Fraunhofer IWU is developing lightweight aluminium foam sandwich panels that could help inland cargo vessels continue operating when low water levels force conventional ships to reduce their loads or risk running aground. The proposed shipbuilding structure could reduce vessel weight by...
The 2025 calendar maps the aluminium flat-rolled products (FRP) industry at the intersection of two major trends, i.e., the accelerating transition toward circular manufacturing and the rapid growth of sectors requiring advanced aluminium FRP solutions. Leading this transformation are a select...
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ReLid’s newest aluminium can design has redefined beverage packaging by combining resealability with full recyclability, addressing long-standing trade-offs between plastic bottles and conventional cans. Developed by ReLid USA, the innovation features a patented sliding tab mechanism that allows...
Ned Marine has relocated and rebranded its aluminium manufacturing division - formerly known as MTQ Products - to a new production facility at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam in the Botlek area. Operating under its new name, Ned Marine Alucon, the facility designs and builds certified aluminium...
According to SMM statistics, China’s primary aluminium output in April 2026 (30 days) rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year and fell by 2.9 per cent month-on-month. As the traditional peak consumption season continues, demand from downstream sectors including aluminium sheet, strip & foil and aluminium...
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in April 2026 (30 days) was up 1.7 per cent Y-o-Y and down 2.9 per cent M-o-M. As the traditional peak consumption season continued, downstream sectors such as plate/sheet, strip and foil, and aluminium wire and cable provided effective...
The board of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has given tentative approval to add a new specification called “ginger” to its ISRI Specifications booklet. The proposed ginger grade refers to wrought aluminium materials such as sheet, extrusion, and plate that are separated from mixed...
The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to...
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