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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Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group, based in Hyderabad, India, has been manufacturing aerospace parts and sub-assembly components. The firm has developed a fully functional advanced portable ventilator — ‘Telangana Economical Ventilator-TEV 100’. The group companies Raghu Vamsi Aerospace, Sigma Micro Systems and Comprotech, an Adani and Raghu Vamsi joint venture have jointly developed the ventilator. Vamsi Vikas Ganesula, MD, Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group, said: It took 10 days to design, test and manufacture the ventilators.” The design was examined with the Research & Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) and was approved by the US FDA. The team after discussing with the doctors who were treating COVID-19 patients in the USA and UK, they decided to add advanced features. The group used all the...
In collaboration with Klassen, the exclusive car turner from Germany, the Monaco-based Dynamiq Yachts has designed a fast, sporty, all-aluminium 27.5-metre yacht GTM 90, which evokes nothing less than richness and sophistication, according to Dynamiq partner Giuseppina Arena. Giuseppina Arena is also of the opinion that the yacht possesses some of the design features found in Klassen cars, such as rich wood panelling and LED lights, and can be personally configured as well. Commenting on the collaboration of Klassen and Dynamiq, Paul Klassen stated: “Dynamiq and Klassen share the same values related to high-end materials, engineering, finishing and maximum comfort on board for their demanding clientele. It's all about flawless perfection and first-class comfort on land and sea.” The total...
Boeing has announced that it will restart all Commercial Airplanes production in a phased approach at its Puget Sound-region facilities next week. The plant is currently closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The health and safety of our employees, their families and communities is our shared priority," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and senior executive in the Pacific Northwest. "This phased approach ensures we have a reliable supply base, our personal protective equipment is readily available and we have all of the necessary safety measures in place to resume essential work for our customers." Approximately 27,000 people for 747, 767, 777 and 787 programs will return to production. The 737 program will resume working toward restarting production...
Apple has made public about its new iPhone offering, the second-generation iPhone SE. iPhone SE attributes an aerospace-grade aluminium and durable glass design. The phone is water and dust-resistant with an IP67 rating for water resistance up to 1 metre for 30 minutes. The phone also comes with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and comes with Touch ID for industry-leading security. Apple says its 4.7-inch Retina HD display with True Tone adjusts the white balance to match the ambient light for a more paper-like viewing experience. It is powered by the Apple-designed A13 Bionic to handle the most demanding tasks, and features the best single-camera system ever in an iPhone, according to Apple, which unlocks the benefits of computational photography including Portrait mode, and is designed to...
Pune Metro's coach assembling unit is waiting to get land allotted near Nagpur in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) had sought land from both the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) but yet to get any response. The international bids for the supply of 102 coaches for Pune Metro have been awarded to Titagarh Firema, an Indian company in a joint venture (JV) with an Italian firm. The JV is supposed to deliver 102 ultra-modern state-of-the-art aluminium-bodied coaches. As per the agreement, 25% of the coaches are to be manufactured at their plant in Italy and the balance 75% will be produced and commissioned at the MahaMetro coach manufacturing plant near Nagpur. The plant in Italy is also not operating for...
Hydro has announced that Norway-based outdoor furniture manufacturer Vestre will use Hydro CIRCAL in their sought-after furniture series, Folk. CIRCAL is a certified alloy with a minimum content of 75 percent post-consumer recycled aluminium. Using advanced sorting technology, aluminium from end-of-life windows, cans, doors and car parts are used to make high-quality recycled aluminium. “In a fairly short time, Hydro CIRCAL has become a key part of our product portfolio, with increased demand from customers and various industries,” said Egil Hogna, Executive Vice President for Hydro’s Extruded Solutions business. “We have already established a strong presence in the building and construction sector and will continue to focus on expanding our product reach. With Hydro CIRCAL, we provide...
On Tuesday, April 14, China’s State Grid announced to invest RMB 2.7 billion in total to construct charging piles. It said it plans to build 78,000 charging piles in 2020, which is 10 times more than the addition last year. The state-owned electric utility giant also announced that it would kick off construction of 126 charging pile projects across 18 Chinese provinces and cities to facilitate the development of electric vehicle charging network. This will require a total investment of RMB 360 million. China’s wholesale deliveries of new energy passenger vehicles almost quadrupled in March from the previous month and stood at 56,000 units, according to the data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) last week. Among this, wholesale volumes of plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for...
The flagship version of Audi’s A8 L W12 model and available only as a special order – depending on market is set to be the last application of the German manufacturer’s magnificent four-bank 12-cylinder engine, as it focuses on downsizing and efficiency. The model resembles ultra-smoothness and abundant is as indulgent in its delivery and ability, the A8 L W12 is similarly the lost luxurious version on offer, and – as driven – featured nearly the full gamut of Audi’s high tech systems developed for to outdo the competition in a technologically ever-escalating large luxury car segment. Audi builds the flagship model with lightweight aluminium-intensive construction and 24% stiffer than its predecessor for improved handling, comfort and collision safety, the A8’s most impressive feature is,...
The Italian manufacturer Vyrus rolls-out its all-new Alyen 988 superbike, combining speed and power with a futuristic design for a motorbike in an exclusive way. It is powered by a Ducati-sourced four-stroke engine producing 202 HP from a 1,285 cc displacement. This is paired to a six-speed gearbox, allowing the superbike to rev to 10,500 RPM. The major attraction of Vyrus Alyen 988 is the motorbikes bodywork. It’s an intricate, geometric design made from a network of naked carbon fiber panels that sit atop a bespoke magnesium double omega frame. Sharp angles at the rear stop short of the overhanging rear wheel unit, while under-seat exhaust pipes give the bike a sporting look from the back. The handlebars are also machined from a solid block of Ergal which is essentially a 7075 aluminium...
China’s sales of new energy vehicles declined 53.2% year on year in March, data showed from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Friday, 10 April 2020. Sales of new energy vehicles stood at 53,000 units last month. Production of NEVs in March came in at 50,000 units. That was down 56.9% year-on-year, CAAM data showed. Automobiles sales in March were up by 361.1% from a month ago. Sales stood at 1.43 million units. Production of cars jumped 399.2% to 1.42 million units. On a yearly basis, the production of cars declined 44.5%, down by 35.3 percentage points from that in February. Car sales were also dropped by 43.3%, down 35.8 percentage points from that in February.
On 8 th April’20, Airbus, Europe’s largest manufacturer, has announced that it will drop aircraft production of its core three aircraft models by roughly a third. The aircraft manufacturer has stated clearly that it will steeply cut production from the bestselling A320 single-aisle jet to 40 per month from 60 per month previously, assembled in Toulouse and Hamburg. Airbus will also drop its production of the A330 to two a month and the A350 jet to six a month. The aerospace sector is a key consumer of aluminium. The worldwide demand for the light metal has been choked, with the COVID-19 epidemic spawning the utmost turmoil to supply chains, and the outcome of it is putting the global premiums down. Guillaume Faury, CEO, Airbus said: “Our airline customers are heavily impacted by the...
According to the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Thursday, April 9, China’s wholesale deliveries of new energy passenger vehicles totalled at 56,000 units in March, down 49.2 per cent from the same period last year but grew by about three times from the last month. Wholesale volumes of plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 9,200 units of the total volume of new energy passenger vehicle sales. As per CPCA data, this figure is down by about 59 per cent from the corresponding period last year. Wholesale volumes of pure electric cars fell 48 per cent over the year and totalled at 47,000 units in March 2020. The robust performance of sole-proprietorship and joint-venture automakers in China primarily drove the country’s new energy vehicles market last month,...
The Lexus LC is appearing with a compelling blend of exotic looks, intoxicating V8 noises and performance and finely tuned dynamics. The 10kg less weight is one of the major tweaks of 2021 LC, as it equipped with new aluminium lower suspension arms, a hollow anti-roll bar with a revised diameter, a new high-strength coil spring material and lighter rear wheels for the 21-inch wheel option. To capitalise on the added agility and precision that brings, Lexus lengthened the stroke of the adaptive front dampers and optimised the rigidity of the bump stops to create a smoother overall suspension stroke. The LC 500’s 10-speed automatic paired to the same 470 hp/540 Nm 5.0 litre naturally-aspirated V8 as before. As for the LC 500h, the Multi-Stage Hybrid drivetrain, which combines the electric...
All American Marine (AAM) has secured a contract from Switch Maritime to complete the aluminium construction and outfitting of a 21-m, 84-passenger, zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered, electric-drive ferry that will operate in the California Bay Area. The project to build the vessel – both project and vessel are called Water-Go-Round – began at Bay Ship & Yacht shipyard in Alameda, California, and is being transferred to AAM. When launched, the Water-Go-Round vessel will be the US’ first hydrogen fuel cell vessel and the world’s first commercial fuel cell ferry. The project is funded in part by private capital from Switch Maritime, an investment platform seeking to build North America’s first fleet of zero-emission vessels. The project is also partially funded by a US$3M grant from the...
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid remained at $32.68 million. In 2018 the import rose by 0.68%, as the total import remained at 5736 tonnes and the foreign revenue paid was $32.98 million. Portugal’s import in 2019 again saw a decline of 2.89%, as the import reflected was 5570 tonnes and a decrease of 166 tonnes was recorded Y-o-Y. The foreign revenue paid was $34.64 million, which is more than the previous year, as the price was high during the time. In 2020 the projected import for aluminium cans is 5309 tonnes, which is again...
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid remained at $32.68 million. In 2018 the import rose by 0.68%, as the total import remained at 5736 tonnes and the foreign revenue paid was $32.98 million. Portugal’s import in 2019 again saw a decline of 2.89%, as the import reflected was 5570 tonnes and a decrease of 166 tonnes was recorded Y-o-Y. The foreign revenue paid was $34.64 million, which is more than the previous year, as the price was high during the time. In 2020 the projected import for aluminium cans is 5309 tonnes, which is again...
BMW Motorrad has disclosed the production-spec R18 cruiser, months after it showcased the smashing R18 concept at the 2019 EICMA. The concept was undoubtedly one of the best-looking motorcycles at the show. BMW has chosen from the wide catalogue of bolt-on aluminium parts to choose from, supplied by its official partners Roland Sands Designs. Then there are seats by US-based Mustang Seats. The BMW R18 looks stunning and, in many ways, resembles the 1936 BMW R5 cruiser. Parked side by side, the design inspiration is visible in its round LED headlamp, tear-drop-shaped fuel tank and the swooping rear fender. The design of the engine cam covers, for instance, draws inspiration from the old model, and it's the same case with the fish-tail-style exhaust. The need to comply with strict emission...
Liberty British Aluminium, Britain’s only remaining aluminium smelter, is supporting the fight against COVID-19 by making metal for NHS oxygen bottles. The Fort William plant has assisted with an emergency job to produce 20 tonnes of oxygen bottles for treating coronavirus patients. The order was placed by Bridgnorth Aluminium in Shropshire which usually supplies the pharmaceuticals and food industry. Tonnes of aluminium have been produced by the company’s 160 on-site workers to keep continuing to supply essential sectors. The smelter’s managing director Brian King said: “It’s good to know that we are keeping the supply chain going and contributing to the fight against the virus. It’s a classic example of turning your hand to try to help the situation.” “There are lots of reasons why we...
