South Asia’s beverage-can manufacturing capacity continues to expand, with Bangladesh preparing to enter the industry through a USD 100 million aluminium beverage can plant while new and expanded facilities advance across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, the planned Bangladeshi project still faces a key infrastructure hurdle: securing a gas connection before production begins. Chinese-owned Alu Hi-Tech Industries Ltd is developing Bangladesh’s first aluminium beverage can plant at Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur, north of Dhaka. The facility is designed to produce around 1 billion cans annually, with approximately 90 per cent of its output earmarked for export markets. The company registered with the hi-tech park in 2024, when work on the project began. Construction has...
Europe’s beverage-can market outperformed other regions in the third quarter, prompting Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) to accelerate its investment plans with two new production lines at existing facilities in the UK and Spain. Global beverage can shipments rose 2 per cent year on year in the three months to September 30, while Europe recorded 6 per cent growth, contrasting with a 1 per cent decline across the Americas. AMP announced the expansion alongside third-quarter results that exceeded its own earnings guidance, allowing the company to raise its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. Chief executive Oliver Graham said demand remained resilient across the company’s markets, supported by strength in key beverage categories and continued gains for cans within the wider packaging mix. The...
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As tariffs rolled out this year, the automotive sector found itself navigating a policy shift that swiftly reconfigured supply chains, trade patterns and production decisions across markets. The tariff campaign on the automotive sector began with the first round of 25 per cent duties on April 3, hitting imported passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks under 14,000 pounds, instantly raising their costs and giving domestic producers such as GM and Ford a fresh competitive advantage. A second wave followed on May 3, this time directed at engines, transmissions, drivelines and electrical systems including batteries and wiring harnesses. Although manufacturers were granted a brief window to front-load inventories, the pressure was immediate, especially for those unable to meet USMCA’s 75 per...
Cartier’s refreshed presence in Tokyo’s Ginza district now arrives with a markedly softer note, after Klein Dytham Architecture reimagined the store’s frontage with sweeping aluminium forms that recall the movement of a wedding dress. In an area monopolised by rigid vertical lines and tightly packed towers, the studio set out to introduce a quieter visual rhythm. Co-founder Mark Dytham said the idea was to bring “a gentle, sculptural calm” to the busy streetscape, favouring fluid shapes over the surrounding geometric order. Layered curves were used to build depth and create a sense of anticipation rather than compete with neighbouring structures. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The flowing profiles were achieved through...
SUS Corporation, a leading producer of aluminium profiles in Japan, have recently launched the t2-01 aluminium unit house. This is a new type of 4R architecture that uses sustainability norms within its manufacturing protocol. The four “R” of 4R stands for - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Remain. The recycled aluminium produced in the casting plant of SUS is used for the manufacturing of structural columns, beams and roof members of the t2-01 aluminium unit house. As per the company, only about 3 per cent of the energy is required for producing primary aluminium from recycled aluminium. It helps to reduce the overall emission of carbon dioxide, which in turn supports a circular use of materials for more sustainable usage. The sale of the t2-01 aluminium unit house has started on November 4,...
China’s rapid embrace of electric vehicles has transformed its home market so completely that gasoline-powered cars, once the backbone of global automakers’ operations in the country, have been pushed to the margins. As Chinese consumers started embracing EVs, traditional foreign manufacturers were not the only ones left struggling. Renowned Chinese automakers faced the same with their combustion-engine sales drop in their country. While Western governments have focused their defensive measures on China’s subsidised electric cars, it is China’s petrol models that are increasingly appearing in markets from Poland and South Africa to Uruguay. Fossil-fuel vehicles have represented 76 per cent of China’s auto exports since 2020, with total foreign shipments climbing from 1 million annually to...
The Gujarat Authority has rolled out an important decision regarding the supply of imitation zari thread or yarn for Advance Ruling (AAR). The material in question, if it is manufactured from metallised polyester or plastic film containing aluminium, will be applied with 5 per cent GST as per the current rate structure. The zari thread or yarn, which is said to have aluminium, is mainly used for sarees and dress materials, which act as a substitute for real gold or silver zari. The announcement of the applicable 5 per cent tax was made on November 29, 2025, by Member (Central Tax) Shri Vishal Malani and Member (State Tax) Smt. Sushma Vora. Clarification has been requested by the applicant, considering the GST rate applicable to imitation zari thread or yarn made from lacquer-coated...
The farewell of 2025 and the fast-approaching 2026 drive home with it the anticipation for a global revolution of electric vehicles (EVs). The most influential manufacturers gear up for the revving launch of the next-gen, advanced, hi-tech, battery-electric models, while circumstantial roadblocks lead to the withdrawal of several EV names from the ’26 launch plan. Image for representational purpose only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Dropping out of the race Although these models showcased promising characteristics for a sunny joyride, the market circumstances or lack of federal and state incentives put a raincheck on the debut dates. Big brands like Nissan, Mercedes, Polestar, Porsche and Maserati hit the brakes and stay...
On December 2, 2025, Chinese automotive equipment manufacturer Hubei Hantek Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. unveiled the world’s first one-piece, low-pressure-cast, all-aluminium large-vehicle frame at the 2025 Yangtze River Industry and Technology Innovation Conference in Hubei. The structure is now installed on the BYD Yangwang U8L, a luxury electric SUV launched in September 2025. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain A frame that breaks engineering limits The aluminium frame covers 4.2 square meters and features a wall-thickness range from 4 mm to 50 mm, an extreme 12:1 ratio never achieved in previous projects. Hantek emphasised that no prior global project has successfully cast a frame with such extreme thickness variation,...
Rio Tinto and BHP have collaborated for Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks to test whether large-scale mining can realistically shift away from diesel. The two trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar mine, where both companies will run trials alongside Caterpillar to see how the technology performs under real operating conditions. Image source: Businesswire Rather than a straightforward equipment demo, the trial is expected to pressure-test everything that surrounds electric haulage — charging systems, power supply, operational planning and even workforce routines. With haulage representing one of the hardest parts of mining to decarbonise, both miners want firsthand insight into what an electric fleet would demand at scale. BHP Western Australia Iron...
Topglass has completed its largest aluminium-based project in the Northern Regional College (NRC) Ballymena Campus. The project includes the installation of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling within the campus building. This project was delivered by Toplass in association with Heron Bros. Topglass has showcased its potential to deliver an effective facade solution within time by utilising its technical expertise. Leveraging the accomplishment, Toplass is now associated with the full production at the Ballycastle Shared Education Campus. Moreover, it is also associated with the Heron Bros for the project of Northern Ireland’s education sector. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Topglass’s Operations Manager, Hugh...
East Coast Canning is preparing to roll out a new resealable aluminium can format in Australia and New Zealand after signing a partnership with Swedish packaging innovator Meadow. The deal will see the Australian company act as the regional gateway for the company’s MEADOW KAPSUL system, taking the technology into sectors well beyond its traditional beverage base. Under the agreement, East Coast Canning will supply printed cans alongside the KAPSUL system’s bespoke resealable components and dispensers. The arrangement is aimed at brand owners across food and drink, personal care, home care and other consumer goods categories, positioning the company as the local enabler of the technology’s expansion. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value...
On Monday, December 2, the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that South Korea’s plea to reduce import tariffs from 25 per cent to 15 per cent has been accepted, retroactive to November 1. These tariffs include the duties levied on autos. This has been done as South Korea introduced a new legislation in parliament, aiming to meet strategic investment commitments with the United States. Previously, the US slapped a 25 per cent tariff on goods coming in from South Korea, including automobile duties related to national security, which fall under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Besides this, “reciprocal” tariffs were imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977. In a statement posted on X, Lutnick asserted that besides reducing the...
According to a report released by Aluminium Cans Market Share Analysis, a rapid shift in consumer behaviour, strong regulatory momentum, and new manufacturing technologies have brought a transformative change in the aluminium can industry. These trends are reshaping how cans are produced and used across beverages, food, personal care and industrial products. The report made it clear that the brands and consumers are steadily turning towards packaging that is easier to recycle, lighter to transport and visually refined. Aluminium cans fit these requirements perfectly, and their popularity is growing as a result. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Long-established producers maintain their strength Major manufacturers such as Ball...
Smol is revamping its home care range, shifting from familiar recycled plastics to a sturdy and durable recycled aluminium. The company has rolled out 500 ml aluminium bottles across several of its key products, such as washing liquid, stain gel, fabric conditioner, multipurpose spray and bathroom spray, each fitted with pumps or triggers made from recycled plastic. Smol’s latest container range is not just a simple packaging tweak but rather a crucial part of its broader strategy of marketing household products. The bottles integrate directly with the brand’s existing refill system and align with the growing consumer appetite for circular packaging. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Also, producing recycled aluminium comes...
December 1 witnessed the Airbus AIR market shares dropping 6 per cent due to a quality-control problem in the aluminium fuselage panels on a large number of A320 jets. This resulted in the uncertain conditions currently faced by the affected fleet until the issue is resolved. Image for referential purpose only (source: https://www.aircharterservice.com/ ) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The European Airbus A320 is the most common passenger jet with 11,300 aircrafts actively in service. However, it freshly recovered from the software glitch that led to the recalling and grounding of over 6000 flights until further notice of the problem being fixed. Thus, the airlines now meet with a new challenge. Addressing this matter, the...
Canpack, a global manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans and packaging solutions has released its results for the quarter and nine-month period ending September 30, 2025, reporting a small rise in beverage-can demand but softer profitability. Q3 2025: Higher volumes, firm sales, softer earnings The company shipped 9.072 billion beverages can in Q3 2025, edging up 3 per cent from the 8.792 billion units recorded a year earlier in the same period. The reason for increase is primarily driven by higher can body volumes in the US and India, partially offset by lower can body volumes in Europe. Net sales strengthened as well, climbing to USD 1.180 billion from USD 1.080 billion, a 9 per cent jump. This positive performance was driven by contractual pass through of higher aluminium LME and...
Ardagh Group S.A. (Ardagh), which deals in aluminium beverage packaging, recently announced that its present Group CFO, John Sheehan, would be resigning from his post by the end of this year. Mr Sheehan had informed the Board about this decision at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, Ardagh is conducting the appointment process of a new successor to his position, which would be announced by the company in the near future. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Mark Porto, Executive Chairman, Ardagh, stated, “We are extremely grateful to John for his commitment and diligence in delaying his planned departure until successful completion of the recapitalisation transaction earlier this month. John is very highly regarded within and...
Ardagh Group, a global supplier of packaging solution, has turned in a solid set of numbers for the third quarter of 2025 ended September 30, riding on resilient demand for packaging across Europe and the Americas. Here metal packaging was star of the show overlooking glass that let Ardagh saw an uptick in Q3 performance. Metal packaging emerged as the star performer in Q3 For the three months ended September 30, the Group’s revenue resulted in USD 2,504 million in three months, up by 4.86 per cent from USD 2,388 million a year ago. While glass packaging in North America slipped 2.4 per cent, metal packaging held its ground with an increase of 8.4 per cent from USD 741 million to USD 803 million. Even in Europe, the revenue from metal packaging saw a staggering rise of 9.3 per cent from...
Premier Energies’ joint venture, Premier-Green Aluminium, is on the road to invest INR 600 million (USD 6.7 million). This investment will be rolled out in rounds of funding to push the use of aluminium frame projects, aiming to enhance the country’s solar module manufacturing. To achieve this vision, the firm has issued 25 thousand equity shares with each valued at INR 10 (USD 11), which marks the total value of the shares to be INR 250 thousand (USD 2,793.61) for Nuevosol Energy, its joint venture partner. After allotting the equity shares, Premier Energies will hold a total of 80 per cent ownership, and Nuevosol Energy will hold the remaining 20 per cent. To produce solar module frames which are purely made of aluminium and its alloys, Premier-Green Aluminium was formed. At present,...
