Ducati has unveiled the Desmo450 SM, a new production supermoto developed from its Desmo450 MX platform, featuring an aluminium twin-spar frame. This is designed to combine low weight, rigidity and strength. The motorcycle made its debut during World Ducati Week and is aimed at competition use. The Desmo450 SM uses the same aluminium frame architecture as the motocross model. Ducati says the frame has also been designed to allow a straighter intake route while maintaining the strength and rigidity needed for high-performance riding. The bike has a fuel capacity of 7.2 litres. The company has also focused on reducing weight in other areas. Its Bartubeless wheel system, for example, removes inner tubes and cuts rotating and unsprung mass by 1.2kg. The motorcycle also features a cast...
China’s aluminum door and window manufacturing sector includes a range of suppliers offering thermal-break systems, customized solutions, OEM/ODM production, and products for international building projects. A recent industry guide highlights Guangdong Dejiyoupin, Guangdong EEHE, Foshan CIVO, Sichuan Yazhixuan, and Sichuan Mingrenju, citing their production capabilities, product portfolios, project experience, customization services, and testing or certification coverage. The companies differ in their areas of focus. Dejiyoupin is highlighted for its production capacity and international certifications, while EEHE is noted for patents and a broad range of project solutions. CIVO focuses on factory-direct customization and climate-oriented systems, while Yazhixuan provides OEM/ODM...
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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...
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...
