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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It is estimated that global demand for aluminium tubes and pipes to record growth due to rising demand from construction, building and transportation sectors. World demand is forecasted to grow 4.2 per cent per annum from 2016 to 2020. Turkey exports a large amount of aluminium tubes and pipes to global markets. Most of the country’s aluminium tubes and pipes export goes to Germany and Italy. Turkey’s exports to Germany and Italy stood at 2304 tonnes and 1011 tonnes last year. According to recent estimates, Turkey exported 10182 tonnes of aluminium tubes and pipes in 2016, which dropped 10 per cent to total at 9175 tonnes in 2017. The country’s estimated exports increased 26 per cent to 11495 tonnes in 2018. In 2019, the volume is estimated to shrink again to total at 11356 tonnes, down...
Dutch yard Van der Valk has reportedly unveiled the first model in its BeachClub 600 range. It is all-aluminium, semi-custom 19.05 metre yacht designed by Cor D Rover. After being launched in the Netherlands, the yacht will now undergo sea trials and then appear at a number of major boat shows this summer. A second model in the range, the 20.5 metre BeachClub 660 Flybridge, is also under construction and on track for delivery this summer. “Having contemporary and dynamic appearance,” as the yard said, both the yachts will be perfectly suited to sailing hotspots, such as the South of France, Florida, and the Caribbean. Both the models feature increased interior and exterior volume that is achieved by placing the engine compartment within the swimming platform. The move “opens up tremendous...
Under the combined pressures of delivering environmental protection and energy efficiency, the automotive industry is striving to make major breakthroughs in weight reduction and low emissions. This is the backdrop for Lightweight Asia 2019 from 10-12 July in Shanghai, which will provide a platform for companies from around the world to showcase their latest products and research for next-generation lightweight manufacturing. Lightweight Asia takes place alongside the 15 th Aluminium China event and are expected to attract over 25,000 visitors. This year, the shows have expanded to feature lightweight materials, technologies and parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, along with processing equipment and other lightweight manufacturing solutions. The latest lightweight trends and...
According to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), about 298,000 units of new energy vehicles (NEVs) were sold in China in the first three months of 2019, up 109.7 per cent from the same period last year. Out of 298,000 units, pure electric cars accounted for 227,000 units, up 121.4 per cent year on year. Sales of plug-in hybrid rose 79.1 per cent to 72,000 units, showed the data of CAAM. Overall sales of cars in China, on the other hand, dropped year-on-year by 11.3 per cent during January-March to come in at 6.37 million units. However, the year-on-year drop in auto sales in March was much smaller compared with the declines in January and February. This indicates a sign of recovery in the market. According to another update from Shanghai Metals Market, sales of heavy...
U.S. trade officials rejected Tesla Inc.'s request for relief from Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on the China-made Autopilot "brain" in the Model 3 and other electric vehicles. According to a Reuter’s report, U.S. Trade Representative's office denied exclusion requests from Tesla and others for Chinese-made products from automotive and aircraft parts to biotechnology instruments, the reason being they were considered "strategically important" to the "Made in China 2025" program. Tesla has also submitted tariff exclusion requests for duties on the China-made Model 3 center screen and for the Model 3 car computer, which are still pending. "Our costs for producing our vehicles in the U.S. have also been affected by import duties on certain components sourced from China," Tesla said in a U.S....
Bud Light will launch its first-ever rainbow aluminium bottle to celebrate World Pride. The rainbow aluminium bottles will be available through the month of June. Bud Light will donate $1 to GLAAD for every case sold between May 27 and June 30. Andy Goeler, Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light said: "Bud Light has been a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community since the 80s and we are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with GLAAD by collaborating with them on this new commemorative bottle that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and everything GLAAD does to support it." The new limited-edition bottle will appear at The Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City. "The way we see it, our beer is for everyone to enjoy, so we are looking forward to seeing Pride bottles at bars...
F3 MFG Inc. a leading maker of aluminium truck and van equipment in the Waterville city in Maine, United States is leading the thriving manufacturing business in the state. "Aluminum is the future. A lot of other manufacturers are moving towards the aluminum market, and we're ahead of the curve," the company co-owner Joyce Galea said. Starting operations in 2016 at a 50,000 square-foot plant, F3 MFG Inc. has expanded its production site to triple and it has increased its workforce by more than tenfold. They started with 14 employees and the company now employs more than 200 workers. The company manufactures truck beds, truck and van bodies and other accessories out of aluminium. According to the company co-owner Bill Cleaves, they use aluminium because it is a much more durable, gives a...
Ball Corporation has broken ground on a new headquarters on its existing campus in Westminster, Colorado. Metal packaging manufacturer has also announced the expansion d its Packaging Office Center (POC). Both are anticipated to be completed in the second half of 2020. The company said that it will continue to invest in its existing facilities in Broomfield and Westminster to accommodate increasing aerospace employee base in the area. “As our businesses, particularly aerospace, continue to grow and evolve, we need more office space to accommodate these developments, and allow our employees to better work together to develop innovative solutions that help Ball and our customers be successful over the long term,” said John A. Hayes, chairman, president and CEO. “We’ve had our North American...
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...
