The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
Japanese beverage company Kirin is exploring greater use of recycled and low-carbon aluminium as part of its efforts to reduce emissions from packaging and move towards a more circular packaging system. The company is considering GHG-free aluminium produced using renewable energy, as well as...
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Shoppers attending Natural Products Expo East will have the chance to discover ShineWater, an enhanced water brand that is revolutionizing the beverage aisle by addressing its carbon footprint head-on. At booth #2706, ShineWater will unveil its new aluminium cans, which will be available for...
On Monday, September 11, Novelis Inc., a prominent rolled aluminium manufacturer, stated that it had signed an anchor customer deal with Ball Corporation, guaranteeing to provide aluminium sheets for can manufacturing in North America. A truck transporting aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New...
One Planet Brewing, a Surrey-based brewery, recently launched its first beer made entirely from solar electricity produced on-site. The majority of the beer will be distributed in totally reusable kegs, mini-kegs, or glass flagons, but a portion will be packaged in 440ml aluminium cans, known as...
The aluminium beverage can have significantly increased in popularity over the last decade, emerging as a prominent characteristic within the beverage industry. While supporters of aluminium point to attributes like sustainability and portability as driving reasons, the can has paired itself well...
Casablanca Industries is on the journey to construct an aluminium Monobloc aerosol facility at the Adali Industrial Area in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Operational since 2012, Casablanca was founded with the aim of catering to the aerosol packaging needs of the Indian market....
A new study on aluminium recycling cans conducted by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) determines that effective global recycling of used aluminium beverage cans can save 60 million tonnes of Co2e annually by 2030. Along with IAI, Emirates Global Aluminium, Crown Holdings, Australian...
Constellium Muscle Shoals has reportedly acquired the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for producing aluminium sheets, coils, and alloys in facilities at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Bowling Green, Kentucky. Muscle Shoals facility manufactures...
The Hermitage-based CCL Container's director of operations, Dharma Maddala, claimed that even a flick of a finger can cause a dent in a regular aluminium soda can, while his company's bottles are considered the strongest in the world. Although there is no Guinness world record for the claim, their...
Novelis Inc., a leading producer of rolled aluminium, announced on Monday, September 11, that it signed an anchor customer contract with Ball Corporation, promising to supply aluminium sheets for making cans in North America. With this contract and some others, Novelis' can sheet supply commitment...
Ankur Chawla's sustainable vision came into the foreground of India's first-ever G20 summit in Delhi as Responsible Whatr, an Indian eco-conscious startup, helped keep the international and national delegates hydrated with its premium quality natural spring water packed in aluminium cans made with...
A stunning story of victory is unfolding just beyond the gates of Clemson University's Memorial Stadium. In 2008, student-led sustainability organisations launched a small-scale initiative, including installing and collecting a limited number of blue bins on campus. In less than a decade, around...
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is on a journey to introduce 100% recyclable 16-ounce aluminium cans, replacing similar-sized plastic bottles on the campus. This change will be visible from the beginning of autumn during the fall semester. UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Dining locations will...
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) served as the sole arranger and lender on a $47 million and NGN5 billion fundraising package for the GZ Industries Limited group (GZI), providing a bespoke solution that positioned the firm advantageously for future development and expansion. GZI is Africa's biggest...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant breakthrough in lunar exploration! Their recent report reveals that the moon rover, equipped with the highly advanced Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument, has successfully detected the presence of aluminium,...
Colt Bud Light is back in time for this season’s NFL campaign with specially illustrated aluminium cans and bottles. Indianapolis Colts Bud Light cans are available storewide in the US and have been personalised with NFL team logos and player posters. The Colts are among the 23 spectacular teams...
Africa's leading packaging company, Nampak, has been entitled to formal approval regarding the R1 billion rights offer circular, which is to be tentatively posted on Monday, September 4. The prevailing subscription price of R175 per share displays a discount of approximately 23.49 per cent compared...
Aluminium packaging has emerged as the best option for maintaining product quality while adding a contemporary touch to stores for the pet food market. Among the categories that comprise this rapidly expanding market, pet food stands out as the star, accounting for 78 per cent of total sales in...
Sparklo, a leading global cleantech company that uses AI to help reduce plastic and aluminium waste, has installed 100 of its innovative RVMs, known as Sparklomats, in public areas throughout the MENA region. This has resulted in the collection of 30,000 plastic bottles and aluminium cans daily in...
