China’s exports of aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar container products (HS 7612) increased in the first half of 2026, with shipments rising in both quarters. Among the destinations listed, import trends varied, with some markets recording strong growth while others saw declines. Exports at a glance China exported 49,000 tonnes of aluminium products (HS 7612) in the first half of 2026, up 36.1 per cent from 36,000 tonnes in H1 2025 and 63.3 per cent from 30,000 tonnes in H1 2024. Exports increased in both quarters, with shipments reaching 27,000 tonnes in Q2, compared with 22,000 tonnes in Q1, a quarter-on-quarter rise of 22.7 per cent. China’s quarterly exports rise The country’s exports rose by 29.4 per cent year-on-year, from 17,000 tonnes in Q1 2025 to 22,000 tonnes in...
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,...
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Formigli, an Italian custom road bicycle builder, introduces the Formigli Uriel aluminium bike frameset made from 7003-T6 aluminium alloy. The alloy is stronger and lighter than the usually used 6061 or 7005 alloy varieties. The weight of the Uriel is 1.6kg while the size is 54cm. According to Uriel’s maker Renzo Formigli, “Alloy is still in the game.’” “The Uriel is the longest-running frame in my line-up. The only thing that’s changed is the quality of the aluminium, as I’m sourcing higher grades to keep the frame competitive.” The bike frameset comprises of a BB86.5 bottom bracket, 1.125in to 1.5in tapered head tube and internal, external or electronic cable routing options. Formigli Uriel comes with upgraded aluminium which keeps the long running Uriel frameset new.
Custom flags and Car flags manufacturer Australian Flag Makers and Ben Beazley announced that their custom printed marquee line is available in customised colours and designs to suit the needs of the customer. The back side walls and roof of the canopy are constructed of high quality and durable 600D polyester with PVC coating The custom printed cover fits over a lightweight but sturdy aluminium frame. The rolling cart which holds the unit means that it can easily be transported to the location where it will be set up. The covers and walls of the printed marquees Brisbane business customers need, help to make the unit colourful. They also ensure that the coverings are long-lasting. The dyes that are used are resistant to the ultraviolet rays of the sun so they don't fade the brightness...
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Aluminium has been used as a conductor material in electrical applications since long. Yet, its use never really took off on a commercial scale until 1960s and 1970s when sudden price rise of copper forced people to replace it with aluminium on an experimental basis. Today, aluminium and aluminium alloys are used in a large number of electrical applications. It has replaced copper in high-voltage transmission, and stands as the most economical way of transmitting electric power all over the world. Let’s recapitulate some of the top aluminium news from the electrical end use sector in our recap 2016 write up. The major areas of application include electrolytic capacitors, heating elements, and heat sinks in industrial segment, and electric light bulbs, television antennae, and satellite...
Sohar Aluminium launches Sultanate’s first aluminium handicraft centre in Oman. This handicraft centre is located at Sohar Aluminium. The event was held under the auspices of H E Sheikh Muhanna bin Saif al Lamki, Governor of North Batinah. This event is in collaboration with the Public Authority for Craft Industries (PACI). Training programme will be given to traditional handicraft workers in order to develop skills. This will help them to start business and craft Omani handicrafts made of aluminium. According to Sohar Aluminium CEO Said al Masoudi, “The handicrafts industry plays an important role in not only helping preserve our cultural heritage but driving social as well as economic growth through the creation of small-medium enterprises.” Said al Masoudi further stated “We have...
After World War II, aluminium, the new metal revolutionized the manufacture and performance of american-made canoes. A book “Canoes: A Natural History in North America” reveals the evolution and design of this ancient watercraft. The first of the post- World War II canoes to hit the market were built of aluminium. Before that, canoes were made of woods and after the war aluminium started taking over a large portion of the market share. When the World War II started winding up, demand for military aircraft nearly came to an end. Grumman, the major supplier of aircraft during World War II had reduced their work force and returned to commercial amphibian models and aluminium truck bodies and added private light planes. Grumman’s chief tool engineer, William Hoffman, who was an avid fisherman...
Spyker unveils its new C8 Preliator marking the next step in Spyker Cars evolution. The two-door mid-engine sports car comes with all aluminium space frame comprised of extrusions and folded sheet aluminium and extruded aluminium side impact bars. Spyker‘s third-generation sport car will use the Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine and will boast 525 bhp. The design of Lotus front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension system is made of forged aluminium, which helps to keep the cars weight as low as possible. The C8 Preliator has been newly-designed with 19-inch aluminium alloy TurbofanTM wheels and its hood and rear deck lid comes in aluminium with LED sidelights and indicators. According to Victor R. Muller, Spyker’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, the United States of America has...
Use of aluminium in building and construction began in the early 20th century. Prior to that due to scarce availability and high cost, its use was primarily restricted to small-scale detailing. From 1930 onward, architects and engineers started exploring the use of aluminium in construction on a wider scale. Since then, construction engineering has undergone a sea change. Today a modern construction is rarely erected without using aluminium in it. Aluminium for construction is mostly used in alloyed forms. Aluminium alloys have high tensile strength and are also fairly extrudable. Here are some of the most trending topics in construction industry covered in the year 2016. In USA, building projects that use aluminium can qualify for green building status under the Leadership in Energy and...
The 1974 D-aluminium cent was a one-cent coin proposed by the United States Mint in 1973. It was composed of an alloy of aluminium and traces metals and its weight, 0.93 gram. The 1974-D Lincoln aluminium cent was returned to the U.S Mint after resolving disagreement between two men and the Mint; later U.S Mint kept the coin on public display in August 2016 at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money, in Anaheim, Calif. The U.S. Mint’s director of corporate communications Tom Jurkowsky told Coin World March 18 that Bill Bailey, assistant chief of police of the U.S. Mint, and U.S. Mint Chief Counsel Jean Gentry, took custody of the 1974-D aluminium cent on March 17 in San Diego. The 1974-D aluminium was cracked out of its professional Coin Grading Service Secure holder,...
Infiniti, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan, is set to launch its new 2017 Q60 high-powered sports coupe car. It is powered by a V6 twin turbo petrol engine that can hit 62mph in five seconds and on to a top whack of 155mph with four-wheel drive and a seven-speed auto box. The Q60 comes with a 2.0-litre or 3.0-litre petrol engines and 19-inch aluminium alloy wheel. Infiniti says its LED headlights with ‘light guide’ technology spread light evenly on the road ahead. Q60 models offers leather seat which are multi adjustable with all around brushed aluminium and black wood inserts. Drivers can choose engine setting for sport, standard, ECO and snow conditions. The centre console has twin touchscreens (eight-inch upper and seven-inch lower) as part of the InTouch...
A rare 2006 Ford GT Heritage edition is going to hit the auction bench at Mecum in Florida next month in a revamped avatar. The redesigned Ford GT is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 generating over 600 horsepower. It is one of 20 cars that are built with cast aluminium wheels. The 2017 Ford GT Heritage edition with cast aluminium wheels is regarded as one of the rare cars. It has been designed to pay tribute to the Gulf Oil-liveried Ford Mk1 GT40 for achieving four consecutive wins during Le ans. One of 345 models of the original Heritage Edition GT is going up for sale at Mecum next month. Despite being more than 10 years old, Ford GT Heritage is in excellent condition and its engine is capable of pushing it to from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, and reach a top speed of 205 mph. This GT...
Burgess Marines, Britain’s largest independent ship repairer and marine engineering services has secured third party accreditation to CE Mark structural steel and aluminium fabrications after signing contract with design firm Houlder. It is compulsory to use CE Marking construction product which indicates that the product is protected by a harmonised European standard (hEN), contractors and end use clients can face prosecution and risks cancelling project insurance and warranties. BS EN 1090, a harmonised standard which covers structural steel and aluminium fabrication. Since July 2014, products within the scope of this standard must be CE Marked. CE Marking is compulsory for companies producing structural steel or aluminium fabrications marketed in the UK or the wider European Economic...
Transport industry continues to stand aluminium’s demand in 2016. Transportation sector has been the major end use market for aluminium due to its lightweight, flexible, strong, and anti-corrosive properties. The aluminium industry develops and manufacture aluminium products for the transport market manufacturers through the supply chain in the development of vehicle. The use of aluminium helps in weight reduction and fuel economy and improves the aesthetics too. Few days remain until the end of the 2016 let’s look back at the popular stories covering transportation sector. {newsStudioGallery} Automotive aluminium: the light weighting metal Recent studies conducted across major geographies give clear indication that the use of aluminium auto sheets are on a rising trend. The years of 2014...
The "The Death of Impressionism? Disruption and Innovation in Art" exhibition at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown presents innovative art on aluminium soda cans. Visitors to the exhibition are immediately confronted with Chris Jordan's re-imagining of "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte," artist Georges Seurat's FAMOUS portrait of the Parisian middle class enjoying themselves on the banks of the Seine on a Sunday afternoon. A Seattle artist Jordan, takes Seurat's innovative style of unmixed paint using colour dots ( known as pointillism) and converts those dots into tiny photographic collage elements by using aluminium soda cans. Jordan's work is massive in size and captures the full impact of Seurat's original. In Jordan's art piece, the dots are turned into soda can and the image...
Lazarian has created a 2.5m high and 6m long aluminium giant polar bear in Manchester few weeks ago. The giant aluminium polar bear has been designed and created by the local design studio of Lazarian and commissioned by New Bailey. The geometry of the polar bear with dots lights up in the evening creating constellation effect. This aluminium statue is the innovative creation for Christmas and will stand in the city throughout the festive season. Manchester’s amazing polar bear is a beautiful, weather resistant, giant version of the endangered polar predator. LED light placed around the bear is powered by solar energy. The components are housed inside blocks of aluminium ‘ice’ which permit the bear to light up automatically.
Jaguar, one of Britain’s most prestigious exports and a star in the luxury car market is characterised by an artistic flavour, dynamism, flair and a futuristic touch. Jaguar has more or less maintained its original values for over half a century and they are distinctly visible in the second-generation XF. With the new XF, Jaguar took a wise decision not to change the traditional executive sedan structure radically, despite adding subtle novelty values. So, the changes do remain minimal. A more homogenous, brand-oriented design philosophy still works for Jaguar and one can easily trace the XF’s origin to Jaguar’s grand tourers of yesteryear. The XF has, since its birth in 2008, has a a very special place in the brand’s portfolio. With the form designed by Ian Callum (of Aston Martin DB7...
ALE that offers variety of cranes to suit projects, both large and small, has launched its latest innovation in the series of the Lightweight Service Crane. The company has designed this crane concerning space availability where lifting on projects causes difficulty due to lack of space. This crane is one of the first small cranes of lightweight series with lifting structures for offshore and construction operation. It is made of an all-aluminium body which can lift 6 tonnes to a 12 metre radius. According to Richard Verhoeff , sales manager of ALE, It can be assembled by hand as it is designed out of modular parts. Each part of it can be accessed in an elevator. The ring and winches carry 90 kg weight while other components have a weight of 25 kgs, fit for carrying with hands. ALE’s...
Dales Fabrications of Crompton Industrial makes bespoke aluminium products, including fascia, soffits and rainwater systems that enhance the appearance of a variety of buildings. The company recently has come up with the latest project which is technically in demand. Dales has produced curved aluminium solar shading units for digital advertising screens above Piccadilly Underpass between Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge, London. These panels allow motorists to see the advertising in bright sunlight in a similar way like in low daylight or night. Managing director Karl Prosser said: “This is the first time we have designed and produced curved extruded aluminium profiles to this extent – covering an area 15 by 13 metres. “I see the work regularly when I go to London and I’m immensely...
South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) signed a $C 93m ($US 69.5m) contract with Bombardier for 28 Mark III light metro cars for Vancouver’s SkyTrain- an automated light metro network with aluminium body, on December 16. The first few aluminium trains are expected to enter service by early 2019 and will be added to TransLink’s existing fleet of 314 rapid transit trains, which will allow for more frequent service along the Expo and Millennium Lines. The purchase is part of TransLink’s recently-passed $2 billion Phase One transit plan, with the Canadian federal government paying for half the cost, the province of British Columbia providing 33 per cent and TransLink and municipalities kicking in the rest. In December 2012, TransLink ordered seven Mark III trains to...
