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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Aluminium wire in power transmission and distribution applications is still the preferred material today, aluminium conducts electricity safely. Utility companies use aluminium wire for electrical transmission in power grids as it has a cost and weight advantages over copper wires. Aluminium wire is also used for power wiring of some aeroplanes. The aluminium wire export market of France has been showcasing strong and steady during 2017-20. The export volume has been recorded 143,739 tonnes during 2017-19 and revenue generated stood $245.70 million. The projected export for 2020 has been analyzed at 44,431 tonnes and income to be generated might reach to $101.69, the highest figure in revenue generation within the last four years. When the 2020 export volume and revenue gets added with...
The Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has reportedly presented the full details of its in-build 50 metre 5000 aluminium superyacht Project Altea. Project Altea is the latest all-aluminium yacht from Heesen and sistership to the 49.8 metre hybrid motor yacht Home . In Frank Laupman’s Omega Architects’ words “Altea features contemporary exterior design characterised by floor-to-ceiling windows.” According to Heesen director of sales and marketing Mark Cavendish, Project Altea’s exterior is one of Heesen’s best, owing to the sheet amount of structural glass. There are floor-to-ceiling windows in the main saloon, the owner’s cabin, and in the upper saloon. Elsewhere, Altea features unique spray rails, a fast displacement aluminium hull form with a shallow draft of 2.15 metres. The yacht features a...
The head of German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) has sent a warning that many of the country’s SME suppliers could run out of business unless Airbus maintains at least half its pre-crisis output over the next two years. Volker Thum, Managing Director of BDLI said: “Germany’s aerospace sector has boomed by riding back of Airbus’s commercial growth, with around a third of its production in the country that is now threatened by the coronavirus outbreak.” <iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PH37muoOlFk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> He also said: “Unless we can guarantee a minimum delivery level for Airbus, a whole industry that has been built over 40 years...
Zhenjiang Shipyard has reportedly completed building two series of pusher and towing tugs for a bauxite mining project in Guinea, Africa, as of May 3, after returning to full production in April following slower production in Q1 2020 due to COVID19 restrictions. In total, Zhenjiang Shipyard in Jiangsu province has completed 11 of those tugs, which are mainly used for bauxite mining in Guinea, part of China’s One Belt and One Road strategy of investment in ports, projects, and shipping. With the delivery of Yi Tuo (Yick Tug) 206 and 207 on May 3, the shipyard completes the COSCO Shipping Bulk Co's tug building project of 11 pusher and towing tugs. During March and April, Zhenjiang also tackled a backlog of five more 37-m pusher tugs Yi Tuo (Yick Tug) 103, 104, 203, 204, 205. Each of these...
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors), announced the launch of a two new series of Automotive Grade, surface-mount aluminium electrolytic capacitors. It offers useful life up to 6,000 hours for automotive and industrial applications. The aluminium electrolytic capacitor offers high voltages up to 450 V with operating temperatures up to +125 °C. The high voltage range of Vishay BCcomponents 152 CME and 192 CTX series capacitors provides designers with greater design flexibility. “As polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a non-solid electrolyte, the AEC-Q200 qualified devices are suited for smoothing, filtering, and...
Ardagh Group has created a $2million fund to support communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group has inspired by Ardagh’s employees who have been volunteering in their communities and donating to local charities. Nominated by Ardagh’s local teams, the fund will be allocated to charities providing emergency relief in the communities close to Ardagh’s facilities. Ardagh, employs over 16,000 people, runs 56 metal and glass production facilities across 12 countries. “Our team in Ardagh supports a critical infrastructure for the communities we live in – the essential food and beverage supply chain,” said Paul Coulson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ardagh Group. “In recognition of our community-based purpose and the challenging times we are all in, Ardagh has created this...
The Indian automotive industry has urged the government for permission to restart manufacturing operations, as it has recorded zero sales in the domestic market in the first month of FY2021. According to a report, the industry has been tentatively losing over INR 2,300 crore turnover a day since the nationwide lockdown started on March 24, 2020. So, in the total 55 days of lockdown period, given that it is extended till May 17, the total losses could be accumulated at INR 1,26,500 crore. As companies gear up to restart operations, apex industry bodies, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), and the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA) have jointly written to the government, seeking...
According to a recent report, HVG Facades has extended the range of their non-combustible premium interlocking aluminium cladding system by adding new profiles called ZINTL. The new ZINTL range of profiles will lend flexibility to the architects to mix and match profiles on a single elevation, allowing them to create unique interlocking aluminium cladding designs. Mixing various profile sizes will create an alternate appearance with interlocking cladding. ZINTL aluminium cladding offers high-performance and is available in a range of interlocking weatherboard profiles to suit any project. It is timelessly elegant and endures material that opens up a world of design possibilities. This new range of cladding system will also provide greater coverage of the wall, allowing quicker...
India’s one of the leading automaker Mahindra & Mahindra, is selling its brand Roxor in the United States with a slew of aftermarket options as it can be customized to suit the requirements of the buyers, as the accessories range from new decals to wraps. The Roxor competes against mainly All-Terrain Vehicles from Kawasaki and Polaris as it is classified under the off-highway category mainly for domestic use. The Roxor caters most to the farmers and as many as seven paint schemes are offered with it. It also gets options for the grille, tires, shock absorbers, bumper, front hook, seat covers, winch, stinger, snowploughing, windshield, enclosure, and much more. The Mattracks fitted version is significantly costlier than the standard Roxor. The ZRX Roxor Tracks can be installed at the...
The American start-up pure-electric, Bollinger, has disclosed the images of its affirmation of the world’s first electric chassis-cab truck platform. The Bollinger B2CC pick-up truck is going to be ready for ordering by 2021. The firm has stated that it has designed, developed, and engineered to be configured for a wide range of commercial applications. Built in the US on the carmaker's four-wheel-drive skateboard architecture, the B2CC is close to the Bollinger B1 SUV and B2 pick-up models unveiled at the 2019 Los Angeles motor show. Like both of those vehicles, the B2CC ute possesses an unashamedly utilitarian look reminiscent of the former Land Rover Defender. That’s because it has been designed to be easy to manufacture and repair, with aluminium body panels that are simple to...
The aerospace manufacturers keep pursuing to identify news paths to soar product capacities and performance, while concurrently achieving determined goals for fuel efficiency and sustainability. Alvant, an organization specialised for the design, development, testing and manufacture of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite materials and components (AMCs), moves at supplying benefits to the aerospace sector. <iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8NBII96WD6c" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The formula of lessening weight without negotiating on structural integrity is a must-have for almost all engineering projects and aerospace remains as the most vital industry, as weight...
Electric cars having no internal combustion engines does not make it safer, as it is broadly accepted that if a battery catches fire, the outcome is much more catastrophic than a gasoline explosion. Volvo Cars' EV brand Polestar has done this by incorporating the battery within the structure of its upcoming Polestar 2. There are additional benefits to it. Apart from providing safety to the battery, it provides a stiffer body structure, minimising damage in case of a collision. The battery setup is also claimed to make the structure stable, acting as a damper to reduce so-called Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH). For added protection to the battery, it has been enclosed in an aluminium case and is also meant to disconnect from the entire car in the case of collision. These, of course,...
Lancashire-based precision engineering firm DA Design Automation has boosted up its production of key equipment used by the NHS in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic. The company is has been a specialist in machinery design and build and has begun to produce hundreds of headbands for face shields, a crucial piece of PPE for healthcare workers. The firm has also more than doubled its production of aluminium components used in bedside hoists, which frees up NHS capacity by enabling patients to be treated at home. DA Design Automation manufactures the chassis and mounting hooks for the portable hoist system that is used by hospitals and in care homes and care facilities. The company has been the key supplier of the parts since 2018, but order volumes have doubled since the lockdown....
The UMC-063 XP ZERO is built by the Anglo-American brand Untitled Motorcycles. The electric bike was developed in partnership with Zero Motorcycles and features an 82kW (110bhp) and 140ft-lb (190Nm) of the torque power unit, good enough for a top speed of 124mph (200kph). The base model is the Zero SR/F electric naked motorcycle platform which also has a sport-touring version in the form of the SR/S model. Looking at the core of the XP ZERO it features a machined aerospace-grade aluminium powertrain that contains the batteries, charger, and power unit. Speaking of the output, the electric motor delivers 82kW (110bhp) and a maximum torque of 140ft-lb (190Nm). This helps the electric motorcycle reach a top speed of 124mph (200kph). Moreover, the 900A power unit features a clutch-less direct...
Lenovo M2 electric scooter has been unveiled in China. The electric scooter is currently available for pre-order and it is offered in two colour options. Moreover, the M2 electric scooter weighs 12kg and can attain a top speed of 25kms per hour. Lenovo claims the scooter takes between 3 to 4 hours to fully charge. As per the information available on the Lenovo website, the M2 electric scooter is available in Black and White colour options. Currently, the Lenovo M2 electric scooter is available in China. It is unlikely the new electric scooter by Lenovo will launch in India as well and other nations of the world. The body of the Lenovo M2 is built using an aluminium alloy and the scooter is also rated for IP54 protection. As mentioned, the Lenovo M2 electric scooter can attain a top speed...
As a small effort to expand the product line in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way, Genelac, the global leader in professional loudspeakers, has re-launched some of its popular models in Studio, AV, and Home Studio ranges with special RAW aluminium colour finish. The models are primarily produced from recycled aluminium, similar to what we find in drink cans. They contain less finishing material and no painting to allow the beauty of the enclosure’s raw aluminium to shine through and to give each speaker a distinctive look. All the models feature the timeless Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) design, developed by Genelec in close collaboration with leading industrial designer Harri Koskinen. They are all two-way designs and include the 8020, 8030 and 8040 nearfield studio monitors,...
Fast Company has selected Ball aluminium cup as the winner in the consumer products category. Ball Corporation's aluminium cup has been recognized in Fast Company's 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards. The awards, now in its fourth year, honour products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet. "We are honored that Fast Company recognized the Ball Aluminum Cup™ as a world changing idea," said Daniel W. Fisher, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Global Beverage Packaging. "We designed the cup to provide consumers with a better, more sustainable way to enjoy their favourite beverages while helping to alleviate pollution associated with single-use plastic cups. We look forward to ramping up production of the...
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, an Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation headquartered in Mumbai, India, develops a mHawk range of engines. It is a significant engine for the company and has been enhancing over the years. The Scorpio is known to be very famous in rural areas. It is also used to go unpaved paths, so a powerful engine is needed for this. In recent times, the engine has made a transition to fit the BS6 emission norms. The car lost the 2.5-litre diesel engine. But this engine was outdated, and the 2.2-litre mHawk has also gotten a power upgrade. The car now produces an impressive 140 bhp and 250 nm of torque. This is a significant power upgrade from the previous engine that produced 120 bhp. The mHawk range of diesel engines brought in the capability of...
