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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This week, the end-user aluminium sector has been quite active, with Motorola releasing its latest Edge 40 for the Motorola Edge series featuring an aluminium framework. Other aluminium end products that made headlines were the L'Epee limited edition grenade clock and the Fineday 3.0...
Reynaers Aluminium UK, a leading developer and supplier of innovative, sustainable aluminium solutions provider for windows, doors and facades, has been chosen as a nominee by the National Fenestration Awards in the category: Aluminium Systems Company of the Year. Being nominated for this award...
Diageo, the parent company of renowned liquor brands like Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Gordon, Guinness, and Tanqueray, has recently announced funding the establishment of an organisation in the UK market that aims to create a circular economy for aluminium. The organisation,...
Tata Group, the parent firm of Jaguar Land Rover, is leaning towards picking Britain over Spain for a gigantic battery plant for electric vehicles. According to those who know the situation, Tata, a conglomerate with interests ranging from metals to food, is considering a facility in England after...
A recent report states Britain will ban aluminium imports from Russia, among other commodities like diamond, copper and nickel. The news came on Friday, May 19, after Britain announced its plans targeting companies allegedly stealing Ukrainian grain. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said, “We...
When it comes to aluminium casthouse machinery, Mechatherm International Limited is the leading provider in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1973 by Bryan Emes, John Gardner, and Louis Riley, the aluminium casthouse equipment supplier celebrated 50 years of business, a milestone occasion for the...
UK-based Creed Foodservice Company, a catering services provider, has plugged into a noble initiative wherein the company would give preference to environmentally conscious suppliers as a part of their initiatives to achieve net zero by 2035. The company has set a goal of attaining carbon...
Alupro formally unveiled its " Roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling " at this week's BAMA Innovation Day, a long-term strategic plan to spur a significant increase in national capture and recycling rates. Most metal aerosols comprise aluminium (70 per cent) and steel (30 per cent). "Launching...
Tom Giddings is Executive Director of the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), the industry-funded, not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of experience representing the UK’s aluminium packaging industry. Working to fulfil the industry’s objectives to meet, and exceed,...
Weldall, a family-run enterprise hailing from Cannock district, has earned a lumpsum investment of £500,000 to amplify aluminium cladding production and generate more employment. The firm produces aluminium fabricated products and stainless steel items for the construction sector. Weldall has been...
UK-based canned water firm Cano Water has begun this year’s journey with a market boost after comedian and actor Ricky Gervais came in support of the company’s goal, raising a multi-million pound in investment for a new can tagged “Cano 2.0”. In the past, we have seen celebrities coming out in...
Melbourne-based innovator SPEE3D has publicised the British Army's purchase decision of the company's latest XSPEE3D metal Additive Manufacturing machine to enhance its repairing abilities. The machine is suitable for the use of metals like aluminium bronze, aluminium 6061 and copper. Alongside the...
Sustainability is the most important aspect of a greener and cleaner environment. The global aluminium industry is taking every possible step towards a more sustainable atmosphere. Many companies, from liquor brands to cosmetic ranges, are moving towards aluminium for their unique attributes. To...
The CEO of AG Barr PLC, Roger White, has assessed that Scotland’s DRS is a “burden” that will drain “multiple millions” from the company but has no other way out than following the law. Mr White talked about his company that produces one of the UK’s most famous beverages, the Irn-Bru and the soft...
According to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), the most recent banking crisis is weakening market confidence, with UK non-ferrous traders reporting reduced tonnage. The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is the only global recycling industry federation representing more than 30,000...
Another UK region, the Eastleigh Borough Council, has been registered with the coffee pod returning drive, Podback. The Eastleigh Council has expanded its weekly recycling drive to include plastic or aluminium coffee pods, which would now be collected with the community's other organic waste. The...
Spirit AeroSystems and Astraius have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the Prestwick Spaceport, created through an alliance between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and South Ayrshire Council. Spirit produces aerostructures for aircraft with advanced knowledge in composite and...
Beverage manufacturer Britvic posted about an investment of £13 million to introduce a fifth canning line at its Rugby facility. The company excels in manufacturing solid and sustainable aluminium cans for its patented drinks. According to the notifications by Glebe Farm Industrial Estate, the...
