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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Denmark has delivered about 17998 tonnes of aluminium tubes and pipes to the global market in 2017. The country’s aluminium tubes and pipes exports rose 7 per cent year-on-year. Czech Republic was the top importer of this particular product from the country last year. According to recent estimates, in 2017, the top aluminium tubes and pipes importing countries from Denmark were Czech Republic (3229 tonnes), Germany (2906 tonnes), France (2648 tonnes) and Poland (2647 tonnes). As shown by the data, Denmark exported about 16763 tonnes of aluminium tubes and pipes in 2016. The export volume increased to 17998 tonnes in 2017. The country is estimated to export less aluminium tubes and pipes in 2018. Total export is expected to stand at 17195 tonnes. The value of aluminium tubes and pipes...
Car companies and parts suppliers are constantly urging the United States not to impose additional tariffs of up to 25 per cent on imported vehicles, saying that this could result in job cuts, loss of investments, and even higher prices. According to the reports by The Guardian, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters and Fortune, General Motors warned the US that its higher tariffs on imported cars and other aluminium and steel products could make it isolated from the global economy. Besides imposing additional 25 per cent tariff on imported steel and 10 per cent on imported aluminium on the European Union, Mexico, and Canada last month, United States threatened to increase tariffs on imported vehicles, noting that there had been an imbalance in international import duty fees. The car companies fear...
According to an update from The Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG), the 2018 Lincoln Navigator and 2018 Ford Expedition won safety awards from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. The body awarded the redesigned aluminium bodied Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator perfect five-star overall crash ratings. Ford and Lincoln each said that the vehicles’ aluminium bodies have contributed significantly towards those perfect safety ratings. The 2018 Ford Expedition has received a five-star rating, the highest score, in the crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That makes the Expedition one of the only full-size SUVs to have hit NHTSA's highest safety mark. The Expedition scored perfect five-star scores in front- and side-impact...
In a summit meeting on Thursday night, June 28, 2018, the European Union leaders slapped the United States with a warning of retaliation should the Donald Trump escalate a trade war with 20 per cent higher tariffs on imported cars from the EU. The EU leaders strictly criticised US’ decisions to impose tariffs on imported aluminium and steel products and repeatedly expressed support for the bloc’s retaliatory action over those levies, which Trump justified on national security grounds. "In reaction to the United States' decision to impose tariffs on the EU for steel and aluminium products, which cannot be justified on the grounds of national security, the European Council fully supports the rebalancing measures, potential safeguard measures to protect our own markets, and the legal...
The Alufoil Trophy, organised annually by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), provides practitioners from across the European foil and closure sectors with the most prestigious and widely recognised stage to showcase their products and concepts, rewarding both excellence and innovation. The call for entries for the 2019 competition is now open until 23rd November 2018. Each year these groundbreaking developments are scrutinised by a leading panel of experts before the award of Alufoil Trophies across five categories. Winning entries are recognised as major advances in the ’state-of-the-art’ for aluminium foil and closures and offer insights into the latest trends and new market opportunities. The competition is open to packaging designers, brand owners, foil rollers, foil...
When owners and operators from the shipping industry are largely looking for effective measures to reduce the increasing cost pressure, DNV GL has developed the first type approval scheme for the use of ship aluminium cables and connectors. The use of aluminium cables were under evaluation for the past three years in a multi-purpose offshore support vessel. Recently, DNV GL experts, together with representatives from the cable manufacturer Amo Specialkabel AB, checked those cables with a thermographic camera for more than 11,000 operating hours and then granted the approval. Traditionally, copper used to be the key metal for power cables for marine use. But of late, aluminium is replacing the use of copper, owing to its ability to reduce one-third of electricity consumption. Moreover, the...
Coca-Cola Turkey has reportedly obtained thermochromic ink technology from one of the renowned packaging product suppliers called Crown for designing its new aluminium beverage can. For the first time, the company is using thermochromic ink technology as a decorative tool, which is otherwise known for using one or two thermochromic inks to communicate its temperature changes. Using four different thermochromic inks, Coca-Cola Turkey is creating bright designs for its new cans. The designs although colourless at ambient temperature display colourful patterns when the cans are chilled or drinks are ready for consumption. The designs for Coke Red and Coke Zero beverage cans feature summer themes ranging from ice cubes and palm trees to sandals and sailing boats. These new aluminium-made...
An automotive trade group believes that US’ tariff of up to 25 per cent on imported passenger vehicles if imposed, will likely cost domestic consumers US$45 billion annually or US$5800 per vehicle. Gloria Bergquist, the national spokesperson for auto industry on environmental and safety matters, said, “Nationwide, this tariff would hit American consumers with a tax of nearly $45 billion, based on 2017 auto sales. This would largely cancel out the benefits of the tax cuts.” On Tuesday, June 26, the automotive trade group reported that it would warn the Trump administration about the passenger vehicles price hike on the imposition of imported vehicle tariff. “The alliance of automobile manufacturers, a group representing General Motors Co, Toyota Motor Corp, Volkswagen AG and other major...
A Luxembourg-based producer of glass and metal products Ardagh Group has produced a taller sleek shaped aluminium aerosol can for Nivea, one of the world’s most popular deodorants. Image Source:Ardagh Group Bernhard Meier, Commercial Director at Ardagh’s metal division said: “With our long-standing customer, Beiersdorf, we investigated various technologies at the cutting edge of aerosol can production. As a result, we believe we have set new standards for high quality metal packaging for today’s consumer.” Beiersdorf has designed aluminium aerosol can for Nivea’s female range. The sleek shaped can was developed to meet advanced technical requirements and customer specifications. The aerosol aluminium can is 9mm taller than its predecessor, and is produced at Ardagh’s specialist aerosol...
The U.S. beer industry has been hit hard by more expensive aluminium after President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported aluminium and steel came into effect. Experts predict that import tariffs could even lead to job losses across the beer industry. Image Source: The Beer Institute John Decker, Briggs Distributing Company in Billings, MT said that new 10 per cent tariff on aluminium will impact the prices of its products. “Aluminium is a huge portion of what we sell. Sixty percent of our business is aluminium can and about nine percent of it is keg business which is steel. So, they both have an impact on how much our product will cost eventually and cost the consumer,” he said. “Well, not only does it impact us, but it impacts the farmers that grow Coors barley and other barley here in...
An American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson announced that its plans to shift its US manufacturing base to overseas in order to avoid burden of European Union tariffs. Last week, the European Union, in retaliation to U.S. tariffs on EU aluminium and steel exports, imposed tariffs on US products including bourbon, motorcycles and blue jeans. Harley-Davidson exported about 19 per cent of its products to Europe in the first quarter of FY 2018, according to the company's earnings release. Harley-Davidson said: "To address the substantial cost of this tariff burden long-term, Harley-Davidson will be implementing a plan to shift production of motorcycles for EU destinations from the US to its international facilities to avoid the tariff burden." President Donald Trump has expressed...
Brazil exported USD 19.24 billion worth of goods globally in May 2018, down 2.8 percent year-on-year. The decline was due to lower sales of manufactured goods and semi-manufactured goods. The exports of aluminium household articles by Brazil increased last year. Three-year trend analysis suggests that aluminium household articles export will decline in 2018. The top importer from Brazil is the USA which imported about 4356 tonnes of aluminium household articles in 2017. Other top importers who have been buying aluminium household articles from Brazil are Paraguay (703 tonnes), Argentina (585 tonnes), Bolivia (Plurinational State of) (556 tonnes) and Mexico (443 tonnes). As shown by the data, Brazil exported about 7727 tonnes of aluminium household articles in 2016. The export volume...
As the share of lager in a can continues to grow each year, and with the World Cup representing one of the largest global football tournaments, Ball has worked with the team at Ožujsko to create an exceptional design to give customers the opportunity to toast the key sporting occasion in style. The cans are a prime example of the incomparable printing potential of Ball’s Dynamark variable technology, which allows customers to add graphic variety of up to 12 different visuals to their cans, without the added time or production difficulties once associated with the technique. For Ožujsko, Dynmark printing gives the cans a point of difference on shelf whilst utilizing football as a key pillar of inspiration. As a sponsor of the National Football Federation, Ožujsko, one of the best-selling...
Sapa Building System, one of the largest suppliers of aluminium building systems in Europe, has supplied 770 windows to Newcastle’s latest student accommodation. Known as Verde, this is the fourth and final phase of the £250 million Downing Plaza development. Sapa systems were also used on the first phase of the development. The new building comprising of two buildings that form a V-shape has been designed by award-winning architects SimpsonHaugh. This striking landmark sets a new standard for student accommodation in Newcastle. The two structures are clad in green glazed terracotta tiles and the ground level is decorated with dark blue bricks. Commenting on the window installation SimpsonHaugh’s Project Architect, Jonathan Mallinson said: “We are pleased with the simple clean and crisp...
According to the State Council, China is going to raise the import duty to 40 per cent on certain cars imported from the United States, with effect from July 6, 2018. The commission of tariffs and customs made this announcement early this week as part of an additional 25 per cent tariff recently imposed on the US exports of US$ 34 billion. This tariff is particularly in response to Washington’s decision to slap new tariffs on Chinese goods worth of US$ 50 billion late last week. The commission said in a statement, "The US action violates the relevant rules of the World Trade Organization and runs contrary to the consensus reached in negotiations between the two parties. It damages the legitimate rights and interests of our country and people." China’s tariff plan is going to affect 659...
Constellations and the Sans détour projects are the two winners of Quebec aluminium design competition “Architecture and community commitment: A tale of aluminium”, organised by the Centre d’expertise sur l’aluminium (CeAl) and Alcoa Innovation. The main motive of this competition is to promote the innovative use of aluminium in the building sector. While Groupe A/Annexe U for Constellations has bagged the grand prize of US$15,000 cash for developing a dynamic public space concept, San détour won the People’s Choice Award for designing a unique bridge concept. Constellations are covered spaces for hosting social, cultural, and sporting activities, erected in former parking lots or set up adjacent to public venues. The structure houses two units, each with two large sheets of anodised...
The global aluminium cans market has grown at a CAGR of around 2.7 per cent during 2010-2017, according to a new research report by ResearchAndMarkets. The total aluminium cans production volume stood at around 293 billion in 2017.The beverage sector currently accounts for the majority of the global aluminium cans consumption, the food sector being the second. Poland is one of the top exporters of aluminium cans in the world. The country has been following an upward pattern for the export of aluminium cans. Aluminium can export from Poland is expected to increase 6 per cent year on year in 2018. According to recent estimates, Poland exported 59767 tonnes of aluminium cans worth US$171 million in 2017. While the export volume increased 8 per cent year-on-year, revenue from exports declined...
Business leaders in the Elk Grove Village Business Park are keeping a watchful eye on Washington’s newly imposed tariffs on imported aluminium and steel as they have started impacting the metal processing plants in the business park and machining business that use aluminium and steel to create precision parts or sell architectural steel and aluminium products. In early March, President Donald Trump had announced a 25 per cent tariff on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium imported from all countries except Mexico and Canada. Later that month, Trump declared tariffs exemptions for a few countries including Argentina, Australia, South Korea, Brazil and the European Union, until June 1, 2018. Then at the beginning of June, Trump removed exemptions from Canada, Mexico and the European Union,...
