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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Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI)has introduced an Ultrafast Rechargeable Aluminum Battery (URABat), which could be a safer and more efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The battery, which is developed in partnership with Stanford University, can be fully-charged in one minute has a life of more than 10,000 cycles. In technological terms, the URABat maintains a 98 per cent coulombic efficiency (CE) for its lifespan, which means that the battery would degrade less with repeated charges in comparison to lithium-ion batteries. Since it is made from graphite and aluminium it would not catch fire when damaged. “URABat is the first electrochemical device capable of achieving a storage cost lower than a quarter of the cost of renewable electricity itself....
FIT Show- the UK's only exhibition for the window, door, conservatory, and double glazing industry, will be held at the NEC Birmingham from 23-25 May 2017. With many of the UK’s major aluminium window and door systems manufacturers coupled with trade fabricators and supporting service companies, the next edition of FIT Show is expected to be the biggest gathering of aluminium suppliers ever assembled at a UK fenestration trade show. As the market for aluminium window systems among UK homeowners and residential specifiers grow, more than thirty companies express keen interest to feature aluminium framed products at their stands. However, the USP of the 2017 FIT Show remains the large number of eminent window and door systems suppliers that are readying to launch their brand new products...
The new Stelvio SUV BY Alfa Romeo in a hot Quadrifoglio guise revealed itself at the LA auto show. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is powered by all-aluminium bi-turbo 2.9-litre V6 engine which was there in the Giulia Quadrifoglio. The engine produces 510hp and 600Nm of torque and the Stelvio will be offered only in all-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive system is available as standard across the entire range in the US, though, Alfa Romeo hasn’t confirmed about the other markets. The SUV comes with 8-speed automatic gearbox capable of shifting gears in 150 milliseconds when Race mode is active. The steering-column-mounted aluminium paddles can also be used for shifting gears. Stelvio Quadrifoglio will be available in four drive modes - Dynamic, Natural, running-cost-friendly Advanced Efficiency...
RPC Group’s PET Power has expanded its closure product portfolio with the introduction new aluminium closures. PET Power has launched a range of aluminium closures, which are designed to meet customer requirements and brand objectives. The new closure features unique cap integrating a decorative hook, which can be used for a variety of fun applications. PET Power is offering the aluminium closures in different sizes and colors, helping it coordinate the cap with all other elements to create a fully integrated finished pack. Aluminium closure, which includes ribbed side and retractable edge on the underside, can be customised to particular customer needs. The caps can be printed or embossed with different color options, said the company. The new cap with hook is suitable for applying a...
Japanese automobile conglomerate Honda unveiled its all-new sporty 2017 Civic Si prototype in Los Angeles today. Originally created as the range-topping performance model of the Honda Civic, but superseded by the Type R in the mid-1990s, the Civic Si is about to get a major update and adopt the redesigned exterior and drivetrain of the tenth-generation model. Claimed to be the most powerful Si model produced till date, 2017 Honda Civic Si comes with a pair of 10-spoke forged aluminium alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance tires. Described as a vehicle that closely previews the production model, the prototype wears a full Factory Performance aero kit, including front and rear splitters, rear spoiler, a center-mounted polygonal exhaust finisher, and 19-inch aluminium alloy wheels in...
Emirates Global Aluminium has bagged a prestigious order from the German luxury car maker BMW for supplying high-quality aluminium for use in the car engines, reported a recent release. The three-year contract is EGA's first direct deal of its kind with an automotive major which also acknowledges the enhanced efforts by the Gulf company to help diversify their economy beyond oil. The financial details and the car models wherein the metal would find use, however, have not yet been divulged. "Winning BMW as a direct customer is important for EGA because their standards are so high, both for the aluminium itself and how it is made," said EGA managing director and chief executive Abdulla Kalban. "EGA produces high-quality aluminium with world-class efficiency and environmental...
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Ardagh came out as one of the main winners in the prestigious international 2016 Canmaker Cans of the Year awards with two category gold medals and two silver medals. The feature that is common to all four successes is packaging innovation targeted at maximising customer benefits and consumer convenience. A patented threaded screw top finish, designed for on the go consumption on the reclosable 250ml aluminium bottle for the Coca Cola Zero and Diet Coke brands earned Ardagh Gold in the coveted Bottle category. This feature also allows The Coca Cola Company to gain maximum efficiencies by filling its products on standard glass bottling lines using market standard closures. Gold was also gained for Ardagh’s unique metal microwaveable fondue bowl for Emmi, one of Europe’s most innovative...
More than most buildings, contemporary museums are designed with two aims. The idea is to make a memorable visual statement while displaying art in appropriate and flattering ways. The Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, which opened Sunday at UC Davis, is one such contemporary construction engineered following a futuristic design concept. The new facility, at the southern edge of UC Davis in California, U.S., features a striking perforated aluminium canopy held by steel frames, which enhances the sustainability value and aesthetics of the building to a great extent. The museum is just 30,000 square feet, with walls of grey ribbed concrete and gently curving glass. The roof covers 50,000 square feet in all, with the steel frame holding 952 perforated aluminium Vs lined up in grids of varying...
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer enhanced their performance car portfolio with the launch of the new Audi RS 7 Performance in India. The Audi RS 7 Performance is a combination of dynamism and power. The five-door sportback has a powerful 4.0 TFSI powerful engine. "Even more performance coupled with outstanding efficiency - that is what is behind the new "performance" model designation at Audi, said Mr. Thierry Lespiaucq, Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited. The car carries aluminium accents in its design and construction. The sharply sloping rear end represents a distinctive sports car feature and the car is available in two optional styling packages - matt aluminium and carbon. Matt Titanium styling package is also available for the new Audi RS 7...
Land Rover unveiled its all-new Discovery for the first time in the U.S. in Venice, California ahead of its debut in LA Auto Show. Based on the SUV maker's lightweight aluminium construction, the new Discovery has shed approximately 1,000 lbs from the weight of the outgoing LR4. Still the spacious vehicle offers room for seven, thanks to the optional third row of seats. The engine range of the new aluminium-built Land Rover Discovery includes two V6s, a supercharged 3.0-litre petrol unit with 335hp and a 3.0-litre diesel with 254hp and 440lb-ft of torque, especially for the for the U.S. market. LR claims the vehicle will offer up to 14 per cent greater fuel economy for petrol-powered models. “The Land Rover Discovery is the perfect choice for today’s active consumers who need vehicles...
Xiaomi has been on a product releasing spree across categories in 2016. After the announcement of its first laptop, the Mi Notebook Air, the Wyatt Meter mechanical keyboard, the Chinese company has now added a new computer accessory to its portfolio – an anodised aluminium-built Mi Mouse weighing 77.5g. The Mi Mouse has a slim profile, measuring 110 x 57 x 23.6 mm and comes in silver and gold colour variants. Xiaomi says that the anodised finish is consistent with the Apple MacBook range and it can also take in a bit of wear and tear. The anodised aluminium also reduces the corrosion to the mouse surface. The design can be used equally by right handed as well as left handed users, due to the lack of any sort of ergonomic shaping. The buttons are places in a flat circular arrangment, which...
Formability of aluminium has made it the material of choice for the modern architects and engineers all over the world. With design concept of contemporary living gradually moving towards more 'fluid' from geometric shapes, the light metal is being favoured to create shapes and forms not seen before. Of late, Los Angeles based designer Mario Romano built a family home featuring an undulating aluminium exterior taking cues from the movement of the ocean. The Wave House is located in Venice, a beach town in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The residential property with its distinctive aluminium cladding is built on a sprawling 5,700 square feet (530 square metres) area. The home features fluid living spaces and wavy surfaces that symbolize the organic geometries found in nature. On...
Iran is constructing a much bigger version of the unique catamaran it unveiled in September this year, an industry source reported citing Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy (IRGCN) commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi. The catamaran built out of aluminium is named, Shahid Nazeri after the deceased IRGCN special forces commander, who died earlier this year. Iran unveiled the lightweight, high-speed aluminium vessel in the Gulf port of Bushehr on 13 September 2016. Shahid Nazeri is 55 metre long, crafted out of high-end aluminium alloys, and is capable of carrying 100 passengers, plus one helicopter. The vessel has an operational range of 10,000 kilometres, updated Rear Adm Fadavi. The aluminium vessel being engineered has a distinctive design. It has a bridge, a passenger deck, and a...
Graz, Austria's Vagabund Moto has revealed an interesting new customised version of BMW R80. The new BMWR80RT is a smoother and sleeker bike that has streamlined the original bike's clunky lines and the mechanical design is transformed into an arty customised version, dubbed "V05." The minimalist style of the bike is its USP and the designing is being done with utmost consideration. The distinctive solid aluminium disc rear wheel grabs the eyes on the very first look. To make the wheel and the tire its distinctive feature, other details like the license plat holder are deliberately camouflaged to blend in with the body. The original aluminium gas tank is maintained in the bike but it has been subtly realigned with the new seat. Vagabund redesigned the speedometer, turn signals and hand...
Zurich-based Hurst Song Architekten has added aluminium-clad building project Mehrfamilienhause to its residential portfolio. The design of the buildings set amid a picturesque abundance of traditional village houses, incorporates three separate apartments stacked around a central communal staircase- all representing a subtle blend of rustic serenity with modern aesthetics and functionality. Mehrfamilienhause as a residential project stands out because of its anodised and brushed aluminium cladding on the exterior which is understated yet neat and refined. It has a modest quality that prevents it from overwhelming its neighbours, as corner windows create an understanding of size and scale between the interior and the adjacent buildings. The central staircase of Mehrfamilienhause is...
Chinese company Nanshan Aluminum will supply aerospace-grade aluminium plate to Boeing, taking a key step in accessing the global market. Nanshan will use the contract as a foundation for expanding its plate business, and expanding into aluminium extrusions and aluminium and titanium forgings, Chairman Cheng Rence said. Chinese manufacturers are small players in the global aerospace metals market, in which companies such as Boeing and Airbus demand material properties that are not easy for inexperienced firms to achieve. Airbus contracted China’s Southwest Aluminum in 2011 to supply aluminium plate. The Chinese plant of U.S. company Aleris will also supply aluminium to Airbus under a long-term contract signed in July. Despite the challenges of working with new suppliers, cultivating them...
Larson Electronics, a company that has been serving the industrial and commercial businesses for over 40 years, has released a two foot explosion proof LED light fixture equipped with a single 14 watt white output lamp and a six watt LED light, which produces a red colour output. The EPL-24-2L-LED-VISRED explosion proof LED light fixture from Larson Electronics is United States and Canada UL approved Class I Division I, Class II Division I and is an ideal lighting solution for areas where flammable chemical and petrochemical vapours exist. This two foot fixture is a powerful yet compact hazardous location lighting solution that will improve overall illumination levels and light quality while reducing operating costs. The 14 watt LED lamp produces 30 percent more illumination than a...
The iconic Electricity House of Bristol in London has been refurbished by noted developer Crest Nicholson, who brought back the landmark building's art deco style through elaborate use of window and door systems from Smart Architectural Aluminium. Originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the Grade II-listed building located within a conservation area at Bristol city centre has been transformed into a mixed-use development of commercial space and 85 high-specification luxury apartments. The recreation of the original art deco features could be made possible through use of high-end door and window systems from Smart Architectural Aluminium's outstanding line of products known for its authentic appearance and outstanding performance. The aluminium structural systems for the...
