Ducati has unveiled the Desmo450 SM, a new production supermoto developed from its Desmo450 MX platform, featuring an aluminium twin-spar frame. This is designed to combine low weight, rigidity and strength. The motorcycle made its debut during World Ducati Week and is aimed at competition use. The Desmo450 SM uses the same aluminium frame architecture as the motocross model. Ducati says the frame has also been designed to allow a straighter intake route while maintaining the strength and rigidity needed for high-performance riding. The bike has a fuel capacity of 7.2 litres. The company has also focused on reducing weight in other areas. Its Bartubeless wheel system, for example, removes inner tubes and cuts rotating and unsprung mass by 1.2kg. The motorcycle also features a cast...
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...
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Arksen, a soon-to-be-launched technology, and innovation company, has reportedly partnered with high-speed craft and aluminium shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Company based in East Cowes for developing, building, and supporting semi-autonomous, hybrid explorer vessels. According to the report, Arksen has also teamed up with world-renowned naval architects Humphreys Yacht Design, based in Lymington, and award-winning Fareham based interior designers, Design Unlimited for building the new vessels. The vessels are designed in such a way that will have the least impact on the environment and take adventurers to the most inaccessible corners of the world’s oceans. The report also says that Arksen has appointed Isle of Wight resident Tanya Brookfield as Executive Director. She brings expertise from...
Chinese battery firm GEM Co Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean battery producer ECOPRO Co Ltd for the supply of 170,000 tonnes of raw materials from 2019 to 2023, Reuters reported. GEM said in a filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange today that the company will provide 16,000 tonnes of lithium nickel-cobalt-aluminium oxide (NCA) cathode materials in 2019. The volume will increase to 24,000 tonnes in 2020 and 40,000 tonnes in 2021. GEM, with production capacity of 60,000 tonnes per annum, will separately negotiate with the ECOPRO about further purchase plans for 2022 to 2023. “We will adjust production capacity based on demands in 2019 to ensure the orders from customers,” said GEM on Monday separately at a platform run by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. GEM will also...
Dubai Investments has appointed Abdulaziz Bin Yagub Al Serkal as the CEO for its Building Materials Platform, covering a portfolio of subsidiaries which offer a comprehensive range of products and services in the construction sector. The company said the Building Materials subsidiaries bring expertise in a number of areas in the construction process including solar technologies, glass, aluminium, steel structures, polystyrene insulation and more. Al Serkal is currently the Chairman of the Board for a number of companies including Emirates District Cooling and Modul University, and sits on the Board of Directors for a range of diverse businesses such as Dubai Investments Industries, Masharie, Dubai Investments Real Estate, Al Taif Investments, Al Mal Capital, and Al Qudra Sports...
The Barracuda Yacht Design studio has reportedly revealed a 55-metre tri-deck motor yacht concept. The design of the yacht includes aluminium hull and superstructure along with 8.3 metre beam. Besides, the key features of the vehicle include a touch and go helipad on the foredeck, tender garage on the main deck, and sunpads on the fly-bridge. The Barracuda has designed 500GT yacht in such manner that it ensures a plenty of space for dining outside beneath a protective bimini. The accommodation capacity in the yacht will be of 10 guests in total comprising a full beam owner’s suite with sea terraces on either side. Four symmetrical guest cabin meanwhile sit on the main deck, which can all be accessed from a central corridor connecting to the main deck saloon, dining area, and aft deck. The...
Reynaers Aluminium, European leader in sustainable solutions for aluminium architecture, has announced the opening of showroom in Madrid. The new facility has the latest technology in aluminium systems, home automation and digitalisation, to recreate the ideal atmosphere in which owners and architects find inspiration for their projects. The company said that the official inauguration was celebrated on November 15th.The event was led by Bert Geerinckx, Vice-President of Sales of the Reynaers Group and Carles Moliner, General Director of Reynaers Aluminium Spain. Source:www.reynaers.com A new space aimed at individuals and professionals in the construction sector (architects, developers, interior designers ...) located on Calle Alameda 12. In the Barrio de las Letras, one of the most...
According to a press release from Aluminium Closures Group , Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2018 festival highlighted widespread use of aluminium closures for high quality, premiered wines across all categories. Wines with aluminium closures snatched up awards in all categories. The event saw about 4,311 wines from all over the world being blind tasted, reviewed and rated by 175 expert judges from 40 countries. Of the nine Grand Gold top award winners, two wines used aluminium closures. Among the Gold medals 21%, were using aluminium closures. For Silver awardees, 22% were sealed with aluminium screw caps. Out of the total of 1572 winning still wines, 342 wines or about 22% had the modern screw cap as a preferred closure. A recent research released by Euromonitor and IWSR also claims that...
According to a report, a British sports car manufacturer Morgan Motor Company has confirmed to launch an all-new sports car in 2019 to mark the firm’s 110-year anniversary. The new model, known internally as the ‘Wide Body’, is set to use an all-new bonded aluminium platform. Details are scarce, but per the company’s report, the new car will feature "a powertrain never before installed in a Morgan". This year marks the 50th and the final year of the Malvern-based maker fitting V8 engines to its cars. The final examples of the Aero 8 and Plus 8, fitted with BMW’s N62 V8, will be kept for Morgan’s heritage fleet. Morgan claims that its to-be-launched sports car will be positioned above the Roadster, Plus4, and 4/4 in terms of performance, but not designed to be a direct replacement for the...
Leading aluminium systems supplier Reynaers has appointed Richard Hall as Managing Director for the UK subsidiary of the business. The company said he will oversee the continued growth of Reynaers as it expands its trade and retail offerings and builds on its success in the commercial sector. Andreas Wilsdorf, Chief Sales Officer at Reynaers Group said: “The collective knowledge, expertise and experience that Richard brings to the firm is exactly what we need to head up our UK team. This is a very exciting time for our organisation as we continue growing our offering and we are delighted to have Richard on board to lead this process in the UK.” Reynaers Aluminium produces cutting-edge glazing solutions for some of the most iconic buildings in the world. The company manufactures aluminium...
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...
