Alba Voronezh has launched a new aluminium beverage can manufacturing plant in the Voronezh region of Russia, with a production capacity of up to 4,000 cans per minute. The facility, located at the “Center” Special Economic Zone (SEZ), represents an investment of RUB 12 billion (USD 143 million)....
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max has moved from a titanium frame to an aluminium unibody, marking one of the biggest material changes. The new phone uses an aluminium unibody alongside 40 per cent recycled content, while adding a larger display, upgraded cameras and longer battery life. The iPhone 15 Pro...
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The Aluminum Association has revealed some excerpts from Ducker Carlisle's report, "Building the Future: Trends in Aluminum Use in the U.S. Construction Market," which indicate a 9 per cent increase in aluminium usage within the building and construction (B&C) sector from 2022 to 2027. This growth...
GUNNA Drinks, one of the big players in the soft drinks market, has seen colossal success in business since they changed the packaging of immunity-boosting lemonade drinks from plastic to infinitely recyclable aluminium. As per the report, the brand has experienced a threefold rise in cash sales,...
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has announced a new set of technical regulations for Formula 1 starting in 2026, marking a significant evolution in the sport's technical and environmental standards. These regulations are set to introduce some of the most stringent requirements...
Researchers at Fraunhofer IAF have made a breakthrough in the field of semiconductor materials. With aluminium yttrium nitride (AlYN), they have succeeded in fabricating and characterising a new and promising semiconductor material using the MOCVD process. Due to its excellent material properties...
Started by entrepreneurs Adam Millman and Danny Neeson, De Nada, a New Orleans-based beverage company, has recently launched its blanco and reposado expressions in all-new sustainable and recyclable aluminium bottles. Using aluminium highlights that companies are trying to shift towards a more...
Euroform, a manufacturer of high-quality building solutions with aluminium, has made an operational debut in Tatu City, Kenya, with a new metal works workshop at Tatu Industrial Park. This move is aligned with their business expansion plan. The first big project they have grabbed in Tatu City post...
Fanta and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced an exciting global partnership in anticipation of the highly awaited movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, set to premiere in cinemas on September 6th, 2024. Fanta is introducing a Limited-Edition Fanta Beetlejuice flavour in sustainable aluminium cans to...
Indian Railways has cancelled its INR 30,000-crore tender for the production and upkeep of 100 aluminium-bodied Vande Bharat trains, according to Olivier Loison, Managing Director of Alstom India, stated to one of India's No. 1 financial and business portals. Indian Railways is the fourth largest...
Eternia, a leading brand in India renowned for its WiWA-certified aluminium doors and windows crafted from Duranium—a patented aluminium alloy by Hindalco—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC). This collaboration will establish India’s...
Nigeria has officially launched a new fleet of 12 four-car diesel trains manufactured by CRRC Corporation Ltd. on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) line. This 45-kilometre double-track route, connecting the capital Abuja to its airport and surrounding satellite cities, is now fully operational...
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles will showcase its innovative print service for aluminium and PET die-cut dairy lids, marking a first in the industry. Additionally, they will present various sustainable packaging solutions, including a paper twist-wrap and a compostable coffee capsule lid....
Ningbo Shenma Group, based in Zhejiang province, has made a significant stride in the green power transmission sector. Their cutting-edge copper-aluminium composite products position the company as a global leader in enhancing power delivery systems and promise to revolutionise power transmission...
The local court has ordered two units of China Evergrande New Energy Auto to enter bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings. This decision comes after individual creditors of Evergrande New Energy Vehicle (Guangdong) and Evergrande Smart Automotive (Guangdong) filed for such proceedings last week....
Increasing investments and developments in China’s new energy vehicle sector are expected to boost aluminium consumption to nearly 10 million tonnes by 2030, compared to 2 million tonnes in 2023. This prediction follows the reported rise in China’s domestic production of new energy vehicles to...
A group of students from the Civil Engineering and Architecture departments of the University of Bahrain, with a keen interest in aluminium building solutions, recently paid a visit to Reynaers Middle East (RME) to learn about the advancements in this field, focusing on international aluminium...
Aluminium's versatility and protective characteristics have cemented its status as a top choice for packaging. Its role in the push toward sustainability, supported by its infinite recyclability without losing quality, makes aluminium an essential alternative. Hyke has recently enhanced its...
Ciltech, a West Australian jetty and pontoon manufacturing specialist is committed to making all of its jetty systems fully recyclable. For this, the company has partnered with Capral, known for its sustainable production practices. Ciltech excels in providing products and services to the marine,...
CRRC Corporation Ltd. has introduced a state-of-the-art crewless metro train to revolutionise urban transit on Xiamen's Line 6. The innovative train, constructed with an aluminium car body and featuring a carbon fibre driver's desk, has been developing for two years. CRRC Corporation Limited is a...
