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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The Ducab Aluminium Company (DAC), a joint venture between Ducab and Senaat has been inaugurated today at Khalifa Industrial Zone of Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) by HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court. The company makes aluminium rods and overhead conductors. The new company was funded by a $60m investment in order to strengthen the UAE’s industrial supply chain in line with the UAE strategy to champion industrial investments. HH Al Nahyan highlighted the objective of economic diversification and said that the industry, with the support of the wise leadership of the UAE government, has become a significant pillar of the UAE national economy. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest aluminium producer in the Middle East has collaborated with DAC to...
Aulong Shipbuilding, a joint venture between Austal and Guandong Jianglong Shipbuilding of China, has secured contract worth A$20 million for the construction of high speed aluminium ferries in China. The company will design and build four 42 metre high speed catamarans for Xidao Dazhou Tourism Co Ltd. Image: Aulong Austal Chief Executive Officer David Singleton said: “This A$20 million order is a great start to 2018, following our record sales in 2017 when we added eight commercial vessel orders worldwide, worth over A$380 million.” “Our strategic objective in China is to establish our joint venture, Aulong, as a highly credible brand leader in the very large, mainland Chinese market.” Construction of the aluminium ferries will commence from Aulong’s Zhongshan shipyard in Guandong...
UK’s imports of aluminium household articles have been declining in the last three years. UK, the 4th largest importer in the world, is estimated to import less aluminium household articles this year. According to recent statistics, China and India were the top exporters of aluminium household articles in 2017. UK imported about 14882 tonnes and 1525 tonnes from China and India respectively. Global trade shows that UK imported 22280 tonnes of aluminium household articles in 2017, down from 23348 tonnes in 2016. Considering the data for the last two year, UK is estimated to import 16855 tonnes of aluminium household articles in 2018. The cost of aluminium household articles import stood at US$ 135 million and US$103 million in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The estimated value of import will...
Germany, one of the top exporters of aluminium containers, witnessed an increase in both volume and value in 2017 after a drop in 2016. According to the Product Complexity Index (PCI), large aluminium containers are the 1131st most traded product and the 602nd most complex product. Global trade data suggests that Germany’s aluminium container export will decrease in 2018. Aluminium containers are used for packaging of several commercial commodities. Germany exported 2110 tonnes of aluminium containers in 2016. Last year, aluminium containers volume was slightly up at 2388 tonnes. In 2018, aluminium container export by Germany is estimated to reach 1890 tonnes by December end, a decline of 498 tonnes from the previous year. Value-wise, from US$30 million in 2016, the value of aluminium...
Aluminium bodied cars won all the highlights in the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The aluminium-intensive 2018 Lincoln Navigator won Truck of the Year and the 2018 Honda Accord was named Car of the Year in the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Awards, announced on Monday, Jan 15. For the second consecutive year, an aluminium-intensive vehicle has won a NACTOY award, reinforcing the relevance of using aluminium in cars and truck for better performance, safety, fuel efficiency, durability, towing capability, sustainability and carbon neutrality. Chrysler Pacifica was named North American Car Utility Vehicle of the Year in 2017. Commenting on the awards, Heidi Brock, President & CEO of the Aluminum Association said, “It’s no wonder Car...
In another step towards electrification of commercial vehicles in India, Ashok Leyland Limited, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Israeli firm Phinergy to use their aluminium air batteries for electric CVs in India. The development took place as an outcome of the Israeli PM’s recent visit to India and it was announced to the stock exchanges on January 17, 2018. Phinergy develops clean and high energy-density systems based on metal-air technology. Along with making aluminium-air battery, Phinergy has developed a technology to generate electricity using aluminium as an energy source. ALL plans to use this technology for its electric CVs in India. The next few months will be utilized in developing prototypes and pilot...
The US-based company has decided to move to aluminium cans from glass bottles. Arbor Brewing Company announced that the company is switching its beer packaging from bottles to cans. The new canned beers will be available in the US by the end of this month. Mike Messink, Managing Partner, Arbor Brewing Company, said: “This is the first major branding change in the brewery’s 22-year history. In addition to sporting an updated logo, the cans feature new artwork and bright, eye-catching colors.” He added: “The new packaging includes an “Ypsi Made” stamp to emphasize the production brewery’s roots in Ypsilanti, and calls out its 1995 origins, which place it as one of the early pioneers in the Michigan craft brewing industry.”
Toyota Motor Corporation yesterday released a statement regarding impact of Kobe Steel quality issue on Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The company confirmed that they found no safety issues with the aluminium parts supplied by Kobe Steel. “We have examined the data that Kobe Steel provided (one or more years' worth) and evaluated the potential impacts of the materials purchased from Kobe Steel, using the data that contained the largest deviations from the specifications of Toyota or its suppliers,” the company said in its final report. “In these investigations, regarding all of the materials referenced in Kobe Steel's announcements on October 8, 11, and 13, 2017 we have confirmed that our vehicles' quality and performance satisfy our own internal standards.” Toyota said that aluminium...
Architectural fabrications firm Metalline has become the first to use an innovative natural stone-textured finish on their wide range of CWCT certified rain-screen aluminium cladding panels, the company said in a release recently. Rainscreen Panels supported by carriers and bracketry are designed to allow ventilation and drainage run-off in line with current building regulations. Aluminium cladding rainscreen panels serve this purpose while offering protection to the external façade of a building. Aluminium panels being lightweight help in project erection and the metal’s inherent formability enables designers to experiment with new designs. For refurbishment projects, aluminium cladding rainscreen panels work best because they are easy to install and help in giving an instantaneous...
Ford’s 2017 launch- the massive Lincoln Navigator SUV won the North American Truck of the Year award in Detroit Auto Show 2018. The aluminium-bodied SUV stood tall amid a crowd of new SUVs, crossovers and trucks. The recognition has given Ford an edge over its competitors General Motors and Fiat Chryslar in the truck and SUV categories. Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lincoln luxury brand’s 2018 Navigator SUV at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The all new Navigator with aluminium body was positioned to compete with Cadillac Escalade. The company made a switch from steel to aluminium body for its new Navigator and that made the SUV around 90 kg lighter than its predecessors! While Ford is walking away all with all the awards and accolades for its aluminium vision, its rivals are...
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, on Monday unveiled the all-electric Eco-Bus at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018. A template for future sustainable public transport solutions, the working prototype was jointly developed by Masdar and Abu Dhabi-based Hafilat Industry in collaboration with the Masdar Institute, part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology. Technology partner Siemens provided the bus’s engine giving the vehicle a range of 150 kilometres per charge while minimising the size and weight of its battery. The Eco-Bus will shortly undergo trials at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi as engineers evaluate the performance of its battery and electrical systems in the UAE’s arid conditions. Visitors to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during ADSW will also be able to...
Mercedes-Benz finally got the veils off from its highly awaited luxury car 2019 G-Class. The SUV made from whole steel and aluminium arrives in a lighter avatar with a modern independent front suspension. Source: www.auto.ndtv.com What’s new in Mercedes 2019 G-Class? Well, almost everything- right from smoother surface and re-designed lamps, to expansive digital display in the cabin and touch-sensitive Touch Control Buttons on the steering wheel, every inch of the luxury SUV wears a signature style statement. Mercedes-Benz has further enhanced the engineering and construction by using aluminium alongside steel. As a result, 2019 G-Class weighs lesser than its predecessors. Mercedes-Benz has been experimenting a lot with aluminium these days. Its E-Class Cabriolet unveiled prior to Geneva...
Taiwanese hardware and electronics brand Acer has unveiled Swift 7 laptop at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018.The Acer Swift 7 sports a 14-inch full HD resolution with an all-aluminium chassis. At 8.98-mm thickness, Swift 7 is powered by 7th gen Intel Core i7 processor. This updated laptop includes a fingerprint sensor powered by Windows Hello. Acer’s Swift 7 laptop has 8GB LPDDR3 RAM and a 256GB of PCIe SSD storage. Jerry Kao, President of IT Products Business of Acer Inc, said, "We're extremely proud to make the world's thinnest laptop even thinner with the new Swift 7. Building on the engineering breakthroughs from the previous generation, the new Swift 7 steps up the game with an even slimmer chassis, powerful performance and always-on 4G LTE connectivity for professionals on...
Figeac Aero has won its first contract from Boeing as a supplier of large structural aluminium parts for the 777X. It will supply the wing component measured 4 m (13 ft.) long, 1 m wide and 0.15 m thick. The manufacturing processes will be streamlined at its headquarters in Figeac, France. However, the production will take place at Figeac Aero’s Wichita, Kansas, factory in the United States because its surface treatment methods are approved by Boeing. This is confirmed by a Figeac Aero spokesperson. Operating since 1989, the Figeac Aero group specializes in the design of metal parts for aviation including steel aluminium and magnesium. Nearly 30 years after its creation, the group has won a new recognition with the signing of a contract with Boeing. They are the first French company to...
Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A. (Crown Brazil), one of the biggest manufacturers of two-piece aluminium cans for soft drinks, juices and teas in Brazil and a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, has partnered with Eklo Water to bring the first flavoured water to be packed in aluminium beverage cans in Brazilian market. Altair Frulane, Director of Commercial Operations at Crown Brazil, said “We are excited to partner with Eklo Water on this initiative. Beverage cans play a pivotal role in addressing the needs of natural and organic foods” “The format also offers several functional benefits that appeal to consumers, including the ability to chill quickly and being light in weight, allowing them to enjoy their favorite drinks on-the-go.” Crown has already manufactured sleek style 310ml...
Aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass has been awarded a contract by Kier Construction to provide installation services for the development of Carluddon Technology Park in Cornwall. The company has already installed aluminium system that includes Kawneer AA100 curtain walling, and AA720 windows and doors. Nigel Harvey, Operations Director at AB Glass, said: “Carluddon Technology Park is a fantastic development for the Cornwall area and we are thrilled to be contributing to its development. This project also marks our continuing relationship with Kier Construction, who we are proud to be working with once again on such an impressive development.” “Our commitment to our clients, along with many years’ experience on large construction sites, means we are able to continue...
According to the Product Complexity Index (PCI), aluminium structures are the 268th most traded product and the 615th most complex product. Aluminium structures are a 4 digit HS92 product. The data shows an upward pattern for aluminium structures export in Italy. Italy is one of the top exporters of aluminium structures. The value of exports of this product is estimated to reach a peak in 2017. According to available export-import data, Italy exported 62549 tonnes and 66333 tonnes of aluminium structures in 2015 and 2016 respectively. The country’s total aluminium structures export is estimated to reach 71388 tonnes in 2017. The total aluminium structures exports were valued at US$465 million in 2015, which increased to reach US$524 million in 2016. In 2017, aluminium structures are to be...
A leading can manufacturer Ball Corporation announced the latest addition to the European beverage packaging range with its smallest slim can. The 15- centiliter slim can will be produced at the Naro Fominsk plant in Russia. Irina Dolyanovskaya, Russian Sales Manager at Ball said: “At first we assumed that the 15-centiliter size would be most convenient for strong alcohol or vodka, particularly within the Russian market. However, we are actually seeing that this can format is also appealing to the newer canned beverage categories such as juices, waters and cold brew coffees.” With hectic lifestyles, a desire for on-the-go consumption, and a greater focus on health and nutrition, European customers and consumers are seeking smaller packaging formats that offer portion control, portability...
