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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Dowell Windows and Door, a leading supplier of aluminium windows and doors to the Australian housing market, is expecting to expand its operations in the old Bunnings warehouse site in the first half of 2018. The new facility will offer a range of products that includes a complete series of aluminium variety. Dowell Windows and Door operations manager Shane Rodda said, ‘‘We’re one of the most successful Dowell sites with most of them based in the metropolitan areas; so it’s great to see this investment in a country branch.” ‘‘There is quite a lot of work to do before the move with the amenities we need to be built into the new site.’’ The new site would confirm the business’ commitment to being a significant employer in the Shepparton district. This would also improve customer service in...
HMD Global, Finnish company that secured Nokia branding rights in late 2016, has announced that they will launch new Nokia android phones in late July in Australia. Nokia released its latest android smartphones: the Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 at MWC 2017 in Barcelona. The Nokia 6 sports a unibody design crafted from a single block of 6,000 series aluminium. It has Dolby Atmos, designed to give audio a more 3D sound effect. The device will be available in Australia in Matte Black and Silver for $399. According to HMD, “It takes 55 minutes to machine a single Nokia 6 from a solid block of 6000 series aluminium.” It further added the process includes’ two separate anodising processes, taking over ten hours to complete, with each phone being polished no less than five times. The end result...
Samsara is set out to solve luggage trouble of frequent traveller with their smart ultra-light suitcase. Made from aircraft-grade aluminium, the samsara suitcase is ultra-lightweight, yet sturdy enough to resist blows and rough handling it has to undergo during the journey and protect its contents. The suitcase is not just a smart travel accessory but it is both recyclable and fireproof. The case is protected with an anodized coating, to boost its strength while keeping the weight in check. The luggage comes with a whole array of smart features to keep the belongings stay safe and sound during travel. The samsara suitcase is connected to the owner’s phone via an app, in case the suitcase moves away from the owner, it instantly sends a notification to the phone. If someone else tries to...
Reynaers Aluminium, a leading European specialist in the development of aluminium solutions for windows, doors, curtain walls and sliding systems, has recorded a turnover of EUR 3.5 million in the first half of 2017. The company’s turnover increased by 15 per cent compared to the same period last year. Daniel Popa, country manager of Reynaers Aluminium Romania, said, “Starting from responsibility for environment, within Reynaers we develop concepts and technologies to obtain high quality solutions.” “We are proud to say that there are no projection and construction differences for Reynaers projects in Bucharest and big cities of the world: London, Paris or New York.” In January this year, the company supplied multiple aluminium glazing systems to the largest single office development in...
Vedanta Group, one of the world’s leading diversified natural resources company with interest in aluminium value chain, is mulling an INR 16,000-crore worth electronics product manufacturing facility in Mihan, Nagpur. The project will be set up under Twinstar- a joint venture of Vedanta and its Korean partner LG. An official announcement to this effect was made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Gangadhar Fadnavis on Sunday, June 25. On the occasion of the opening of a new railway overbridge, Fadnavis announced the project saying, “The company has already purchased land in Mihan and has applied to state and central governments for clearances. It will be the biggest investment in Mihan.” As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the company oficals and the state...
Sculptures of tumblers in gravity-defying top hats from World Expo ‘88 — have been recast with aluminium for permanent display King George Square. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and Sir Llew Edwards pose in front of a recast sculpture from The Human Factor The two artworks, from The Human Factor series by John Underwood, have been unveiled by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and World Expo ‘88 chairman Sir Llew Edwards for the public. The artwork has been recast from the original fibreglass into aluminium as a prequel to the 30th anniversary of the event in 2018. Sir Llew said World Expo 88 was an event that allowed Brisbane residents to present their view of the home city to people from all over the world. “Also, I think it showed us that we in this great city can do anything we want to in the future.”...
United Airlines entered into an agreement with Boeing to convert 100 of its current 737 MAX orders into 737 MAX 10s. The companies made an announcement at the 2017 Paris Air Show. United Airlines also announced an order for four additional 777-300ER aircraft. The new order is likely to be delivered in late 2020. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister said: "We're excited that our long partnership with United will extend far into the future. The 737 MAX 10 will provide even more flexibility to United's route schedule and will bring to their operation the best economics of any airplane in the single-aisle segment.” Apart from this new agreement, Boeing also extended partnership with the aerospace experts of the thyssenkrupp Group. The thyssenkrupp Group will continue...
According to a report produced by Shanghai Metals Market, the aluminium usages in passenger vehicles are not extensive yet because of the expensive aluminium parts. A survey of nearly 20 carmakers including BMW, Audi and SAIC Motor has revealed that the aluminium applications in cars are still very limited. The company uses aluminium structural parts to reduce vehicle weight. Currently, aluminium parts are limited by high costs. Due to this, the brands like Audi and Land Rover are mainly using these parts in their vehicles. The aluminium use in passenger vehicles will see a small peak by 2019 as China will require all light vehicles to adhere to tougher new "China VI" emission standards by 2020, SMM says. However, Kobe Steel recently announced its plan to expand its capacity to supply...
Pinum, part of the Italian group Nusco and manufacturer of windows and doors, has opened a new showroom in Bucharest. The company made an investment of EUR 400,000. The new showroom will give an opportunity to the company to offer new range of doors and windows. The company’s product portfolio consists of a wide range of windows and doors, such as interior doors, entrance doors and windows made of PVC and aluminium. The company reported sales of about €7.8m in 2016. Pinum is now expecting to further expand its sales by 15 percent this year. Francesco Curcio, general executive director of Pinum, said, “We estimate a growth tendency based on a continuous development market, an evolution supported also by the consumers behavior. The new showroom represents an opportunity to present special...
The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced Tuesday, June 20, that it has entered into a strategic partnership DITECFER, District for Rail Technologies, High Speed, Safety & Security, in collaboration with ArtValley which hosts projects and international forums for the Italian railway sector. The partnership to be launched on Friday, 23rd June 2017, at the "India-Italy Transport and Railways intelligence market-place" on the occasion of the International Conference "India-Italy: Industry and intellectual exchange" during the 11th METEF Fair in Verona, Italy, is meant to set-up a common platform promoting Italian technologies, know-how and solutions for the booming Indian Railways sector. Commenting on the partnership forged President, DICTIFER and signatory to this...
To address the issue of plastic pollution in oceans, Fraser Yachts teamed up with CanO Water to reduce ocean plastic wastes that have a negative impact on the environment. CanO Water will be given to Fraser’s yachts to spread the message of the importance of reducing plastic usage. CanO Water offers water packaged in aluminium cans that have the highest recycling rate of any drink product currently on the market. The company believes that recyclable aluminium cans are more sustainable and easy on the environment than other plastic or glass bottles. CEO of Fraser, Raphael Sauleau comments: “For the past 70 years, the oceans have provided Fraser with the fundamental resource for our industry. For us and the wider yachting industry to continue to thrive and for our clients to continue to...
Subodh Gupta, an Indian origin artist’s work on the rituals and symbolism of food consumption and preparation were presented in an installation at Art Basel at Unlimited, Basel in Zurich, Switzerland from 15 – 18 June 2017. At Art Basel, Subodh Gupta has presented an installation as a part of the prestigious “Unlimited” exposition that celebrates art installations in new medium. Cooking the World I (2017) by Subodh Gupta recreates an open hut made from used aluminium utensils and a live cooking and eating performance, recreating the traditional rituals. Gupta uses domestic and familiar elements to create a blown up effect. The walls made of used utensils look like a veiled curtain. The installation of used aluminium utensils is monumental; it creates a walled hut with individual utensils...
Ford Motor Co. introduced its 2018 model year F-150 pickup on Friday June 16, with a smaller V-6 gasoline-powered engine and more aluminium in its construction. The new diesel engine is the first ever for F-150 and the company says it improves on its EPA-estimated gas mileage. The diesel version is expected to hit the showrooms in next spring and gasoline-powered version would be commercially available this fall. The smaller and lighter 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine for F-150 is expected to offer a 5% better power-to-weight ratio and better fuel economy compared with the 2014 steel-bodied version. The F-150, the best-selling light vehicle in the U.S. contributes about a third of Ford’s total unit sales. Ford introduced the all-aluminium bodied F-150 in 2015, weighing about 700 pounds less...
MiniTec Framing Systems, the aluminium framing manufacturer, will expand its operations in a larger facility. The company will shift its manufacturing operations from Victor to Farmington in Ontario County, according to the state's economic development agency Empire State Development (ESD). The project is expected to create more employment opportunities in the region. MiniTec Systems Framing, LLC President Andrew Moles said, “The support from Empire State Development has been vital to the completion of our expansion. Once complete this expansion will create about 20 new jobs and several million dollars a year in economic impact to the Farmington area.” The company has already spent $4.4 million to purchase property and construct the new 52,000-square-foot facility on County Road 41 in...
The beautiful port city of Kochi in the God's Own Country, Kerala, got a special gift this weekend. Kochi Metro, Alstom's first 'Make in India' venture was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 17. From being the French major's first entirely designed and manufactured metro in India to featuring the lightweight aluminium composite panels in its structure, Kochi Metro is special in more than one way. Kochi metro is the first to have a Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC)-based signalling system, confirmed Alstom. Each train can carry up to 975 passengers and has 136 seats, with wide gangways and longitudinal seating arrangements designed to optimize transport capacity and facilitate easy boarding. Each train body is made of lightweight...
IDS Borjomi, the market leader in mineral waters in Georgia, will sell water packaged in aluminium cans to represent innovative packaging in the country’s bottled water industry. The cans will be available in 0.33 litre aluminium bottles. Director of IDS Borjomi Zaza Kikvadze said, “Research on the Georgian [market] as well as the export market showed that there was demand on aluminium packaging. We met the demand of our customers and started producing Borjomi in aluminium cans. Our target customers are young people at the age of about 20-30.” The company has two bottling plants in Borjomi: Bottling Plant N1 and Bottling Plant N2. The new packaging in aluminium cans will be done in its Bottling Plant N1. Georgia’s Economy Minister Giorgi Gakharia yesterday toured the first bottling plant...
Microsoft, remaining true to its tradition of sleek engineering, has introduced an aluminium keyboard for use with Windows 10 PCs, macOS systems and all the latest Android devices. Named the Modern Keyboard, the accessory is a smart looking slab made out of the lightweight metal. Microsoft Modern Keyboard is 19.3 mm in height and has a full-width numerical keypad. A fingerprint sensor is built into its right-hand side to help log in to a Windows computer, or websites using the functionality- Windows Hello. Microsoft’s aluminium keypad is a wireless Bluetooth accessory but can also be connected to a computer device using a wired connection. On being connected using a wire for the first time, the Modern Keyboard automatically pairs via Bluetooth every time it is used after that. As per...
India has a large number of small and medium size enterprises that manufacture aluminium household articles. Most of these articles are made from remelted ingots sourced locally and through imports. The articles include kitchen utensils, household furniture and fittings kitchen foils and packaging etc. The country exports substantial amount of aluminium household articles globally and has a huge demand in various countries in Europe, Americas and Asia.because of their quality and competitive pricing. {newsStudioGallery} As shown by the data, India exported about 21,725 tons of aluminium household articles in 2015. In 2016, the amount jumped up a little to stand at about 23,147 tons. Considering the data for the last two year, India is estimated to export 22,787 tons of aluminium household...
