable status, and also to help reduce the overall weight of the cars, increasing their efficiency. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain As the global automotive industry is starting to take a significant role in the recycling of aluminium, the car manufacturers are also shifting their design philosophy toward a modular assembly using standardised fasteners. This allows them to manufacture parts separately, which helps the recyclers to quickly and easily separate clean...
The online smartphone comparison platform SellCell has recently shared data citing Apple’s latest flagship device, the iPhone 17 Pro Max , which has been experiencing remarkably high resale activity just months after launch. The findings are based on SellCell’s internal trade-in data and secondary market pricing trends from 40 independent iPhone buyers. At present, the device is the single most traded-in smartphone in the US , accounting for 11.5 per cent of all transactions and recording a sharp rise within a relatively short post-launch window. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain iPhone 17 Pro Max beats predecessor – slower depreciation bringing early sales? One of the most significant findings is the...
Polestar, a Swedish electric performance car brand, signalled the rapid growth in the high-value electric vehicle market. The firm made an announcement stating its plan to expand its biggest product by launching four new electric vehicles over the next three years. The deliveries of the Polestar 5 will start sometime in mid-2026, with an expected new variant of the Polestar 4. In early 2027, the next-generation Polestar 2 will be introduced along with a compact SUV. The Polestar 7 has been planned for launch in 2028. Michael Lohscheller, the Chief Executive Officer of Polestar, informed that these rollouts will mark a major transition in momentum for the firm. He says, "Following our best sales year ever, we are now launching the largest model offensive in our history, with four premium...
The US President Donald Trump has issued a new 15 per cent global tax using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 on February 21. It is a response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s previously imposed tariffs. Vehicles and parts, already under motor vehicles tariffs, are spared from the new duties. On February 20, 2026, Trump announced a 10 per cent worldwide tariff, shortly after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that many of his earlier import taxes were illegal. It was supposed to take effect on February 24. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The new 15 per cent tariff does not apply to imports of steel, aluminium, and copper. Goods from Canada and Mexico that follow North American...
The beer and allied manufacturing sectors of Uttar Pradesh are poised for major expansion, backed by fresh investments and a standardised excise policy. The Director General of the Brewers' Association of India (BAI), Vinod Giri, has announced that "The beer industry and its ancillary industries will be investing INR 5,500 crore (INR 55 billion) in the next three years" in UP. The investment will focus mainly on aluminium can production, greenfield breweries, glass manufacturing and ancillaries. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain BAI represents three leading companies, viz., United Breweries Ltd (UBL), AB InBev, and Carlsberg. Collectively, they operate over 55 breweries, accounting for more than 85...
For the fourth quarter and the entire year ending December 31, 2025, Sonoco Products Company, a metal packaging company, which also specialises in manufacturing aluminium ends and closures, showed high-achieving financial results, due to the success of its metal packaging division. During the fourth quarter, the packaging firm's net sales surged by nearly 30 per cent, reaching USD 1.8 billion. This is mainly owed to the Eviosys acquisition, a brand that recently became a part of Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA and also produces aluminium cans in different shapes and sizes, along with better pricing strategies. Also read: A1R water to transform humidity into drinking water for attendees at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® GAAP net income recovered to USD 332 million from a loss incurred...
JPM Group, a French manufacturer, has expanded its presence in the UK commercial vehicle market by selecting West Midlands-based Bevan Group as its exclusive UK distributor. Alongside, JPM formally announced hiring as part of its expansion strategy. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The agreement enables UK operators of light tippers and dropsiders to access JPM’s aluminium and steel bodywork with what Bevan describes as ‘ultra-quick’ turnaround times. Initially, with at least six weeks’ notice of a chassis arrival, Bevan can fit a JPM body and have the completed vehicle ready for collection the following day. The company plans to hold stock bodies in the future, further reducing delivery windows,...
Trivium Packaging has bagged a WorldStar Global Packaging Award 2026 from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), taking top honours in the Labelling and Decorations category for its Budweiser NFL Aluminium Bottle. The 330ml bottle was produced for Budweiser in Brazil to celebrate the brand’s sponsorship of the first NFL game to be staged in São Paulo. Its design references the meeting between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, with artwork created to mark the occasion and appeal to supporters as a limited-edition collectible. To achieve the final look, Trivium used advanced aluminium forming and printing techniques. The container allows for detailed, multi-colour graphics in high resolution, finished with varnish and enamel to give added depth and durability. The result...
Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to boost its electric vehicle manufacturing footprint, with its Gujarat plant to feature a dedicated EV production line. Internally named ‘Production D’, the new EV line is scheduled to be commissioned in July 2025. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Designed exclusively for EVs, Maruti’s new assembly line will have the production capacity of 250,000 units annually. This will increase the plant’s annual output from the existing A, B, and C lines, taking it from 750,000 to 1 million vehicles. It will manufacture the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and the Toyota Urban Cruiser eBella, both currently produced alongside internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Since it constrained...
What links electric cars, urban skylines, beverage cans and solar farms stretching across a desert? The answer is aluminium, which is steadily tightening its grip on the modern economy, and the numbers tell a story of consistent, broad-based expansion. Global aluminium consumption in the end user sectors rose from 96.92 million tonnes in 2023 to 100.8 million tonnes in 2024 - a year-on-year increase of about 4.0 per cent. The pace is moderate but firm. Demand is projected to reach 104.01 million tonnes in 2025, up another 3.2 per cent, before climbing to 106.8 million tonnes in 2026, a further 2.7 per cent rise. This is not a short-term spike. It reflects a structural shift driven by transportation, construction and the accelerating green transition that is embedding aluminium deeper into...
The two electric vehicle models, namely the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and the MG Motor India Windsor EV, are two budget-friendly electric SUVs that have been launched in India. In recent times, customers are looking for environmentally friendly car solutions without spending a huge amount on them. These two vehicles with zero emission criteria serve the best requirements for the consumers in the present scenario. Both the models, Maruti e-Vitara and MG Windsor EV, mostly use aluminium in their construction, specifically for components like wheels and potentially structural reinforcements to reduce their average weight factor. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The price Comparison The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara...
Today’s the day. Tata Motors has officially rolls out the refreshed Tata Punch EV, and it’s not just a cosmetic dab of powder. It’s a sharper, tech-smarter, range-confident upgrade to one of India’s most successful electric micro-SUVs. Visually, the facelift keeps its upright, boxy charm but adds polish where it counts as suggested by multiple industry reports. The front fascia looks cleaner with a sleeker closed-off grille, updated bumper detailing and sharper LED DRLs. New aero-optimised alloy wheels give it a slightly more premium stance, while fresh colour options — including the eye-catching Sunlit Yellow and copper-toned accents — dial up the personality. It’s familiar, but fresher. Quirky, but more grown-up. Step inside and the real glow-up becomes obvious. Higher trims are...
Honda may consider sharing its hybrid technology with Nissan for a stronger hybrid vehicle portfolio. Both automakers are of Japanese origin. This move comes at a time when demand for hybrid vehicles is increasing, due to the slowdown in the electric vehicle market in the United States, with a 33 per cent drop in sales during January 2026. Nissan has a limited range of hybrid models, contributing to weaker sales performance. This situation has become more evident as many consumers have shifted their preferences back to hybrid vehicles due to the recent slowdown in the EV demand in the US. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Honda offers a wider range of EVs, including the Honda Civic Hybrid and the CR-V...
At Paris Packaging Week on February 5-6, Meiyume grabbed the spotlight to underline how it is responding to rising expectations around sustainability in the luxury beauty sector. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". Instead of considering responsible sourcing as a separate initiative, the company is focused on a major strategy shift with its expertise in metal packaging as part of a broader shift in strategy. Aluminium sits at the centre of this development. Over time, Meiyume has built up a wide range of in-house processes, from stamping and extrusion to casting, impact extrusion, CNC machining, and both hot and cold forging. Also Read: Leadership shift: Constellation Brands appoints Nicholas...
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics' researchers in China introduced a new EV battery technology promising to perform better in freezing temperatures than traditional lithium-ion batteries. The project includes a “liquid-solid” battery, which is deemed to maintain over 85 per cent of its capacity even after running for eight hours at a chilling −34°C (−29°F). Some encouraging results have been established when the early testing was conducted with industrial-grade drones. In EVs, the liquid-solid technology has not been tested yet, but a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is working in a related area. This educational firm is looking to experiment with a different type of EV battery, which is specifically designed to perform in sub-zero temperatures, using a production...
Nicholas Fink, as announced by Constellation Brands, Inc., will be taking charge as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, starting April 13, 2026. He has been a part of the firm’s Board of Directors since 2021 and will now undertake roles previously held by Bill Newlands. After the transition, Newlands will continue to serve on the company’s Board. The previous President and CEO of the firm informed that he will be stepping down from his current position on April 13, 2026. Till that time, he will be working as a strategic advisor to help ensure a smooth transition of leadership. Additionally, he will retire from the company’s Board on the same date, April 13, 2026. Chris Baldwin, the Board Chair of Constellation Brands, stated, "Over the past several years, Constellation Brands’...
Image source: CANPACK Leading global manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, CANPACK Group, Inc., reported that its Russian operations have been placed under temporary external administration by presidential decree without giving prior notice or asking for consent and approval. Following the decree, the long-serving general manager of CANPACK’s Russian business has been removed and replaced by a new appointee selected by the external administrators. The company added that all communication channels with its Russian operations have since been severed. Also read: Canpack posts 9% rise in Q3 revenue to $1.18B but EBITDA falls 6% amid cost pressures CANPACK says it has come to know from Russian media that its money has been allegedly transferred by the external administrators to a...
A notable update on sustainability in packaging has been marked with the award-winning distiller Salcombe Gin’s launch of a new range of 5cl miniature aluminium bottles. They are manufactured using recycled aluminium, reducing carbon footprint and promoting the circular economy. This move toward sustainability has fetched the company new high-profile listings with Virgin Wines, P&O Cruises and Great Western Railway. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The miniature aluminium bottles are manufactured using 100 per cent post-consumer recycled aluminium and serve as the lowest environmental impact spirit miniatures currently available in the market. Angus Lugsdin, Co-founder and Director of Salcombe Gin,...
