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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Downeast Cider continues to extend its reach from the East Coast to the West Coast in the U.S., building a following for a growing niche in the specialty hard cider market: “unfiltered” cider. In fact, Downeast, launched by brothers Ross and Matt Brockman, is the original unfiltered cider. "When our three founders got together to launch Downeast, they decided on a few basics to differentiate the product," says Pete McCoubrey, Downeast Product and Brand Marketing. "Five fresh apples go into every 12 oz. can. And it was determined that filtering them out would mean filtering out flavour. So, as our leaders like to say, we leave the good stuff in there." Downeast customers agree as demand for the popular cider continues to increase with an increasing slate of offerings that include core...
Wynnchurch Capital has invested in Eastern Metal Supply (EMS), a distributor of aluminium extrusions and related products. The terms of the investment were not disclosed. Founded in 1982, Florida-based EMS now has fourteen nationwide distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, totalling nearly 1.5 million square feet. The company’s aluminium products are sold into a variety of industrial, commercial, residential, and marine end markets. Greg Weekes, President and Co-Founder of EMS said, “We have built and grown EMS by providing our customers with exceptional service, just-in-time delivery and a wide breadth of value-added products. Wynnchurch shares this commitment and we are excited to partner with them as we continue that mission and pursue our next phase of growth.” Chris...
Darnet Design has recently unveiled its latest superyacht concept – the 86 metre Starlight. Both exterior and interior design of the yacht, which features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, has been done by Darnet. Some of the key features of the yacht’s interior include a touch and go helicopter landing pad, 17 square metre swimming pool on the aft main deck, and beach club exceeding 100 square metres. The beach club is also equipped with two underwater observatories on the port and starboard side. The total accommodation capacity is for 14 guests in seven cabins. Six of them are guest cabins on the main deck and one is the owner’s stateroom on the dedicated owner’s deck. Gym, spa, sauna sit are some of the other features present on the main deck. The main deck can be reached via...
General Motors launched its two-seat full electric vehicle for customers across China last month under SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile, General Motors’ light-vehicle partnership with SAIC Motor Corp. The micro EV, the Baojun-badged E200, offers two variants at prices of RMB 54,800 ($7,697) and RMB 64,800 after government subsidies. The car comes with a warranty of eight years or 120,000 kilometers for its battery system. The vehicle has a range of 250 km on one charge and targets urban commuters. The vehicle is easy to park and make U-turns, GM said. About 43 per cent of the vehicle is made of ultra-high-strength and high-strength steel and the rest is made of multiple materials including aluminium. The Baojun E200 first went on sale in September 2018 in the southwest China city of Liuzhou...
Cannedwaterforkids.org (CW4K), which works towards distributing clean, safe drinking water to children all around the world, packages its water in aluminium bottles and cans. The product fulfils the twin purposes of a sustainability goal and giving back to the needy. It is a 100% recyclable quality alternative for plastic water bottles which are rarely recycled. “Every time you buy & drink our premium water, you are making a difference,” said Greg Stromberg, CW4K founder, and CEO. “We call our water ‘Drinking water - with a purpose.’ That’s because it keeps you hydrated; it tastes great and is infinitely recyclable. Plus, 95% of all money collected by CW4K from the sale of this water goes to help fund & deliver sustainable clean drinking water programs worldwide.” A number of companies...
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) today announced the Alufoil Trophy 2020 judging panel, made up of experts from all parts of the aluminium foil and closure sector, will be led by Veith Behrmann, Group Packaging Manager at Nestlé Nespresso in Switzerland. He will act as the external judge and offer insights and opinions from an end user perspective. Veith Behrmann brings 35 years of experience in the packaging sector to the panel. After positions with machinery manufacturers TOSS and Rovema, he joined Nestlé in 1988, working in Switzerland and then Japan, developing key packaging technologies. He joined Nespresso in 2006 as project manager new packaging technology before moving to his current role. The announcement of Alufoil Trophy 2020 winners coincides with interpack in...
According to a recent report, Turquois Yachts has reportedly started construction on a Vallicelli-designed 75 metre superyacht. The expected delivery time is late 2021. The vessel is built from a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with an exterior designed by A Vallicelli Yacht Design featuring “simple sleek lines” and a “powerful dynamic look”. A statement from the yard said: “With a profile more reminiscent of sporty sailing, the low angle of the transom slope and the very long forward overhang, make this 75m yacht appear long, slender, and elegant despite her interior volume.” The interior, on the other hand, has been designed by H2 Yacht Design, with key features including a full 14.2 metre beam beach club, which opens aft to the swimming pool and has platforms to the sea on both...
Scientists from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology and Slovenia’s National Institute of Chemistry have claimed to have created aluminium batteries with higher energy density and wide renewable energy storage applications. Conventional aluminium batteries use aluminium anode and graphene cathode. The scientists used anthraquinone, instead of graphene for the cathode in the new device, which has increased the energy density twofold from conventional aluminium devices. In the paper “ Concept and electrochemical mechanism of an Al metal anode ‒ organic cathode battery” , published in Energy Storage Materials, the researchers explained that anthraquinone enables storage of positive charge-carriers from the electrolyte, which helps in boosting the energy density two times the...
Ožujsko, a Croatian beer brand for lager beer, has partnered with Ball Corporation to introduce a collection of limited-edition cans. The limited-edition cans are created to raise awareness of endangered species in Croatia. Ožujsko’s new range utilizes Ball’s Thermochronic Ink and Dynamark technology on fully recyclable 500ml standard aluminium cans. Ivan Šuvar, consumer excellence director at Zagrebačka Pivovara, said: “Cans are becoming increasingly popular for packaging as they are fully recyclable. Using packaging that is sustainable matches our company values as we want to make a positive change. We chose to use our popular brand to voice awareness for endangered species. We partnered with Ball to create our cans to reflect the cause and raise awareness with consumers. We hope to...
According to a recent report, American start-up Bollinger Motors has revealed its electric off-road SUV and pick-up truck in beta prototype form. The B1 and B2, both based on Bollinger’s in-house developed Class 3 electric vehicle ‘skateboard’ platform, are engineered to be road-legal across the globe. The chassis and body of both the vehicles are made of aluminium, which make them light in weight and easy to manufacture with simple-to-replace body panels. The rugged, boxy models produce a combination of 614bhp and 668lb feet of torque for a claimed 0-60mph time of 4.5 sec and a top speed of 100mph. Batter pack has an enormous capacity as well of 120 kWh. However, the range has not been confirmed yet. Previously, the company had proposed a range of 200 miles from a 100kWh battery. Since...
Nio Inc. announced last week, it would open smaller showrooms for better sales network, cut jobs and spin off some business units after reporting a second-quarter loss of US$478.6 million, 25 per cent more than its first-quarter loss. The move was decided to control massive cash crunch amid slowing electric vehicle sales in China after the subsidy cut. The company recalled 4,803 vehicles in June. The Chinese EV startup that was aiming to be Tesla’s counterpart reported an 8 per cent drop in revenue to 1.41 billion yuan (US$198.40 million) from 1.54 billion yuan in the preceding quarter. William Li, founder and chief executive of Nio attributed the drop to reduced EV subsidies and incentives, and slumping luxury vehicle demand amid U.S. China trade tensions by the EV maker. Nick Wang, Nio...
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is in talks with Hindalco Industries Limited to source aluminium for its proposed one GW (gigawatt) aluminium air battery facility as the State-owned entity looks for an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This move is in tune with the government’s strategy to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India to cut the fuel import bill. Confirming the development, a senior official of Hindalco Industries told The Hindu, “They have approached us. We are in talks with them. It’s at an initial stage. They are developing it in joint venture with an Israel firm.” Last year, IOCL had signed an initial pact with Israel’s Phinergy Ltd. for developing ultra lightweight metal-air batteries that can be used in EVs. Aluminium air battery is said to...
HUECK Middle East Aluminium Systems, one of the leading and most trusted aluminium solutions system providers, has showcased its latest products & solutions for the façade industry at the Windows, Doors & Facades Event in Dubai. 2019 edition of Windows, Doors & Facades (WDF) Event is open, until Thursday 26 September. HUECK Middle East Aluminium Systems has also displayed a new range of sliding systems at the HUECK stand, located at stand no: A201 at Sheikh Rashid Hall. The company said one of the major highlights of its participation this year is ‘Silent Air,’ a window system that reduces the noise while maintaining the ventilation system. Modar Al Mekdad, Managing Partner, HUECK Middle East, said: “Since the launch of HUECK Middle East’s operations last December, we have established...
Ahead of a key bilateral meeting between the U.S. and Japan, Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi said trade talks will bring peace mind for the automakers and farmers. Motegi is likely to meet U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to discuss trade relations between both the countries. Trump and Abe are expected to secure a deal on farm tariffs and digital trade when they meet in New York this week. They have not divulged full details on the trade talks. The discussion is also likely to cover issues related to auto export. Motegi said that he would insist on a written assurance that Trump would not impose tariffs on auto exports from Japan to the U.S.. However, the final results of this week’s...
With the increasing demand for aluminium cans in the packaging industry, due to proficiency in preserving quality and flavour of contents, the cans export from Poland is estimated to rise in 2019 by about 3.32 per cent. CANPACK Group based in Poland, which is already one of the leading manufacturers in the beverage packaging industry in Central and Eastern Europe, is striving to further expand its production to cash on the optimistic aluminium cans market. {newsStudioGallery} According to a report in September 2019, CANPACK Group is setting a new factory in the Czech Republic, which will boost the company’s overall production to 25 billion units per year. The Czech Republic is also an important importer of aluminium cans from Poland, in addition to the Netherlands. In 2017, Poland’s...
MJ Building Materials Trading, one of the leading companies in the aluminium and extrusion industry in the GCC, will showcase latest aluminium extrusions solutions and other advanced building material at Windows, Doors & Facades Event 2019. The event will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 24 to 26, 2019. Modar Al Mekdad, Chairman, MJ Building Materials Trading, said: “In line with our efforts to continuously support the UAE’s vision to become the world’s most innovative nation and lead in all aspects of life, we are looking forward to showcase the latest trends in building materials systems at Windows, Doors and Facades.” “We are confident that with our new partners, HYLINE and Glassline GmbH, the construction and architecture sector will have a wider and better...
Italian yard Cantiere delle Marche has reportedly launched 37.35 metre explorer yacht Acciaio 123, built from a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The exterior styling and naval architecture of the yacht is designed by Hydro Tec. Acciaio 123 is the second unit in the CdM’s Acciaio series and follows the Acciaio 105, which was launched last year. Described by the yard as “impeccably contemporary”, the explorer features sophisticated interiors designed in-house with the owners. The total accommodation capacity is for up to 12 guests in five staterooms. Meanwhile, the crew quarters are allowed for up to seven staffs. Key features of the vehicle include an open-plan saloon on the main deck with separate areas for dining and lounging. Numerous interior spaces are spread across three...
Zagorka, a Bulgarian beer brand from the city of Stara Zagora, has teamed up with Ball Corporation, a leading beverage can maker, to release two limited-edition cans featuring art by two Bulgarian artists, Ivan Shopov and Nasimo. Elitsa Ivanova, manager marketing Bulgaria, said: “Our co-operation with Ball has assured us that we can have the effect of high quality printing that we needed for the perfect visualisation of the art pieces. The brand chose to use fully recyclable packaging to appeal to its customers to be more sustainable and be cautious of its carbon footprint.” Zagorka has selected Ball’s 500ml standard can for its latest range. To enhance consumer’s experiences, Zagorka’s new product features Ball’s special QR code technology to allow consumers to download unique content,...
