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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Showa Aluminium Can Corporation (SAC), a consolidated subsidiary of Showa Denko (SDK) yesterday signed a partnership agreement with Carabao Group Public Company Limited (CBG), a beverage maker in Bangkok, with an investment of 700 million bahts to manufacture and sell aluminium cans in Chachoengsao Province, Bangkok. The establishment of the new can plant will help SDK to expand its operation mainly in Asia. So, SDK and SAC signed a deal with CBG to achieve the key target. CBG hopes for expansion of its capacity and to ensure a steady supply of aluminium cans. The company uses cans for their export products. The aluminium can plant will have a production capacity of 1 billion cans per annum. The operations are expected to start in October 2018. Carabao owns 74 per cent, SAC 24 per cent...
Dr Koh Poh Koon, Singapore’s Minister of state for Trade and Industry, is visiting Western African Countries of Ivory Coast and Ghana with the intention of strengthening economic ties. Dr Koh Poh Koon is also looking for business opportunities in the region. Dr Koh has introduced aluminium composite panel products in Ivory Coast. The panels are manufactured by Archicom. Archicom is a Singapore-based aluminium composite materials producer. With the release of these products, Archicom has made its first foray into Africa. The aluminium composite panels aim to meet growth of market demand for building and construction services in Ivory Coast. Dr Koh said, "Ivory Coast will be able to access growing markets in the Asia region through Singapore while also gaining insights that are relevant to...
Dutch yard Royal Huisman has revealed 58-metre sailing yacht known as “Ngoni” for the first time outside its build shed since the construction started in January 2015. The yacht first introduced as The Beast. Ngoni is built by Royal Huisman and designed by the by late Ed Dubois, founder of Dubois Naval Architects. The exterior of the yacht is crafted out of aluminium. The hull has dramatic plumb bow on top of which a sleek and streamlined deckhouse is placed. Managing Director of Royal Huisman Roemer Boogaard explains: “We are very proud that we are building Ngoni. Not only because she is Ed’s last superyacht project, but also because she is a perfect example of innovative design, efficiency in tandem with simplicity, performance without compromising accommodation, clever engineering and...
Vitracore G2, a BCA compliant range of aluminium composite panels, was recently installed in the Australian Defence Force Helicopter Aircrew Training System for $190-million redevelopment project at HMAS Albatross defence base Nowra. Vitracore G2 is manufactured by Fairview, a manufacturer and distributor of façade solutions throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The aluminium composite panel comes with Dark Grey Metallic, Poppy Red and Satin Black Metallic colours. Vitracore G2 aluminium panels are different from former aluminium panels as the company added benefit of being fully compliant to present BCA guidelines including AS1530.1 (non-combustible) which means the architects can choose Vitracore G2 without sacrificing building design. The redevelopment project is...
Odisha government has invited Volvo Auto India for the installation of its assembly plant in the state as the company was looking for setting up plant in India in order to cut down import cost. The state government wanted Volvo to select Odisha as the preferred plant location as the state provides competitive incentives to automobile manufacturers. Odisha accounts 54 per cent of India’s aluminium smelting facility. National Aluminium Company (Nalco) and the state-owned Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco) have developed an aluminium park at Angul. Nalco will offer molten aluminium of 0.1 million tonne per annum for the downstream units. Odisha industries secretary Sanjeev Chopra has written a letter to Tom Von Bonsdorff, managing director of Volvo Auto India Ltd...
UAE’s first Memorial Park celebrating the brave soldiers and other Emiratis who died while serving the country has recently been unveiled in Abu Dhabi. Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed chose International art and design studio UAP to commission the Memorial and collaborate on the pavilion. The memorial at Wahat Al Karama Park represents brilliant aluminium artwork by British artist Idris Khan. The Memorial is built with 31 aluminium standing tablets, each 23 metres in height. The leaning tablets represent strength, power and pride in soldiers, loved ones and their country that unite them together. The two vertical aluminium tablets at the entrance are intended to evoke a sense of humility when approached. The tablets...
Nordic Aluminium, Finland based aluminium products manufacturer and a part of the HWL Windows Group, has added the Stratus roof lantern to its aluminium products collection. The Stratus roof lantern comes with hard-wearing aluminium exterior that makes it modern and stylish. Graham Howatson, Operations Director at HWL Windows Group, commented: “Adding Stratus to the range of products that we offer at Nordic Aluminium was a no-brainer.” "The revolutionary roof lantern offers an exceptional thermal performance, whilst being sleek and modern. We have no doubt that it will be popular with our customers.” The new roof lantern offers unique thermal performance that keeps the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The Synseal Group has developed state-of-the-art Stratus roof lantern....
The International Organization of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) has announced its sales report of 2016 stating an increase in YoY growth of three per cent and production about 5.5 billion aluminium cans globally. Asian market has achieved the highest growth while North, Central and South America are above-average growth in aerosol cans, as reported. AEROBAL’s Secretary General Gregor Spengler hopes for further growth of aluminium aerosol cans above all in the Asian markets. The region’s per capita consumption of aerosol cans is still well below the global average. In 2016, deodorants and perfumes were the major parts of application of aluminium aerosol cans produced with more than 50 per cent while the other applications areas are in the cosmetics sector, to sum it...
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has announced the joining of a new member the Global Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI). GLAFRI believes that the cooperation with ASI will boost aluminium foil sector by providing information and developing responsible management programs. Oliver Hommel, president of GLAFRI, said that the association has decided to join ASI after the discussions at the 2016 Global Foil Roller Conference in Shanghai and its annual webinar early this year. Hommel commented:“Supporting responsible sourcing and supply chains should help to position foil stronger and better compared to competing materials. This can improve the competitiveness of the aluminium foil industry as well as boosting consumption worldwide.” Stefan Glimm, director general of GLAFRI said, “ASI is...
US aluminium wheel maker Superior Industries has offered to purchase Uniwheels, a manufacturer of light-alloy wheels for the automotive industry, for a $715 million after winning the support of the Warsaw-listed company's biggest shareholder. With this deal, Superior Industries would become North America’s largest global automotive OEM aluminium wheel suppliers. Don Stebbins, Superior’s President and Chief Executive Officer said, “The acquisition immediately establishes us as a leading global supplier of aluminium wheels, diversifies our customer base and end markets, expands our geographic reach, and creates a platform to better serve our global customers.” Superior Industries finalized the deal to purchase 61.3 stakes in Uniwheels held by Uniwheels Holding Malta for 226.50 zlotys per...
The Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) in India, a wing of the Commerce Ministry has released the final findings of the anti-dumping investigation on the dumping of aluminium radiators of various types to be used in the automotive sector. The anti-dumping investigations covered a number of radiators used in automobiles including aluminium radiator sub-assemblies, aluminium radiator core, including in CKD or SKD conditions imported from China. The notification was released on March 20, 2017. Accordingly, the directorate imposed an anti-dumping duty of $22.89 on all imports of aluminium radiators originating or exported from China PR. The notification further confirms that the landed value of imports will be determined by the Customs according to Customs Act, 1962...
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE), a manufacturer of high-quality capacitors, has presented a new line of ruggedized axial-lead aluminium electrolytic capacitors. The aluminium electrolytic capacitors can be used in military, aerospace, off-road vehicles and infrastructure system electronics. The new capacitor comes with a load life rating of 2,000 hours at full-rated voltage and 150 °C, and a shelf life of 10 years. The case diameter is a low-profile 20 mm for all values. AXLH aluminium capacitors have the capability to handle high ripple current at high temperature. The company is dedicated to advancing capacitor technology for new applications. The Cornell Dubilier’s AXLH aluminium electrolytic capacitors are available from the company’s authorized distributors. The distribution...
VFS (Southampton) is set to introduce its new aluminium tipper body for all 3.5 tonne Ford Transit Euro-6 models at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show. The CV Show is the Britain’s biggest road transport show. The event will take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from 25th April to 27th April 2017 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. VFS is the leading suppliers of OEM bodywork to Ford, Vauxhall, Mercedes Benz, Renault, Nissan and Fiat from the most advanced manufacturing facilities in Europe. The company specialises in the Light commercial vehicle (LCV) market up to five tonnes. It also provides bodywork and conversions for dropsides, Lutons and box bodies to the traders. The company will discuss about the lightweight Luton and box bodies based on the L3 and L4 front wheel drive...
Urbanline Architectural will unveil a new range of non-combustible aluminium cladding products during the Sydney Build Expo on March 30 to 31. Aluminium cladding is given a new look and feel in AluSelekta, combining the convenience and safety of aluminium with a realistic timber finish with the help of the latest German printing technology. The new timber finish aluminium cladding conforms to the fire ratings and Australian benchmarks for high rise buildings. The high quality aluminium cladding with a natural, timber finish is expected to attract customers while adhering to the safety norms. The AluSelekta cladding range shares the same colours and tones as Urbanline’s composite cladding Euro Selekta. The two cladding products are flexible enough to be used simultaneously to achieve a...
The London Taxi Company (LTC) has opened a new car plant- the first dedicated electric vehicle factory in the UK with an investment of £300 million. The plant will produce only electric vehicles in Ansty, Coventry. The company’s new plant has research and development centre for powertrains and lightweight aluminium body structures. The powertrains and aluminium body structure will be used in all electric vehicle produced at the plant. London Taxi Company chairman Carl-Peter Forster said: “The opening of our new plant sets a number of records: it’s the first brand new automotive manufacturing facility in Britain for over a decade, the first dedicated electric vehicle factory in the UK, and the first major Chinese investment in UK automotive.” “We are extremely proud of what we have...
Pharmaceutical packaging in the world as well as in India is becoming more innovative in order to be convenient and user-friendly. Auminium has much potential in the pharmaceutical packaging market due to its recycling potential and ease of use. "The PVC component in pharmaceutical packaging is being gradually decreased, with many manufactures bringing it down from 60 microns to 30 microns,’’ Sanjiv Jaggi, Chairman of the subcommittee of the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) and Managing Director (India), Constantia Flexibles, told newspersons at a press conference on Monday to announce a national conference on packaging in Hyderabad, India. Constantia Flexibles is one of the world's leading manufacturers of flexible packaging and labels in films, aluminium foil and papers. The group...
Dekko Window Systems, one of the leading fabricators of high-end uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, is adding aluminium windows in their Raum Collection range. Raum Collection range features high-performing aluminium doors. The company decided to add aluminium window products due to rise in demand for home improvement products. Dekko Sales Director Kurt Greatrex commented: “The original Räum Collection proved so successful it was inevitable that we wou ld add windows to the range at some stage.” “We’ve based them on the Reynaers profile – renowned for its strength, style and fantastic energy efficiency. Now, our trade customers can offer homeowners a complete package of high-end aluminium.” Dekko Window Systems is set to introduce aluminium windows to the industry at the FIT Show in...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. may construct a multibillion-dollar microchip fabrication plant in the U.S. as a part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to attract high-tech jobs and investment to the country. The company is considering a number of locations for a high tech 3-nanometer plant and will take a final decision in the first half of 2018 as said by director of corporate communications Elizabeth Sun. TSMC is the world’s largest contract semiconductor maker that makes chips for popular devices like iPhones. Trump has made a point about increasing taxes and tariffs on companies that have manufacturing facilities in different parts of the world and sell their products in American market. That has spurred car and technology manufacturers to strategize facility expansion in...
