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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Ball Corporation has partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder to launch Ball's infinitely recyclable aluminium cup to collegiate football fans during the 2019 football season at Folsom Field. The move is part of the university's goal to become plastic-free in their sports venues by 2020. John A. Hayes, Ball's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "Ball and CU have a long history together, and we're proud to team up with them to pioneer sustainable solutions in our industries. With CU's commitment to sustainability, the university is the ideal partner for piloting our new aluminium cup at the collegiate level. Sports fans are becoming more mindful about the impact their everyday choices have on the environment, and we're excited to offer them the opportunity to...
European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) has announced the launch of Alufoil Trophy 2020 inviting entries for a competition that highlights best practice, and promotes R&D and application innovation in aluminium foil. Entries for latest products, applications and ideas from the European aluminium foil sector will be accepted until 14 November 2019. “The competition has grown in prestige and importance over the years and truly highlights the ‘state-of-the-art’ in Europe,” explains Guido Aufdemkamp, EAFA’s Executive Director. “It reflects the current trends and drivers in the aluminium foil sector, particularly environmental and sustainability issues as well as innovative designs made possible by using versatile aluminium as a packaging material. We are impressed every year by the...
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee has expanded is its drinks range with the introduction of a new Flat White Extra Shot iced coffee. The new Flat White is available in aluminium cans. The company said Flat White is the first in the range to be infinitely recyclable. Jimmy’s co-founder, Suzie Cregan said: “We knew we wanted to launch a stronger Iced Coffee – with so many people still wanting a daily energy boost but increasingly moving away from sugar-filled energy drinks – this was a prime time for us to create an Extra Shot.” “Combine this with traceable ingredients and recyclable packaging, we’re excited to launch the Flat White with all the credentials our drinkers care about. We don’t compromise and we’re proud to stand out in the chiller across branding, packaging and ingredients.” Jimmy’s...
According to a recent report, Lenovo has unveiled two new gaming laptops in India under its Legion range – the Legion Y540 and Legion Y740. Besides featuring a grey anodised aluminium exterior, the Legion Y740 packs a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display which supports Dolby Vision for HDR gaming. It also boasts Intel’s 9th-gen Core i7 processor bundled with 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD storage. Moreover, it comes with a RGB gaming keyboard. Other notable highlights include Dolby Atmos support, 3x USB 3.1 ports, one HDMI port, a USB Type C port, one RJ45 LAN port, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Legion Y540, on the other hand, features a 15-inch Full HD display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. But same as Y740, Y540 gets powered by Intel’s 9th-gen Core i7 processor coupled with 32GB of RAM...
Fort Lauderable-based YachtCreators has reportedly unveiled an aluminium 27-metre yacht built for an American serial entrepreneur and boater. Expected to be launched in late September, this is the first known yacht project to implement Voith’s linear jet propulsion system. As per the report, Yacht owner Lucas Silva worked closely with YachtCreators on developing the project in accordance with his lifestyle. He said, “For families like mine, boating in the Exumas means navigating shallow waters accessible only with a smaller boat. When we arrive, we want the benefits of a superyacht, e.g. the comfort and the fun ... jet skiing, paddleboarding, spearfishing, scuba diving, etc. That's real living.” The yacht boasts extensive outdoor spaces both on the 60 square metre flybridge and main deck....
According to a reply from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to China’s parliament, they are not ready to stop conventional vehicle sales any time soon. The statement was posted in response to the parliament’s query on a timeframe to end sales of gasoline-powered vehicles. The ministry may consider allowing experimental no-go zones for gasoline-powered cars. But it said it won’t rush to a timeframe to ban sales of such vehicles. Notwithstanding the recent robust sales of electrified vehicles or new-energy vehicles, the ministry is not considering a complete shift towards them. The ministry states: “While supporting the development of new energy vehicle industry, our country has also placed strong emphasis on the development of energy saving vehicles and insisted on...
Aluminium is recognized as one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable construction materials and thus its use is noticeably rising in the buildings and construction sector with each passing year. Also, the applications of the metal have been widened from decorative detailing and art deco structures to major structures of the buildings. As a result, the exports and imports of aluminium structures are increasing all over the world. {newsStudioGallery} Here we will analyse the growth of aluminium structures import into Spain. According to the internal export-import data, the country is estimated to import around 41,544 tonnes of aluminium structures this year, compared to 38,476 tonnes in 2018. This indicates a year-on-year growth of 8 per cent in Spain’s aluminium structures import in...
Crown Holdings has recognized three of its beverage can facilities for outstanding sustainability achievements in fiscal years 2017 and 2018. The biennial Chairman's Sustainability Awards program seeks to highlight contributions made in its 241 facilities. Environmental Sustainability Award was presented to Crown's beverage can facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The award recognizes facilities that demonstrate excellence in environmental conservation, minimizing the impact of the company’s operations, reducing material consumption and improving recycling or reuse. Economic Sustainability Award was given to Crown’s beverage can plant in Izmit, Turkey. Economic Sustainability Award recognizes initiatives that display a significant, measurable reduction in the Company's use of...
To avoid future dependency on China for lithium batteries, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will reportedly make an alumina-based battery, which will be used for running electric vehicles. The company executives said a foreign company had been working as a partner with IOCL for the development and research of this new technology, which would be introduced in the market once all the regulatory and other approvals are in place. Currently, the company is looking out for a space around the automotive hubs like Chennai or other similar places, said the executives further. In January 2018, commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland had signed a letter of intent with Phinery of Israel for the development of aluminium air batteries. According to industry experts, aluminium air batteries produce...
Nestlé has launched Starbucks by Nespresso, which unites Starbucks quality coffee with the Nespresso Original system, in the UK and Ireland. Starbucks by Nespresso will be available from Monday, 2nd September at all major retailers, making it the first time Nestlé has made available Nespresso’s unique aluminium capsule technology outside of its Nespresso business. Neil Stephens, who heads up Nestlé’s Beverages business in the UK and Ireland, said: “We are determined to bring high quality coffee options to millions more consumers. Our coffee portfolio now boasts three iconic brands: Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks and we are constantly exploring new ways to bring these much-loved brands to more people than ever before. Starbucks by Nespresso is a great example of our business focusing on...
On Friday, Trump announced his plans to increase tariffs on US$550 billion of imported Chinese goods over the next two months in retaliation for China’s announcement that it would impose $75 billion in tariffs on U.S. imported products beginning October 1. According to Trump’s proposal, the U.S. will increase tariffs from 10% to 15% on $300 billion Chinese imports from September 1. Tariffs will also be raised to 30% from the current 20% on US$250 billion worth of other Chinese goods beginning October 1. This again threatens to affect U.S. beer companies’ bottom lines. According to the Beer Institute, Trump’s tariffs on aluminium already amount to a US$347 million annual tax on the beer industry and the number will rise with the new tariffs. MillerCoors has reported an added cost of US$40...
Ball Corporation launched a pilot of infinitely recyclable aluminium cups in the U.S. to curb plastic waste. Ball developed the cup over the past several years for use at home and in other areas where plastic cups are common. John A. Hayes, chairman, president and chief executive officer said: "As our customers and consumers increasingly seek sustainable beverage packaging options, the launch of the aluminium cup is a significant moment for our company. It is our responsibility as the leader in aluminium beverage packaging to continuously innovate and provide solutions for our customers. We're excited to bring the aluminium cup to market and expand the product line next year and beyond." In September 2019, Ball will roll out several pilots with major venues across the U.S. to replace...
China’s exports of aluminium wheel hubs dropped 0.5 per cent in July compared with the same period last year, after a drop of 13.3 per cent in June. Exports came in at 83,000 tonnes last month, customs data showed on Tuesday August 27. But exports of aluminium wheel hubs increased 15.9 per cent month-on-month in July, as reported by Shanghai Metals Market. In another update from SMM, sales of passenger vehicle in China are likely to drop to 2.2 per cent year-on-year in September, according to the projects jointly released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) and consulting firm WAYS last week. Wholesale of sedans, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are likely to stand at 1.98 million units in September, up 29.8 per cent from sales in July, as...
President Donald Trump last Friday announced 30% tariffs will be levied on US$250 billion of Chinese imports from October 1, up from the current 25 per cent. New tariffs set for Sept. 1 would increase to 15 per cent from current 10 per cent. The announcement came after Beijing had declared that it would place added tariffs on U.S. goods, including light vehicles. China said that it would impose additional tariffs on a total of US$75 billion of U.S. goods in retaliation for Trump’s latest planned levies on Chinese imports, creating panic among automakers and raising fears of an extended trade war. Some of China's counter tariffs will take effect starting Sept. 1, while the rest will come into effect from Dec. 15, according to the announcement from the Ministry of Commerce. China announced...
AluK, a global leader in the design and engineering of aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems, announced that the company will showcase its products at the upcoming Windows, Doors and Facades Event. The event, the fourth edition of Middle East’s largest event dedicated to windows, doors and facades industry will take place from September 24 to 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Windows, Doors and Facades Event will showcase products and services from eight product sectors: aluminium composite panel, doors, hardware, machinery, raw materials, rollers and shutters, service providers and windows. AluK will display its ultra-thin sliding system Infinium, versatile and flexible BSF70 folding door system, curtain wall series, and many more. The company will showcase its products at...
In 2018, over 1 million tonnes of aluminium foil containers were sold globally; sales are likely to proliferate at a moderate y-o-y of over 4 per cent in 2019, as per FMI’s research. Shifting consumer patterns toward effective and sustainable formats has been identified as a key sales influencer of aluminium foil containers. According to FMI’s analysis, weight of aluminium is another key aspect enhancing the viability of aluminium foil containers across diverse end-use applications. Needless to say, many countries across the world are encashing on this growth in aluminium foil containers demand and increasing their supplies to other parts of the world. The Netherlands is also one of them, which increased its export volume in 2018. In 2019, however, the volume is expected to record a...
BYD Co. reported a 204 per cent rise in profit in H1 2019 driven by the surge in China's new energy vehicle market. The automaker funded by U.S. investor Warren Buffett produces battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and also conventional vehicles. The company posted net profit of RMB 1.45 billion (US$205.29 million), up from RMB 479.10 million from the same period of 2018. BYD sold 145,653 new energy vehicles from January to June, up 95 per cent from a year earlier. It also sold 82,419 gasoline models, down 45 per cent YoY. Revenue increased 14.8 per cent to RMB 62.18 billion from RMB 54.15 billion. BYD plans to shift its new-vehicle lineup to only electric-powered vehicles. The company also announced its decision to develop battery electric vehicles with Toyota Motor Corp last...
The UK’s systems supplier Epwin Window Systems has announced the joining of the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB), the largest UK aluminium in building trade association. CAB’s mission is to promote the use of aluminium in building by being the recognised voice of the sector. CAB members include consultants, fabricators, installers, systems companies and many specialist product supply and manufacturing companies. Gerald Allen, Epwin Window Systems’ Marketing Manager, said: “We take our responsibilities towards the sectors we work in very seriously. With the launch of Stellar, our ground breaking new aluminium window and door system, it was important to us to join the biggest trade association for the material.” Epwin Window Systems recently launched Stellar at FIT Show, a full...
