Two recent Tesla stories sit at opposite ends of the range. Tesla Model 3 is set to benefit from cost-focused Cybercab inverter technology, announced on November 1 2026. The flying car, Tesla Roadster, uses aluminum in its battery cells and underbody protection, reinforcing power delivery, thermal management and lightweight construction. The two models reveal how aluminum can serve very different engineering priorities, from making electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable to helping them deliver extraordinary performance. Tesla Model 3: the everyday car gets Cybercab hardware Nick Verzini, Tesla’s Head of Drive Unit Engineering, mentioned on a Munro Live factory tour that a new printed circuit board assembly and power stage from the Cybercab’s inverter will enter Model 3 production in...
Aluminum foil is getting a seasonal makeover as Reynolds Wrap introduces its limited-edition Snowflakes Fun Foil, bringing decorative appeal to everyday kitchen tasks ahead of the holiday season. Featuring an embossed snowflake pattern, the product combines the familiar functionality of aluminum foil with a festive appearance suited to food wrapping, holiday entertaining and homemade gifts. The new design allows consumers to use Reynolds Wrap foil for more than routine food storage, adding a decorative touch to meal preparation and presentation. Its winter-inspired pattern makes it suitable for covering dishes, preserving leftovers, packaging baked treats and creating festive crafts. Despite its seasonal appearance, Snowflakes Fun Foil retains the practical functionality of conventional...
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Nexans has secured a major contract to design, manufacture and install a 335 km subsea high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable system for Ariadne Interconnection S.P.S.A, owned 100% by IPTO, Greece’s state grid operator. The interconnection will link the electricity network on mainland Greece to Crete. The project will deliver security of supply for the island and enables the transition from fossil fuel generation to renewable wind and solar energy resources. Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, with a population of around 700,000 people. It also attracts over 4 million visitors a year, mainly during the summer. The island currently relies mainly on out-dated fossil fuel generation. The new submarine cable interconnection will ensure that Crete has a reliable power supply essential...
Ardagh Group, a leading supplier of value-added, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging solutions, has become a new Downstream Supporter member of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. This brings the total number of members to 123. “Ardagh Group is proud to be a member of ASI as it enables our team to participate in multi-stakeholder dialogues on responsible aluminium sourcing as well as aligning our sustainable supply chain practices with our regulatory, customer and stakeholder requirements,” the company said. Ardagh Group operates 56 metal and glass production facilities in 12 countries, employing 16,000+ people and has global sales of approximately $7bn. The company holds a 42% interest in Trivium Packaging, a leading supplier of metal packaging to the food & specialty and...
On Friday, May 22, China held the most important political event of the year - The National People's Congress (NPC) meetings, also known as “Two Sessions” in Chinese. At the annual gathering, the NEV-related proposals suggest to extend the national subsidies and purchase tax exemption, promoting the popularity of NEVs, opening up the circulation of used NEVs, and facilitating the upgrading of NEV technologies. The suggestions were also on the development of NEVs and related policy support. The China National Democratic Construction Association tabled this proposal, highlighting the acceleration of recycling used NEV power batteries including adjusting the design of top-level power battery recycling, the recycling management system, R&D of recycling technology, and recycling business...
Constellium SE made published today that it delivers Auto Body Sheet for the new Toyota Corolla produced at Toyota’s European manufacturing plants. Constellium was recommended as the solitary supplier of Auto Body Sheet for the hood of the new Corolla, produced at the automaker’s facilities in Burnaston, UK, and Arifiye, Turkey. This is for the first time Toyota is using aluminium for this series on its European production lines. Dieter Höll, Vice President of Global Automotive Rolled Products at Constellium Said: “We are very proud of this successful collaboration with Toyota and are honoured to be supplying one of the world’s best-selling vehicles. Toyota and Constellium have partnered for many years to develop innovative aluminium solutions for Toyota’s new models, tailored to their...
Croatia is a country in Southeast Europe. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro to the southeast, sharing a maritime border with Italy. The Croatian economy is one of the strongest economies in Southeast Europe. The industrial sector with exports of over €10 billion annually is dominated by shipbuilding which accounts for over 10% of exported goods. Food processing and chemical industry also account for significant portions of industrial output and exports. The industrial sector represents 27% of Croatia's total economic output while agriculture represents 6%. The industrial sector is responsible for 25% of Croatia's GDP. The aluminium cans export market of Croatia during 2017-19 has shown a rapid rise as...
In the wake of the plummeting auto sales across the country over the past two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the automobile industry in Madhya Pradesh has appealed the government to provide stimulus to the sector and grant it the status of MSME (micro small medium enterprises). The nationwide lockdown since March 25 induced losses of over INR 1,000 crore in GST and INR 30 crore in road tax. On an average, 7,000 two-wheelers and 2,000 four wheelers have been sold in Bhopal. The lockdown served a fatal blow to the industry which was already witnessing a slow business before the COVID-19 outbreak. This is also believed to have affected the metal industry, including aluminium. Due to the lower demand and purchase of automobiles, many auto companies have cut production, leading to the...
Schletter Group, the international manufacturer of solar-mounting systems, made of aluminium and other metal components remains on a growth course. With the relocation of its Shanghai site to a new plant, the company is remarkably expanding its production capacities in China. Florian Roos, CEO of the Schletter Group said: "At our new location, which is perfectly tailored to our requirements, we now have the capacities we need for our growing business. In the new plant, which spans approximately 18,000 square meters, about 400 Schletter employees will from now on manufacture solar-mounting systems for the global market and the new plant also offers us room for potential future expansion." Since 2010, the Schletter Group has maintained its production site in Shanghai. Roos added: "Due to...
Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s largest economy and with over 200 million people, it is the largest market in the continent. The economy of Nigeria is a middle-income, mixed economy and emerging market, with expanding manufacturing, financial, service, communications, technology and entertainment sectors. It is ranked as the 27th-largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP, and the 24nd-largest in terms of purchasing power parity. The West-African nation’s aluminium foil importation during 2017-19 has been showing a rapid growth as the import was recorded at 10,505 tonnes and the expenditure occurred stood at $42.57 million. The projection for 2020 import has been analysed at 11,711 tonnes and the expenditure might rise to $36.71 million. When the analysed import...
Nova Scotia Ventilator Consortium initiated the project more than two months ago to support any vacuum for a breathing apparatus the COVID-19 pandemic might create. The ventilator is now ready if a second wave of the pandemic impacts the province in the fall. A thoroughly functional mechanical ventilator is anticipated to be submitted to Health Canada for certification and approval in the forthcoming days, marking the latest breakthrough for the Nova Scotia group that created it from scratch if their requirement that might arise from provincial hospitals. Doug Milburn, Vice-President of Protocase, is a member of the consortium that also consists of Dr Chris Milburn, respiratory technician Bruce Morrison, Halifax Company Enginuity Inc., Advanced Glazings, Nova Scotia Power Makerspace, Cape...
Ball Corporation, the world's leader in sustainable aluminium packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products, has announced its partnership with Acosta, a leading sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, to launch the company's aluminium cups in retail and on-premise outlets, including grocery, drug and C-stores, food service, specialty channels and select mass channel retailers, across the U.S. "We are thrilled about this new relationship with Acosta," said Daniel W. Fisher, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Global Beverage Packaging. "Their deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge technology will enable us to leverage the initial success of the Ball Aluminum Cup as we launch the brand into retail and on-premise outlets...
According to a recent report, Australian shipbuilder Richardson Devine Marine (RDM) has delivered the Incat Crowther designed unique, all-aluminium ferry named Nairana to ferry owner and operator Sealink Tasmania. Nairana, equipped with state-of-the-art propulsion solutions from SCHOTTEL, is built entirely from aluminium. So, the vessel is light-weight and consumes less fuel. It can travel longer distances, ensuring excellent manoeuvrability. Being light-weight yet robust, the vessel is extremely economical to operate. Roger Janes, Sales and Marketing Manager of RDM: “The brief was to provide two unique, new vessels that are highly manoeuvrable to facilitate rapid turnaround times, have multiple engines for redundancy, and are economical. Overall, they needed to be uncomplicated and...
TEN® Alkaline Spring Water, America’s premium alkaline water with the highest pH of any bottled water brand, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a 12-ounce aluminium can. The company’s new product represents a new, lower price point for aluminium-packaged water. TEN® Alkaline Spring Water has introduced the new aluminium can in an 8-pack. It can also be sold in single serve cans inside beverage coolers. Publix Super Markets will become the first grocery retailers to feature the item on store shelves. “Our customers have voiced concerns over single-use plastic bottles and we have responded by introducing TEN® in aluminium cans, our most exciting new product since we launched our 1 gallon bottle,” said Jose Fernandez, CEO of TEN® Alkaline Spring Water. “Grocery buyers also...
The European drinks brand known as Little Miracles has introduced two new low calorie, low sugar, vegan sparkling ice tea in aluminium cans, as part of its goal to become a completely plastic-free brand by summer 2023. Little Miracles started its mission to offer products that have only organic and fair trade ingredients back in 2012, and since then, its ethos remained the same. Commenting on the new product launch, Little Miracles founder Frederik Senger said: “This is a truly exciting launch for us as we move to halve our plastic production by the end of the year.” He also said, “Little Miracles was one of the first brands in Europe to repackage its drinks range with new, sustainable options. We decided to launch our organic Juice Shots in glass bottles, package our 1L ice tea in...
Tata Motors’ joint venture partner in China, Chery Automobiles, that has been manufacturing Jaguar Land Rover products for the Chinese market, is now ready to roll-out its first fully electric SUV, the eQ5, in its home country. The compact electric crossover is built on Chery’s all-new aluminium-intensive lightweight platform that will procreate a range of EVs soon. The Chery eQ5 fully electric SUV is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) that is available in two states of tune – 163 hp and 177 hp. The motor is supported by a lithium-ion battery pack which claimed to deliver a range of 510 km under NEDC. The battery is claimed to have an impressive energy density of 160.1 Wh/kg. The crossover’s monocoque or the structural skin is composed of 93% of aluminium-magnesium...
Tankoa Yachts S.p.A has reportedly introduced a new 50-metre all-aluminium superyacht S501. The yacht is nearing completing in Italy now after the relaxation of lockdown restrictions caused by the COVID-19. S501 is the ultimate all-aluminium 50-metre yacht featuring oversized deck space, comfort, quietness, and efficiency. Entirely handcrafted in Italy and designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the yacht offers various exterior design adjustments to make her fit your personal choice and taste. According to the report, S501 superyacht will feature a layout largely similar to the two sister ships – Binta D’Or and Vertige, but with two primary differences. The main deck aft will be wholly dedicated to a large lounging area, while the forward master cabin will feature a private lounge that can be...
Sweden is a competitive and highly liberalized, open market economy. The vast majority of Swedish enterprises are privately owned and market-oriented, combined with a strong welfare state involving transfer payments involving up to three-fifths of GDP. The rise in canned beverages market has also given support for the importation for aluminium cans. The nation’s aluminium can importation during 2017-19 has been recorded at 16,314 tonnes and the expenditure on import stood at $76.42. The projected for 2020 has been analysed at 6930 tonnes and the expenditure might reach to $25.66 million. When the estimated import volume and expenditure is summed with the last three years it reflects 23,244 tonnes and $102.08 million. Sweden’s aluminium cans importation in 2017 was recorded at 4385 tonnes...
Italian spring water brand Acqua S. Bernardo (colloquially known as San Bernardo) has launched its premium still and sparkling mineral waters in aluminium cans from Crown. This is the first time that the company is using metal packaging. Beverage cans were selected for their portability, sustainability and range of printing and decoration options. The cans feature a creative design that reflected its quality and heritage. The final graphics were inspired by the artwork on La Giocca, the brand’s bottle created in 1994 by the legendary automobile designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. The 33cl cans employ a special tactile finish to great effect. The cans, Printed in Crown’s Parma Italy plant, feature this special finish performed well on the production line being as easy to print as the regular...
The British company based in Liverpool scaffolding supplier George Roberts ensured a £1m loan from Barclays bank to support cash flow issues during the lockdown. The £38m-turnover firm used the government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), which was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in March’20 as part of a £330m financial aid package for UK businesses. George Roberts NW finance director Mark Roach said: “The lockdown caused a reduction in orders due to a reduced number of live projects. The loan guarantees liquidity and maintains a platform to ensure the business retains and even improves its status in the marketplace going forward”. Graham Duckworth, Barclays Relationship Director said: “The loan has given George Roberts NW the financial headroom to get...
