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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Alumex PLC, the aluminium extrusions subsidiary of Sri Lanka’s Hayleys group, has reportedly unveiled a new aluminium product range for the Sri Lankan market. The news came last week after the company announced the introduction of the new product range, which includes unitized curtail wall systems, windows, doors, and sliding systems. Launched under the umbrella of Alumex Building Systems (ABS) and accredited by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the products are designed for high-rise buildings and engineered in a way to be able to resist challenging weather conditions. Thanks to a glazing thickness of up to 24 mm. Alumex PLC Managing Director Pramuk Dediwela said, “The introduction of Alumex Building Systems represents a major milestone for the Sri Lankan...
During the recent Mundus Vini 2019 summer wine tasting festival, wines using aluminium closures accounted for 23% or 397 of the total 1737 award-winning wines. This was about 15% more from 20% or 344 out of 1730 winning entries in 2018. Still wines accounted for 1551 winners this year, of which 25% were sealed using aluminium closures, registering another double-digit (13%) increase. Awards to still wines in the Gold Medal category increased by 42% year on year and their overall share of the medals also increased. Aluminium closures stayed right on track with a 42% increase YoY. The number of Gold Medals awarded to still wines with aluminium screw caps increased to reach 166 or 23% of the total. The use of aluminium screw cap is growing in the modern markets like Australia, Austria,...
Urging the Indian automobile industry to focus on manufacturing electric vehicles, Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said on Wednesday: “We have to make India the global hub of electric automobile manufacturing. This is difficult but not impossible.” The automotive industry should focus on the indigenous development of technology as well, opined the union minister at the launch of Bajaj Auto’s first electric scooter. But while encouraging for the development of electric vehicles, Gadkari did not miss to assure the automobile industry that there is no ban on petrol and diesel vehicles. He only pointed out that India’s fuel import bill touched INR 7 lakh crore, which is a big amount for India’s economy. According to him, the consumer in the future would...
According to a recent report, aluminium or steel water cans may replace plastic water bottles in Indian railways if the cabinet ministry approves a consumer affairs ministry proposal. As per the report, the cans would be initially offered to railway passengers, especially on premium trains such as Tejas Express and Vande Bharat Express. Government officials familiar with the matter said that the consumer affairs ministry is in talks with the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) to produce steel cans in two of the most common grades of food-grade stainless steel - 18/8 and 18/10, also known as Type 304. “We are in talks with SAIL for making water bottles/cans for the railways’ Rail Neer brand. These will be initially offered to passengers aboard premium trains such as Tejas Express and Vande...
According to a recent report, commercial aluminium systems specialist Jack Aluminium has partnered with Geze UK to create the first PAS24 approved automatic sliding door system. Designed to fill a gap in the healthcare and care home sectors where residents and care teams need the convenience of sliding doors and also where safety and security are of utmost importance, this new system would use Jack Aluminium’s JD47 Non-thermal Door & Shopfront system and Geze’s bespoke hardware. Jeff Pearson, Sales & Marketing Director at Jack Aluminium Systems, explained: “We knew from talking to customers that there was a real market for an automatic sliding door system that could meet the high levels of security that these healthcare facilities need.” He also said, “This new product resolves this issue...
According to the global export-import data, aluminium cans import into Belgium from Germany is estimated to come in at 7,494 tonnes in 2019, compared with 10,327 tonnes in 2018. This means this year is likely to see a downfall of 27 per cent in Belgium’s aluminium cans import from the previous year. In 2018 as well, Belgium’s aluminium cans import from Germany was lesser than that of 2017, as the import volume in the latter year was at about 11,338 tonnes. This indicates a year-on-year drop of 9 per cent in 2018. From the Netherlands, on the other hand, Belgium’s aluminium cans import is likely to record year-on-year growth. From 9064 tonnes in 2018, the volume is expected to increase to 13,337 tonnes, up 47 per cent. But in the last year, the import volume was down by about 23 per cent...
Ball Corporation is planning to build its first dedicated aluminium cups manufacturing facility in Georgia, according to a recent report. The facility will be adjacent to the company’s existing aluminium beverage can manufacturing plant and is expected to ramp up production in the fourth quarter of 2020. The report states the facility will be worth around $200 million and create jobs for 145 new employees (approx.). “We’re increasingly hearing from customers and consumers that they want to do the right thing for the environment, and they need more options,” said John Hayes, Ball chief executive officer. “This product launch is aligned with our ‘Drive for 10’ strategy and is another step in innovating to serve unmet needs. Using our years of experience and specialised expertise, we are...
Ball Corporation, a leader in cutting-edge, sustainable aluminium beverage packaging, has teamed up with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) to introduce recyclable aluminium cups to Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. The aluminium cups will debut during the NBA's Denver Nuggets' home opener against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, October 25. "We're proud to team up with KSE to bring sports fans at Pepsi Center a sustainable beverage cup option and grow this offering across sports venues in the U.S.," said John A. Hayes, Ball's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "As a premier sports and entertainment destination in Denver, Pepsi Center is making a meaningful difference on promoting sustainability in its industry. At Ball, we've seen lot of excitement for the aluminium cup since...
China's new-vehicle market has contracted for the 15th straight month, with sales declining 5.2 percent from a year earlier to 2.27 million in September, as the nation’s weakening economy continues to weigh on light vehicle demand. Last month, new light-vehicle deliveries slipped 6.3 percent to around 1.93 million, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Weak light-vehicle demand wiped out mild gains in sales of new commercial vehicles. In the month, deliveries of new commercial vehicles, including buses and trucks, gained 1.9 percent to around 340,000. For the first nine months, new-vehicle sales in China dropped 10 percent from a year earlier to approach 18.4 million. In the period, new light-vehicle deliveries fell 12 percent to roughly 15.25 million while new...
Aluminium laptop and desk accessories are gaining more popularity because of the seamless design, easy maintenance and ability to match with the interiors and gadgets. The all-aluminium Multi-Angle MacBook and PC Stand by BoYata Direct give a user the ability to adjust the P.C. to the user’s ideal height. Now available at a discounted price, its all-aluminium build looks great and matches the MacBook perfectly. One can adjust it accordingly to suit eye and back comfort and for different purposes, e.g., watching, typing or sitting. The laptop stand is made of sturdy, lightweight aluminium. It can be adjusted at different angles and its height can be adjusted higher or lower depending on the needs of the user. At the same time it keeps your computer up high leaving more space on the desk...
China’s production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) continued to decline in September, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said on Monday. The country produced 89,000 units of NEVs last month, down 29.9% year-on-year. NEV sales fell by 34.2% YoY to 80,000 units in September, CAAM said, after a drop of 15.8% in August. For the first nine months of 2019, sales stood at 872,000 units, up 20.8% from a year earlier, while production rose by 20.9% on an annual basis to 888,000 units. CAAM data also showed that car sales fell for the 15th consecutive month in September. Sales dropped 5.2% from the same month a year earlier to 2.27 million units. Auto sales in January-September were 10.3% lower than the same period of 2018. According to data from the China Passenger...
Schüco, one of the leading suppliers of aluminium window, door and façade systems, has been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard. Schüco is one of the first companies in the construction sector to be certified against the ASI Performance Standard. Andreas Engelhardt, Managing Partner of Schüco said, “The ASI certification is an important milestone within our sustainable material strategy. We aim to support our partners in the development of outstanding and future-proof buildings. This commitment goes hand-in-hand with our efforts towards ensuring responsible procurement as well as a comprehensive circular economy strategy. We are proud to receive this recognition of what we have achieved so far.” The ASI Certification program is the only...
According to a recent report, New York-based studio Gill Schmid has released the initial details of its latest superyacht concept, an 80 meter hybrid explorer. It is a hybrid between functional explorer and luxurious superyacht, said the studio. The superyacht is designed with a steel Ice Class hull and aluminium superstructure in collaboration with Tim Dempers Studio. Key features of the yacht include a spacious helideck with a gym, beauty salon, lounging areas fore and aft flanked by an outdoor Jacuzzi. The exterior would be mirror glazed reflecting the outdoor environment. The yacht is also equipped with an A-frame crane capable of launching a plethora of tenders and toys, including a 12-metre limousine tender, Jet Skis, and two Triton-built submarines. The accommodation capacity of...
In a bid to bringing in some innovation to Pakistan’s energy industry, Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) has recently introduced aluminium tank Lorries, which will distribute fuel across Pakistan’s improved road network to Shell’s customers. According to the parameters set by National Highway Authority on axle to weight ratio, these aluminium Lorries will enhance efficiency by allowing higher volumes of product to be transported as compared to steel tank Lorries. Besides, they are light-weight and therefore, better for Pakistan’s roads. Also, since aluminium is non-corrosive and negates static charge, the new Lorries will increase safety and security. The aluminium tank Lorries also reduce maintenance cost and improve fuel economy while reducing environmental impact. SPL inaugurated the new...
A number of aluminium companies and steelmakers along with other suppliers recently filed separate complaints against four largest railroad companies in the United States. They alleged that the railroad companies in the United States conspired to raise prices and overcharge customers billions of money for freight services over a period of five years. They did this under the guise of fuel cost recovery program. Among the aluminium companies, Alcoa Corp., Pittsburgh; Alumax Mill Products, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Arconic, Pittsburgh; Northwest Alloys, Washington; Reynolds Metals Co., Richmond, Virginia; and Eastalco Aluminum and Intalco Aluminum, subsidiaries of Alcoa, filed a lawsuit Sept. 30 with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The companies alleged that...
Factors like limited availability of natural resources, urbanisation, and need for faster execution and changing infrastructure landscape have been continuously influencing the evolution of the construction industry, where aluminium was the key component of the journey. The trend towards light weight construction has been incessantly increasing the use of aluminium structures and therefore, its export and import across various countries. {newsStudioGallery} Austria is one such country which has been seeing a rise in the import of aluminium structures, according to the global export-import data. Started with a jump from 25,332 tonnes in 2016 to 58,950 tonnes in 2017, Austria’s aluminium structures imports in 2018 saw a further growth to 64,348 tonnes. This year, Austria is expected to...
UK beverage company Radnor Hills has expanded its products portfolio with the launch of still and sparkling spring water in 330ml aluminium can. The company has collaborated with Ardagh Group to bring cans into its packaging portfolio. Radnor Hills has recognised the benefits of the aluminium can – with its long shelf life, 100% recyclability, transport efficiency, leak and light proof qualities. William Watkins, Managing Director and Founder of Radnor Hills said, “Our passion is for making the simplest of things taste great, and thanks to the detailed development we’ve done with Ardagh, we know we can rely on our new can range to protect and preserve the fantastic taste and quality of our still and sparkling spring waters.” Ardagh said its Customer Technical Service specialists helped...
Turtle Sodas has announced the launch of new sparkling soft drinks in aluminium cans in the UK. The products are available in mango, pineapple and lime flavours. The new range is made with no sugar, no artificial sweeteners. Turtle Sodas Founder Caitlin Egen said: “There is a huge shift happening in the drinks sector. With increasing awareness about the harm of sugar, artificial sweeteners and alcohol, drinks businesses need to start radically innovating on a product level,” “Turtle Sodas was born from a personal frustration at the lack of great-tasting soft drinks that didn’t rely on sugar or additives to achieve their flavour profiles. Turtle Sodas is a zero-compromise brand, and I believe that you don’t need to compromise on flavour for health, and certainly shouldn’t have to...
