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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The Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator Dudley's Aluminium has injected £96,000 in machinery as it pursues to work on multiple important projects across the UK. The company has procured a Phantomatic M3 CNC machining centre, featuring three controlled axes allowing processing on three sides of the...
The British Aluminium recycling specialist firm Alwin has stated that a financing deal for new machinery has supported the organization to secure its future. The aluminium recycling firm said: “Close Brothers Asset Finance funded the purchase of a truck, forklift and crane through a Coronavirus...
In the English landlocked county, Leicestershire, across the region litter pickers have grouped to collect five million aluminium cans to build a helipad for the Leicester Royal Infirmary. South Leicestershire litter womble Geoff Walker, from Braunstone, and the founder of the charity Helipads for...
Aluminium packaging collected for recycling in the UK recorded its highest in 2020, according to Preliminary figures by the Environment Agency. Data showed that 145,035 tonnes of aluminium packaging was collected for recycling last year. The data from the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD)...
The energy and innovation clumping ground of the 18th and 19th century which developed the UK’s industrial economy was the Black Country region in Birmingham. Now, going forward in the 21st century there is a need to create a business model that’s more economically and environmentally sustainable....
A new study accomplished by the University of Southampton exhibits a direction that aluminium cans have a lower environmental impact than glass bottles. Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Sciences within Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton, UK and his...
The Northern Ireland based Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd has secured the momentous contract with an emerging transmission supplier specialising in electrified drivetrains for the automotive market. The Carrickfergus manufacturer obtained the deal to produce 150,000 clutch and transmission cases...
The Indian born British industrialist Sanjeev Gupta, whose business empire includes the Lochaber aluminium smelter in Scotland, the UK’s only aluminium smelter, said: “The post-Brexit UK should abandon the European Union’s ‘outdated’ emissions rules.” The call comes from the billionaire businessman...
Coca-Cola is giving consumers the chance to create personalise Christmas can in support of Crisis, the UK’s national homelessness charity. These personalised cans will feature a name and a festive image. The company will donate £2 to the charity for every can sold, donating a total of £50,000 this...
On Tuesday, December 8, Britain announced to impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States aluminium and steel imports after it separates from the European Union on January 1. It also announced to forgo the $4 billion tariff plan, which was part of a long-running trade battle over aircraft...
The British firm Northern Automotive Systems Limited has confirmed the news of reduction of 130 staffs at its plant in Gilwern by the end of the year. The impact of Brexit on the firm’s operations at its only facility in the UK is forcing the organization to shrink its 280 strong workforces down to...
Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK (JDE UK, part of the JDE Peet’s Group) have teamed up to create Podback: a first of its kind recycling programme for coffee pods. The scheme, which will launch in early 2021, will cover brands such as Nespresso, Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Tassimo. The companies will...
Coca Cola's Topo Chico hard seltzer hits the shelves in Tesco stores across Ireland. The company also plan to expand these ranges to all off-trade outlets in early 2021. The new range is available in 330ml aluminium cans. The hard seltzer, which comes in three flavours: Tangy Lemon Lime, Tropical...
The outrigger mat and lifting gear division of UK’s Crowland Cranes, TMC Lifting Supplies rolls-out the Mod Lite aluminium outrigger support mats. The drive comes following the launch of TMC’s Power-Pad HD Lite mats in July. TMC Lifting Supplies is known for supplying all types of outrigger pads....
Tatton Park’s Glasshouses which are currently closed to the public due unsafe to enter are being set aside for replacement. It is a historic estate in Cheshire, England, north of the town of Knutsford. As per the report, the Vinery and Potting Shed glasshouses adjoin a wall at the park garden and...
A proud and trusted supplier of Aluminium flat-rolled products, Bridgnorth Aluminium has been reported with COVID-19 outbreak; at least 19 peoples got infected at the factory. The Shropshire Public Health Director has warned Shropshire was 'on the edge of having further restrictions' imposed. All...
The British Aluminium extrusion, fabrication and finishing firm EDMO have obtained seven-figure funding package from HSBC via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Edmo has been a trusted name since 1978. Edmo based in Herefordshire works with a host of industries which...
ALVANCE British Aluminium has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a new Production & Transformation member. This brings the total number of ASI Members working toward a responsible aluminium value chain to 139. ALVANCE British Aluminium has a smelting facility in the UK. It is powered...
