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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Alcon has reportedly launched its craft beer range BRAUS in aluminium cans designed to offer a unique consumer experience and easy to sort and recycle. To maintain its position as a craft beer with a special taste and attitude, Alcon chose Ball’s leading HD technology for its cans that would reflect the personality of each flavour through the facial illustrations on the cans. Extending the appeal one step forward, Alcon has also added Augmented Reality (AR) technology to the cans. Shoppers can also download the BRAUS mobile application from the App Store or Google Play Store and then point their camera at the beer label to see and hear the portraits come to life. Nikita Volkov, marketing director for Alcon, commented: “With craft beer becoming increasingly popular in Russia, as well as...
China’s sales of new energy vehicles declined for the second month in a row in August, data showed from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Wednesday September 11. Sales of new energy vehicles- all-electric, fuel-celled autos and plugin hybrids- stood at 85,000 units last month, down 15.8% from a year ago, after a drop of 4.7% year-on-year in July. New energy vehicles sale increased 32% from the same period last year to 793,000 units in the first eight months of 2019. Sales of car declined 6.9% from a year ago to 1.96 million units, CAAM data showed. Automobiles sales in the first eight months of this year were down by 11% compared with the same period last year. In another update from Shanghai Metals Market, Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou province in...
China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data shows that China’s wholesale new energy vehicle (NEV) sales dropped 15.5 per cent year-on-year in August, as selling costs sharply grew after the government scaled back its subsidies in June. NEV sales came in at 71,000 units last month. But wholesale volumes of new energy passenger vehicles increased 6 per cent month-on-month in August, CPCA data showed. Sales of wholesale new energy passenger vehicle sales in China rose 41.7 per cent from the same period last year to 714,000 units in the first eight months of 2019. Pure electric vehicles sales rose 17 per cent year-on-year last month. Sales of hybrid ones declined 17 per cent month-on-month and 46 per cent year-on-year. In another update from SMM, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA)...
Chinese government is working on an ambitious target of converting 60 per cent of all automobiles sold in the country to electrified vehicles by 2035. According to sources China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is deliberating on its auto industry plans for 2021 through 2035. The proposals are still in discussion and the government is planning to disclose a draft by the end of 2019. According to china’s last auto industry plan announced in 2017, New Energy Vehicles would account for more than 20 per cent of the country’s total vehicle sales by 2025. The new proposal is likely to increase it to 40 per cent by 2030, as China is planning to lead the world in shifting to electric engines from combustion engines. China’s industry ministry said that everything is under plans...
UK-based fabricator Abcell has reportedly added AluK aluminium windows and doors to its impressive range of products. Already renowned for manufacturing specialised products like The Guardian™ Warm Roofs, The Global Conservatory Roofs, and the Warmcore Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors, Patio Doors and Windows, Abcell, partnering with AluK, will now be able to offer an even greater range of top-quality windows and doors. AluK is a global leader in the design and engineering of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling systems. Paul Ford, Abcell Managing Director, said, “The continued success that we have achieved over the years has been due to our ability to expand and diversify, providing the industry with the kind of quality products that they demand.” He added, “Adding AluK aluminium to the...
According to a newly released report by the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) aluminium cans continue to lead as the most sustainable beverage package in the U.S.. The new report “The Aluminum Can Advantage: Key Sustainability Performance Indicators 2019” shows that aluminium cans are recycled at nearly double the rate of glass or plastic bottles. Average recycled content for an aluminium can produced in the United States rose from 70 to 73 per cent, against 23 per cent for glass and 3 per cent for plastic. The report shows the aluminium can scrap is more valuable than glass or plastic in the recycling bin. Aluminum effectively subsidizes the recycling of less valuable material in the recycling stream due to this. The key points of the report is summarised in...
CMS Trade has strengthened its team with the appointment of Calum Todd as Business Development. The appointment will support its expanding customer base and build new connections with installers across the country. Calum Todd brings a wealth of sales and business development experience to the team. He will be the main point of contact for installers to access the full CMS Trade range of custom-made PVCu windows and doors, with numerous colour options. CMS Trade is a specialist division of CMS Window Systems, one of Scotland’s largest designers, manufacturers and installers of windows & doors and aluminium facades. CMS Trade was launched in response to a growing demand from trade customers. Calum said: “I’m delighted to be joining the CMS Trade team and looking forward to helping to grow...
According to a recent report, the federation of aluminium vessel manufacturers said on Sunday, September 8, that it should appeal to the Union Government for the reduction of the GST on aluminium vessels. Deputy Speaker Pollachi V. Jayaraman told the media that in the recent years, this industry has seen a dent due to levy of GST, shortage of workers, and hike in raw materials prices. So, the federation members have decided to appeal to the Union Government to reduce the GST on aluminium vessels. Deputy Speaker further said this demand would be recommended to the Union Government. He also told media that aluminium vessels are used widely in houses and hotels for cooking and various other purposes. They are mainly manufactured in Coimbatore, Chennai, Salem, and Madurai. About 150 people...
MillerCoors has named recognized Crown Beverage Packaging Mexico, a business unit of Crown Holdings, as its 2018 Packaging Materials Supplier of the Year and Packaging Materials Most Valuable Plant. The company won the Supplier of the Year award for the second time in three years. "Crown consistently strives to excel in every category, and is an indispensable partner to us,” said Ryan Aguirre, Global Senior Category Manager, Metals, MillerCoors. “Its lean manufacturing plant in Monterrey delivers outstanding quality and service to MillerCoors’ operations in the United States. These prestigious awards are well-deserved, and we look forward to working with Crown for many years to come.” Crown’s plant in Monterrey supplies MillerCoors with crowns and aluminium roll-on closures for glass...
ENOC Group, a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, has reportedly launched a new fleet of tankers in compliance with the latest international EHS standards. This move is in line with the group’s commitment towards including best EHS practices for all its stakeholders. Besides being ADR certified (a European Agreement concerning the ‘International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), the new tankers feature cutting edge technologies to ensure safe driving, reduce driver fatigue, increase fuel efficiency, stabilise the vehicle, and prevent accidents. For instance, the vehicles have Alcolock feature which automatically locks the truck to disallow the driver to enter the cabin if he has consumed alcohol. The fleet can monitor driver behaviour as well, such as distractions,...
Delta Motorsport, the Silverstone-based electric vehicle developer, has reportedly launched a customisable aluminium skateboard-style chassis Delta S2 at Cenex – the UK’s premier low carbon vehicle and connected automated mobility event. The company says Delta S2 has Delta’s highly flexible platform master controller (PMC) that enables automotive OEMs develop different vehicle types at high speed and low-risk. Also, Delta S2 is fully scalable in terms of the size of the vehicle and production volume. Adriaan Gerber, director of consultancy Gerber Engineering and a contributor to the project, said Delta’s new chassis is designed in a such a way that it can be customised and produced with an appropriate wheelbase for any kind of vehicle - be it a small delivery van, a street sweeping...
Lenovo has reportedly launched new Yoga laptops with improved features including AI-intelligence and Amazon Alexa built-in. Lenovo Yoga C940, Lenovo Yoga S740, Lenovo Yoga C740, and Lenovo Yoga C640 are the four new launches, crafted in partnership with Intel under the Project Athena banner. The company says these new devices are all engineered to not only be the thinnest and lightest but also smart enough to adapt to your needs. Yoga C940 has twice-polished aluminium frame, while Yoga S740 has an all-aluminium frame that besides lending light-weight to the laptops evoke a stylish appeal. Also, their Dolby Vision screens backed by powerful Dolby Atomos speakers are sure to impress both your eyes and ears. The C940 comes in 14-inch and 15-inch variants and includes smart features like...
CMS Window Systems, one of Scotland’s largest designers, manufacturers and installers of windows & doors and aluminium facades, has appointed former Tyman plc CEO Louis Eperjesi as Chairman. He brings significant building product manufacturing and supply expertise to the company’s senior management team. Louis Eperjesi said: “The growth of CMS to become one of Scotland’s most successful manufacturing businesses of its kind in the space of just 13 years has been extremely impressive and shows that ambition and drive underpin everything at CMS. I am looking forward to being able to make my contribution to the exciting future that lies ahead for the business, as customers in the building and housing markets increasingly seek supply chain partners who are serious about sustainability, quality...
TDK Corporation, a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan, has announced the launch of a new SMD series of robust hybrid polymer aluminium electrolytic capacitors. Aluminium electrolytic capacitors are available in 25 V DC / 330 µF and 35 V DC / 270 µF versions, with dimensions of 10 x 10.2 mm (d x l). The capacitors are RoHS-compatible and qualified to AEC-Q200. It is designed for a maximum operating temperature of 125 °C and a long service life of at least 4,000 hours. The capacitors offer a very high current capability for automotive power modules. It can also be used in industrial applications. Two electrical parameters in particular characterize the compact capacitors: their extremely low ESR value of ≤20 mΩ and the high ripple current capability of 2.8 A at 125 °C and 100...
Atis Group, one of the largest manufacturers of windows and doors in Canada, has announced the inauguration of a new production line for commercial aluminium windows in St-Apollinaire. The new production line will allow Atis the company to meet the growing demand of its commercial customers. This new line will also enable the company to double its manufacturing capacity for commercial aluminium windows. Jean-Sébastien Guertin, Vice President of Operations at Atis Group said: “I am very proud of this accomplishment and the implementation of our new commercial window production line in a record time of less than two months, thanks to the ongoing collaboration of our operations teams at both the St-Apollinaire and St-Joseph-de-Beauce sites. This project was a challenge for our employees....
Architects are now using aluminium to add design flexibility and durability in various constructions within extreme climate conditions. Four years ago, Norway’s Snorre Stinessen added the finishing touches to a cluster of seaside cabins at Manshausen Island, a private resort located within the Arctic Circle. The architect completed four cabins in 2015 with wood-clad structures cantilevered out over the frigid waters and used floor-to-ceiling windows to offer panoramic views of the coastline to the guests. The architect now has added a few more cabins to the construction, offering adventure seekers more options to relax, unwind, and explore the Arctic surroundings. The three additional cabins are made from cross laminated timber and clad in aluminium sheets. The purpose of using laminated...
According to a recent report, Yacht designer Marco Ferrari has unveiled the details of his latest 77.5 metre, all-aluminium yacht Atlantico. The design features plentiful outside areas where nestled the beach club featuring bar, folding terraces, and an enclosed seven-metre long swimming pool. The other entertaining and lounging areas are found on both the bridge deck and sundeck, the latter of which also features an infinity pool. Meanwhile, the interior includes a main saloon divided into a sitting room and dining area with sweeping views of the ocean and six cabins on the main deck with a total accommodation capacity of 14 guests. The owner’s private apartment is located on the dedicated owner’s deck, comprising of a master suite, private studio, art gallery, dressing room, and an...
Lenders lost all hope of recovering the dues worth INR 12,603 crore owed by the once thriving auto parts maker Amtek Auto after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had ordered liquidation of debt-ridden Amtek Auto on August 15. The tribunal court declined the lenders' request to extend the insolvency resolution process deadline. It was one of the largest integrated automotive component manufacturers in India with expertise in forging, grey and ductile iron casting, gravity and high-pressure aluminium die casting and assembling. Amtek’s lenders are blaming Sanjeev Gupta, chairman of London-based metals company Liberty House, which backed out after placing a winning bid to acquire Amtek Auto in March 2019, leading to bankruptcy filing. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code...
