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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Ardagh Group, a global leader in glass and metal packaging solutions for the world's biggest consumer brand, announced that they will produce 25cl shaped aluminium bottle for Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola has teamed up with Ardagh to manufacture the most eye-catching packaging presentation for limited edition Star Wars: The Last Jedi Coca-Cola Zero Sugar bottles. The aluminium bottles will be available from selected retailers in the UK, France and Benelux. Marc Bettinger, Ardagh’s Sales Director for Aluminium Packaging, commented: “It is an honour for us to be associated with one of the most iconic film franchises over the past half century, and to produce another striking limited edition shaped aluminium bottle for Coca-Cola.” “Each 25cl shaped aluminium bottle uses the award winning high...
Lamborghini announced the launch of the Urus, a sub-5,000-pound “Super SUV” that was built using steel and aluminium. In contrast to the OEM’s past experience with carbon fiber, Lamborghini’s press release on Monday highlighted a “blend of aluminium and steel” that was used in the body-in-white and exterior or the Urus. “At a curb weight of less than 2,200 kg, Lamborghini’s team of designers and R&D engineers focused on weight reduction throughout the car’s chassis, with an intelligent materials mix to ensure maximum stiffness for the best possible comfort and handling as well as lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,” the press release of the OEM wrote. The press release confirms that the chassis of the car is a blend of aluminium and steel supported by frameless aluminium doors....
Ford has approved Chief’s new Ford Aluminum Truck/SUV Structural Holding Package as tools for repairing collision damage to the all-new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. It is an expansion of Chief’s current F-150 Holding Kit. Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full-size SUVs feature high-strength, military-grade aluminium bodies on a high-strength steel frame, which was first popularised by F-150. The Chief repairing package aims at holding the vehicle to the frame rack during collision repair. The package contains more than 50 components that hold the vehicle to the frame rack firmly at a wide range of holding points. A rolling tool board organizes the entire content of the package for easy portability. The new improved package also includes an additional pair of rigid pad...
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), organisers of the Alufoil Trophy, have announced the closing date for the next competition has been extended to 15 December 2017. This is to enable as many companies as possible to prepare entries, which will be judged in January 2018. The Alufoil Trophy is the most prestigious competition recognizing excellence and innovation in aluminium foil, for resource efficiency, consumer convenience, technical innovation, product protection and marketing/design. Past winners have gone on to claim many other significant awards, such as WPO WorldStars. Entries can cover a single category, or be entered across several, increasing the chances to capture the most coveted award in the aluminium foil sector. At least one product will gain the highly prized...
Ball Corporation has collaborated with leading sparkling water brand PERRIER to create limited edition can for the French and Belgium markets. The Perrier X Wild limited edition has seen a close collaboration between Ball and PERRIER to bring to life the colourful and vibrant designs created by rising Cuban artist, Juan Travieso. Sophie Vanhersecke, International Coordination & Packaging Manager at PERRIER said: “Ball was great in helping us to create a can that showcased the wild nature of PERRIER using Juan Travieso’s artwork.” “The new limited edition offering utilises Ball’s 25-centiliter Slim can, which further highlights the rise in brands exploring slimmer can options. Traditionally a popular choice amongst energy drink brands, the modern look of the Slim range is attracting a wide...
The global mining and metals industry giant Rio Tinto Group has acknowledged China for boosting the use of aluminium cans in the carbonated beverage packaging sector. “In the packaging sector, especially around soft drinks and beer in China, we’re seeing a shift from glass to aluminum,” Rio Tinto Aluminium Chief Executive Officer Alf Barrios said in an interview recently. Aluminium demand will rise at a CAGR of 4 per cent over the next five years, and global consumption of refined metal- at 3-4 per cent per annum rate during 2018-2019, observed Barrios. With China implementing production cut policy, the price gains in the primary aluminium vertical will flow down the value chain thereby incentivizing Chinese packaging companies to add new capacity elsewhere. The shares of Chinese...
Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium announced that it has won a new Cardiff Capital Quarter student accommodation contract worth £1million. The company will install the Kawneer capped curtain walling, windows and doors as well as state-of-the-art doors. Work will begin early next year on the project and may complete in November. Colin Shorney, Managing Director of Dudley’s commented: “We are thrilled to have secured the new Cardiff Capital Quarter student accommodation contract and to be working with ISG plc again." “We have worked with ISG on a number of projects, including the new BBC Cymru Wales headquarters, so we are happy to be working with them again on the construction of the new student accommodation. The project is sure to be an exciting one that will bring a...
Vivocom International Holdings Bhd, a supplier of telecommunication engineering, construction and aluminium design and fabrication services, announced results for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2017 (3QFY17). The company reported fall in net profit in the third quarter 2017 to RM6.27 million from RM12.15 million. During January- September, net profit decreased to RM17.22 million from RM53.03 million. Vivocom’s revenue increased to RM61.45 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2017, from RM55.91 million a year ago. During January- September, revenue dropped to RM148.42 million from RM319.01 million. “The Aluminium segment contributed 26.8% of the total revenue for the current financial quarter ended 30 September 2017.” “For current financial quarter and year-to-date, Aluminium...
Leading British manufacturer, distributor, and recycler of PVC-housing products Eurocell recently added to its product portfolio a breakthrough aluminium bi-fold door system. StudioGlide with its minimalistic deign and sightlines promises maximum performance, minimum maintenance and unlimited flexibility. Eurocell developed the aluminium bi-fold system for both residential and commercial projects. It is scaleable to frame heights as high as 2.5m and widths of up to 6.5m and hence, can fit any aperture. StudioGlide ensures top security despite its ‘glass wall’ appearance, as it comes with full PAS 24 accreditation. The aluminium panel is also glazed from the inside to enhance security. Eurocell has used bespoke gaskets in the aluminium bi-fold door system to get the best weather...
The Netherlands based lifeboat manufacturer Verhoef has won the first delivery contract of aluminium freefall lifeboats for the Valhall Flank West project in Norway. The lifeboats with electric propulsion named Valhall Flank West will be used for the first time on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and globally. The special lifeboat is designed for higher speed and minimal maintenance, thanks to its exclusive lightweight aluminium built. It is powered by an electric motor instead of a diesel engine that will give an added advantage. The all-aluminium freefall lifeboat Type FL50-NS-EP is built to accommodate maximum 32 persons (@100 kg body weight), and complies with DNV-GL-ST-E406. The battery pack can power a continuous 30-minutes sail at full speed, and 10 hours after that, at almost half...
Continuing recovery in European markets more than offset volatility in exports of alufoil products, according to figures just released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). Deliveries of all gauges rose 0.5% year on year, in the three months to September 2017, with domestic deliveries ahead by 1.4% compared with last year. Exports performance continues to be weak, falling 2.8% in that period. In the first nine months, total deliveries improved 0.9% to reach 671,000 tonnes (2016: 664,700t) +0.9%, maintaining the positive performance seen in the first two quarters. Thinner gauges, used mainly for flexible packaging and household foils, rose by 1.4%, while thicker foils, used typically for semi-rigid containers and technical applications, were just 0.1% better – but...
Panasonic announced the launch of new conductive polymer aluminium solid capacitors for applications like base stations, security cameras, and PV inverters. The SEPG series capacitor comes with high ripple current and low ESR values. Andreas Lapucha, Product Marketing Manager Capacitors at Panasonic, said: “Thanks to their excellent moisture resistance our new SEPG series capacitors are well suited for use in outdoor applications like base stations, security cameras, and PV inverters. They are also well suited for use in electronic meters, industrial displays, and server/data centers.” The company manufactures and supplies electronic components, devices and modules up to complete solutions for a wide range of industries. Panasonic recently introduced eight new conductive polymer aluminium...
For the renovation of contemporary art gallery SITE Santa Fe, New York-based SHoP Architects has added a pair of pointed courtyards wrapped with diamond-patterned perforated aluminium. SHoP Architects renovated and extended SITE Sante Fe's former beer warehouse building to create extra gallery spaces, a new public entrance, and indoor and outdoor spaces for its growing audience. Two extensions are set each end of the building in the New Mexico capital. The aluminium cladding these volumes is intended to complement the railyard facing the gallery on the city's Paseo de Peralta. "The folded, perforated-aluminum facade system was carefully calibrated to be appropriate both for SITE’s immediate context in an old railyard, as well as in contrast to the traditional construction methods and...
According to the recent report published by Fact.MR, the global aluminium bags and pouches market is expected to register a sound CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2017-2022). Fact.MR’s latest report reveals that the global aluminium bag and pouches market is set to stand at over US$ 4,300 Mn by 2022-end, expanding at an above-average CAGR between 2017 and 2022. Increasing importance of longer shelf-life of consumer goods couple with rising popularity of convenience packaging is expected reflect favourably on the global sale of various aluminium packaging items including pouches and bags. Over the years, application of aluminium packaging has significantly increased across domains (pharmaceutical, F&B, and personal care & cosmetics). This is primarily due to the product’s...
In the forthcoming Winter Olympics which will be held in February 2018 in South Korea, the U.S. snowboarding team athletes will take to the field in lightweight “retro-futuristic” outfit coated with aluminium. Source: www.stowetoday.com The jackets resembling spacesuits will have hand-drawn patches on them with motifs of the American flag and “USA.” The design is inspired by the rich history of the American Space programme and aims to pay homage to the spirit of those who have actually made it into space. The aluminium coating will give the outfits the metallic sheen of spacesuits. According to reports, fabric of the suits was custom created by Burton exclusively for the 2018 Winter Olympics team by infusing an extremely lightweight aluminium coating into weather-resistant materials. It...
Burger Boat Company recently delivered their 32-meter ocean-going yacht having lightweight aluminium superstructure to her owner. Christened as Northland, the yacht will cruise past the US east coast straight onto the Atlantic on her maiden voyage. The Wisconsin-based custom luxury yacht builder structured Northland at the historic shipyard of Manitowoc. The ABS standards compliant yacht is Burger's first in over 50 years’ motor yacht having a steel hull. Burger has paired the hull with lightweight aluminium superstructure, which has added up to 270-GT volume. The super modern yacht boasts a contemporary exterior and interior designed by Luiz de Basto. Thanks to its lightweight aluminium superstructure, Northland is capable of cruising at 12 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 12.4...
Global Metal Packaging Market is projected to reach USD 138.1 million by the end of 2022. The market will grow at CAGR of 3.28 per cent during the mentioned period, according to the report on Global Metals Packaging Market by Market Research Future (MRFR). Aluminium aerosol cans demand has been rising driven by technological improvements in product performance and features, and innovations in aesthetic appearance. The major participants operating in this market are Amcor Ltd. (Australia), Ardagh Group (Ireland), CPMC Holdings Ltd. (China), Crown Holdings (U.S.), Grief Incorporated (U.S.), Silgan Holdings (U.S.), Rexam Plc. (U.K.), Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. (Japan), Ball Corporation (U.S.) and Huber Packaging Group GmbH (Germany). This market is categorized into regions of North...
After registering strong growth for two consecutive years, the U.S. aluminium household article import sector is nearing a drop in 2017. Market participants are of the opinion that changing international trade scenario, tariff structures and opposing views on the use of aluminium in food containers and as packaging material might have impacted on the demand of aluminium household articles in the U.S. market. However, with definite proof missing on the belief and WHO putting up safe estimates for the metal, it is expected that the imports will pick up once the politico-commercial issues have been sorted out in the upstream sectors. Global trade shows that the U.S. imported 24,2007 tonnes of aluminium household articles in 2016, a figure higher by almost 57 per cent from that in the...
