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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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...
According to the European Central Bank, the European Union will not be severely impacted in the short term by the proposed of car tariffs by the US on EU. However, the growing trade tensions among the countries could have serious consequences for the global economy. An ECB research shows that the new import duties on car are likely to cause about 4 per cent loss to the EU car industry. Considering the size of the region’s market, such loss would only have a limited effect on region's economy. The US automakers may have an advantage from the levies but that will be largely offset by retaliatory tariffs from those affected countries which will affect other parts of the economy. The proposed car tariffs on the cars imported from the European Union has been doing the rounds since 2018 when...
Until the early 20th century, aluminium was generally not used in construction. It was in the 1920s when aluminium began to be used for decorative detailing and then in the 1930s, a breakthrough was achieved when the Empire State building in New York used aluminium for much of its interior structures. Subsequently, the non-ferrous metal began to be used for roofing, flashing, wall panels, spandrels, and so on. With this growing use, the exports of aluminium structures by several countries have also been increasing. They are used for commercial buildings to domestic dwellings. In the year last, Austria’s exports of aluminium structures had increased by 23 per cent from 28,673 tonnes in 2017 to 35,385 tonnes. However, the amount of export in 2017 was down 9 per cent from 31,580 tonnes in...
According to a recent update from Shanghai Metals Market, China’s April retail sales of passenger vehicles increased from a month ago as buyers held off car purchases after the value-added tax cuts took effect. The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) intimidated on Wednesday that in the first week of April, car retail sales averaged at 35,321 units per day, up 8 per cent from the same period last year. However, daily average sales clocked at 33,508 units in the first three weeks of April, down 25 per cent year-on-year due to a high statistical basis in the contemporary period of 2018. According to another update from Shanghai Metals Market, Liuan City of China’s eastern province of Anhui has decided to offer subsidies for local hydrogen refuelling stations by 30 per cent of the capital...
Indian Ministries and public sector firms are working towards building infrastructure and manufacturing components for electric vehicles (EVs). It is estimated that the EV market in 2030 would be valued at INR 42,000 crore. Private sector is also investing in manufacturing and installing EV infrastructures including charging and battery swapping technologies, as said by the NITI Aayog. Industry players are also exploring solar-plus-EV technology. Indian Railways has decided to allocate space for EV charging places at their station parking lots on public-private partnership. Indian Oil Corporation has partnered with clean energy firm Fortum India for EV charging stations to be started in Nagpur, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi. The company also signed agreements with NTPC, Powergrid and...
Automotive Aluminum Advisors LLC announced the addition of three most experienced aluminium technology and engineering experts to its team. Automotive Aluminum Advisors LLC is a consulting & engineering firm that works with the automotive sector in the areas of aluminium technology & engineering and R&D. The appointments are aimed at cementing the company’s position as an industry leading consultant group in the above mentioned sector. Daniel Bryant is a former Technical Fellow at the Alcoa Technical Center who has led the development of new type of automotive aluminium alloy. He has proven track record in developing new aluminium sheet, extrusion and foundry alloys for automotive applications. James Burg, a former Chief Design Engineer at Alcoa is an expert in lightweight product and...
The global aluminium cans market is estimated to experience growth at a CAGR of 3.4 per cent to 3.6 per cent, thanks to the growth in China, Asia, Europe, and South America. Amidst this, some parts of the world are even likely to see a stagnant or decreasing trend in aluminium cans market because of lowered consumption of carbonated beverages. Nonetheless, the market in the European Union is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4 per cent between 2017 and 2025, owing to increased recycling activities undertaken by the European Commission, as well as the national governments of France, Germany, and the U.K., according to Grand View Research, Inc. However, according to our third-party data, aluminium cans import by Belgium may drop for the second straight year in 2019. After a rise in...
Starbucks and Nestlé have announced the launch of Starbucks by Nespresso coffee capsules. Starbucks by Nespresso is the first product jointly developed since the two companies formed the Global Coffee Alliance in August last year. Each capsule is made of aluminium and is recyclable as a part of the Nespresso recycling program. Tony Matta, President of Nestlé Starbucks Coffee said: “Starbucks® by Nespresso is a product that we have been very excited about since the formation of the Global Coffee Alliance.” “Within this partnership, we are constantly searching for ways to elevate the at-home experience, and Starbucks® by Nespresso is the perfect way to bring a new, exciting coffee experience into the homes of our customers.” The capsules will be available in four different flavours,...
Tala, a lighting brand from UK, has designed a "super simple" alumina lighting range considering the urban nomads in mind. The lights are designed to cater to the more transient rental market. Tala's latest collection is manufactured from alumina – a high-grade technical ceramic base made from chemical grade bauxite. These alumina ceramics are typically used in industrial applications, which the lighting brand has used for interior lighting. The use of alumina material in the lights offers a matte white finish for simplicity and clarity. The outward finish is complemented by a minimal, pared-back design. The table lamp assembly is simply formed of a bulb, stand and a tuner; the plug-in pendant consists of a node and a bulb. "Pushing design boundaries is a part of Tala's DNA, but we also...
Australian yacht builder SilverYachts has reportedly unveiled a new line from its aluminium superyachts portfolio at Singapore Yacht Show 2019. Named SpaceCat and designed by long term SilverYachts collaborator Espen Øino, the new vessel is 35.5-metre long power catamaran. The vessel is environmentally friendly thanks to its lightweight low-resistance aluminium hull and features spacious living areas within a 13.3-metre beam. It has an external space of 575-square-metre and 300-square-metres of living areas inside. The total accommodation capacity of the yacht is for 12 guests and 8 crews. There are master suit, two doubles and two twin cabins, with one equipped with two Pullman beds. The crew of 8 can be housed in a double captain’s cabin, two twins, and one triple cabin. A swimming pool...
Ardagh Group, a Luxembourg-based producer of glass and metal products, reportedly announced its plans to expand Jacareí can and Manaus ends production facilities in Brazil this year. Ardagh’s plans to expand the facilities are part of its commitment towards supporting the growth in the Brazilian can market. Ardagh believes these expansions will enable the market to meet customers’ demands for infinitely recyclable and sustainable aluminium packaging. Ardagh said both Jacareí can facility and Manaus ends facility are currently operating at full capacity and aiming to increase the production further. The company also said about its intentions to start the Jacareí plant expansion project from the first quarter of 2020 after completing the expansion of the Manaus plant in the third quarter of...
