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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Sony has showcased its latest audio products at the IFA 2017, in Berlin on Thursday, August 31. The company launched NW-ZX300 Walkman to its ZX Walkman series. The new NW-ZX300 comes with an aluminium chassis. Shigeru Kumekawa, the President of Sony Europe, said: “… Sony stands at the “last one inch” between our customers and the experiences they seek. We are achieving steady profit growth in our electronics business here in Europe by focusing on the high value-added market, and are well positioned for the remainder of 2017 and beyond.” The new Sony NW-ZX300 Walkman has 3.1 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It offers High Resolution Audio with S-Master HX digital amplifier. The ZX300 incorporates an aluminium chassis for less resistance value. The FTCAP (Conductive...
Reynaers Aluminium Romania, a manufacturer of architectural aluminium products has relocated its operations to the logistic center in the south part of Bucharest, Romania and plans to open a showroom in the center of the capital in 2018. The logistic center of Reynaers Romania is approximately 2000 sqm in size the site will open a showroom from this August to display the newest aluminium solutions and accessories in 3D sections. The site will also house the administrative offices, the training and testing center and also its storage room. The logistic center was commissioned at the end of 2015 with an investment of approximately EUR 1 million. Commenting on the relocation, Daniel Popa, country manager at Reynaers Aluminium Romania said, “We have been offering durable solutions of...
The Louvre Abu Dhabi museum, which is scheduled to complete by the end of 2017 is located on an archipelago off Saadiyat Island, a man-made island of the coast of the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi. The latest images of the museum that have been shared on Twitter by French Ambassador to the UAE Ludovic Pouille ahead of the building's completion are mesmerising people from all around the world. The photographs capture the most striking feature of French architect Jean Nouvel's design – a huge domed roof that measures 180 meters in diameter and made of painstakingly crafted huge aluminium stars. Workers clipped aluminium extrusion panels together to form the complex 'stars' to clad the Louvre Abu Dhabi's dome. The fabrication was done at a plant in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, the same...
Ball Corporation, a leading beverage can maker with production facilities around the globe, announced that they will stop production at its Birmingham, Alabama, Chatsworth, California, and Longview, Texas, beverage packaging plants in 2018. The company will supply its products from other facilities. Also, the company will build a new state-of-the-art beverage packaging facility in Goodyear, Arizona. This plant will start producing in the second quarter of 2018 and will serve growing customer demand for specialty cans in the southwestern U.S. Carlos Medeiros, president, Beverage Packaging North & Central America, said,"These transformational actions will optimize our plant network, realign our standard 12-ounce beverage can and end capacity, increase our manufacturing flexibility and drive...
Chigwell Window Centre (CWC), dedicated to providing aluminium bifold doors and windows, uPVC doors and windows, officially opened a new showroom on August 26 in Billericay, Essex, England. The new shop is packed full of aluminium and uPVC doors products such as bifold doors, windows, front doors, roof lanterns and windows. Simon Baldock, PR manager of CWC, said: “The opening day was a huge success. We had a number of visitors commenting on how nice the showroom is and what a great addition it will be for the area.” The mayor of Basildon Cllr David Harrison cut the ribbon to officially open the new shop along with CWC directors and staff and other specially invited guests. CWC, based in Hainault, Essex, supplies its product for the domestic and commercial sectors. The company’s products...
According to a recently published market research report by Market Data Forecast, the global food and beverage metal cans market was valued at USD 50.96 billion in 2016 and is expected to garner USD 60.82 billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 3.6% during 2016 to 2021. Aluminium cans are dominating the market holding nearly 70% of share. The growth is driven mostly by increasing demand for processed and canned food and beverages and visual appeal of canned food. This market is categorized into regions of North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Middle East and Africa. Asia Pacific is leading food and beverage metal cans market with highest share. Some of the manufacturers dominating this market include Crown Holdings, Ball Corporation, Silgan Holdings, Ardagh Group, CAN-PACK...
Acer, the world's leading Chromebook brand, has introduced a new model in its Chromebook 15 line. The new Acer Chromebook 15 is made out of aluminium and has a long battery life of up to 12 hours. The model is thinner and lighter than previous generations. “The new Acer Chromebook 15's huge display is a visual feast," said James Lin, General Manager, Commercial & Detachable Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. "Movies, apps, games and websites are immersive and the stunning display pairs beautifully with an aluminium design, quiet performance and up to 12 hours of battery life. The Chromebook 15 continues Acer's legacy of delivering the most innovative Chromebooks in the industry and in the widest range of sizes." The laptop sports 15.6-inch HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolutions...
Bentley has unveiled its third generation Continental GT, an entirely new grand tourer with a brand new chassis and engine, armed with some innovative new technology. The new engine is an upgrade on the Bentayga's 6.0-litre W12 TSI with a dual-clutch, eight-speed transmission for super performance. The car can reach 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds (0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds) and go on to a top speed of 207mph. The GT's adaptive chassis also borrows heavily from the Betayga by using Bentley’s intelligent and powerful 48-volt Dynamic Ride System. The car sports an aggressive styling in a body that is constructed from a new aluminium architecture that saves more than 80kg over the previous Continental and comes up with a much wider, more attractive GT that is longer and lower than the previous 2011...
Schüco, the leading suppliers of high-quality window, door and façade systems made from aluminium, PVC-U and steel, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Schüco TopAlu- the perfect combination of PVC-U and aluminium. The combination of PVC-U systems and aluminium cover caps can be used for any project requiring a high-quality aluminium look. “Schüco TopAlu combines the excellent thermal insulation and weather tightness of easy-to-maintain PVC-U window and door constructions with the high level of resistance and stylish appearance of aluminium,” according to the company press release. The company’s other PVC-U profile series can be combined on the exterior with the aluminium cover cap. Schüco International KG, based in Bielefeld, Germany, has more than 4,750 employees...
Anheuser-Busch owned Bud Light has launched NFL team-themed packaging in both cans and aluminium bottles. The 2017 National Football League (NFL) season will begin on September 7, 2017. Bud Light has announced its continuing partnership with all-new team-themed packaging. America’s favorite light lager will be available in cans and aluminium bottles to help football fans to support their favorite team. The company has introduced 28 new designs that include the official logo and catchphrase or rallying cry for each NFL franchise. The NFL cans are available in select markets, and will be available nationwide later this month. Anna Rogers, Director of Marketing, NFL, Bud Light, said, "NFL team packaging has become something fans look for from Bud Light year after year." "We are proud to...
An old car barn in Japan that houses a 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona has attracted eyes of antique car lovers and is going to be auctioned in as-is condition. This was a special Ferrari justified by its gorgeous looks, impressive performance and appearance in Miami Vice. The car has been made extra-special because it's a one-of-a-kind aluminium-bodied Daytona built for street use. Ferrari did build a few other aluminium build Daytonas, but those five cars, according to RM Sotheby's, were meant for racing. This was the only street-ready Daytona painted in red with a black leather interior meant for normal street driving. It was first bought by the founder of an Italian automotive magazine, and then it changed hands many times within the country. In 1971, it was imported to Japan and it...
New York based supplier of wires and cables Nassau Electricals announced Sunday, August 27, that their latest offerings underground aluminium URD quadruplex and triplex cable brands are now available for sale. Manufactured from high-performing concentric stranded and compressed aluminium conductor, these cables are perfectly suited for heavy-duty underground power transmission applications like large irrigation projects. The cables are multi-conductors; hence, can be effectively used to connect numerous circuits thereby eliminating the need to use too many cables for a single installation. The aluminium conductors in both the URD cables are made from aluminium alloy with 99.9 per cent aluminium content. The other metals used include iron, copper and silicon. The conductors have high...
The Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) announced today the addition of two new member companies—Alcoa Corporation and Tri-Arrows. These additions bring total membership in the ATG to 11 companies. Both companies are leaders in producing aluminum alloys for automotive applications. “The addition of Alcoa and Tri-Arrows reflects the impact of the growing automotive market and demonstrates the industry’s continued commitment to its customers in the automotive space,” said Heidi Brock, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association. “These new members come at an exciting time for automotive aluminum as we enter a time of unprecedented growth. By 2028, forecasts project total aluminum content will reach 565 pounds per vehicle. As automotive aluminum’s market share rises,...
Ford Motor Co. is looking to forming a joint venture with Anhui Zotye Automobile, a manufacturer of zero-emission all-electric vehicle, for producing electric vehicles in China under a new brand. Both the firms will hold a 50-50 stake in the JV. US Ford announced on Tuesday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Anhui Zotye Automobile Company. Chinese automaker sold over 16,000 electric vehicles in the first seven months of the year, an increase of 56 per cent year-on-year. Ford said that it would release the additional details including about the brand, products and production volumes at a later date, pending a final definitive agreement and regulatory approvals. Ford projects the electric vehicles market in China to grow to four million units annually by 2025.
Fairview Architectural has officially launched Vitradual, a BCA compliant non-combustible aluminium cassette cladding system as an alternative to ACM panels. A 3mm non-combustible aluminium cladding system has been developed by Fairview in consultation with industry experts. Fairview Architectural, a manufacturer and supplier of façade solutions throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The company recently announced the acquisition of STRYUM business, an intelligent non-combustible aluminium cladding system, from Vitekk Industries. Andrew Gillies, CEO of Fairview Architectural commented: “We have spent time developing a product that is solid aluminium but has the ease of use, flexible installation and wide range of finishes that has made our aluminium composite products...
Architectural Glass & Cladding, a provider of high quality bespoke architectural high performance glass products and metal cladding products including Reynodual non-combustible double-skin aluminium, has joined hands with the Cladding Systems to manufacture fire rated façade system. Cladding Systems has designed, developed and fabricated the latest WC-185 Window Wall System. Window Wall System is compliant when combined with company’s Reynodual product. Reynodual meets fire-resistance requirements. Reynodual is a coil-coated double sheet aluminium panel for facades with high technical, visual and environment-friendly advantages. Cladding systems is one of the building industry’s principal facade companies in Australia. The company’s product includes Nu Wall aluminium cladding, ALUCOBOND...
Chief has upgraded its MultiTool Aluminum Repair Station with a taller and slimmer cabinet, improved equipment accessibility and five drawers to keep contamination-sensitive tools. The Multitool Aluminum Repair Station comes with the new Chief M30 Pro Alu stud-gun welder and new temperature crayons that helps in pulling out dents by heating it to the right temperature. “With all the new equipment necessary for aluminum repair, shops are concerned about crowded bays and keeping all the aluminum tools clean and separate from those used to repair steel,” said Mickey Swartz, vice president of global product management for Chief. The new workstation mobile cabinet has a compact 24 ½-inch by 34-inch size with a height of 40 ¼-inches, which helps working easy for technicians. The M30 Pro Alu...
A Madison County roadway that has seen serious flooding will be upgraded and protected with a new aluminium box culvert. As said by roads Superintendent Willie Willis, the aluminium culvert will keep flood water at bay in that area. According to Madison County Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor, the new aluminium box culvert that will replace Knob Lick Bridge will be the first of its kind in the county and they are very excited about it. Willis added that the aluminium culvert is much cheaper, durable and stronger than building a concrete culvert. The culvert project will be financed by the state transportation cabinet's 80/20 Bridge Replacement funding. Contech Engineered Solutions, which submitted the sole bid for the project has been aapointed as the supplier of the culvert by the Madison...
