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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China’s automobile production and sales continued robust growth in June, marking the highest on record, according to the data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Friday, July 10. Data showed the production of automobiles was 2.33 million units, bringing the total manufacture to 10.11 million in the first half of 2020 (January to June), down by 16.8 per cent year-on-year. On a monthly basis, the production in June rose 6.3 per cent, while year-on-year by 22.5 per cent compared to the Y-o-Y hike of 18.2 per cent in the previous month. Sales increased by 4.8 per cent month-on-month to come in at 2.3 million units in June. On a year-on-year basis, they stood 11.6 per cent higher compared to 14.5 per cent surge in May. In the first six months, China’s...
Bristol-headquartered high regarded adhesive-coated products manufacturer, Drytac has designed 100% recyclable aluminium Polar Street FX for safe, durable outdoor floor graphics applications without lamination. This latest addition to Drytac’s already extensive portfolio is in response to high demand for floor graphics that are quick to produce, easy to apply, and safe for every environment for use as a tool to mark social distancing in public places "There is a huge market for floor graphics, and we expect that to continue for some months," said Shaun Holdom, Global Product Manager, Drytac. "It's essential for any print businesses offering this application to provide graphics that are safe and durable, however urgent the timeframe." Drytac Polar Street FX is produced in a way that it can...
A new variant of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 will now be available in India from July 11, as the South Korean tech giant has reportedly unveiled the aluminium edition of the smartwatch in the South Asian country. At the launch, Samsung said this is the company’s first smartwatch to be made in India. With this new range of product, Samsung boasts for having the largest and the most diverse 4G watch portfolio in India. The aluminium edition of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is available in 9 distinct colour finishes, 3 sizes (42mm, 44mm, and 46mm), and two unique design templates - elegant classic of the Watch 4G and modern minimalistic of the Watch Active2. Among the wide range of Samsung’s 4G watch portfolio, Galaxy Watch Active2 Aluminium edition is meant to complement the needs of ‘on the...
British Car manufacturer Lotus is to bring its steel fabrication and lightweight structures facilities together under one roof in Norfolk in a drive that will create 125 jobs. Headquartered in Hethel, the company will invest in its Hurricane Way factory in Norwich to create a new high-tech sub-assembly facility. It will make the aluminium extruded and bonded aluminium chassis for the Evora, Exige and Elise Lotus sports cars, along with manufacturing of aluminium components for other global car companies. The automaker has planned for 50 jobs initially, with a further 75 is also included in the plan. David Hewitt, Executive Director of Operations at Lotus Cars, said: "By bringing the aluminium chassis and steel sub-assembly manufacturing businesses together into one facility, we can...
Hydro, along with a team of renowned structural engineers, business experts, and researchers, is evaluating the feasibility and cost-efficiency of replacing conventional steel with aluminium for the construction of long-suspension bridge girders. According to Hydro Extruded Solutions Market Manager Thomas B. Svendsen, the use of aluminium can be a game-changer for bridge-building. For the proposed Langenuen bridge project in Norway, Hydro is focusing on exploring where the use of aluminium for all the relevant design criteria for bridge girders would be feasible or not. The company’s dream is to make the longest aluminium bridge in the world. Thomas B. Svendsen said, “The study is very encouraging and could potentially be a game-changer for bridge building and the use of aluminium in new...
The China Passenger Car Association data released on Thursday, July 9, that country’s new energy passenger car sales surged 25 per cent month-on-month to come in at 83,000 units in June, in the wake of domestic passenger vehicle market’s improvement over the past four months. However, on a year-on-year basis, new energy passenger car sales shrank 38.8 per cent in June. Accumulative sales in the first six months of the year totalled 313,000 units, down 44 per cent from the same period last year. Separately, CPCA data shows that China’s retail sales of passenger cars, including sedans, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), amounted to 1.66 million units in June, up approximately 3.3 per cent from 1.64 million units in May. Year-on-year, the sales in June stood...
Manufacturer Hunter Douglas stops making aluminium itself in Rotterdam and among other things, sun protection in Rotterdam. Production is no longer beneficial. The shutdown of the production line will cause a layoff of 100 employees. Leen Reijtenbagh, CFO of Hunter Douglas said: “It doesn't pay. We will buy that aluminium later." Closing the production line at Piekstraat in Rotterdam South will cost a hundred employees their jobs. The works council is now considering advice. Union FNV is preparing talks about a social plan. "It is a huge blow to the staff, especially in these uncertain times," says Jan Meeder of FNV Metaal. The union still hopes that Hunter Douglas will come up with a new production line. Reijtenbagh advocates: “We are engaged in the production of aluminium ceiling...
Akasa made public three new fanless cases for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B at the end of May’20, of which the Gem Pro was one. Now, the company has officially announced the pricing of said case. According to Akasa, the case has a "gem-like" top that improves cooling. The company includes thermal pads and aluminium blocks to maximise the case's cooling efficiency too. The Gem Pro is made from aluminium and finished in silver. According to Akasa, the case has been sandblasted and anodised. The Gem Pro measures 96 x 75.6 x 34.4 mm and provides access to the Model B's GPIO, microSD card reader and its full selection of ports and available for £24.75 or US$30.95.
Ninja Melk has enjoyed a successful European launch of an online shop that delivers its slimline cans direct to consumers. Ardagh has delivered its 250ml slim can to the company, Co-founded by YouTube star Ryan Higa – whose phenomenally popular comedy ‘ninja’ videos inspired the theme for the milk-based energy drink. Ninja Melk in March 2020 opened up to direct customer sales of 12-can cases for delivery across Europe. The 250ml slim Ardagh Group can reflects the drink’s sleek and dynamic flavour profile, and really speaks to trend-aware Millennials who love the sporty look and feel of a beverage can in the hand. The zippy design in black, silver and neon green features the cute-but-mighty Ninja Melk mascot, Ardagh. Company co-founder Kathleen Hahn said: “We wanted packaging that is...
Hitachi's first nine body aluminium shells that will transform to Avanti West coast new fleet have touched down in the United Kingdom. The shells are extra spacious, comfortable, and greener models made by Hitachi Rail are due to enter service on the West Coast Main Line in 2022. The Hitachi train will substitute the current diesel-powered Super Voyagers and serve the West Midlands, North Wales and Liverpool. The aluminium shells landed in the UK this week by the sea at Southampton docks from Hitachi Rail’s Kasado factory in Japan, ahead of the train building work that will start at Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe plant in County Durham later this year. When completed, the fleet will comprise of 13 Class 805 Bi-Mode trains and 10 Class 807 Electric trains. Each Bi-Mode train comprises five...
Peter Fenkl, CEO, Ziehl-Abegg SE said: “The global markets will continue to need high-quality electric motors and fans in the future.” This is the major reason the German company based in Künzelsau is now investing $18 million in the expansion of its production buildings at the Kupferzell site. Dr Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister for Economic Affairs, said: “The new construction project is a clear commitment to Baden-Württemberg as a location for manufacturing and innovation. Our state needs companies like Ziehl-Abegg SE that take on a leadership role in our economy, particularly during difficult times.” The Hohenlohe industrial company has also been affected worldwide by the corona crisis, as sales are close to the previous year. “However, a higher than average 8.6% increase in sales...
Leading Welsh aluminium fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium, has received new contracts to transform two police headquarters in South Wales. The project worth £1.4 million includes a four-story police learning centre, a human resources building and a two-story gym. The aluminium fabricator will install a range of Kawneer products including capped curtain walling, windows and doors. Dudley’s will work with Willmott Dixon on the build which includes revolving doors as well as automatic swing and sliding doors. Dudley’s will use Kawneer products throughout its second build, the Gwent Police Headquarters in Cwmbran. The company will also install Kawneer’s innovative Louvreshield external shading and providing extra security to the build with enhanced blast resistant capped curtain walling. Colin...
Pro-Avia, a Russian start-up has selected Red Aircraft’s A03 500hp diesel engine to power its in-development multi-purpose piston-twin. Adenau, Germany-based Red Aviation explains its power-plant as an “all-aluminium, 12-cylinder, high-compression-ignition engine” that can run on Jet A or diesel fuel. Red Aviation’s head of business development Sebastian Gluck said: “The A03 is a game-changer in the market as there are currently no diesel engines in the 500hp range.” He added: “It was selected by Pro-Avia, as it can deliver lower emissions and excellent fuel efficiency compared with similar-sized engines running on leaded aviation fuel like the Lycoming IO-580, TIO-720 and Continental IO-550 pistons.” European and US certifications were awarded to A03 in December 2014 and January 2015,...
According to estimates released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on Thursday, July 2, Chinese new-vehicle sales continued to grow for the third consecutive month in June 2020, as the industry recovery from COVID-19 crisis gained speed in the past three months. Based on the data provided by key automakers, CAAM estimates that the industry-wide sales in June have escalated by 11 per cent to 2.28 million tonnes. With this, the total industry-wide sales are estimated to stand at 10.24 million in the first six months of 2020, marking a drop of 17 per cent from a year earlier, added the trade group. After a year-on-year shrink of 42 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, China’s new-vehicle market started rebounding in April with sales rising 4.4 per cent year over year. In...
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is now in production at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany. This new model is being produced at the plant alongside the updated BMW 5 Series Sedans, like the M5 and 5 Series Touring. Collectively the Dingolfing plant is rolling out the production of five different models at the very same time. The most exciting is the new 4 Series Coupe that pulls on a whole new design. Sitting at the top of the range is the M440i xDrive Coupe, which is powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine that delivers 374 horsepower. Stylish sports coupes are an indispensable part of BMW model history and traditional at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, beginning with the BMW 6 Series Coupé in 1976. The BMW 4 Series Coupe is now rolling off the production line in Lower Bavaria after 44...
Even amidst the lockdown and economic disruptions due to COVID-19, Garnalex has reportedly continued to invest in new innovative aluminium window and door systems. As per the report, Garnalex is on track to launch its revolutionary beadless aluminium window system Sheerline Classic in July, followed by Sheerline’s Prestige window and door system at the end of the summer. The latest investment in Sheerline includes an integrated 85,000 ft2 assembly line, warehouse, and control centre. Besides, the company has expanded its fleet of Combilift forklift trucks, which, together with GarnerSys software operational management system, will ensure higher efficiency in Garnalex’s factories, warehousing, and logistics. Garnalex has also appointed an industry veteran Tony Basile who will work...
Unilever has collaborated with Aerosol can manufacturer Tubex for its new Rexona Recycled Refreshed antiperspirant product. Tubex will manufacture aerosol can for Unilever’s new range. The aerosol can is made of a patented aluminium alloy and 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. Leo Werdich, managing director of Tubex, comments: “Alloy, use of PCR, partially internal lacquered, internal powder coating and 14% lighter than its predecessor – this can is sustainability at its best!” The aluminium alloys makes the products 14% lighter than its predecessor. Unilever, Tubex, and Neuman Aluminium have partnered to develop and manufacture the new products range. This aerosol can is only partially (50%) lacquered. This saves additional resources. Unilever selects to use an internal powder...
The specialist distributor and manufacturer of electronic components, Charcroft Electronics, are sampling the highest energy-density aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Exxelia for energy-storage applications. Designers of energy-storage applications in the defence, railway, industrial and power-supply sectors can request samples of the FELSIC HC screw-terminal capacitors and SNAPSIC HC snap-in capacitors. The high density achieved by the aluminium electrolytic capacitors enables a 30% reduction in function price and a reduction in board space, weight, and assembly time. Samples of the FELSIC HC capacitors are rated at 200V, 300V or 450V, and the SNAPSIC HC samples at 400V or 450V. Both series deliver low ESR and support an ultra-long lifetime of 8,000 hours at 85°C with operation over...
