European aluminium foil deliveries showed a clear improvement in the second quarter of 2026, following a subdued first quarter. EAFA member companies delivered around 238,000 tonnes between April and June, up 0.6 per cent year on year and 5.8 per cent higher than the 225,000 tonnes delivered in Q1....
US-headquartered global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, KYOCERA AVX has launched two new aluminium electrolytic capacitor series, viz., AEVA and AEVB, designed for high-vibration and high-temperature resistance in industrial applications such as robotics, motor controls,...
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The festive season, especially around Christmas, brings with it a surge in demand for aluminium foil, a versatile product indispensable in many households and industries. With its primary application in the food and beverage sector, aluminium foil has become a staple for packaging, storage, and...
Based on China Customs data, the Shanghai Metals Market reported the country’s aluminium foil exports in October 2024 saw a month-on-month increase of 8 per cent and a year-on-year hike of 27 per cent, totalling 134,200 tonnes. The average cost of China’s aluminium foil export was $3,625 per tonne...
The Chinese aluminium market has been in deep thought since the Ministry of Finance announced the removal of export tax rebates for a wide range of products, including aluminium plates, sheets, strips and foils. The concern is clear, as exports of aluminium plate, sheet and strip make up 50 per...
The European aluminium foil industry demonstrated strong performance in the domestic market this year, with increased deliveries, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the third quarter of 2024, which ended September 30, Europe's domestic foil deliveries rose 15 per cent...
Aluminium foils are primarily used in the culinary industry, more commonly as use-and-throw wrappers. But what most would not know is that they are reusable, and no, you wouldn't need to recycle to do so. Yes, you heard me right. The once-used ones can be reused, provided they have been stored...
Earlier on Wednesday, March 6, Alupro and re3 (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)—a waste partnership representing Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough Councils—launched an exciting creative sculpture competition for local schools. The results of the competition are out and young winners have been...
According to a preliminary survey by the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s output of aluminium plate, sheet, strip and foil products, such as can stock, battery foil, double-zero foil, auto body sheet, air-conditioner foil, brazing material, and electronic foil, is expected to demonstrate a robust...
Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO), since the beginning of the year, has steadily increased the sales of its double zero foil billet. Since the beginning of this year, the company's orders for double zero foil billets have steadily increased, recently receiving a batch of export orders for...
For the nook and crannies of the kitchen where cleaning seems to be a mere myth, aluminium foil has proved to save the day. While chopping, cooking, or even cleaning - veggie debris, oil, and pieces of cloth find themselves nice and cosy dark spots in our kitchens, never to be seen again. But...
From food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics packaging to industrial applications such as insulation in the electrical and aerospace industries or vehicle components, aluminium foil is one product in many roles, meeting the needs of a broad spectrum of end-user industries. Thus, this thinly...
Ahead of the Christmas festivities, Reynolds Wraps has brought unique solutions to all gift-packing needs. Those who indulge in homemade gift items such as food or home decor or like to share festive leftovers with near and dear ones also tantalise over the presentation of these items, and there...
Jiayu New Materials Company has recently tackled numerous production challenges and, after extensive trials, successfully established a process route for producing high-performance double-zero foil blanks. A low pinhole rate and exceptional plate-type accuracy characterise these blanks. "Double...
Where there is aluminium, there is innovation. Aluminium, once regarded as a mere industrial metal, is now the canvas for some of the most exciting innovations shaping the future. Imaging cars that are lighter than ever, gliding effortlessly with the help of aluminium alloys engineered for strength...
Frizzy hair is an instant eyebrow-raiser, be it at a party, meeting, festivities or interview. If you face this and need an instant solution, it is not essential for you to carry hair treatment products only if you have a piece of aluminium foil on you. Recently, a wave of TikTok videos went viral...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s comprehensive Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) for the aluminium processing industry rebounded in September above the 50 mark since May. It recorded a month-on-month surge of 18.1 per cent, driven by the PMIs of aluminium plate/sheet and strip,...
The membership of the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) elected Fernando Varella, as the new President of the organisation representing the aluminium foil rollers worldwide. The election took place at the General Assembly on the occasion of the 7th Global Aluminium Foil Roller...
Crealis, a global leader in providing closure solutions for still and sparkling wines, spirits, beers, olive oil and vinegar, has launched 'Symbiosis', the next generation of foils. Primarily crafted from FSC-certified paper and aluminium, this innovation marks the phase-out of plastic in sparkling...
China-based Shenhuo New Materials has successfully launched its new energy-power battery materials project, with an annual output of 60,000 tonnes. After two years of intense preparation and construction, eight production lines have officially entered the full-scale trial production stage....
