Bering Yachts has presented the first hull of its BC60 aluminium explorer catamaran, marking the shipyard’s move to a twin-hull platform while retaining the long-range capability and structural robustness associated with its established explorer vessels. The 18.9-metre vessel has already been delivered and is afloat, with founder and CEO Alexei Mikhailov providing a detailed walkthrough of its design and onboard systems. Measuring 18.9 metres (60 feet) in length overall, with an 8.6-metre beam, the BC60 is designed as a displacement explorer rather than a high-speed production catamaran. Its all-aluminium construction, shallow draft and substantial fuel capacity are intended to support extended passages and greater autonomy at sea. The vessel has a draft of 1.58 metres and carries more...
South Asia’s beverage-can manufacturing capacity continues to expand, with Bangladesh preparing to enter the industry through a USD 100 million aluminium beverage can plant while new and expanded facilities advance across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, the planned Bangladeshi project still faces a key infrastructure hurdle: securing a gas connection before production begins. Chinese-owned Alu Hi-Tech Industries Ltd is developing Bangladesh’s first aluminium beverage can plant at Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur, north of Dhaka. The facility is designed to produce around 1 billion cans annually, with approximately 90 per cent of its output earmarked for export markets. The company registered with the hi-tech park in 2024, when work on the project began. Construction has...
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The United States should be living through a renaissance in aluminium. Data centers, electric vehicles and the wider clean-energy buildout are pulling unprecedented volumes of the metal into server racks, cooling systems, power grids and vehicle frames. Prices have strengthened, and shares of Alcoa and Century Aluminum have rebounded after last spring’s tariff shock. Yet the companies behind the country’s remaining smelters say the boom is slipping away from them just as demand surges. The problem is electricity. Turning alumina into metal requires vast, steady power — roughly 14 megawatt-hours for every tonne of aluminium. A single modern smelter draws as much energy as a mid-sized American city. For decades, the economics worked only when smelters locked in long-term power at around USD...
An Asian automotive giant has leveraged aluminium-wound motor technology designed by Newcastle-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) for potential use in high-volume passenger vehicles, following the vulnerable copper supply chain affecting the global EV industry. Where performance and price once dominated decision-making in the EV industry, procurement considerations have now taken centre stage. The volatility in the mineral geopolitics has made the situation even more vulnerable. Copper, which has so far been a default choice for motor windings, has now become a point of vulnerability, with almost 50% of copper’s global refining capacity being concentrated in one region. This has exposed automakers to strategic blockage and price concerns. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
World electric vehicle sales in October stood at 1,783,000 units, growing 10.5 per cent year-on-year. The cumulative sales of electric vehicles from January to October 2025 have been calculated to cross 16.5 million with a 23 per cent rise as compared to YTD 2024 (Jan-Oct). In this, China has remained the leading power with 10.3 million sales for the ten months (up 22 per cent), Europe saw 3.4 million sales with a 32 per cent hike, North America sold 1.6 million units, which was 4 per cent higher than the number for the same period last year. The rest of the world registered 1.3 million sales with over 48 per cent boost as compared to YTD 2024, shared RHO motion. Image source: https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across...
Over the next few years, there will be a steady global aluminium demand for making beverage cans, suggests a new industry report. As per the forecast, the global beverage can market will reach USD 43.37 billion by 2029. The sector, currently valued at USD 33.64 billion, is expected to edge up to USD 34.84 billion in 2025, maintaining the measured growth seen in recent years at a 3.6 per cent CAGR. Analysts say that the foundations for this rise were laid in the past decade. For quite some time, aluminium can manufacturers have been swapping glass for cans and companies remain focused on recycling, sustainability and cost-effective production. With consumers leaning more towards convenient packaging, aluminium can manufacturers are embracing sustainable packaging solutions to capture...
The evolution of testing technology is presenting manufacturers with opportunities to build resilience, optimise production and protect brand integrity. But what do these technological advances mean in practice, and how can operations adapt intelligently? Here, Stefan Welker, strategic segment manager, rigid packaging at Industrial Physics, shares his insights. As metal packaging manufacturers navigate increasing complexity, from global supply chain disruptions to sustainability targets and skilled labour shortages, quality assurance has taken on renewed strategic importance. While compliance remains a baseline requirement, many in the industry are beginning to see quality testing differently: not as a gatekeeper, but as a gateway. As a result, many are shifting away from traditional...
A new chapter in luxury mobility is unfolding, equal parts precision and provocation. Ferrari, for its newly launched electric car, the Elettrica, which is the firm’s first full-electric model, has revealed that the production-ready chassis and components will be used. Both the chassis and the body shell of the car will be crafted by using 75 per cent of recycled aluminium for the first time, aiding the firm to save nearly 6.7 tonnes of CO2 for every manufactured car. The model has been a cornerstone element for the firm’s multi-energy strategy, which will consist of the internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and fully electric powertrains. What made Ferrari choose recycled aluminium? Elettrica’s chassis has a short wheelbase, making the...
Just as the race for greener packaging heats up, a newly emerged deal arrives as a chill can straight off the line. Re:Water, a premium aluminium bottled-water brand, has joined hands with Ball Corporation for a five-year, eight-figure supply agreement. This partnership underscores Ball’s long-standing partnership, as well as providing an extended support to the bottled-water brand to expand its operation across retail, hospitality channels and catering. As a part of the agreement that both companies signed, the Corporation will be providing the brand with 10 million aluminium bottles to address the growing demand, as well as supporting its commitment to maintaining circular-economic packaging. Mainly sourced from Europe and the UK, the brand makes use of 100 per cent recycled aluminium...
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) is all set to expand its manufacturing reach beyond borders, in line with a consistent demand surge for sustainable packaging. According to a recent report, PABC is gearing up to establish a facility in Afghanistan, with a production capacity of 1.3 billion cans per year, involving a capital investment of about USD 110 million. The project is still awaiting regulatory and other standard clearances, but PABC says the move reflects its long-term intent to reinforce regional supply security. In its statement, the company highlighted a series of priorities tied to the expansion : improving supply-chain resilience, reducing delivery times for customers, supporting industrial growth in key markets and expanding access to high-quality, sustainable...
First fire breakout and financial setback, but even after the second blaze at Novelis’ Oswego plant, Ford is not sweating the heat, but instead is doubling its 2025 profit forecast. On Friday, November 21, the motor company released a statement clarifying that the second fire breakout at the plant will not create any impact on its profit margins. The second fire breakout at Novelis’ plant , which happened last week, was rapidly contained, as shared by both the firm in a joint statement, as well as confirming that the heat-treatment and cold mill operations are up and running normally. There is no significant disruption in the aluminium shipment to Ford from this plant. This is crucial for the motor company since it is highly dependent on the Oswego plant for aluminium sheet used in its...
South Korea’s electric vehicle sector is this year’s perfect example of one country with two different scenarios. While on one hand, the country is experiencing a strong domestic market for EVs, on the other, it undergoes an adverse impact of the United States 25 per cent tariff on EV imports. Yes, the United States is the largest export market for South Korea’s electric vehicles. In 2024, South Korea exported 2.78 million vehicles, most of the headed to the US, according to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA). In 2025, the momentum faltered as the steep US duties dragged down export volumes lower. Meanwhile, the country’s EV production stood at 407,009 units, accounting for 11 per cent of total automobile production, with an increased sales figure Y-o-Y. The question...
India is positioning its electronics sector as the country’s next major export growth engine, with policymakers and industry executives saying that a combination of free trade agreements, manufacturing incentives and rising investor confidence is accelerating the shift toward high-value production. Sector leaders say the transformation underway is far more structural than previous export surges. “The ongoing FTAs with the EU, ASEAN and Latin America will expand the market for us,” said Shiva Srinivasan, Managing Director of MEL Systems & Services Ltd, noting that negotiations are directly influencing long-term investment decisions. He added that government spending on semiconductor parks, logistics upgrades and electronics clusters is helping create a manufacturing backbone capable of...
Different images pop into the listeners’ heads as the word aluminium is uttered. Some would think about aluminium wires, some about doors and windows. Some would even instantly visualise an appetising dish being cooked in an aluminium utensil. It is only a notion that proves the mass around the world in their daily routines associate with the lightweight metal in some form or another. And for professionals from different paths of life, aluminium enables cost-saving, lightweighting, infinite recycling, and beyond in diverse sectors like electricity, transportation, aviation, energy, packaging, etc. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain With this thought lingering in our minds, today, we proudly present our latest consumer relatable...
European regulators are facing renewed pressure to rethink how future vehicle-emission rules are applied, with Stellantis chairman John Elkann calling for a more flexible compliance framework. In remarks published on Monday, Elkann said the European Commission should allow manufacturers to meet their 2030 CO₂ targets by averaging results across five years, rather than expecting them to hit rigid annual thresholds. His intervention adds momentum to an emerging discussion around EU CO₂ rules, which currently assess compliance with the 2025 targets using a 2025–2027 average. According to Elkann, extending this multi-year structure to the 2030 cycle would help carmakers address the challenging realities, such as supply chain volatility and shifting consumer behaviour. Explore- Most accurate...
Disruptions at Pakistan’s major border crossings with Afghanistan have begun to weigh on the trading scenario of Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC), which relies on Afghanistan and Central Asia for a significant share of its export business. Trade routes such as Torkham and Chaman, which are normally used to move food items, consumer goods and industrial packaging solutions, have been repeatedly shut in recent weeks. Reports of cross-border shelling and disagreements over transit procedures have also led to intermittent closures. It has not only affected a wide range of commercial flows but also seems to impact manufacturers dependent on cross-border trade links. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain PABC, the...
Ardagh Group S.A. has reportedly made a final decision on a USD 5.8 billion worth recapitalisation that will reduce its debt position and extend loan maturities, with backing from financial support from almost all of its creditors. The restructuring includes a USD 4.3 billion debt-for-equity exchange, the issue of USD 1.5 billion in new first-lien senior secured notes maturing in 2030, and an extension of the company’s USD 0.5 billion asset-based lending facility to the same year. Following the transaction, the ownership has been transferred to the company’s lenders, consisting of major financial institutions and investment funds. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics Reports in the Irish Independent state that the recapitalisation of the firm...
Ball Corporation has supplied canned water made out of aluminium at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, underscoring the significance of the lightweight metal in a circular economy. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain In collaboration with HEINEKEN Spin and Amapura, Ball Corporation produced 2.5 million cans for COP30. Of these, almost 1.5 million were branded under Mamba Water and the rest under Amapura. Ball Corporation has upheld its commitment to sustainability by using 78 per cent recycled aluminium and being powered by renewable electricity. Tamires Silvestre, sustainability director for Ball in South America, commenced, “Being present at COP30 reinforces our purpose of positioning aluminium...
VisionF Yachts, a fast-emerging Turkish shipyard known for its distinctive catamaran designs, has introduced its most ambitious product, the VisionF 101. Measuring 30.7 metres (almost 101 feet), it is the largest aluminium power catamaran ever produced by the company and the first of its size to meet the stringent RINA Commercial Class standards. Image for referential purposes only (source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain VisionF Yachts made its debut in 2020 with the VisionF 80. Despite being founded only a few years ago, VisionF has experienced rapid growth and introduced a series of models that have helped establish the brand as one of the futuristic builders in the multihull market....
Ball Corporation, a global leader in aluminium beverage packaging, has appointed Ronald J. Lewis as its new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Lewis takes over from Daniel W. Fisher, who has stepped down from the role. The company confirmed that Fisher’s departure is unrelated to any disagreement with the board or management. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain As part of the leadership transition, Stuart A. Taylor II, currently Ball’s Lead Independent Director, has been elected as Chairman of the Board. In a statement, he expressed his appreciation for Fisher’s tenure, mentioning his role in steering the company through a challenging environment. Industry experience shaping...
