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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NIO Inc., a pioneer in China’s premium electric vehicle market, has launched the ES6 high-performance long-range electric SUV during the annual NIO Day 2018 in Shanghai. The ES6 comes with high-strength aluminium & carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) hybrid structure. The ES6 expands the design language of the NIO product line with a stylish and sporty exterior plus a refined, high-tech interior, according to the company press release. “We are committed to redefining the user experience and creating a community centered around our users, enjoying life and growing together. The ES6 launch and the NIO Day have set another NIO community milestone,” said NIO Founder, Chairman and CEO, William Li. The vehicle features 4.7 second 0-100 km/h acceleration, a NEDC range of over 510 km, and...
Premier Supplies has purchased the manufacturing arm of Dalmatian Windows in East Kilbride, Scotland. The acquisition of gives Premier a dedicated window production facility and the capability to manufacture Synseal SynerJy range in-house. Premier first made a name for itself in the conservatory sector and manufacturers WarmCore Aluminium Bi-Folds & Windows, Guardian Warm Roofs, SynerJy Windows, Stratus Lanterns, K2 Conservatory Roofs and Flat Roof Lights. Peter Gray, managing director of Premier Supplies said: “Earlier this year we identified the Scottish market as our next area for growth. We’ve already had great success with the WarmCore and Guardian brands,which are ideal product ranges for the Scottish climate. One of the main reasons for choosing this acquisition is the...
According to an announcement from China’s Ministry of Finance on Friday, the country will temporarily remove additional 25 per cent tariff on U.S.-made light vehicles and auto parts starting Jan. 1, 2019 for a period of 90 days. The announcement was a follow up on the truce in the trade war between the world's two largest economies agreed upon in Argentina. The Ministry of Finance also said in the statement that the decision would speed up the negotiations to remove all additional tariffs on each other's goods. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the announcement in a Twitter statement: "China just announced that their economy is growing much slower than anticipated because of our Trade War with them. They have just suspended U.S. Tariff Hikes." "This is a good signal that China and the...
According to a report, Austal further receives an order worth up to US$1.6 billion to build two more littoral combat ships for the US Navy. The two ships will be the 18th and 19th aluminium trimaran-variant LCS Austal and will build under a program that began a decade ago. “This latest order from the US Navy is a tremendous endorsement of Austal’s LCS platform and further evidence of the important role Austal plays in the US Navy,” Austal managing director David Singleton said. He further added, “We have been very successful, winning two littoral combat ships per annum ... in each of the last three US Government financial years.” The US Department of Defence said late on Friday that Austal USA had been awarded two of three LCSs approved under its fiscal 2019 budget. The estimated budget...
China’s Qiantu Motors has reportedly joined hands with California’s Mullen Technologies to begin building in the K50 sports car in the United States. In a press release first spotted by Automotive News, the two firms revealed their intentions to homologate the K50 to meet the US standards and then begin selling the car in North America. The expected year of the car launch is 2020 and if everything goes as per the plan, the K50 will be one of the few electric coupes on the market. However, a little is known about the US-spec model except the fact that it will have an aluminium frame and an electric powertrain that produces 402 hp (300 kW / 407 PS), as told by Mullen. The car with the Chinese-spec model will have a 78 kWh battery pack which powers two electric motors that apparently have a...
Indian Railways is on the verge of manufacturing its first aluminium shell coaches with an estimated speed range of 250 kmph. The Modern Coach Factory (MCF) Raebareli is awaiting approval from the Railway Ministry on a proposal to make 500 aluminium coaches. Despite the worldwide use of aluminium for high speed train coached, India still manufactures stainless steel LHB coaches. “Given that production of aluminium coaches will be a first for Indian Railways, a global tender will be floated for Transfer of Technology (ToT),” Rajesh Agrawal, Member Rolling Stock at Railway Board said. As said by Mr. Agrawal, the global tender is likely to be awarded in FY 2019-20 and the first aluminium shell train set is expected to roll out from MCF Raebareli by 2020-21. He added that the use of aluminium...
A bootstrapped Midwest USA builder is reviving the dying art of the pure vintage racing cars which are beautifully handcrafted oner at a time. The all-aluminium body of the Runge RS is a modern masterpiece reminding the curvy bodies of ‘50s-era Ferrari, Maserati, and Jaguar roadsters. Runge is inspired from the Porsche 550 Spyder and Porsche 718 RSK specifically. Inside the stunning polished aluminium exterior, the Runge RS is an all modern machine. The steel tube-frame chassis supports a mid-mounted, air-cooled, flat-four engine pushing 159 horsepower. The two-seat cockpit design looks like time-traveling a complete six decades. The classic racing bucket seats with brown leather trim, and wood-rimmed steering wheel completes the vintage look. The car does not provide any superfluous...
Can-One announced that it is planning to buy 2.17 million shares or a 0.49% stake in Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd (KJCFB) from Tan Kim Seng for RM6.71mil or RM3.10 per KJCFB share in cash. This will increase Can-One’s shareholding in Kian Joo to 33.39% from 32.9%, The Star Online reported. In the event the mandatory general offer (MGO) is successfully undertaken, it would result in Kian Joo becoming a subsidiary of Can-One. Can-One expects the proposals to be completed in the first half of 2019, subject to all required approvals. "The proposals are undertaken by Can-One as part of its expansion strategy to consolidate the can manufacturing business under Kian Joo Group to grow its sales and customer base, which will in turn improve the financial performance of Can-One Group," Can-One said....
Hazlemere Commercial has reportedly received a 3rd successive fenestration refurbishment contract, sponsored by the CFBT Schools Trust, to survey, manufacture, and install £168,000 + VAT of replacement double glazed commercial aluminium windows and doors to St. Marks Church of England Academy in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. Earlier in 2018, Hazlemere Commercial had received a £181,000 + VAT refurbishment contract at Queensbury Academy in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, which was also sponsored by the CFBT Schools Trust. The window and door replacement contract at Queensbury Academy involves Hazlemere Commercial manufacturing and installing white powder coated aluminium window and door products including the Sapa DF75 Si casement window system and Sapa ST commercial entrance doors....
In the background of excess beverage cans supply in China. American soda can maker Ball Corporation is reportedly planning to sell its manufacturing facilities in China at about US$225 million. The news came when the company announced about its plans. The company plans to sell the can-making facilities to Chinese metal packaging company ORG Technology Co Ltd. Ball Corporation makes aluminium cans for Coca-Cola Co, Anheuser Busch Inbev NV, and Molson Coors Brewing Co. Company spokeswoman Renee Robinson told Reuters, "Excess industry capacity in China has led to unsustainable business conditions and inadequate returns on capital deployed relative to Ball's expectations." He added, “The sale was unrelated to tariffs on aluminium or trade tensions between the United States and China.” On...
The U.S. is one of the leading consumers of aluminium cans in the world. Due to the growing recognition of the aluminium can as one of the most recycled aluminium products in the world and as one of the most sustainable packaging solution, the use of aluminium cans is growing around the world, especially in developed countries. Aluminium soda cans and beer cans have a large sales volume in Canada and the U.S. The world's beer and soda consumption uses about 200 billion aluminium cans every year. {newsStudioGallery} The U.S. imported 19,849 tonnes of aluminium cans in 2016 with an estimated import cost of US$ 151 million. The import volume jumped up to 20,288 tons in 2017 with a cost of about US$ 155 million. This records a growth of about 2.2 per cent YOY indicating a rise in can...
Headquartered in Dubai, HUECK Middle East (ME) Aluminium Systems, announced that it set-up a new office in Dubai, to offer improved customer experience, enhance profitability prospects, and strengthen its brand in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East region. HUECK ME made the announcement at its gala dinner organised for regional partners, at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Dubai. The new office is equipped to deliver high-quality technical, engineering, and supply chain solutions for various projects in the region. HUECK ME is also committing in new resources and training centres; fresh inventory of aluminium systems, hardware, and required accessories; and best-in-class technical and after-sales support to achieve seamless customer interface. Modar Al Mekdad, the Managing...
The 2019 Ram 1500 did not use much aluminium, but its fellow FCA truck the 2020 Jeep Gladiator will use the light metal extensively in its exterior parts over a steel body. The truck will use aluminium in spades, with the hood, doors, hinges fenders, windshield frame and tailgate built from the substrate. Michigan based Repairer Driven News (RDN) recommends that the repair companies must have repair facilities for both steel and aluminium. This may require considerable investment in dedicated equipment and space and in aluminium dust extraction process in order to work on modern vehicles with aluminium parts. Otherwise, it may lead to corrosion from cross-contamination of steel and aluminium. “When working with aluminium always use dedicated tools, grinding discs and sandpaper to prevent...
Ball has created an exclusive premium aluminium can design for Tuborg’s Christmas edition beer in collaboration with Carlsberg Srbija Group. Ball’s experts have created the dark lager’s caramel notes and festive mood and incorporated the famous Tuborg logo alongside Christmas trees, reindeers and snow using Ball’s innovative Eyeris® High Definition printing techniques. The aluminium beer can will be designed and produced in Ball’s packaging facility in Serbia, the cans will use the 50-centiliter standard format and techniques. Commenting on the use of aluminium in its beverage packaging, Ana Mira Milinkovic, Procurement Supply Manager at Carlsberg Srbija Group, comments: “We knew we wanted to use aluminium for our packaging as the cans not only allow us to build strong numeric...
Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a global leader in commercial and industrial building envelope products has announced it will acquire Petersen Aluminum Corporation, a manufacturer of high-quality metal roofing products through its subsidiary Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) for approximately $197 million. Headquartered in Illinois, Petersen’s primary business is the manufacture and distribution of metal roof panels, steel and aluminium flat sheets and aluminium coils, wall panels, perimeter roof edge systems and related accessories for construction, industrial and agricultural sectors. The company is a leader in its served markets with approximately $160 million of annual revenue. Chris Koch, CEO and President, said, "The acquisition of Petersen is part of our strategy of providing...
Heesen Yachts, in collaboration with Arcon Yachts, which introduced the client, has reportedly sold its 50-metres superyacht Project Aster. Project Aster, also known as Hull YN18750 is the seventh iteration of the Heesen 5000 Aluminium class, designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. It is the third yacht sold by the company this year, adding up to a total of 190 linear metres and 3,259GT. “The whole concept started in about 2011 with the delivery of Satori [now Septimus ],” said Cavendish of the class. “She was the first one and she won multiple awards, so that kicked off the whole thing for a very good start, and since then we’ve consistently delivered one a year on average.” The boat features six staterooms including a main deck master suite and five lower deck cabins and has...
According to an Automotive News China report, Electric-vehicle startup NIO is on target to sell 10,000 vehicles in 2018. The company launched its first product the seven-seat ES8 crossover, in June. The company said that in November, it delivered 3,089 ES8s to the market, registering a 96 per cent increase from October 2018. The ES8 comes with a starting price of RMB 448,000 ($65,211). The November sales number brought total sales volume of the ES8 to 8,030 from June to November. From Dec. 1, Nio has started booking orders for its second EV model, the ES6, a five-seat crossover with a tentative starting price of RMB 370,000. Both ES8 and ES6 are assembled at Jianghuai Automobile Co., a state-owned automaker in the east China city of Hefei. Nio signed a manufacturing contact with Jianghuai...
Microdrones, a manufacturer and supplier of customized and intelligent UAV/drone solutions in Germany, has announced it has merged with Schübeler Technologies, a provider of robust turbo fans, jets, compressors, pumps, electric motors, carbon fiber and aluminium composites. Daniel Schübeler, Founder and CEO of Schübeler Technologies stated: “Merging with Microdrones empowers us to develop and deliver systems where we can best support customers locally. This is a happy homecoming for me and the team that we’ve built over the past twenty years.” “Both of these companies have enjoyed global growth and impressive technological advancements independently- merging our talents and teams will yield amazing solutions in the years to come.” Schübeler products provide thrust power and lightweight...
