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 new model of Benelli, TRK 602 X, has taken over the older model TRK 502 by incorporating several improvements, like its performance, design of the chassis and other onboard technology. The new edition includes the aluminium tubular section at the front, accompanied by a lighter rear subframe, which in turn lowers the seat height to 825 mm. TRK 602 X has preserved the spirit of the older model and has made itself to the Milan Motorcycle Show, Italy. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain TRK 602 X has used aluminium in its frame and swingarm to improve the efficiency of the bike by making it more lightweight and stable. This would help to increase the overall durability of the bike, along with its ease of handling by the users....
Trivium Packaging, a company specialised in making sustainable metal packaging, has recently won four Cans of the Year Awards in four distinct categories- one Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The refillable beverage bottle manufactured for Cliker has received the Gold award. The bottle is specially designed to incorporate the celebration of Argentina’s national football team, using 25 per cent recycled material. With the utilisation of recycled material, the bottle not only enhances its sustainable goals but also delivers a sense of cultural relevance. The Axe Fine Fragrance can has secured the Silver award in the Aerosols category for the use of advanced aluminium alloy. It has reduced the...
As per the data of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), a steady growth is seen in the Indian automobile industry in the first 9 months of the calendar year 2025. With the rise in the overall consumption, a direct implication is seen within the demand for aluminium for the automobile parts, which is highly used in reducing vehicle weight and other manufacturing processes. Segment-wise performance overview Segment-wise, passenger vehicles saw a declining trend by 0.31 per cent year-on-year, reaching 3.21 million units. Nonetheless, a significant growth was witnessed in the three-wheeler and two-wheeler segments, where each rose by 5.56 per cent and 0.89 per cent, respectively, and each sold 0.57 million units and 14.8 million units. Concerning the commercial vehicle, the...
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and Amsted Automotive have developed a new electric vehicle (EV) battery using aluminium foam sandwich (AAS) structures. The battery uses two sheets of aluminium covering a small closed-cell aluminium foam. It is developed to enhance the efficiency of thermal management of the battery, along with increasing its durability. As per Fraunhofer, the AAS housing could be produced in numerous ways, like AAS, AAS with infiltrated phase change material, AAS with an integrated cooling structure and AAS with both a cooling structure and PCM. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Fraunhofer IWU says that integrating PCM within closed-cell aluminium foam enables substantial...
Ola Electric launches its new model S1 Pro+ with its advanced 4680 Bharat cell battery pack. The battery pack uses aluminium to enhance its conductivity. In this new design the Ola Electric has mainly focused on several new areas, including the use of a new die-cast aluminium grab handle. The use of aluminium alloys in its body frame helps to enhance its efficiency and durability. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The integration of aluminium in the EV’s design and engineering is in the effective utilisation of gleaming metal in the body frame, grab handles and within the rims. This new model uses the 4680 Bharat cell battery, which is a significant step by the company towards launching its EV products. The product is launched...
Iochpe-Maxion (B3: MYPK3), a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, through its subsidiary Maxion Wheels, has announced a series of strategic steps to strengthen its light vehicle aluminium wheel business in South America. The company plans to redeploy existing global production assets to Brazil and has acquired a 50.1 per cent stake in Polimetal, a major aluminium wheel manufacturer in Argentina. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain These actions are part of Maxion Wheels’ strategy to serve the growing demand for aluminium wheels as passenger car sales continue to rise across the region. Maxion’s key strategic actions to accommodate demand To meet increasing market needs, Maxion Wheels is rolling out...
Just after Ball Corporation celebrated 90 years in the can manufacturing business, stakeholders cautiously rejoiced yet again as its third quarter felt a lot less like a wobble and more like a careful pivot wherein numbers whispered “steady” if anyone listened closely. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Why cautious? The turmoil of tariffs is yet to blow off. Then why rejoice? For the third quarter of 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Ball Corporation reported net earnings attributable to the company of USD 321 million, or total diluted earnings per share of USD 1.18 on sales of USD 3.38 billion. Dig beneath the headline and you find the shape of a business that is squeezing more activity from the same...
Below the ocean’s surface lies one of the world’s most important but least visible infrastructures — a vast network of fiber-optic cables stretching more than 1.48 million kilometres across the seabed as of early 2025. These undersea lines carry close to 99 per cent of all global data traffic, forming the foundation of the digital economy. Every time someone makes a video call, sends a message, or completes an online transaction, that data races through this hidden network that silently binds continents together. Laid far beneath the waves, these cables have become the arteries of the modern world — fast, resilient, and absolutely indispensable. The invisible road of the internet Submarine cables send data as light signals through thin glass fibres, carrying enormous amounts of...
At Drinktec 2025 , held to mark the 90th anniversary of the beverage can in Ball Corporation, Jag Bains, Vice President of Commercial for Ball Corporation, spoke on the theme ‘ Design for Life’ , emphasising how modern lifestyles, shifting consumer habits, and rising sustainability demands are shaping the future of global beverage packaging. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain In her speech, Bains underlined the lasting relevance of aluminium, the core material in Ball’s cans. She highlighted aluminium’s intrinsic property of infinite recyclability, which makes it central to the company’s innovation strategy. Bains, who joined Ball six years ago after two decades in the FMCG sector, said the packaging industry is undergoing a...
The United States’ tariff overhaul in 2025 has reshaped the landscape of the global medical equipment industry. What was intended to revive domestic manufacturing and lessen reliance on foreign suppliers has instead caused widespread disruption — pushing up hospital costs, straining supply chains, and forcing manufacturers to reconsider their global production strategies. Tariffs stretch across major partners The new framework, introduced on April 2, 2025, imposed a 10 per cent duty on nearly all imports, covering medical consumables, diagnostic equipment, and manufacturing machinery. The move ended decades of largely duty-free trade with long-standing partners such as the European Union. China remains the biggest target. Its medical exports to the US are now hit with tariffs of up to 245...
After years of steady growth, beverage can makers like Crown Holdings and Ardagh Metal Packaging are facing headwinds from soaring aluminium costs and a demand slump in Latin America. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Crown Holdings said its beverage can volumes in the Americas slipped by about 5 per cent in the latest quarter, reversing the strong gains made last year. The fall was more pronounced in Brazil and Mexico, where sales were down around 15 per cent, according to Chief Executive Tim Donahue. Passing on aluminium price increases - reportedly up by 54 per cent globally - to customers through existing supply agreements, Donahue said he expects volumes to pick up again by 2026, noting that canned drinks continue to offer...
When the truck that once stole the spotlight in the EV world comes to a stop, the entire industry takes notice. The pause in production of the Ford F‑150 Lightning, caused by disruptions in the aluminium supply chain, highlights a crucial point, even when the most celebrated EVs are not shielded from the risks that come from upstream material shortages. A fire denting Ford’s plan In a surprising turn of events for the automotive supply chain, a huge fire at Novelis’s North American aluminium sheet plant has put Ford’s production of its popular F‑150 in jeopardy. The fire at the Scriba facility in New York, which provides essential aluminium body panels, is expected to keep a large part of the plant shut down until early 2026. This could lead to significant ripple effects throughout Ford’s...
Global packaging leader Ball Corporation has announced the appointment of John E. Panichella, Chief Executive Officer of Solenis, to its Board of Directors. This is seen as a strategic move of Ball towards reinforcing its focus on leadership depth and sustainable growth. Image source: https://investors.ball.com/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Panichella has built a distinguished career in the water treatment and speciality chemicals sectors. As CEO of Solenis, he has led a global team developing sustainable process and water treatment solutions for water-intensive industries. Before joining Solenis, he actually led Ashland’s water technologies business, which was later spun off to form Solenis in 2014. In Solenis, he helped...
The Trump Administration has expanded the scope of US trade protection measures, introducing new Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), including trucks, buses, and related components. According to the US Department of Commerce, the decision addresses national security concerns arising from increasing import dependence in these critical industries. The administration concluded that reliance on foreign suppliers has weakened domestic manufacturing capacity essential for military logistics, emergency response, law enforcement, and infrastructure operations. New tariffs reshape the US heavy-vehicle industry Under the new order, MHDVs, including Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles such as large pickup and box trucks, and components such as engines, transmissions, and tires,...
Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer, Pahal Solar, has started work on a new production facility in Surat. The upcoming complex will house a 2 GW solar cell plant and a 2 GW aluminium frame manufacturing unit, both expected to be operational by late 2026. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The establishment of the new production unit brings forth the company’s effort to boost India’s renewable manufacturing capacity. The company recently held a Bhoomi Poojan ceremony to mark the start of construction. The project is the materialisation of Pahal Solar’s extensive strategy to scale up production and strengthen its role in India’s renewable energy market. When finished, the expansion will lift the firm’s overall manufacturing...
China has introduced a new high-speed train, the CR450, developed by CRRC Qingdao Sifang alongside the China Academy of Railway Sciences and China State Railway Group. The train is the next model in the high-speed network and has undergone extensive testing ahead of wider rollout. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain CR450 brings quicker long-distance travel The CR450 is intended to shorten journey times on mainline routes while providing comfortable travel conditions. The use of aluminium and carbon fibre makes the new CR450 highly energy efficient and almost 10 per cent lighter than the previous models, while improving its acceleration. Noise and cabin vibration are optimised, and interior spacing was adjusted according to the...
At Drinktec 2025 , held to mark the 90th anniversary of the beverage can in Ball Corporation, Jag Bains, Commercial Director of Ball, spoke on the theme ‘ Design for Life’ , emphasising how modern lifestyles, shifting consumer habits, and rising sustainability demands are shaping the future of global beverage packaging. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain In his speech, Bains underlined the lasting relevance of aluminium, the core material in Ball’s cans. She highlighted aluminium’s intrinsic property of infinite recyclability, which makes it central to the company’s innovation strategy. Bains, who joined Ball six years ago after two decades in the FMCG sector, said the packaging industry is undergoing a period of rapid...
Tata Motors has shown a solid performance in the third quarter, due to its strong position in the electric vehicle (EV) market and the impressive contributions from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Although some domestic sectors have seen a slowdown, the company’s commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and sustainability is driving its growth. Tata Motors’ performance Tata Motors, a major player in India's automotive industry, has just shared its financial results for the third quarter, showcasing a solid performance across its various business divisions. The company's consolidated revenue reached INR 119.5 thousand crore (USD 14.4 billion), reflecting a slight year-on-year growth of 0.4 per cent. Additionally, the company’s EBITDA reached INR 16.7 thousand crore (USD 2.0 billion), due...
