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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UK’s exports of goods and services reached GBP 52.12 billion in December 2017. The country has been following a downward pattern for the export of aluminium containers for compressed gas. UK’s export of aluminium containers for compressed gas is estimated to decline in both volume and value in 2018. The major countries to which UK exports aluminium containers for compressed gas include Australia, Denmark, France, Germany and Italy. Global trade data suggests that UK exported 12105 tonnes of aluminium containers for compressed gas worth US$35 million in 2016.Aluminium containers for compressed gas export totalled 8084 tonnes and was valued at US$57 in 2017. UK is estimated to export 4981 tonnes of aluminium containers for compressed gas by this year end. The value of export will decrease...
Trump’s proposed tariffs on aluminium and steel imports will have negative impact on U.S. design and construction industries, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) President Carl Elefante, FAIA, and EVP/Chief Executive Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA. The action will increase the prices of many building materials such as window frames, mechanical systems, and exterior cladding. "The Administration’s announcement of new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports threatens to drastically increase the prices of many building materials specified by architects. These metal products are some of the largest material inputs in the construction of buildings. Structural metal beams, window frames, mechanical systems, and exterior cladding are largely derived from these important metals. “As...
Poland’s imports of commodities increased 10.9 percent year-on-year to EUR 16,500 million in December 2017. The country imports good amount of aluminium household articles from the global market. China and Italy are the key countries from where Poland sourced maximum volume of aluminium household articles. China and Italy exported about 5948 tonnes and 2121 tonnes of aluminium household articles respectively in 2017, according to recent statistics. International trade data shows that Poland imported about 9228 tonnes of aluminium household articles in 2017, down from 10914 tonnes a year ago. The total aluminium household articles import volume is expected to increase to 9390 tonnes in 2018.. Poland's total import of aluminium household articles was valued at US$63 million in 2016. In...
Ardagh Group announced today, following the recent completion of a significant investment project, it will now supply two additional beverage ends from its Deeside plant: the 200 B64 and the 202 CDL ends. This follows the conversion of its final 202 B64 module to the more sustainable 202 CDL end. “Our goal is to remain a leading supplier of inherently sustainable packaging by continuously pursuing superior solutions,” said Oliver Graham, CEO Ardagh Metal Beverage. “This significant investment in Deeside strengthens Ardagh’s position in the market place and allows us greater flexibility in end sizes to support both existing and new customer requirements.” The Deeside UK plant was established in 1988 to produce 206 diameter ring pull ends. In 1994, the plant converted to 202 B64 aluminium...
HP has announced the launch of the next-generation Spectre x360 laptop in India. The model comes with a CNC machined aluminium body in dark ash silver colour. The company claims that new HP Spectre x360 is one of the thinnest convertible notebooks currently available in the market. Vickram Bedi, Senior Director - Personal Systems, HP India, said: "Our Spectre portfolio is redefining the premium PC segment, providing unique user experiences that inspire creativity and unlock limitless opportunities to bring incredible ideas to life. The newest Spectre laptops further demonstrate our endeavour to find new and exciting ways to drive momentum in the premium PC market." The new HP Spectre x360 features the 8th generation Intel quad core i5/i7 processor. The model has 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and...
American industries are expressing concerns over aluminium tariffs since they require aluminium for use in cars, aircrafts, beer, electronic etc. Higher prices of raw materials in the U.S. would lead to higher prices of products. Automakers and other users have already expressed dissatisfaction following Trump’s announcements. The Beer Institute condemns President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose tariffs on aluminium imports next week. The Beer Institute said the decision will increase the cost of aluminium in U.S and endanger American jobs in the beer industry. “Aluminium is critical to the well-being of America’s beer industry as more than half of the beer produced annually is packed in aluminium cans or aluminium bottles”, said Beer Institute. “…this 10% tariff will create a new...
Wellness beverage innovator Konnekt Smartdrinks has selected Ardagh’s 250ml aluminium bottle to expand its range of health drinks. Konnekt is using Ardagh’s shaped aluminium bottles for its new category premium health beverage. James Russell Reid, founder of Konnekt Smartdrinks “The shaped aluminium bottle has proved to be the ideal solution for expanding our brand. “Our team has worked hard to create a unique beverage that meets a growing consumer demand to enhance performance, alertness and energy levels through natural ingredients, and the choice of the right packaging was important.” Ardagh is manufacturing reclosable bottles at its specialist aluminium plant in in Beaurepaire, France. The bottles are available throughout Europe, the Middle East and India. “The inclusion of the...
Toyota Motor Corporation said it expects the prices of car and truck to increase in the U.S. due to new tariff on imported products. Toyota said Trump’s decision to impose duties on imported aluminium and steel will adversely impact automakers. The company buys majority of aluminium and steel for the construction of its vehicles from the U.S. producers. "Nonetheless, the administration's decision to impose substantial steel and aluminum tariffs will adversely impact automakers, the automotive supplier community and consumers as this would substantially raise costs and therefore prices of cars and trucks sold in America," the company said. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will impose tariffs of 10 per cent on imported aluminium and 25 per cent on imported steel.
Aluminium stranded wire export by Spain grew in 2017. The figures showed a significant surge in volume and value last year. Aluminium stranded wires and cables are mostly used in overhead power transmission and distribution applications in modern residential and industrial constructions. The country has been following an upward pattern for the export of aluminium stranded wire. It is estimated that the exports of this product will increase in both volume and value in 2018. Global trade data suggests that the total volume of 8610 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire will be shipped by this year end. The country is estimated to earn revenue amounting to US$43 million in 2018. Spain exported 3083 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire worth US$13 million in 2016.Aluminium stranded wire export from...
Tata Technologies, a global engineering services provider, announced a partnership with NIO China, a leading new-generation electric car company, for the development of all-aluminium electric car. The association between the two companies commenced with collaborative engineering for NIO’s first electric all-aluminium vehicle, the ES8.NIO intends the ES8 to be its first product for Chinese electric vehicles market. Warren Harris, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for Tata Technologies, said, “ES8 is an important milestone for the automotive industry. The 7-seater high-performance electric SUV is a mobile living space on wheels.” “Our close working relationship in the areas of Lightweighting, Connected Vehicles and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a great example of the type...
Yunnan Aluminium said on Tuesday its board had unanimously approved a joint venture with Israel’s Phinergy and another Chinese firm that will make aluminum batteries, its latest bid to cash in on China’s electric vehicle (EV) boom. Aluminum batteries produce electricity from a reaction between oxygen and aluminum. They have been touted as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries as a source of power for electric cars. The venture, which has the working name of Yunnan Phinergy Chuang Neng Metal Air Battery Co Ltd, will have a registered capital of 813.82 million yuan ($128.97 million) and be based in Kunming, in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, according to a Yunnan Aluminium filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange. Yunnan Aluminium and Phinergy will each own 32 percent in the venture,...
The next generation 992 Porsche 911 is all set to make its debut later this year. Auto industry reports say the German automaker has used aluminium and high-strength steel in construction of its new flagship. Source:www.auto.ndtv.com The new generation 2019 Porsche 911 is based on an evolved MMB platform, which ensures more weight savings on the car, thanks to the use of aluminium and advanced steel in its construction. "The car cabin will also be more digitally connected this time round, with more tech wizardry and a digital interface added to the mix," an NDTV expert review confirms. Porsche hasn't confirmed power figures yet on the new 911, but the coupe will be offered in a number of variants including the Carrera 2S and 4S, Targa top and turbo charged versions. The car will be...
Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad, a manufacturer and distributor of aluminium cans, tin cans and steel cans in Malaysia, recorded revenue of RM494.4 million in Q4, 2017, an increase from RM429.3 million in Q4, 2016. The increase in revenue was contributed by increase in demand for the Group's products and upward adjustments of selling price to absorb the increase in cost of direct material, the Group said. Profit before taxation was RM22.8 million compared to RM36.2 million in Q4, 2016. In the Cans Division, Group generated a total operating revenue of RM313.4 million in Q4, 2017, from RM281.9 million in Q4, 2016 due to increase in demand and adjustment in selling price for aluminium cans to reflect higher cost of materials. “Profit before taxation of this Division decreased by RM18.0 million...
A consortium of four European organizations has developed a method for producing self-reinforced fuselage panels by applying aluminium wire to said panels via additive manufacturing. Firms Stelia Aerospace and CT Ingénierie, and École Centrale de Nantes, all of France, and Constellium of the Netherlands developed the groundbreaking method under the auspices of their research and technology project DEFACTO (DEveloppement de la Fabrication Additive pour Composant Topologique). Source: Stelia Aerospace The project distilled the technology into the form of a small robotic tool that merges printed aluminium wire onto the surface of an aircraft’s fuselage, then fixing it in place by electric arc in a process known as WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing). According to the project’s press...
Global aluminium household market is readying for a big rejig after a lull for over a decade now. A recently published market research report predicted a 20-45 per cent or above growth rate for the global aluminium kitchenware category only, in the developed economies. Globally, household articles and kitchen ware industry players who have been relying on stainless steel and other materials till now, are again shifting their focus on aluminium because of its lightness and endless recyclability. With advancements in coating technologies, the market will grow at a steady pace in the years to follow. France remains a major exporter of aluminium household articles, followed by Germany and other European countries. During the past three years, from 2015 till 2017, France exported 80657.5...
The interest of aerospace industries in AM has been continually growing and the adoption rate itself describes a curve looking like a taking-off plane. As announced, the promising German-Russian joint venture “FITNIK” has started operations as of January 2018. Partners are the FIT Additive Manufacturing Group based in Lupburg (Germany), specialized in rapid prototyping and Additive Design and Manufacturing services, and NIK Ltd., based in Zhukovsky (Russian Federation), an engineering consulting firm active in the Russian and international aerospace market providing engineering and consulting. The cooperation combines two specialists united by one goal: To open up the Russian market for AM. Whereas FIT will provide ADM (Additive Design and Manufacturing) expertise and services for the...
Aluminium is adorning more and more innovative building structures around the world primarily for it formability and lightweight advantage. The rounded shell of a school sports hall near Prague is aesthetically covered and disguised with reflective aluminium panels. The sports hall is designed by a local architectural firm Sporadical in the town of Dolní Břežany, to the south of the Czech capital. The hall can be used by the school and public for sports and as a cultural venue. According to the architect, the building's semi-spherical unique form gives it a distinctive contemporary feel. The neutral design complements the evolving urban context, while also covering the overall mass of the building. "The dome draws the scale closer to humans, the metallic surface mirrors the surroundings,...
UK bought US$644.1 billion worth of goods from around the globe in 2017.The country’s imports of aluminium container for compressed gas witnessed a drop in volume and value in 2017. UK expects an increase in imports of this product in 2018. In 2017, Czech Republic exported 3331 tonnes of aluminium containers for compressed gas to UK (estimated).The other top exporters are Germany, Hungary, Netherlands and Canada. Global trade data suggests that UK imported 11472 tonnes of aluminium containers for compressed gas worth US$82.6 million in 2016.Aluminium containers for compressed gas import totalled 8759 tonnes and was valued at US$55.5 million in 2017. A total volume of 9859 tonnes of aluminium containers for compressed gas will be imported by this year end. The value of import will also...
