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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A number of small scale end user industries in the U.S. will end up increasing the cost of their products to adjust Donald Trump's 25% and 10% tariff on steel and aluminium import. As we have said earlier, craft beer or cider industry fears they would have to increase the price of beer and cider cans if imported aluminium becomes expensive. Justin Heilenbach, president and co-founder of Citizen Cider, Burlington says if the cost of aluminium cans goes up, that could be passed on to the consumers. The same goes for the price of kegs, which are made out of steel. Andrea Gagner, CEO of 14th Star Brewing in St. Albans cans most of the beer they produce and they are still not sure how they would manage the extra cost if their can suppliers increase the prices Gagner said if aluminum prices go...
Executives from major automakers raised concerns at the New York auto show this week about the possibility of a trade war after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports earlier this month, especially at a time when U.S. sales of new vehicles are in decline. "Protectionism doesn't have winners," Hinrich Woebcken, Volkswagen AG's North American chief executive, told Reuters. "When you start to raise bars, you are bringing an imbalance of trade that will not produce any winners." U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on aluminum and steel imports that industry experts and manufacturers say could lower profits for companies making everything from pickup trucks to canned soup, or result in higher prices for consumers. Trump has criticized Germany for levying...
There was a slight drift in the use of metal when the electric carmaker Tesla Inc. decided to use steel instead of aluminium in its first mass-market model last summer. Aluminium has always been the key metal to redress the weights of batteries and increase consumer acceptance for electric vehicles. However in the recent time, in order to invade a bigger market, the battery-powered car maker invited a little change in the use of metals and embraced some technological developments in batteries and components, due to which, the price of Tesla's mass-market orientated Model 3 is around half of the £70,000 luxury Model S. “Before the aim was 'Let's get the [electric vehicles] developed', now it's 'Let's get them developed at the right price point, said Mauro Erriquez, a partner at McKinsey &...
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced that Devinder Ahuja, senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), Novelis Inc., has been named to the NAM Board of Directors. Ahuja will join the NAM Board to advance a manufacturing policy agenda that promotes growth and prosperity for all Americans. Founded in 1895, the NAM, guided by its Board of Directors, is the largest industrial trade association in the United States with 14,000 members and is the nation’s most influential advocate for manufacturing. The NAM’s membership includes some of the world’s most iconic brands and many of the small manufacturers that power the U.S. economy. More than 90 percent of our members are small and medium-sized businesses. The NAM is at the forefront of every important policy...
Canowater has revealed that it has introduced a brand new edition to its range of environmentally friendly water cans made out of aluminium and specially designed by Christopher Raeburn for London Zoo, since the zoo has decided to swap plastic water bottle for aluminium cans in order to lend a touch of advanced eco-friendliness to nature. A UK-based company Canowater, established in 2015, has always aimed at creating a “sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bottles” and therefore, decides to use aluminium instead of detrimental plastic for crafting water cans. "Aluminium has the highest recycling rate of any drink out there”, said company co-founder Josh White adding, "Recycle a can and it could be back on the shelf in as little as six weeks". Needless to say, that these specially...
Strong demand from overseas aluminium foil markets in the final quarter of 2017 saw aluminium foil deliveries from European foil rollers reach a new record tonnage for the full year, according to figures released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). Overall deliveries for the full twelve-month period were at 886,300t (2016: 874,900t), even higher than pre-crisis levels for the second year running. Thinner gauges, used mainly for flexible packaging and household foils added 1.8% year on year, while thicker gauges, used typically for semi-rigid containers and technical applications, slightly increased by 0.3 percent. Total domestic deliveries were ahead by 0.6% in the period, while exports improved strongly, by 5.7 percent. The final three months of 2017 saw deliveries to...
Novelis has supplied premium aluminium to the new London Electric Taxi. London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has developed an all-new zero-emissions capable taxi, the TX, with an aluminium frame. The company’s lightweight aluminium sheet is incorporated into the design of the TX to help reduce weight and increase the driving range. Image Source: Novelis “Many automakers and particularly those like LEVC that sell urban vehicles are allocating more time and resources to electrification and lightweighting as a way to increase the performance of the vehicle and reduce CO2 emissions,” said Michael Hahne, Vice President, Automotive, Novelis Europe. LEVC wants to create cities that are cleaner and greener for everyone and by incorporating more infinitely recyclable and lightweight aluminium...
Emaar Industries & Investments (EII) has acquired a stake in Gutmann Systems Middle East, a supplier of architectural aluminium glazing systems. The strategic partnership with EII will be a game changer for our operations in the region, according to Gutmann Systems Middle East. Nael Afieh, Managing Director of Gutmann Systems Middle East, said: “The strategic partnership with EII will be a game changer for our operations in the region, as we continue to grow our footprint and business.” “Across the MENA region, there are significant investments in infrastructure development. This forms an ideal market for our solutions that have demonstrated their high standards of quality. We aim to build long-term value through this association and look forward to the informed guidance and strategic...
Birmingham-based ExtrudaSeal has launched a new high-performance lock housing mechanism with easy to fit Eurogroove cover for aluminium bi-folding door systems. Developed in response to fabricator demand, the rigid PVC-U extrusion delivers an exacting and flush fit inside the sash frame, minimising adjustment of locking mechanisms. Paul James, sales director, Extrudaseal explained: “In developing a lock-housing which sits flush with the frame but most importantly tight within it, we’re able to eliminate any movement. “The major innovation is that the housing features two additional legs, which reinforce and deliver far greater structural integrity to the profile. “When its fixed within the frame with fixing screws there’s no movement whatsoever and because it’s also flush with the frame...
The escalating development in global automobile sector is poised to generate commendable growth avenues for automotive wheel market in the ensuing years. Automobile producers have been adopting new manufacturing techniques to comply with emission control regulatory norms. Researchers have also been implementing novel product designs and improvised concepts to increase the fuel efficiency of vehicles, which in turn, will boost automotive wheel industry size. Another pivotal factor making a significant impact on the product demand is the rising spending capabilities of consumers. Of late, consumers have been prioritizing comfort, durability, and product design, which has undoubtedly provided a significant impetus to global automotive wheel industry size. As per the estimates, automotive...
Equistone , one of Europe's leading mid-market private equity investors, announced it will acquire a majority stake in BOAL Group, a manufacturer of high-performance aluminium greenhouse roof and side-wall systems for glass and poly greenhouses in the Netherlands. No financial transactions were disclosed. The deal is expected to close in April 2018. Ronald Boers, CEO of BOAL Group, commented: "The greenhouse industry is growing rapidly, a development from which BOAL Group is set to benefit enormously. Equistone is the perfect partner for our ambitions and together we will continue to drive the company's growth plans forward. We can rely on our long-term strategic partnerships with our customers and our long-standing experience and core competence in the extrusion of high-quality aluminium...
President Trump’s new steel and aluminum tariffs may have an effect on one of our city’s most near and dear industries — craft brewing. The tariffs, which exempt Mexico and Canada, add a 10 percent tariff on aluminum and a 25 percent tariff on steel. They could result in a blow to companies that use these materials, breweries included. “It’s definitely something we are watching very closely right now,” says Todd Baldwin, president and founder at Red Leg Brewing Company. “We buy about 200,000 cans a year, so obviously it’s going to affect us as some level.” Aluminum is the most visible metal in the industry, and much of it used for canning in Colorado Springs breweries comes from wholesale suppliers such as the Ball Corporation, located in Broomfield, and CanSource, located in Longmont....
Hungary’s exports of aluminium stranded wire declined in 2017. The figures showed a decrease in volume last year. The country’s exports of this product will see an increase in volume in 2018. Aluminium stranded wires and cables are used in overhead power transmission and distribution applications in modern residential and industrial constructions. The largest part of aluminium stranded wire is exported to Germany. Germany imported about 5238 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire last year. Other top importers who have been buying aluminium stranded wire from Hungary manufacturers and sellers include Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia and Norway (2017 data). As shown in the data, Hungary exported 8473 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire in 2016. The revenue from the export of this product reached...
Andersen Corporation, headquartered in Minnesota, has acquired Heritage Windows and Doors, a manufacturer of custom, high-quality aluminium windows and doors for the luxury residential and commercial market in Gilbert, Arizona. "The acquisition of Heritage expands Andersen's product portfolio, increases our advanced manufacturing capabilities and extends our geographic reach," said Jay Lund, Andersen Chairman and CEO. "We welcome all Heritage employees into the Andersen family and look forward to a bright future together." The Heritage product line of high performance doors includes sliding glass doors, multi-sliding doors, French doors, bi-folding doors and glass only stack and slide doors. Heritage's window product offering includes architectural style, casement awning, horizontal...
Packaging companies SIG and Amcor have united to create a value chain partnership which commits to 100% certified sourcing of aluminium. The partnership aims to assure that the aluminium foil supply chain is working towards the performance standard of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). ASI has recently launched a new certification programme, which focuses on responsible production, sourcing and stewardship. The new scheme aims at addressing and reducing the impacts of aluminium production from mines and smelters. Amcor is one of SIG’s main suppliers for aluminium in Europe. A razor-thin aluminium layer is used in most of SIG’s carton packs to protect the food from light, oxygen and external odours. The companies said they support ASI as it is “very effective in creating long-term...
Aluminium closures now account for just under 30% of the total global bottled still wine market, according to research recently conducted by Euromonitor. With 30 billion bottles sold worldwide in 2016, the aluminium closure market size is now around 9 billion units annually. This shift towards aluminium screwcaps is particularly evident for the largest still wine markets – Europe and USA. Europe still represents the largest market for bottled still wines with volumes of more than 17 billion in 2016, according to other research by IWSR, which looked at 0.75L equivalent bottle measurement units. Both reports show a decline in bottled still wine volumes in Europe of between 5.3 and 6.4% in the five years under study. But aluminium closures made significant progress in the same period,...
The continuous expenditure in building, construction and transportation sector is driving the demand for aluminium tubes and pipes globally. The demand for luminium tubes and pipes will continue to increase in the years ahead. Aluminium pipes are the 683rd most traded product and the 422nd most complex product, according to the Product Complexity Index (PCI). Romania’s exports of commodities increased to 5422.90 EUR million in January 2018 from 4493.60 EUR million in December 2017.The country’s exports of aluminium tubes and pipes have increased during the last three years. Romania’s export of this product is projected to drop in 2018. According to recent estimates, in 2016, Romania exported 10427 tonnes of aluminium tubes and pipes. The total revenue from aluminium tubes and pipes export...
SirajPower has signed an agreement with Al Abbar Aluminium to finance, build and operate a solar system at Al Abbar’s steel and aluminium facility in Jebel Ali. SirajPower will deliver almost 1MW solar energy and help the company to save nearly 40% of its expected consumption at the facility. David Auriau, Director at SirajPower said: “SirajPower’s portfolio has been growing steadily as we continue our commitment to deliver on Dubai’s plan to have 75% of electricity production coming from clean energy. Dubai authorities, who are already at the forefront of this initiative in the region, are encouraging businesses to take this direction and our company takes great pride in inspiring others across industries to adopt cheaper and cleaner energy sources for a better future.” SirajPower...
