Cano Water is expanding its aluminium packaging range in the UK with the launch of a new 473ml still water bottle in selected Waitrose stores from November. The lightweight aluminium bottle, a popular format in the US, is being introduced to the British market for the first time after more than five years of development and efforts to secure UK listings. The launch marks a new chapter for Cano Water, which has sold nearly 100 million cans over the past 11 years. The company has also secured a listing with foodservice wholesaler Brakes, extending the availability of its new aluminium bottle format beyond retail. Since its launch, Cano Water has avoided plastic bottles, positioning aluminium as an alternative to single-use plastic packaging. The new bottle is the format the team first came...
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...
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Egypt is one of the major markets in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa), where aluminium industry in spite of being low-cost due to availability of cheap fuel has been challenged by three interlocking crises since years- pure energy being exported to the international market, minimal existence of downstream applications, and almost zero economic value-addition. However, with the global economy changing the MENA countries too are stepping up their downstream manufacturing pursuits. {newsStudioGallery} Consumer packaging sector which earlier depended largely on plastics is slowly shifting to more sustainable materials such as aluminium, and aluminium foils for which there was hardly any traction in the domestic market is slowly picking up depending mostly on imports. Image...
Aluminium composite sheet is a very popular choice of material for a variety of applications, including creative projects where it can accommodate image and text printing. Image is designed in such an impressive way that gives its final piece a different look altogether. It is finished onto a butler finish Brushed Aluminium Surface. The aluminium look of the surface is very special and impressive. Brushed aluminium surfaces with butler finish look are cut onto sizes according to its requirement. They are extremely rigid yet lightweight and are suitable for printing on both sides of the sheet though glossy on one side and matte on the other. This artwork is printed onto a 3mm thick aluminium panel; there are then two thin aluminium sheets that sandwich a black inner core. The aluminium...
Ford is set to use more aluminium than ever for its future 2020 Ford Branco. The automaker already uses aluminium for the F-150's body which comes from various suppliers. Though it’s not certain that Bronco will receive everything as the Ranger but the most of Rangers’ gasoline engines are a sure thing. Branco will keep its square look, which made it an icon among its peers, but as time goes it is expected that it will get some sort of modern twist. Raj Nair, Ford's product development chief has already seen huge potential after using aluminium in F-150’S body. "The fact that we're collaborating on technology at this scale shows a pretty big commitment on both our parts," said Nair. Globally, aluminium output has increased manifold. Countries like China and those in the Middle East are...
Patna Electric Supply Undertaking (PESU)- the state government-owned electricity supplier of Bihar, India, is planning to replace the old loose hanging aluminium wires in many areas across the state with insulated bunched aluminium cables, said senior officials of the firm. The plan is being worked on to address the issue of frequent powercuts in Bihar during winter. Patna Electric Supply Undertaking (PESU) general manager Dilip Kumar Singh said there was no dearth of power but the electricity supply was cut in certain localities because of the ongoing development work. "We are replacing the old loose hanging aluminium wires in many areas with insulated bunched cables. Almost 90% of the work has been done and rest will be completed by the year-end," Singh said, adding the development work...
Nicholas Crane, the author of a biography on the famous 16th-century Flemish cartographer Gerard Mercator, once wrote: "maps codify the miracle of existence." In the new era, some of the most creative new maps being produced use aluminium as a key component in making miniature world. Michal Porycki, an artist in Olsztyn, a north-eastern city along the Lyna River, Poland, utilizes advanced technology to design relief maps in wood and aluminium, structure them in a 3D printing process that layers the lakes into a visual model based on a fairly niche discipline: bathymetry, the science and study of underwater topography. Once the process is complete, Porycki and his father finish the aluminium lake map in wood, to surround the lake with an equally precise image of the land and place it...
The U.S. is one of the biggest markets of global aluminium foils. According to the Aluminum Association, the aluminium foil market in the North American country is currently valued at $5 billion, and about 36% of the total demand is met through imports, up from only 16% in 2007. As an interesting observation, net U.S. exports of aluminium sheets, plates, and foil displayed a generally upward trend from 2007 to 2013. However, over the last two years, this growth has slowed down significantly. In fact, exports of rolled aluminium products including aluminium foil have fallen by almost three times larger in value, resulting in a huge trade surplus of $511 million in 2015. {newsStudioGallery} Aluminium rolled products and foil imports from China to the U.S. have risen almost 10-fold, to 265...
One of the most desirable bike brands Ducati has recently unveiled The Ducati Multistrada 950- the brand new machine for 2017 at the EICMA 2016 show in Milan. A smaller version of the Multistrada 1200, the Multistrada 950 is designed to be more accessible in both its price range and its lighter weight, thanks to its aluminium intensive built, and riding size, with a lower seat that reaches to a standard 840 mm. The slimmed-down bike has a frame made from billet aluminium, along with other features that include that two-sided, cast aluminium swingarm, and cast aluminium wheels, respectively 19-inch and 17-inch. The Ducati Design Center aimed to strike the balance between the compact bike they intended – and a visibly light overall weight that would add to the appeal – while keeping it...
The popularity of Japanese paper-folding art origami is going beyond paper to wrap aluminium in its wings creating three-dimensional novel objects for interior designing. The superior formability of aluminium is inspiring new-age designers to craft 3D structures unseen before from 2D metal sheets. Make Architects of the United Kingdom recently created aluminium origami kiosks for food vendors and holiday artisans who usually look for temporary, mobile structures in a festive setting to do business. Prior to this, these small-scale vendors would use unappealing, noisy trucks or boxy shelters for carrying out their businesses on a temporary basis; but the Make team came up with a concept that not only added beauty to the outlets, event, and market but also helped increase visitors' footfall...
The global busbar market is estimated to be worth US$16.55 billion growing at a 5+% CAGR between 2016 and 2021, reveals data published in a recent market report. The aluminium busbar segment alone is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR. Driven by tremendous growth in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa regions, the demand for aluminium will increase significantly during the forecast period. Aluminium busbar, by virtue of being light-weight and at the same time, low-cost will fast replace copper busbars in many applications, over the five years period, the report says. The major application areas of busbars include oil & gas, power generation, commercial, residential, metals & mining, chemicals & petrochemicals, and other industries. The study says, emerging grey/unorganized...
Dawson Springs in Kentucky becomes home to the new manufacturing unit of an aluminium trailer manufacturer, reports local media. Wink Equipment is reported to be investing US$1.55 million in the project which includes building a 69,000 square foot facility. The company plans to manufacture 400 to 600 aluminium side-dump trailers per annum at the Dawson Springs location. Governor of Kentucky, Matt Bevin said in a press release, Wink chose the location for its proximity to aluminium producing sites and for being a strategic location for shipping. Wink's president Jimmy Wink said, "We’re thrilled to start manufacturing in Western Kentucky. It’s a region I’ve known for years and, for our company, it offers the skilled workforce, raw materials and access to market we need." The aluminium...
Leading car manufacturer Audi is set to launch a lunar rover made with weight-saving 3D-printed aluminium parts by the end of 2017. Audi has developed the vehicle in last two years in collaboration with a space travel group called Part-Time Scientists and entered the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition. The final goal is to facilitate the sending of the co-developed rover to the moon. Today, the companies have announced the completion of Audi Lunar Quattro rover and its plan to set it off with a launcher booked with Spaceflight Inc. in late 2017. Audi have highlighted the role of 3D printed aluminium parts in the construction of the Lunar Quattro. The wheels of the rover were made with 3D printing, reducing lead time and weight. Commenting on the technique, arald Eibisch, an engineer in...
The world leading aluminium extrusions manufacturer and downstream technology provider Sapa announced updates of its project Urban Water Shuttle that aims to realize a zero-emission and high-speed passenger ferry made of aluminium. Named- the Tesla of the Seas, the aluminium ferry project is being developed at the Fjellstrand shipyard in Norway along with the cluster NCE Maritime CleanTech West and the Shapes. The Norwegian aluminium companies Hydro and Sapa are supplying aluminium structural components for the project. On completion, the aluminium cruise boat will be tested in the Norwegian waters and then exported to other countries to explore the opportunity of making public transport green the world over. According to the Shapes, the market for environmentally friendly technology is...
Building & Construction Market Research has recently published a new report on Aluminum Window Profile Market 2016. It is a deep market research report that has focused on global and regional market, major manufacturers, as well as the segment market details based on different classifications and applications. This report focuses on the Aluminum Window Profile in Global market focussing on North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. There are total 13 Chapters to deeply display the global Aluminum Window Profile market. First chapter describes Aluminum Window Profile analysing product scope, market overview, market opportunities, market risk, and market driving force. In the second chapter it gives a detail analysis of the top manufacturers of Aluminum...
Global automotive manufacturer Volvo has joined the European Union research project which aims at replacing copper and aluminium cables in heavy commercial vehicles with wireless sensors. The result of the project is expected to be an overwhelming reduction in the volume of metal and plastic used for cabling. While this can prove to be a huge setback for Volvo's copper suppliers, the prospects of sensor performance and lightweighting capabilities can open up new opportunities for the automaker as well as for automotive aluminium body solutions suppliers. Reduction in cabling and vehicle weight has been a major area of focus for global automakers for more than a decade now. Volvo, too, has been exploring the possibilities of using lightweight materials for making their trucks lighter while...
Creativity came naturally to Gerald Clarke Jr., an artist who originally belonged to the Cahuilla Band of Indians and grew up on a cattle ranch on the Cahuilla reservation near Anza in Riverside County. “When you grow up dirt poor and you got nothing, you make do with a lot of stuff,” Clarke said. “We used to build our own bike ramps and forts. I see that as my early excursions into sculpture.” Clarke's choice of art was also shaped by his education. The Californian artist, who has a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas and a master of fine arts degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, is currently an assistant professor of ethnic studies at University of California, Riverside. He also served in the visual arts department of the Idyllwild Arts Academy....
Norway based Sapa AS has announced signing of an agreement with Sweeden's Chargestorm whereby the downstream aluminium manufacturer and technology leader provides aluminium profiles for wall-mounted chargers (for electric vehicles) made by the latter. The product is meant to capitalize on the now booming electric vehicle market in Europe. According to a recent survey conducted by PwC, the European electric vehicle market is slated to grow at 422% by the year 2021. All kinds of electric vehicles have to depend on charging stations- an emerging need Chargestorm intends to cater to. In an effort to remain relevant yet sustainable, Chargestorm decided to zero in on fully-recyclable aluminium instead of plastic or stainless steel. “As a company focusing on clean energy, it seems only natural...
In Win Development Inc. is one of the larger chassis manufacturers in the market and, like some of those other manufacturers, they also happen to maintain their own branded line of power supplies. What sets In Win apart from other chassis manufacturers that build power supplies is that In Win predates many of the current big name chassis manufacturers in the DIY market as it was founded in 1985. In Win began to develop its own power supplies in 2000 becoming a true OEM and retail power supply company. The In Win Classic Series C 750W (C750) is the only power supply unit that is built by In Win builds in house as a PSU OEM. Available now in 750W and 900W options, with extreme wattage models following soon, the new Classic Series of PC power supplies is 100 per cent designed and constructed...
People and consumers were apprehensive when Ford announced that they would be making Ford F-150 with an all-aluminium body. They were apprehensive about the performance of aluminium in comparison to tough steel. Ford proved everyone wrong with exceptional sales performance and after sales performance. Since the use of an aluminium bed did not affect the functionality of the Ford F-150, Ford is ready to take the next step and planning to have more upcoming models fitted with aluminium bodies. It is already been in the news that the upcoming 2018 Ford Expedition might also be coming in with the same aluminium upgrade. The switch to aluminium would not only reduce the overall weight of the vehicle but also improve its performance and fuel economy. Cost is one factor which may be the flipside...
