For decades, aluminium windows and doors were largely viewed as functional elements of construction. Today, advances in extrusion technology, precision engineering and architectural design have transformed their possibilities. What once required bulky frames and conventional openings can now be achieved through remarkably slender profiles, expansive glass surfaces and sophisticated systems that bring together structural strength, durability and understated luxury. As Indian architecture becomes increasingly ambitious, aluminium is no longer simply framing spaces; it is helping redefine how they are designed, experienced and connected. Market data According to ALUMEX India 2025: Extruding the Future, India is the world’s second-largest primary aluminium producer and third-largest consumer,...
Two recent Tesla stories sit at opposite ends of the range. Tesla Model 3 is set to benefit from cost-focused Cybercab inverter technology, announced on November 1 2026. The flying car, Tesla Roadster, uses aluminum in its battery cells and underbody protection, reinforcing power delivery, thermal management and lightweight construction. The two models reveal how aluminum can serve very different engineering priorities, from making electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable to helping them deliver extraordinary performance. Tesla Model 3: the everyday car gets Cybercab hardware Nick Verzini, Tesla’s Head of Drive Unit Engineering, mentioned on a Munro Live factory tour that a new printed circuit board assembly and power stage from the Cybercab’s inverter will enter Model 3 production in...
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Chinese automaker Geely Technology Group will reportedly build a new energy battery research institute at Xiuzhou Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone. The agreement was signed on April 29 with local government of Xiuzhou District, Jiaxing, Zhejiang. About RMB 3 billion of investment is involved in this project, which is expected to start operation within this year. The institute will work as the headquarters for the group to research and develop new energy batteries with R&D hubs of battery cells and electricity generation system as well as centres for analysis & testing and forward-looking technology development. The objective of this institute is not only to meet Geely’s demands on future continuous growth of new energy batteries, but to help improve the quality and efficiency of local...
The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) concluded its spring 2019 Aluminum Design Workshop on May 2. The workshop demonstrated how automotive aluminium designs a safe and strong vehicle and how lightweighting with aluminium is the safest choice. In the case of a crash, aluminium has the ability to fold predictably and absorbs twice as much crash energy as steel offering more safety. The workshop also highlighted the environmental benefits of aluminium-intensive vehicles. An aluminum-intensive vehicle can cut down up to 20% energy consumption and 17% CO2 omission during total life cycle. The Land Rover Range Rover lowered its overall carbon footprint with a 420kg weight savings with the use of aluminium. The aluminum automotive parts demonstrations at the Design Workshop showed how...
Hydro announced that it will exhibit during The Battery Show Europe 2019 (May 7- 9), taking place in Stuttgart, Germany. The company will present aluminium solutions at The Battery Show Europe, Europe's largest and fastest-growing trade fair for advanced battery and H/EV technology. “Hydro will present aluminium-based material concepts to enable technical solutions for modern battery technology. The versatility of aluminium is in its low density, high conductivity, recyclability, corrosion resistance and formability – all advantages for automotive and other industries,” Hydro said through its press release. Hydro will be exhibiting at booth G 266. Hydro’s representatives in sales, engineering and R&D technology from extrusion and rolled business will be there. Hydro’s extrusion experts...
Swiss machinery maker PackSys Global has reportedly agreed to sell its subsidiary in Thailand to Benpac Holding. Becpac Holding is a group of companies in the fields of engineering, machine construction and packaging technology. The subsidiary company of PackSys Global in Thailand, on the other hand, manufactures lines to make monobloc aluminium aerosol cans, aluminium tubes, printing machines for metal and plastic closures. Per the report, PackSys Global Thailand will be renamed Benpac Packaging Limited. However, Roman Angst, chief executive of PackSys Global Thailand will continue as chief executive of the company. Following a strategic review PackSys Global AG and its German parent the Brückner Group have decided to focus on PackSys Global’s core competence in plastic packaging....
The health-focused beverage company Yerbaé has expanded its portfolio with the launch of new Coconut Raspberry, Orange Vanilla Dream, Watermelon Strawberry and Mango Passionfruit products. These new products are packaged in environmentally-friendly, highly-recycled aluminium beverage cans from Ardagh. "Your diet either helps you or hurts you, so when we couldn't find a clean beverage that could deliver function, we decided to create our own," said co-founders Karrie Gibson. "Our products introduce one of the world's most consumed herbal teas and combines it with sparkling water that produces an uplifting effect from our yerba mate. We're excited to provide consumers with additional flavours in a larger package, complementing our full line of 12 oz. offerings, which are all packaged in...
Ball Corporation reported Q1 2019 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $117 million on sales of $2.8 billion, from $125 million on sales of $2.8 billion in the same period last year. Comparable net earnings for Q1 2019 were $167 million, compared to $180 million in Q1 2018. John A. Hayes, chairman, president and chief executive officer said: "Growth trends in our packaging and aerospace businesses continue to gain momentum. During the quarter, higher than expected global can demand driven by customers' shifting mix and new product launches to aluminium packaging helped drive stronger revenue growth. In North America, higher costs related to surplus U.S. aluminium scrap and higher than anticipated plant start-up costs affected first quarter results. We anticipate that these...
BRP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Australia's leading manufacturer of aluminium boats. BRP will acquire 80% of the outstanding shares of Telwater Pty, Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Following the closing of the acquisition, Paul Phelan, Telwater's current owner and Managing Director, will retain 20% of the company's outstanding shares and continue to play an important role in the operations. Paul Phelan said: "We are excited to start this new chapter of our journey by joining forces with a global leader like BRP. This acquisition means we can continue our growth here and abroad, and leverage BRP's know-how and capacity to constantly innovate.” "Our local knowledge and expertise will be put to good use by BRP's Marine Group and we are looking...
Novelis, an Aditya Birla Group subsidiary and the world leader in aluminium rolling announced the development of its first aluminium sheet battery enclosure solution. The company aims to address the growing needs of customers in the rapidly growing electric vehicle and battery markets. With this innovative battery enclosure the company intends to provide a sustainable mobility solution for next generation battery electric vehicles, the market for which is projected to grow three times by 2025. "This is the first project resulting from Novelis' recently launched Customer Solution Center network, which brings research and technical platforms, operations and commercial development together to increase collaboration and innovation with our partners," said Pierre Labat, Vice President, Global...
Luxury boutique developer Regal London reportedly delivers an ambitious 49-unit residential building project The Compton made with a façade created from 1,800 recycled cast aluminium panels. It is one of the world’s first cast aluminium clad-buildings located in London’s most prestigious suburb St. John’s Wood, just a three minute walk from two of London’s most renowned attractions - Lord’s Cricket Ground and Regent’s Park. Designed by Simon Bowden Architecture, this architecturally striking residential building represents a masterpiece of both innovation and elegance. Each apartment has been individually configured to maximise both space within the home and the outward views. The façade constructed from recycled cast aluminium furthermore culminates in a distinguished appearance and...
Germany’s aluminium container export witnessed a drop in both volume and value in 2018 after an increase in 2017. Export from Germany declined 37 per cent year-on-year last year, according to recent estimates. Aluminium containers are used for packaging of several commercial commodities and are non-toxic, odourless and moisture resistant. According to recent estimates, Germany’s export of aluminium containers has been fluctuating for the last three years. Export of aluminium containers decreased from 3464 tonnes to 2186 tonnes in 2018. This indicates a drop of 37 per cent year-on-year. The revenue from the export came in at USD17 million in 2018, down from USD39 million in 2017. Global trade data suggests that the country’s export of this product will see a growth in 2019. The expected...
According to Shanghai Metals Market, now that that the Chinese government is cutting subsidies, China’s credit system that rewards longer-range models will continue to boost the development of new energy vehicles (NEVs). By 2025, NEV production in China is expected to come in at 6.96 million units, among which passenger vehicles is likely to amount for most of the growth. SMM expects pure electric vehicles to contribute to about 30 per cent of the annual increase in NEV production. Consumers’ favour towards plug-in hybrid vehicles is estimated to keep the output growth by about 15 per cent after the subsidy cuts, compared with a growth rate above 35 per cent before the cuts. SMM further estimates the production of new energy buses to continue to decline in the long-term due to the...
Ardagh Group, a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for the world’s leading brands, published results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. Revenue in the three-month period was broadly in line with the prior year. Revenue stood at $2,220 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue up by 4% on increased volume/mix effects of 2% and the pass through of increased input costs. Paul Coulson, Chairman and Chief Executive, said: “Our first quarter performance was good, with growth in volumes, earnings and cash generation. Demand for our sustainable packaging solutions is generally strong and we grew volume in both our Americas and European metal packaging divisions notably in beverage cans, as well as in glass packaging in Europe.” Adjusted EBITDA for...
Tokyo-based architect and designer Toshiki Omatsu has reportedly revealed his latest furniture project named 'Shades of Michelangelo’. The project includes exquisite chairs made of warm maple wood with a cold metal surface that lends a simple yet intriguing design connecting between natural and man-made materials. The back plate of the chair is formed at an angle to the sheet surface since a right-angled plate could be uncomfortable for users to sit on. The design of the chair derives from a question that Omatsu had raised once - what if the back plate is deformed according to one’s leaning on it backward? The back plate, the sheet, and the partial front legs are made out of a bended single aluminium sheet with a thickness of 3mm. It is to be noted that partial front legs are not just for...
Analysts see an uncertain future for most China EV startups that exhibited and participated at Shanghai Auto Show. Hundreds of new companies have been formed to make electric vehicles for the China market. However, it is evident at the Shanghai auto show that most of the EV startups will close down after a while. About 20 EV startups displayed their products at the show but only a few have started production and only Nio, WM Motor and Xpeng Motors have launched their cars commercially. Nio and WM have achieved substantial sales volume. Nio launched its first product, the ES8 electric crossover in showrooms in June. Cumulative deliveries of the ES8 topped 15,000 by the end of March. WM started shipping its first product, the EX5 electric crossover, to customers in September. The company...
Showa Aluminum Can Corporation (SAC), a subsidiary of Japan’s Showa Denko has decided on starting its new aluminium can plant in Vietnam. This will be its third production base aimed at expanding its operations in Vietnam. The new plant will be located in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province and the company is also planning to expand the can production line at its old factory in the northern part of Vietnam. Hanacans Joint Stock Company (Hanacans) is an affiliated company of SAC in Vietnam, which has production lines for can bodies and can ends in its Bac Ninh Factory. It also produces can bodies in its Quang Nam Factory. The new can factory of SAC will have a capacity to produce 1.3 billion can bodies per year. It will also install an additional line in Hanacans' Bac Ninh Factory to produce 1.1...
Aluminium glazing manufacturer Express Bi-folding Doors announced that the company has made a significant investment into its 180,000 square feet Head Office & Leeds showroom. The company’s Leeds showroom offers all elements of glazing within the home, from bi-folding and sliding doors, to aluminium front doors, windows and glazed roof structures. Express Bi-folding Doors has invested £75,000 to improve the showroom experience for its customers. The company is now gearing up for growth after the investment into its site. Steve Bromberg, Managing Director commented, “After being in the showroom for nearly three years we have utilised the space to showcase our latest glazing designs as well as some of the specialist, bespoke solutions we offer that can’t be seen in other showrooms. We’re...
Thatchers Cider has introduced lighter weight cans for its cider range. The move will save the equivalent of 5.9 million empty cans a year. The company expects to save approximately 381 tonnes CO2 this year by using the lighter weight cans. The change will see around 70 tonnes of aluminium saved each year, thanks to switching to Ardagh Group’s lighter weight beverage cans. Martin Thatcher, fourth generation cider maker said, “We’re looking at many different ways of reducing our impact on the environment. As well as running a business, we are all, as individuals, passionate about cutting waste and doing our bit to bring about change.” “Light weighting our cans means less energy used across the packaging process. We’re producing around 100 million cans a year at Myrtle Farm, so this...
Alufoil Trophy 2019, an annual event, organised by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) to award the most innovative products and technologies in aluminium foil has once again attracted a strong field of entries. They gave out nine awards in different categories honouring excellence in foil packaging. The judges, led this year by Laura Fernandez, senior packaging technologist at Marks & Spencer, noted strong social elements running through entries this year. Consumer convenience and social and environmental aspects dominated the theme this year. An alufoil lid with the capability to emboss braille attracted attention for its appeal to consumers with poor vision. “We were very taken with many of the entries working effectively on more than one level. So while it was clever...
