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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Škoda Auto India has taken the wraps off its much-awaited SUV, the Kylaq, revealing the vehicle for the very first time in India and the world. The Kylaq ushers in the New Era for Škoda Auto in India as it enters new markets and attracts new customers into its fold. The company had ascertained its...
The world of aluminium has always left me astonished. Every day, this "green metal" pushes the boundaries of possibility, silently weaving its way into every aspect of our lives. Like a quiet alchemist, aluminium strengthens and supports the modern world, blending into the fabric of our daily...
The United States Department of Commerce has reportedly found that government subsidies are giving a lot of undue benefits to domestic companies importing disposable aluminium containers, pans, trays, and lids from China. This, in turn, is causing an unfair trading environment for indigenous...
BYU has collaborated with Toyota to develop a more efficient welding technique for the sliding doors of the Toyota Sienna. Traditionally, resistance spot welding has been used, a method suited to steel. However, the new process, called refill friction stir spot welding, adapts this principle...
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles introduced a groundbreaking digital print technology tailored for die-cut aluminium dairy lids. This innovation, described as an "industry-first," was discussed by Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy, and Thomas Schulz, Vice President Group Marketing...
Ball Corporation, a global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care, and home products, is strengthening its portfolio in extruded aluminium packaging by acquiring Alucan, a prominent European producer of extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology, on October...
Triumph Speed 400 MY25 makers have decided to relaunch in India, bringing back the initial metal finish brushed aluminium exhaust in place of the previous black finish ones from T4 after robust customer feedback. Image Source: Triumph Official Website Along with restoring the aluminium exhaust, the...
Italy has been stunning the world with its artistic creation for centuries. What made Italy even more noticeable in the 1950s were the Italian sports cars, which were considered 'moving art' at the time. Paying tribute to those beauties, The Amalgam Collection's aluminium carrosseries hasve...
In late October, before declaring third-quarter financial results, Ball Corporation completed the acquisition of a European aluminium packaging firm, Alucan Entec SA, which is believed to have boosted earnings per share on a year-on-year basis. Image Source: Ball Corporation The acquisition, worth...
With the growing demand for packaging with reduced plastic content and more eco-friendly materials, many organisations are developing sustainable solutions featuring aluminium as one of the key ingredients. In response to this demand, Hamed Zarei and his team designed and evaluated various...
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has unveiled The Classic Reference turntable, touted as an extensively enhanced version of its Classic EVO or a refined successor to the VPO 175 limited edition. This model features the EVO 9 AS HG tonearm, equipped with high-precision ABEC 7 bearings encased in a substantial...
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated, and Pantone LLC have jointly introduced new Monobloc colour libraries within the PantoneLIVE™ digital colour ecosystem, enhancing the precision of Pantone standards communication across monobloc can production. These innovative libraries support brands and metal...
On October 28, Nampak Limited, Africa’s leading packaging company, announced its selling plan of a 51.43 per cent stake in Nampak Zimbabwe to TSL Limited for $25 million. This move aligns with Nampak’s strategy to divest certain assets to reduce debt and mitigate economic challenges. Image Source:...
In a recent survey, Zhejiang Jinfei Kaida Wheel Co., Ltd stated that local market demand has increased with major Chinese automotive brands like Chang'an, Great Wall, and BYD establishing production bases in Thailand. As a result, the China-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive...
Oman Cables Industry SAOG, a premier cable manufacturing company based in Al Rusayl Industrial City, has committed an investment of RO 1.9 million (USD$4.94 million) into its subsidiary, Oman Aluminium Processing Industries SPC (OAPIL). This strategic initiative, approved by the Board of Directors,...
Mohammed AlMutawa, CEO of Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses and a global leader in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of aluminium and copper wire and cable products, has reportedly indicated electric vehicles to drive aluminium demand...
Ball Corporation, the leading global provider of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care and home products, as well as aluminium cups, announced today the re-launch of its proprietary printing technology, Dynamark™ for its beverage cans in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)....
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC), the first can manufacturing plant in Pakistan with a 1.2 billion cans production capacity in a year, has reported its financial result for the September quarter of 2024, revealing a net profit of PKR 1.71 billion (US$6.15 million), up 15.1 per cent...
