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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Gilpin has successfully completed the acquisition of AMCLO, one of the largest independent producers of metal closures for composite cans, cores, and tubes. The deal encompasses AMCLO’s production equipment, inventory and established customer base. As part of the acquisition plan, Gilpin has...
The first half of 2025 has been challenging for the aluminium aerosol can industry. According to the International Organisation of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), global deliveries by its members fell by 1.7 per cent, reaching approximately 3.3 billion units, compared to the...
The White House and Planalto Palace are inching toward détente after months of trade friction that has left industries on both sides bruised. A half-hour video call this week between US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened the first door toward thawing...
Recent data from the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA) reveals that the tube manufacturing industry in Europe experienced a bleak performance in the first half of 2025. Consequently, the effects are being felt in the global deliveries of aluminium, laminates, and plastic tubes. Not...
Euro Panel Products Ltd, the parent company behind EUROBOND, which is India's leading brand for metal composite panels, has just rolled out SolidAl, an excellent, PVDF/FEVE-coated, non-combustible aluminium panel. This new addition boosts the company's lineup of high-end facade solutions, meeting...
Anheuser-Busch, the American brewer behind Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater Spirits, has announced a USD 7.4 million investment in its Los Angeles, CA brewery. The funds will upgrade brewing and packaging lines to support rising demand for Michelob...
Stadler has strengthened its American manufacturing footprint by opening a new aluminium welding hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, a move that aligns with Buy America requirements and reinforces local supply chains. Image source: Stadler The 50,000-square-foot facility, an expansion of the company’s...
In today’s world, where sustainability and energy efficiency are more critical than ever, industries are finding innovative ways to meet both environmental and financial goals. A perfect example of this is Crown BevCan España. The Spanish can manufacturer has not only tackled energy consumption but...
Drip Water has given a second life to more than 80,000 empty aluminium bottles from the defunct Almighty Water brand, cutting waste while meeting commitments to retail partners. When its regular can supplier fell short, Drip purchased the pre-branded bottles from Leicestershire-based Drinks Chef,...
For years, zamak and glass have been the workhorses of luxury packaging, prized for their shine and heft but dogged by questions of weight and sustainability. TNT Group, a French player with a growing reputation in high-end metal components, believes it has found a way to break that deadlock. Its...
If your company is in the business of supplying materials for smartphone housings, heatsinks, or structural alloys, you'll want to pay attention. Samsung is set to move away from titanium and embrace aluminium for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra. As reported by Fudzilla, this shift is largely due to...
Ball Corporation, a top player in the global aluminium packaging scene, has teamed up with Brazilian brands Soffie and Aeroflex to roll out the world's very first aluminium aerosol cans that have received certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The ASI certification ensures...
In the fast-paced world of business travel, having luggage that’s both reliable and stylish is essential. Away's newest creation, the Aluminium Edge collection, perfectly combines the rugged durability of aluminium with the lightweight strength of polycarbonate. This clever design allows...
Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step forward by using low-carbon aluminium in the production of its new electric CLA, which leads to a remarkable 40 per cent cut in CO2 emissions compared to its non-electric version. This move is part of the company's broader plan to decarbonise its operations and...
Daikin plans to manufacture air-conditioner heat exchangers from recycled aluminium after refining a horizontal-recycling process. Traditionally, these components rely on high-purity aluminium for ease of processing. By contrast, fins recovered from used heat exchangers contain copper and other...
The Brazilian aluminium can industry has reaffirmed its strength in 2025, maintaining steady sales while continuing to lead the world in recycling performance. Despite a cooling market compared with last year’s record growth, the sector is pressing ahead with investments, industrial expansion, and...
President Donald Trump has moved to expand his trade war on multiple fronts, unveiling tariffs of up to 100 per cent on pharmaceuticals and sharp new duties on heavy trucks and furniture. The announcement marks one of the broadest extensions of his tariff regime so far, aimed at forcing industries...
B Water & Beverages Inc., a leading innovator in premium hydration solutions, has entered into a partnership with Lipari Foods, one of the nation’s largest independent distributors. The deal will take B Water’s aluminium bottled waters, featuring Disney characters from Toy Story, Disney Princesses,...
