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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Leaked information from meetings this week suggests that the already postponed start date for the UK's deposit return scheme is looking even more like a 'non-starter,' with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. The government was advised that the October 2025 start date for the UK's...
The voice of the UK aluminium industry, ALFED (The Aluminium Federation), is back with their annual parliamentary breakfast briefing. The event will concentrate on importing and exporting to give industry stakeholders important insight into the shifting aluminium situation. It will be held on...
Hydro has agreed to a three-year deal with Shell Energy to assist in decarbonising its UK operations. The arrangement is for an annual supply of 56 GWh of electricity and 144 GWh of gas to Hydro's UK operations. By implementing this contractual agreement, Hydro successfully reduced its Scope 2...
Reynaers Aluminium UK, a major manufacturer of aluminium doors, windows and façades, is spearheading the Façade Design and Engineering Awards as a headline sponsor for the second time. The Façade Design and Engineering Awards is scheduled for 8 November 2023 at the London Hilton Park on Park Lane....
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) will hold the first training sessions for its newest programme, the 'Aluminium Ambassador Programme'. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Bloodhound Education, will include an online (22 August) and in-person (11 September) session. The programme,...
thyssenkrupp Materials UK is pleased to announce its collaboration with ClearVUE.Business, a reputable net-zero consultancy, for a pioneering sustainability project aimed at energy monitoring. This initiative reflects the company's dedication to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 under the...
Henkel, the world's largest manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative . The nationwide campaign, spearheaded by Alupro, strives to raise awareness and education to boost aerosol recycling rates. “We’re delighted to be partnering...
Britvic adds the UK's fastest growing 'ready to drink' iced coffee brand to its portfolio. Britvic's Board of Directors announced the purchase of Jimmy's Iced Coffee. Jimmy's Iced Coffee, founded in 2010, is the fastest-growing ready-to-drink iced coffee brand in the market, and it comes in...
Dash Rehab, a mobility equipment provider, has released the Robooter E40, the company's second smart-powered wheelchair. The E40 is a 4mph manual-fold powered aluminium wheelchair that can be operated with a smartphone and has built-in functions. These features include the option to alter the voice...
The aluminium recycling sector is witnessing major advancements every passing day. Romco Metal, a non-ferrous metal recycler based in the UK, recently launched PureCycle™, a high-quality, low-carbon aluminium product, in the global metal market. PureCycle™ ingots are manufactured using 100%...
Alupro has launched a new consumer engagement campaign, #FoilFriday, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance aluminium recycling rates in the UK. Between July and December, homeowners will be targeted with various digital media assets to improve aluminium foil recycling and decrease...
A non-ferrous metal recycler from the UK, Romco Metal, has introduced the latest premium quality low-carbon aluminium, PureCycle™ to the global metal market. PureCycle™ ingots are made of 100% post-consumer scrap material. Founded in 2015, Romco has its headquarters in the UK and a wide range of...
According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes rocketed in Q2. Showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022, this puts the industry firmly on track to once again exceed...
Recycling aluminium holds the potential to create a more sustainable and environment-friendly atmosphere. As a result, companies and regions worldwide are doing their bit to bring a sustainable environmental difference. Since April, the Cardiff region of the United Kingdom has managed to recycle...
A company based in Powys, CastAlum recently showcased its technical innovations to other manufacturers in mid-Wales. The event, organized by the Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), invited local manufacturing and engineering companies to visit CastAlum's site in Welshpool. The site specialises in...
The metal industry around the world, including aluminium, is looking forward to the much-awaited upcoming event UK Metals Expo 2023 , to be held on September 13-14, 2023, at the NEC Birmingham. It is a one-of-a-kind annual event that brings the entire metal supply chain together under one roof....
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has moved its corporate headquarters to Northamptonshire's Bragborough Hall Business Centre. The location is ideal for ALFED's expanding staff, with state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by gorgeous vistas and excellent transportation connections. The new facility...
BOC is the primary supplier of hydrogen to six selected projects in Phase 2 of the UK government's Industrial Fuel Switching Competition. The IFS Competition aims to demonstrate the feasibility of fuel switching and related technologies and help industries switch from high-carbon fuels. BOC has...
