Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has issued an urgent briefing to government setting out key concerns from the UK aluminium industry around the implementation of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) ahead of its planned introduction in January 2027. The briefing has been shared with...
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Bridgnorth Aluminium Limited, a leading name in the United Kingdom’s aluminium rolled products segment, came into the news for its whopping 2 million Pounds(£) in technical advancement at its 66-acre facility. The investment announcement initially came in October 2024. The company is the singular...
As the UK accelerates towards its net zero targets, the aluminium industry is proving to be a critical player in the drive to reduce carbon emissions and build a sustainable future. With its crucial role in both the production and recycling of one of the most versatile metals, the UK aluminium...
Use of aluminium furniture has become a standout trend in interior design, capturing the attention of homeowners and designers for its sleek aesthetics and practical functionality. Known for its lightweight yet durable qualities, aluminium seamlessly integrates into modern interiors, adding a...
The ever-increasing demand for value-added aluminium products has left no nook of the world untouched for new projects. From India to China to the United Kingdom, aluminium product manufacturing plants have cropped up in many parts of the world. While some manufacturers have expanded their...
Carlsberg's £3.3 billion acquisition of Britvic, a leading soft drinks manufacturer, has received approval from the UK's competition regulator, marking one of the year's most significant takeovers. Announced in July, the deal aims to merge Carlsberg's extensive beer portfolio with Britvic's soft...
Regions across the globe are part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and have witnessed the significant impact of defence supply, all thanks to the comprehensive list released for the defence industry, which includes everything composed of aluminium, among other materials. The...
Alupro, the aluminium-packaging industry body, has issued a rallying call to Members of Parliament, urging them to throw their weight behind a deposit return scheme and bolster investment in recycling infrastructure. The organisation recently hosted an event at the House of Commons, sponsored by...
METLEN Energy & Metals SA ("METLEN") (ATHX: MYTIL) (formerly MYTILINEOS), a leading global industrial and energy group, announces that a draft listing prospectus in connection with the listing of the shares of a newly UK-established company, METLEN Energy & Metals Limited (“METLEN Limited”), has...
The UK's biggest wagon and tank container fleet, VTG Rail UK, which provides its customers with logistical expertise and innovative digital solutions, has secured a significant ten-year wagon leasing agreement with ALVANCE British Aluminium, a prominent player in the aluminium manufacturing...
The third quarter of 2024 witnessed a continued rise in aluminium packaging recycling volume across the United Kingdom, and that too at a much higher growth rate than in the previous quarter. Compared to a 3 per cent increase in Q2 , the United Kingdom's aluminium packaging recycling volume surged...
Alupro has launched its Christmas 2024 campaign - Santa's Little Recyclers. Designed to help local authorities boost recycling rates, the programme calls for households to recycle more aluminium packaging, including mince pie cases, drink cans, wrapping foil, chocolate foil, empty aerosols and...
The old Anglesey aluminium plant at Holyhead is all set to get revamped into a low-carbon campus, and it is calling for 1200 new job openings in the near future. Stena Line, which announced the purchase of the former Anglesey Aluminium site in September 2022, have had the intention to use the site...
From November 22 to November 24, a poll, designated by Alupro and conducted by Yonder, on 2000 UK adult citizens disclosed that the majority are in favour of the government to urgently focus on the recycling programme in the upcoming calendar year. Close to 7 out of 10 participants have said that...
On Thursday, 28th November, the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) hosted its Business Briefing and Annual Dinner at the De Vere Beaumont Hotel in Windsor. The event marked one of the most successful gatherings in the Federation’s history, drawing over 150 members to the morning Business Briefing and...
The latest research by the UK’s Can Makers shows that more people now recognise the benefits beverage cans offer. Norman Lett, spokesperson for the Can Makers, discusses how a greater variety of canned beverages, convenience, recyclability and other factors are making cans the preferred packaging...
EMR has secured a £3.4 million grant from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which funds research within the motor industry, to support its aluminium manufacturing plant utilising recycled content. The proposed facility aims to produce aluminium extrusion billets with significantly lower...
Leading access equipment supplier TB Davies is poised for substantial growth following a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Cardiff. Outfitted with fully automated machinery, the facility is designed for high-volume production of aluminium extension ladders and the assembly of...
An aluminium art piece by automotive artist Richard Neergaard has been installed permanently at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, UK. The artwork represents the Sunbeam 1000hp Land Speed Record vehicle, which is donated to encourage the restoration of the popular car. Image Source:...
