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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The US-based aluminium shipbuilder Breaux Brothers Enterprises reportedly christened its latest vessel Half Moon Clipper on February 14, 2019, in Loreauville. The ship is 105-foot long and weighs 94 tonnes when empty and 154 tonnes when loaded with fuel, water, and becomes absolutely ready for work, said Breaux Brothers’ co-owner and Vice President Vance Vic Breaux. The ship is built for Holland America Lines with a total passenger capacity of 193 people. The vessel will serve as a crew boat for the company’s employees and guests visiting Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. Holland America Manager of Marine Services/Fleet Operations Larry Bischoff said “It will carry people, food and beverages to the island, and then unload them using the crane on the back deck. They will bring supplies for the...
Shanghai Metals Market updates that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released this year’s first batch of recommended new energy vehicle (NEVs) models. The news came after MIIT released in a statement on its website on Thursday, February 14. The first batch of NEVs includes 106 vehicle types from 49 auto companies, according to the released statement on MIIT website. In 2018, the number of models released in the first batch was 118, which means this year MIIT released lesser number of models, as fewer electric buses and special vehicles were included. Higher requirements for NEVs and technical constraints of special vehicles weighed on the launch of new models, said Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). All...
Smart Architectural Aluminium, the UK's leading supplier of architectural aluminium systems, will present a wide range of products and systems at this year’s Futurebuild exhibition. The company will showcase its Designer Door range, Smart Alitherm Heritage system, MC Wall and MC 600 ranges. Eddie Robinson, Managing Director said: “We are delighted to be returning to ExCeL for the 2019 Futurebuild exhibition, where once again we will take the opportunity to showcase a broad range of new products and systems. The Futurebuild will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 05 March to Thursday, 07 March 2019 in London “This year, our Designer Door system will take centre stage on our stand, with a range of style and colour variants on display, alongside a number of our new door and window products....
The global metal can demand is projected to reach 431,573.9 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 2.9 per cent from 2014 to 2020. With a large number of aluminium can manufacturers stepping up their product differentiation and innovation pursuits the demand for the aluminium cans is expected to rise further in the medium to long term. But here while taking a look at Germany’s estimated aluminium can export in 2019 through our available third-party data, we find that the country will likely export a lesser volume. In contrast to the estimated 76,826 tonnes in the year last, Germany’s aluminium can export is projected to stand at 62,025 tonnes by the end of this year, down 19 per cent. In 2017, the export volume was forecast at 76,525 tonnes, marginally down from 2018, but up 23 per cent...
The Netherlands' estimated imports of aluminium household articles dropped 11.35 per cent year on year in 2018. China, Germany and Belgium continued to be the leading exporters, supplying 9667 tonnes, 2071 tonnes and 1300 tonnes respectively. {newsStudioGallery} Exported aluminium household articles from the Netherlands were at 6879 tonnes in 2018, registering a 20.22 per cent year on year growth. Our own third party data shows the Netherlands’ estimated aluminium household articles import was at 16422 tonnes in 2018, a decrease of 2103 tonnes, from 18525 tonnes in 2017. The value of aluminium household articles import was at USD 78 million and USD 85 million in 2018 and 2017 respectively. The country’s import of these products is estimated to be about 17491 tonnes by the end of this...
Boeing inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company (DUSSUR), and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden). The partnership will support the development of the aerospace industry of Saudi Arabia. "Boeing congratulates NIDLP, Ma’aden and Dussur for this exciting new partnership that will support the Kingdom’s goal to become a leader in aerospace grade aluminium manufacturing. We are keen to support the development of the Kingdom’s domestic aerospace-related industries which Vision 2030 has accelerated,” said President of Boeing Saudi Arabia Ahmed Jazzar. Ma’aden, the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company, will be positioned to enter the high grade aluminium market...
Bombardier awarded Aleris with Diamond Supplier Certification during the Bombardier Supplier Symposium on February 7th in Montreal, Canada. Aleris was recognized for its outstanding performance as a supplier of aluminium aerospace products from Aleris manufacturing facilities in Koblenz, Germany and Zhenjiang, China. Dr. Ingo Kröpfl, Vice President Global Aerospace at Aleris said: "This award is a recognition for the daily efforts of our whole team. We are constantly working to improve our products and service. It is this sense of customer focus and excellence that enables us to meet Bombardier's targets." The Bombardier Diamond Supplier program recognizes the outstanding performance of its suppliers across the organization. It aims to develop a long-term relationship with its suppliers,...
Following Delhi and Kerala, Andhra Pradesh now aims at deploying 10 lakh electric vehicles across all segments and 1 lakh charging station in the next five years. The news came after Chandrababu Naidu-led government rolled out its electric vehicle policy on Wednesday, February 7. Per the report, the new vehicle policy introduced by Naidu will not allow any new registration of petrol and diesel powered cars. However, the government is yet to provide a timeline. The state is also planning to replace 11,000 state-run buses into electric for achieving 100 per cent electrification in public fleet. Beside this, the state also wishes to convert all government corporations, boards, and ambulances to electric vehicles. Around 60,000 new jobs are expected to be created with the onset of this...
According to a Reuters report, the profit margins of Volvo Cars dropped in 2018, as a result of pricing pressure in the China market due to costs hike led by prolonged trade war between Washington and Beijing. The company CEO Hakan Samuelsson told Reuters that to indemnify the impact on margins which is expected to continue this year, Volvo has decided to increase production volumes and cut operational costs. Samuelsson said, “We have a very, very strong product offering and a modest market share outside Sweden, so we are expecting and planning for further growth.” “I would say we enter now into a phase where we have to focus more on the cost side as well - not with any special packages, but with normal work to improve our cost consciousness and cost control.” The Chinese premium car...
A Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has reportedly begun work on the transformation of Exeter’s former bus and coach station into student accommodation, securing the £500,000 contract with Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. Exeter’s new student accommodation is expected to reopen as student accommodation in summer 2019. The company will install Kawneer curtain walling and doors, and provide solar shading to the modern student accommodation facility. Colin Shorney, managing director of Dudley's said: “We are thrilled to be working on this project with Sir Robert McAlpine,” while also adding “It aligns with our extensive commitment to working within the education sector and we’re proud to support the construction of student accommodation in Exeter." The new student accommodation...
Key Land Capital’s investments division has acquired Fusion Windows and Doors, which operates from a 10,000ft2 manufacturing unit in Aston, for an undisclosed sum. Fusion Windows and Doors manufactures aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling. All products are produced using the latest CNC computer controlled machinery. Kevin Patrick Sharkey, director of Key Land Investments, said: “We have identified Fusion as offering a business which offers great opportunities to grow. It complements our own property development business, and we plan to use Fusion products on some of our projects.” “However, we also believe there is a strong demand for these products at commercial and residential developments right across the UK and it is this relatively untapped market that we intend to target.”...
Vestre, one of Scandinavia's leading manufacturers of sustainable furniture with Scandinavian design for urban and outdoor environments, will present a new series of outdoor furniture made of wood and aluminium at Stockholm Design Week 2019. Consisting of park benches in various designs, litter bins and cycle racks, the ‘Folk’ range is made of Hydro's aluminium profiles. “We are proud of partnering with Vestre, whose goal is no less than being the most sustainable outdoor furniture company in the world. Aluminium is a well-suited material for modern and sustainable design and is robust enough to stand all kinds of weather for decades to come,” said Egil Hogna, Head of Hydro’s business area Extruded Solutions, former Sapa. The new ‘Folk’ series is created by the Swedish studio Front and is...
Vishay Intertechnology, a manufacturer of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors), has extended the maximum voltage rating of the Vishay BCcomponents 500 PGP-ST series of aluminium screw-terminal capacitors to 500 V. As polarized aluminium electrolytic capacitors with a non-solid electrolyte, 500 PGP-ST series devices are optimized for DC-Linking in power conversion electronics rated at 20 kW and above — including large motor drives, UPS systems, and solar inverters. The devices allow designers to re-use three-phase, 380 V designs in 480 V systems and upgrade solar inverter systems for 1000 V maximum input. The company the series is available in nine case sizes ranging from 50mm x 80mm...
At the 7 th International Conference on Aluminium and Exhibition (INCAL-2019), Hindalco demonstrated a dry bulk carrier made from indigenous aluminium and showed its enormous benefits. The bulker will be used for carrying cement, fly ash, food grains, PTA powder, and alumina. <iframe width="560" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UQrC2qtggTk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The bulker not only depicts Hindalco’s unmatched capability in India but is also a live proof of demonstration of the benefits of aluminium over steel in such applications, especially to the former’s light weight, lower maintenance cost, and longer life. The size of the bulker is 30 cubic metres and is 2 tonnes...
i2r Packaging Solutions, a manufacturer of a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers, has unveiled an innovative aluminium smoothwall product for the food packaging industry. The company will launch i2r Ultra™ at the forthcoming Packaging innovations show at the NEC, Birmingham on 27-28 February. The aluminium tray uses a new style of embossing to increase stress resistance thereby reducing the gauge, price point and environmental impact. i2r partnered with Wolverhampton University to progress the detailed and complex project, utilising finite element analysis prediction software. The specialist rib and base configuration provides an increase in structural strength and delivers a reduction in weight. It also features an Alu recyclable logo and a ‘rinse...
According to the latest research report by FMI, over 1 million tonnes of aluminium containers were sold globally in 2018. This sales volume is likely to escalate further by 4 per cent year-on-year in 2019, learned the report. Shifting consumer patterns towards effective and sustainable formats could be a factor that stimulated the sales of aluminium foil containers. Unwavering demand from multiple sectors, including foodservice, retail & supermarket, and others further triggered the demand for the containers, found the report. Aluminium foil containers continue to gain immense favour, owing to their superior barrier properties. According to FMI’s analysis, the weight of aluminium is another key aspect enhancing the viability of aluminium foil containers across diverse end-use...
Alspec, Australia’s leading designer of innovative aluminium systems, has collaborated with Dulux, the largest powder coating manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand. Alspec said the new partnership between Alspec AluSpace and Dulux Powder Coatings brings together the depth of experience and expertise of two highly regarded firms in a winning combination. Alspec’s AluSpace facility, located in in Surry Hills, Sydney, is the home for advanced designs in aluminium window and door systems with a focus on large sliding and folding doors designed for the specification industry. “This partnership will ensure clients get the very best they can, taking advantage of the latest trends in aluminium framing and powder coating”, said Jason Eyndhoven, Dulux’s NSW Commercial Business Development...
Aluminium-built 25-metre motor yacht Jangada, listed for sale by Oceandrive, is sold to the buyer introduced by Y.CO. Delivered in 2015 as a raised pilothouse model, the yacht was built by Netherlands-based superyacht builder Wim Van der Valk Continental Yachts to a design by Guido De Groot. Accommodation is for eight guests in four cabins comprising a master suite, VP suite, and double and twin, with all entertainment centres and en suite bathroom facilities. Guido De Groot has made a clever use of space by designing a few different areas of the yacht. It has included one main office and some spaces where the owner can work on board. It has designed the saloon on the small side, but by opening up the stairway it allows an uninterrupted view from stern all the way forward and gives a...
