Ball Corporation and Crown Holdings are investing a combined INR 50 billion (USD 523 million) in two separate aluminium beverage can manufacturing projects in Uttar Pradesh. Ball Beverage Packaging India, Ball Corporation's Indian subsidiary, has selected a site at the Integrated Manufacturing and...
Ardagh Metal Packaging South America (AMP-South America) has appointed Rildo Lima as its Chief Executive Officer, with Lima succeeding Jorge Bannitz after his 30-year career with the company and contribution to the Brazilian beverage can industry. Lima brings more than three decades of leadership...
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KTM has recently launched a new sports bike in the market named KTM 990 RC R in the sports segment of the bike within the EU and US markets. The frame of the bike is made up of a die-cast aluminium sub-frame along with a powder-coated steel trellis frame to support the main frame. The sub-frame is...
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended keeping anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil in rolls imported from China for another five years, citing continued risks of unfair pricing and potential injury to domestic manufacturers. The recommendation, set out in the TRA’s 2025 Statement...
Epomaker has launched the Galaxy100 Lite keyboard. The launch targets users seeking a lighter aluminium build with enhanced customisation. It delivers this via a 20 per cent lighter body, QMK/VIA support and triple-mode connectivity. Weight drops to 1.6 kg, improving portability and comfort without...
Hyundai Motor India has presented an audacious road map for India till FY2030, which includes plans that extend beyond car launches. At its investor meet, the Korean automaker revealed a product roadmap that blends advanced lightweight materials, hybrid expansion, luxury positioning, and accessible...
After years of anticipation, TVS has finally stepped into the adventure segment with Apache RTX. Launched at an introductory price of INR 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle marks a major step for the homegrown manufacturer. The RTX is built to go the distance — literally and figuratively....
L’OCCITANE, a retail company focusing on skincare, fragrance, and various skin wellness products, have recently unveiled the reimagined Fragrance Collection from Maison L’Occitane en Provence in almost all the airports across the globe. The perfume bottle of L’OCCITANE has taken inspiration from...
Stellantis’ decision to abandon plans for its Brampton, Ontario, plant has fuelled speculation that US pressure is undermining Canada’s auto sector. It also raises questions about whether Canada’s involvement is to safeguard its third-largest export. The automaker, parent of Chrysler, announced it...
It’s déjà vu in Washington. Nearly two decades after the infamous Andrew Wakefield scare linking vaccines to autism — a theory since discredited, retracted, and denounced — the debate has returned to centre stage, this time armed with aluminium paranoia and presidential claims. Earlier this week,...
A team of researchers from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and several top international institutions has introduced an innovative theoretical model that utilises aluminium-based nanotubes. This exciting development offers a promising,...
China is intensifying its efforts to combat pollution and climate change by accelerating its shift toward electric mobility. The automobile industry has become a central pillar of this transition, as record electric vehicle (EV) sales highlight how policy incentives, technological innovation, and...
General Motors Co. will incur USD 1.6 billion in charges following its retreat from electric vehicles, highlighting the damage US policy shifts are causing to plug-in car demand. The company announced on Tuesday that USD 1.2 billion will be derived from a non-cash impairment related to realigning...
With the USD 7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers now expired, automakers are offering significant discounts to keep their electric vehicle (EV) inventories moving. Image for representational purpose Hyundai has introduced a USD 7,500 cash incentive on the 2025 Ioniq 5 and reduced the price of...
The Indian domestic beer industry is currently facing a challenging situation with a significant shortage of aluminium cans and there are worries about how this might impact its growth. In light of these challenges, the Brewers Association of India (BAI) has reached out to the government, asking...
Brembo’s journey toward a 100 per cent recycled aluminium caliper began with a bold ambition: to merge sustainability with uncompromising braking performance. The Italian manufacturer undertook an intensive development process, reengineering its casting, machining and validation systems to...
Marco Cables & Conductors Limited have recently secured a purchase order of INR 132.2 million (USD 1.4 million approx) from an undisclosed domestic client for supplying aluminium cables of various shapes and sizes. It is anticipated that the deal will be executed within the next eight months....
Sydney-based climate-tech startup Coolsheet has launched a commercial-scale pilot of its photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system at the iconic North Sydney Olympic Pool. The company’s patented aluminium heat-exchange panel upgrades standard solar modules into high-efficiency hybrid PVT systems, suitable...
Constantia Flexibles and Watttron have developed a high-end sealing solution that allows polypropylene (PP) and aluminium lids to be sealed on the PP cups using the same system. The innovation is built on Constantia Flexibles’ PPCover, a mono-material PP lidding solution. The primary obstacle was...
Yamaha Motor Company Ltd (YMC), in Australia, is planning to acquire full ownership of Telwater from Bombardier Recreation Products Inc (BRP), along with its property in Coomera, Queensland, where aluminium trailer boats, mainly used for leisure purposes, are manufactured, assembled, and stored....
