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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Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world’s leading aluminium smelters, is proud to announce that its Casthouse has successfully achieved the Automotive Quality Management System - IATF 16949: 2016 Standard, one of the most challenging and demanding standards in the Management System Certification for the automotive sector in the world. With this endorsement, Alba has become the first and only IATF 16949 certified organisation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Alba’s Chief Marketing Officer Khalid Abdul Latif, Director of Casthouse Abdul Rasool Ahmed A. Rasool and Manager Casthouse Operations Hussain Al-Malali were presented with the certificate in early May 2018 in Dubai. Commenting on this achievement, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray said: “The IATF-16949 quality...
Amidst prevailing tensions due to the United States imported aluminium and steel tariffs, Trump administration weighed slapping tariffs on imported cars on Thursday, May 24, 2018, over national security concerns. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Wednesday, May 23, that he had initiated a so-called Section 232 investigation on auto trade to determine whether the car imports were weakening the internal economy or impairing the national security of the US. He even said that this would provide him the legal rights to impose tariffs on finding US national security at risk, but certainly after consulting Donald Trump on this matter. The European Union, which had been lobbying with the US for a permanent reprieve from US imported aluminium and steel tariffs, expressed annoyance at this...
Kingfisher Windows, a manufacturer of aluminium products, has announced the addition of a new Reynaers CP 130 aluminium lift and slide doors to its existing product range in order to meet the trend for large areas of glass. The latest Reynaers CP 130 aluminium lift and slide doors offers U-Values of 2.35 W/m2K, watertightness of 750 Pa, windload resistance of 1600 Pa and airtightness of 600Pa, and complies with Burglar Resistance class 2. Image Source:www.kingfisherwindows.co.uk Deborah Beeley, Sales and Marketing Manager at Kingfisher Windows stated: “Kingfisher lift and slide doors are perfect for installers who have customers looking for an alternative to bifolds. The doors can offer up to nine metre spans of glass and heights up to 2700mm, which means they are suitable for almost all...
China’s Ministry of Finance declared on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, that the country is going to slash tariffs on most imported cars to 15 per cent, with effect from July 1, 2018. This will include the current 25 per cent tariff levied on 135 items and 20 per cent on four items, down 40 per cent and 25 per cent respectively. This announcement came in soon after China’s Vice Premiere Liu He and US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin led negotiations ended with a mutual agreement to withdraw a trade war. Import tariffs on 79 auto parts, including car bumpers, doors, and seat belts will also be reduced to 6 per cent from the current level of 8 to 25 per cent. The average tariffs on vehicles, after the cut, will stand at 13.8 per cent and 6 per cent on car parts. According to the ministry, slashing...
In comments filed with the Department of Commerce regarding the recently implemented tariff on imported aluminum, the Beer Institute requested that the Department work with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to address potentially anticompetitive activities in the aluminum market that are driving up aluminum prices. “Just as the president has said he wants to protect American manufacturers, investigating the possible manipulation of our nation’s aluminum market will guarantee America’s more than 5,000 active breweries have greater predictability when purchasing aluminum to package their beer,” said Jim McGreevy, president and CEO of the Beer Institute. “We hope that the administration will do everything in its power to defend the more than 2.2 million American jobs...
Lian Li has recently launched Bora Lite RGB fans which are similar to the original Bora RGB family. The only exception is that the new fans are housed in CNC milled aluminium frames instead of plastic. "The Bora Lite 120's most iconic feature is its aluminium frame. The CNC milled frame adds a touch of modern, industrial feel whilst also improving the overall look of the case fans thanks to its metallic and reflective properties," Lian Li says. RGB Bora Lite 120 fans are available in two versions – RGB Bora Lite 120-3A S and RGB Bora Lite 120-3B. Both of them use aluminium frames of two different colours - black and silver to lend a distinctive premium look. The fans are rated to work at a speed range of 900 to 1500RPM with airflow of 45-50CFM. While the minimum expected noise from these...
The UAE-based world’s leading manufacturer of copper and aluminium wire and cable products, Ducab, has broken ground on its new global headquarter at Jebel Ali free zone in Dubai. The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by leading Ducab officials including Chairman Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, the Vice Chairman Dr. Ahmad bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Board Member Mabkhoot Al Menhali, and Managing Director Andrew Shaw. The new Ducab headquarter will be a three-storied building with a total built-up area of 4,053 square metres and a roof deck garden, the company revealed. The company also revealed that the headquarter is designed to be environmentally responsive and built to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold Certification when completed in 2019. The ground-breaking...
The increased demand for aluminium pipes and tubes from emerging economies such as China and India is estimated to drive the growth of this product in the Europe region. The expenditure in building, construction and transportation sectors is driving the demand for aluminium tubes and pipes worldwide. France imported about 20226 tonnes of aluminium tubes and pipes in 2017. The figure represented an increase from the previous year’s import volume when it reached 19526 tonnes. The country’s imports of aluminium tubes and pipes have been increasing in the last three years. Italy Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and Spain are the top suppliers of aluminium tubes and pipes to the country. According to recent estimates, in the first quarter of 2018, France’s aluminium tubes and pipes import reached an...
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors), announced the launch of a new series of miniature snap-in power aluminium electrolytic capacitors for power supplies, solar inverters, and industrial motor controls. Image Source:www.vishay.com The Vishay BCcomponents 259 PHM-SI series combines 30 per cent higher ripple current than previous-generation components. The device features a cylindrical aluminum case, insulated with a blue sleeve, with rated voltages to 500 V in 25 compact case sizes ranging from 22 mm by 25 mm to 35 mm by 60 mm. The RoHS-compliant capacitors are also available with 3-pin keyed polarity snap-in terminals. With...
As we had published the news earlier that China government had been taking sincere steps towards green car by increasing subsidies on electric vehicles, under the new subsidy rules, which took effect from February 12, 2018, to ensure that a large number of automakers in China initiate producing more electric vehicles with enhanced features on a single charge and make the EVs more affordable. This move was taken by the government so that more and more people could afford EVs and substitute gas fuel cars with them, as this, in turn, would curb the air pollution as well. The subsidy was applicable to electric vehicles that could travel with a range of 400 kilometres (249 miles) and more on a single charge, to 50,000 yuan ($7,900) from 44,000 yuan. Subsequently, the new rules came into effect...
Tradelink Window Solutions has doubled its aluminium manufacturing capacity with the inauguration of new dedicated facility. The company said that the aluminium facility will deliver aluminium glazing products to local installers even faster. The new plant means that Tradelink can offer aluminium bi-folds in four colour-ways. Image Source: tradelinkdirect.com Jim Moody, Managing Director at Tradelink explains: “We have expanded our facility in March and taken on another unit next-door to create the new dedicated aluminium site which now covers 18,000 sq. ft. We knew that we needed to invest in more space to make sure that we could maintain our fast and efficient service to installers.” This facility uses lean manufacturing processes and a thorough checking process to ensure that all...
Imports of aluminium household articles by Italy have been increasing in the last three years. China and Romania are the key countries from where Italy sourced maximum volume of aluminium household articles. According to recent statistics, in 2017, China and Romania exported about 16376 tonnes and 1670 tonnes of aluminium household articles respectively. Italy imports good amount of aluminium household articles every year. the country imported about 22124 tonnes of aluminium household articles in 2017, up from 21325 tonnes a year ago. The total import of aluminium household articles by Italy is estimated to shrink to around 17740 tonnes by the end of this year. Italy's total import of aluminium household articles was valued at US$131 million in 2016. In 2017, the country imported...
Britain’s poultry production increased 1.4 per cent in 2017, which is increasing the food wastage issue often associated with higher production. Global aluminium packaging supplier Advanta, has successfully done a pilot run of a unique skin pack aluminium poultry tray and film combination. A first on the foil packaging market, the product combines the convenience of a chicken-shaped aluminium foil tray, and shelf-life extension to cut down food wastage. In this packaging process poultry is vacuum packed in the foil tray to increase shelf-life of refrigerated poultry by up to 300 per cent and reduce supply chain waste. Other than the increase in shelf-life, Advanta's new poultry package also offers convenience in cooking and serving. "Both consumer demand for convenience and retailers'...
The U.S. threatened to impose sanctions against the European Union after the World Trade Organization ruled that Airbus SE received illegal government funding to develop jetliners, costing Boeing Co. sales. The final decision affirmed a 2016 finding that the EU had failed to eliminate unfair subsidies for two Airbus twin-aisle models, ending a long-running trade case. The international court is expected to rule later this year on a separate case in which the EU challenged billions of dollars in U.S. tax incentives to Boeing. The litigation adds to the tension between the U.S. and Europe, two once-cooperative trade partners that are already sparring over U.S. President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs and his decision to back out of a nuclear treaty with Iran, jeopardizing $40...
Just a few days after missing out on a role in the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) project, Austal Limited took a great pleasure to announce the details of its capacity expansion plans at Henderson, Western Australia, and the Philippines on Monday, May 14, 2018. Started off in 2017, this expansion plan includes five large vessels over 80 metres in length that are collectively worth more than US$400 million. Stating that the investment was primarily focused on the large ferry market, Austal chief executive David Singleton said, “The capital investment in the commercial operation will increase Austal’s ability to secure and deliver large, high-speed aluminium vessel contracts in highly cost effective shipyards.” He also said, “The demand outlook in the market for large, high-speed aluminium...
Aluminium is again taking the better of glass when UK-based Skinny Brands has decided to replace its current glass bottles with aluminium bottles at festivals and events throughout the year with The company has launched its 4% ABV Skinny Lager in aluminium bottles in response to a consumer backlash against plastic cups, which are often used to serve drinks at festivals. It is to be noted that more than 60 independent festivals in the UK has committed to ban plastic straws immediately and all single-use plastics by 2021. The announcement of aluminium bottles followed the decision by the event organizers. Commenting on the decision, Skinny Brands marketing director Allan Moffat said: “Typically, lager is served in plastic cups at festivals and outdoor events. Our customers tell us they...
According to the report released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the total vehicle outputs and sales in China reached 2.3974 million units and 2.3186 million units, reflecting a year on year growth by 12.27 per cent and 11.47 per cent respectively, while on the other hand, dropped 8.79 per cent and 12.71 per cent against the performances in March. As far as the passenger vehicles (PVs) are concerned in China, the total production in April reached 1.9998 million units, growing 12.17 per cent year on year but falling 9.06 per cent month on month. The total delivery of passenger vehicles to China, however, increased 11.16 per cent from a year ago, accounting for 1.9144 million units. The top 10 Chinese automakers by April sales were SAIC Motor, Dongfeng Motor...
Bahrain has been following an upward pattern for the export of aluminium stranded wire. The products are used in overhead power transmission and distribution applications in modern residential and industrial constructions. The country’s exports of aluminium stranded wire increased significantly in 2017. Bahrain exported about 67711 tonnes of this product last year, an increase of 43.4 per cent YoY. The trend of high export volumes are expected to continue in 2018. The largest part of aluminium stranded wire is exported to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imported about 42201 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire last year. Other top importers who have been buying aluminium stranded wire from Bahrain include Norway, Unite Arab of Emirates, the USA, Oman and Australia (2017 data). According to recent...
