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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PSA Group will start offering electrified versions of all new and retooled gasoline models in 2020, to be built at Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile. This is driven by the government’s push towards electrification. The first one to go on sale will be its next-generation Peugeot-badged 2008 with both a gasoline and battery version. According to PSA’s local partner Dongfeng Motor Group, the next-generation gasoline Peugeot-badged 2008 will become the first to go on sale, along with a battery version. This will be followed by the plug-in hybrid and gasoline variants for the retooled crossovers Peugeot 4008 and Citroen C5 Aircross. Dongfeng also said that the entire range of PSA Peugeot Citroen will be offered with an electrified version by 2023. Peugeot Citroen Dongfeng is a 50-50 JV...
CANPACK, a leading global manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans, announced the inauguration of its aluminium beverage can facility in Tocancipa, Colombia. The new plant will cater to the increasing demand for sustainable and innovative aluminium packaging. The aluminium beverage can facility is designed to deliver an annual production capacity of more than 1.3 billion cans, expandable to 1.9 billion. “Following the increased demand for sustainable and innovative aluminium packaging, the CANPACK Group has decided to accelerate its expansion into the South American market. This investment has been founded upon a strong and trust-based relationship we have established with AB InBev. We are looking forward to expanding our business operations in Colombia as we see great potential for growth...
A week ago, the aluminium can industry reportedly disproved Coca-Cola’s claim that recycled PET bottles have a much lower carbon footprint than the aluminium cans. The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) said the carbon footprint of both PET bottles and aluminium cans are comparable, claiming that aluminium cans perform significantly better than the plastic PET bottle on critical sustainability metrics, including recycling rate, recycled content and economic value. CMI President Robert Budway said, “The average aluminium can in the United States has a recycled content of 73%. This is significantly higher than plastic PET bottles in the United States, which have less than 10% recycled content.” He also said, “Most all recycled cans being transformed into new cans have a positive...
Auto sector representatives expect China’s new energy vehicle market to pick up in 2020 as automakers roll out new products. They reiterated the need for supportive government policies. China implemented production quota for automakers to support NEVs. Sales of NEVs- plug-in hybrids, battery-electric vehicles and those powered by hydrogen fuel cells jumped 62% last year with government support. However, sales of NEVs started dropping this year after China cut subsidies for NEVs substantially. In October 2019, NEV sales fell 45.6 per cent YoY. "For next year, we foresee the NEV market will continue to grow, maybe not as dramatic as it was in the past," Stephan Woellenstein, Volkswagen Group's chief in China told Reuters during Guangzhou auto show last week. A key part of the revival is...
Greencroft Bottling Company has collaborated with Ardagh Group to launch the UK’s first wine canning line in County Durham. Greencroft Bottling has invested over £2million in the new can filling line. The new can filling line will initially focus on the popular 200ml and 250ml slimline cans but will also handle Ardagh’s imminent new 187ml Wine Can format. Ardagh has provided technical support for the can line commissioning and set-up, as well as establishing criteria for wine compatibility testing, according to Greencroft Bottling. Greencroft Bottling said the wine canning line had gone live at Greencroft Bottling Company, boasting filler speed of 17,000 cans per hour and offering both still and carbonated filling for wine, soft drinks, and RTDs. Mark Satchwell, Managing Director of...
According to a report, Llanllyr Source has recently released its still and sparkling water in aluminium cans, as part of the commitment to a plastic-free future. The cans, look like classic Source glass water bottles, have been released in a 330ml single-serve format, available in the UK and US with a suggested retail price of $1.29/£0.99. Also, to ensure no plastic used in the primary or secondary packaging, the cans have been distributed in recyclable cardboard boxes. At first, the Welsh water and mixer brand had launched water in aluminium cans in the 2009, but following a trial, they were pulled from distribution in part as consumers had shown unacceptance towards water products in cans. “Given that our water comes from a sustainable source, we pioneered water in cans to ensure we had...
Emirates Global Aluminium announced that it has extended its UAE-made aluminium supply agreement with BMW. The new deal will see EGA’s aluminium supplies to BMW continue until 2022. A BMW representative visited EGA’s Jebel Ali site in Dubai to mark the start of the new agreement. EGA, one of the largest suppliers of foundry alloys to the automotive industry worldwide, announced that it is to significantly increase its supply of aluminium to BMW. EGA has been supplying BMW with aluminium since 2013. Abdulla Kalban said: “The BMW Group has high standards for the quality of metal as well as for sustainability and social responsibility. We are proud that we have maintained BMW Group’s trust over the past six years and that our relationship will continue into the next decade.” The company...
A unique ‘ribbed’ can which keeps Jupiler beer cool in the hand has won ‘Best Can/ Alubottle’ at the 2019 World Beverage Innovation Awards. The ground-breaking design saw Ardagh Group develop a new tooling technique to achieve super-defined debossed flutes in the walls of both the 33cl and 50cl Jupiler cans. The resulting ‘ribs’ disrupt the flow of air along the can body and reduce contact with the hand, which keeps the beer colder for longer. The prestigious award reflects Ardagh’s commitment to innovation in response to growing markets, and its experience in finding technological solutions to meet customer needs. In a neat additional benefit, the fluted design not only keeps the product colder for longer, it also echoes the characteristic Jupiler ribbed glassware. This shelf appeal...
Morris Commercial has reportedly revealed 2.5-tonne electric JE Van at the Design Museum in London. The Worcestershire-based manufacturer says the van will have a 60kWh lithium-ion battery of a range of around 200 miles and 1-tonne payload. Inspired by the original 1948 Morris J-Type van, the new JE, to be produced in the United Kingdom, will feature a similar design to its spiritual predecessor. The production version will be made out of carbon fibre. The battery to be used in the van will be sourced from the UK too. The battery will give the van 90kW of power and can be restored to 80 per cent after a 30 minute fast charge. The company’s founder and CEO Dr Ou Li stated that the reason behind wanting carbon fibre was to make the vehicle “light and spacious”. Buyers of the JE van can...
Darley Aluminium, an Australian business involved in the manufacture and distribution of aluminium extruded products, has opened a new showroom in Keysborough, Victoria. The new showroom will showcase the latest trends in residential and commercial window and door systems, including ClimateGuard thermally-broken windows and doors. Darley Aluminium, established in 1996, sells aluminium sections & associated products for commercial, residential and industrial applications. The company also provides custom-made shapes that meet specific needs in different industries such as construction, transportation, packaging and engineering products. The opening ceremony of the New Darley Victorian showroom took place on Thursday, 14 November at Darley Victoria, 10 Bridge Road, Keysborough VIC 3173.
ITS B.V. has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a Production & Transformation member, bringing the total number of ASI members to 107. ITS is the European market leader as a manufacturer of household packaging. ITS produces an innovative range of products for supermarket organisations and cash & carry stores in particular, from aluminium foil, cling film and microwave film to baking paper, sandwich paper and coffee filters, according to ASI press release. The company’s aluminium foil is ideal for storing, preparing and protecting food. “We are joining ASI in order to underline our commitment towards our society and environment. Sustainability is in our DNA and we would like to share the message and mentality of ASI among the retailers in Europe supplying them with the...
Ardagh Group, a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions for some of the world’s leading brands, has announced that its three beverage can manufacturing plants have achieved International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) certification. Facilities in Bishopville, South Carolina, Olive Branch, Mississippi, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina have achieved ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Claude Marbach, CEO, Ardagh Metal – North America said, “Continued ISO certification across our entire Ardagh North America metal manufacturing organisation is indicative of our commitment to assuring customers we remain on a path of continuous improvement across quality, sustainability and product and service satisfaction.” “These accomplishments help provide confirmation that customers...
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s new energy vehicles production in October stood at 85,000 units, down 9.6 per cent from a month before and 39.7 per cent from the same period last year. In the first ten months, the new energy vehicles output in China amounted to 961,000 units, up 11.5 per cent from the same period last year. NBS data also showed that China’s overall automobiles production in October came in at 2.28 million units, down 2.1 per cent from October 2018. From January to October 2019, China produced 20.29 million automobiles in total, which was also down by 11.1 per cent on a year-over-year basis. According to an update from China Automotive Battery Industry Innovation Alliance on November 11, China saw 4.1 GWh of batteries installed to power cars in...
China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data shows that China’s wholesale new energy vehicle (NEV) sales declined 45.4% from a year ago to 66,000 units in October. This marked the fourth consecutive month of decline since the latest subsidy cuts took effect in late June. Wholesale sales of NEVs in China increased 1% from September, showed data from the industry association. Retail sales of sedans, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) amounted to 1.84 million units, marking a 5.7% year-on-year decline. The passenger car sales stood at 16.63 million units in the first 10 months of 2019. That was down 8.3% from the same period last year. In another update from Shanghai Metals Market, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said that retail sales of sedans,...
Brewers and other canned drink makers in the U.S. are pushing the U.S. government to take a stand in determining aluminium price as the key benchmark for aluminium has not dropped much despite the lifting of tariffs. The Beer Institute supported House panel’s call for a Government Accountability Office study of aluminium markets and urging Congress to pass a bill known as the Aluminum Pricing Examination Act. The APEX Act aims to give “exclusive jurisdiction over the setting of reference prices for aluminium premiums” to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Beverage companies are affected by S&P Global’s SPGI, +0.87% Midwest Premium, which is raising the cost of aluminium cans. The heads of the Beer Institute and American Beverage Association criticised the Midwest Premium last...
SakunC Innovation Co, expertise in building boats and vehicles with lightweight aluminium, will reportedly deliver the first batch of 208 units of electric minibuses to local customers in the first quarter of 2020. Marketed by the SakunC brand, the vehicle is priced at 2.3 million a unit, said chief executive Weeraphon Techaphasuksanti. The assembling of the vehicle will take place at the company’s plant in Suphan Buri, which has the capacity to make 2,800 such units in a year. The plant required an investment of 1 billion Thailand Baht and received perks from the Board of Investment, according to the report. SakunC expects that by the end of this year, the revenue will reach 100 million Thai Baht, and by the year next to 800 million Thai Baht. Thanks to its wide range of products in the...
Showa Denko on Wednesday reported consolidated net sales of ¥695,575 million in the first three quarters of 2019, a drop of 4.1% from the same period of the previous year. In the aluminium segment, sales declined by 9.1% YoY in January-September 2019. The Group’s operating income stood at ¥109,313 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 18.7%. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥80,963 million in the first three quarters of 2019, down 18.4% from the same period of the previous year. Sales in the aluminium dropped to ¥73,698 million in the first nine months of 2019, compared to ¥81,060 million in the first nine months of 2018. That was down ¥7,362 million YoY. Operating income of the aluminium segment decreased by 64.8%, to ¥1,424 million. Operating income was...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified multiple Amcor flexible packaging facilities against ASI Performance Standard. Amcor achieved ASI Performance Standard – Material Stewardship Certifications for its two facilities in France and one in Germany – that produce flexible packaging. Amcor Flexible’s Rorschach site in Switzerland has achieved complete ASI Performance Standard Certification. The company’s operations in Singen, Germany are already certified against the ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that Amcor’s facilities in Teningen Tscheulin-Rothal (Germany), Sarrebourg and De Froges (France) have been certified for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium with a focus on material stewardship....
