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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SIG, the leading packaging solution provider, headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), a global certification organization that aims to enhance responsibility and traceability in the aluminium supply chain. The ASI brings together producers, users and other stakeholders to promote the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. SIG supports the ASI’s objectives in the aluminium value chain through its commitment to responsible sourcing of materials. Henrik Wagner, Global Sourcing & Procurement Director at SIG said, “SIG’s commitment to responsible sourcing is central to our ambition to go Way Beyond Good by putting more into society and the environment than we take out. Sourcing materials from suppliers that have...
Harley Davidson once again grabs the attention of all the bike lovers out there by unleashing its new FXDR performance cruiser. But this time, Harley shows a stunt with unimaginable light weight features. Hence, the new, street-fight style two-wheeler does not just boast Harley’s latest torquey Big Twin engine but win the show with an updated, lighter version of new Softail frame that gives it the best handling of any Harley Softail. To slim down the chassis, Harley has used lighter, aluminium swingram, which beats over 4.6kg unsprung weight. The forged aluminium, 19in front wheel used in the new range further reduces the weight due to its super-skinny spokes. The seat base and sub frame are also made of aluminium tubing, saving over 3kg on the steel subframe of a standard Softail. The...
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K. Sivan called for a national effort to develop and produce advanced alloy materials to cater to the demands of future space programme. He said this during a lecture organized by Indian Institute of Metals and the Indian Institute of Science. He said that the ISRO is researching on developing materials with extraordinary properties, such as aluminium and beryllium alloys and carbon nanotubes. The organization will require such materials for the upcoming space missions such as the Human Space Programme (HSP), the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), distant single-stage launchers etc. ISRO, he said, is focussing on domestically developed material in order to cut down on imports and lower the programme costs. “In recent years, ISRO has...
thyssenkrupp Schulte (TKS), a part of TK's Materials Services business unit, has developed a special aluminium alloy, which is used in making new fan blades by Siemens. thyssenkrupp group claims their Materials Services business unit is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. TKS supplies custom sized materials for over 70,000 customers in industry, construction and the trades. According to TKS, the aluminium alloy is used in making blades for generator cooling fans. The material is claimed be offering 'significant cost benefits' to the customer. Since aluminium is much more durable and lightweight, the company thinks it will save significantly on maintenance. "The switch from steel to aluminium will provide Siemens with the same functionality at...
The Egyptian Mint Authority is working on a project to locally manufacture aluminium number plates for vehicles. The authority wants to use the locally made aluminium to manufacture the plates and to replace imported equivalents. This would also save hard currency for the country. The Finance Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the project will also help create new jobs for the country’s youth. After a meeting with chairman of the Mint Authority Abdel Raouf el Ahmedi, an advisor to the finance minister said that they have started lab-producing aluminium. About 600 kilograms of aluminium have already been manufactured and tested at European factories to guarantee high quality. Sherif Hazem, the advisor to the finance minister said that the experiment was successful. The Mint...
Glass and metal products supplier Ardagh Group have converted its beverage can manufacturing plant in Rugby, UK, from steel to aluminium. Metal is a permanent material that can be infinitely recycled and has the highest recycling rates of all packaging materials in Europe. Ardagh Metal Beverage CEO Oliver Graham said: “The conversion of the Rugby plant has further enhanced Ardagh’s manufacturing footprint. “Operating two highly-efficient aluminium beverage can plants in the UK, at Wrexham and Rugby, supported by our recent investment in our Deeside ends plant, positions Ardagh to offer leading beverage customers greater choice and flexibility in future.” In addition, the company has opened a new can ends manufacturing plant in Manaus, Brazil, on 31 July. The plant features production and...
CRP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, offers Rein Automotive Aluminum Water Pump Pulley and Belt Kits for use on popular BMW vehicles. Application coverage includes 1992-2006 3 Series, 1999-2005 5 Series, 2004-’06 X3, 2001-‘06 X5 and 1997-2002 Z3 equipped with six cylinder engines. CRP says the new kits deliver better than OE performance and come complete with a genuine ContiTech serpentine belt, Rein aluminium replacement pulley and the required hardware needed to mount the pulley to the water pump. The Rein aluminium pulley is identical in fit, form and function to the original so there’s no hassle installation. It is designed to deliver a longer, more robust service life than the OE plastic pulley, which is susceptible to heat degradation over...
Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. once again takes pride in announcing the official launch of the Lancool One chassis combined with brushed aluminium, tempered glass, and modern RGB lighting to recreate elegance and aesthetics functionality all in one. With Lian Li being known as the best and most experienced brand in working with aluminium, the Lancool One has high expectations for it. And thankfully, it continues the legacy featuring stylish aluminium front panel with a latest twist of impressive RGB lighting that serves as an accent piece for the front panel and an ambient lighting for the internal chamber giving it a two-in-one function. Besides, the chassis boasts a special design to have optimized airflow so that users can maximize cooling whenever they want to and has integrated...
Contributing to Oman’s economic diversification efforts, Sohar Aluminium partnered with their latest downstream customer, Synergies Castings, the leading manufacturer of aluminium alloy wheels in India. The agreement will begin with the construction of a US$100 million hi-tech alloy wheel manufacturing plant situated in the Sohar Industrial Estate adjacent to Sohar Aluminium premises. Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming months with production expected to commence in 2020. Eng. Said Al Masoudi, Sohar Aluminium’s Chief Executive Officer said, “A central component of Sohar Aluminium’s strategy is to promote and support the growth of downstream aluminium industries within the Sultanate. With this agreement in place, we will meet our goal of supplying 60 per cent of our hot metal...
According to the report revealed by Grand View Research, the global demand for beverage cans is likely to grow between 3.7 per cent and 4 per cent in 2018, with a similar growth trend over the next five years. In the European Union, the beverage cans market is also expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% 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. Having said that, the aluminium cans import volume in France is estimated to grow 1.5 per cent this year from 34,343 tonnes in 2017 to 34,860 tonnes in 2018, but likely to remain down by 19 per cent from 43,221 tonnes in 2016. Germany is expected to lead as an aluminium can exporter to France this year as well, with a 9 per...
Each year the world’s biggest and most innovative camper manufacturers descend on Düsseldorf, Germany, to show the latest and greatest in vans, RVs, travel trailers, and more in the Düsseldorf Caravan show. Volkswagen is expected to debut a new camper at Düsseldorf which would create excitement among the campers. Düsseldorf show offers a platform to display never before seen concept designs that push the boundaries of what’s possible. The latest camper that will debut at the show is the Lume Traveler. Made in the Netherlands, this boxy travel trailer features a sleek aluminium shell broken up by a few windows and a side door. The sleek aluminium chassis works on keeping the body lighter so that the campers can accommodate more stuff inside. The most unique part of the Lume Traveler is...
According to the latest update by Shanghai Metals Market, China’s market of new energy vehicles (NEVs) again saw a growth in July as both output and sales surged from a year ago. In July, production of NEVs stood at 90,000 units, after increasing 53.6 per cent year-on-year and 5.5 per cent from the earlier month, as shown by the data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Sales also rose 47.7 per cent year-on-year to stand at 84,000 units in July but inched down 0.9 per cent from June. However, China’s overall vehicle production and sales saw a decline on both month-on-month and year-on-year in July. Around 2.04 million unites of vehicles were produced China in the month of July, down 10.8 per cent from a month ago and 0.66 per cent from the corresponding period of...
UAE-based Ducab, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminium cables and cabling products, has been named one of the top brands in the UAE for the seventh consecutive year by the Superbrands organisation, an independent authority of branding excellence. In an industry with rapidly evolving requirements, Ducab is diversifying its product range to meet energy needs of the future, said a statement from the company. With six manufacturing facilities across the four sites in UAE, the company is well-positioned as a global leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper and aluminium wire and cable products providing end to end solutions for the energy, general construction, oil and gas, industrial, defence, transport, marine, mining and other specialty...
The 10 per cent tariffs that were imposed by U.S. President Trump’s administration on imports of aluminium and steel from July have already caused the prices to rise in the end –user segment. Automotive and packaging companies are constantly expressing concern over higher prices eating up on profits. The developments are having a substantial impact on Ford Motor Co.’s business. Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets said this while emphasising the fact that the company does intend to pass higher costs on to consumers. “The escalation of steel and aluminum prices is really significant,” Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, said after a factory ceremony near Detroit to commemorate building the 10 millionth Mustang muscle car. “It’s a significant headwind for us. It’s...
According to a press update from the company on Wednesday, Germany's Trimet Aluminium has completed the sale of its automobile parts unit to China's Bohai Automotive Systems. Trimet decided to spin off its automobile aluminium products business in 2017. In December 2017, TRIMET and Bohai Automotive signed an agreement on Bohai Automotive’s purchase of the majority stake in TRIMET Automotive. Bohai Automotive Systems announced in March that it was negotiating with Trimet to buy a 75% stake in its auto parts unit for 61.5 million euros. The transaction completed all the closing conditions. The transaction took place via a German subsidiary and Bohai Automotive now holds 75 per cent shares in TRIMET Automotive Holding GmbH. Privately owned Trimet Automotive, along with its subsidiary plants...
According to the recent data, the global aluminium powders, pastes, and flakes market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.03% during the period 2018-2022. In fact, with the advancement in technology and growth in global economy, the aluminium powder industry has evolved extensively over the past few years. So to say, the increasing investments in infrastructure are significantly driving the demand of aluminium powder and flakes. The demand and use of aluminium nanopowders is also forecast to rise on the growing adoption of nanotechnology. The key players in the industry, including Czech Republic is expected to cash on these opportunities that abound the market during this period. The import of aluminium powder and flakes by the country is thus, estimated to grow this year. In 2017, the...
The data from the China Automobile Dealers Association showed that Chinese vehicle imports declined 87 per cent in June YoY to 15,000 vehicles as automakers delayed shipments before tariff cuts on foreign-made vehicles took effect in July. The data from the Association also showed that overall sales of imported vehicles during the first half of 2018 fell 22 per cent YoY to 451,971 vehicles. In May, China said it would steeply cut import tariffs for foreign-made automobiles and car parts to 15 per cent from 25 per cent effective July 1. But in July, after the implantation of U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminium, China raised tariffs on vehicles imported from the United States to 40 per cent as a retaliatory measure. Rising trade tensions with Washington affected the automobile...
Tesco in UK becomes the first supermarket to sell water in aluminium cans instead of plastic bottles. The retailer is now selling spring water in 500 ml aluminium cans at its 700 stores under the CanO Water brand. The brand was started two years ago in London with a sustainable vision. These are less harmful to the environment than plastic bottles because of infinite recyclability. Plastics can take hundreds of years to break down into ever smaller pieces. This infiltrates the food chain and affects the environment. Plastic can only be recycled five to ten times because the quality degrades with each cycle, while aluminium cans are ‘infinitely recyclable’ because it does not affect its purity. “Aluminium cans have the highest recycling rate of any product out there and a recycled can...
