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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How has the momentum in UK aluminium scrap exports to the US been in the opening quarter (Q1) of 2026? According to the data recorded in the International Trade Administration (ITA), a slight cooling can be noticed, with shipments and export revenues both slipping from the levels recorded a year...
The UK’s last remaining aluminium rolling mill is increasing its growing impact in electrification after signing a landmark transatlantic deal with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA. Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), which employs 368 people at its expansive production facility in Shropshire, will deliver...
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to drive a surge in drink can consumption across the UK, with an estimated 2 billion cans likely to be used during the tournament, according to Recycle Now and Every Can Counts. If all of those cans are collected and recycled, they would have an estimated market...
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has warned that large volumes of recycled aluminium continue to leave the UK, raising concerns about the long-term availability of the metal for domestic industries. In a new industry manifesto, the organisation outlined a number of measures...
New analysis published today emphasises that a substantial 25 per cent annual growth rate will be needed for the aluminium scrap sector to meet the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy demand. Aluminium scrap is an essential material for products supplying defence, clean energy, digital technologies and...
Britain's increasing exports of aluminium scrap are raising concerns about the long-term availability of a key raw material. With the intensified push for sustainability across the world, aluminium scrap is a requisite by strategic sectors such as defence, automotive, clean energy and digital...
Japan and the United Kingdom have unveiled a series of agreements that could lead to Japanese companies investing up to USD24 billion (EUR 18 billion) in Britain over the coming years. The announcement followed talks in London between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...
India and the United Kingdom have formally launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO), a joint initiative aimed at improving cooperation, information-sharing and technology collaboration in the critical minerals sector. The observatory was officially launched on June 5,...
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has advanced its circular economy strategy by establishing a closed-loop aluminium recycling system at its Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, England. It has created what the company describes as a European-first process for recovering aluminium from end-of-life...
More than 5.45 million electrified vehicles, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrids, were sold across Europe, China and the United States during the first quarter of 2026. While Europe delivered double-digit growth driven by stronger demand...
A British family firm which makes pioneering products for improving aluminium manufacturing quality has scooped an award for its import-export model at a national business event. Aluminium Casthouse Technologies (ACT) won Best Import-Export Company of the Year at BizX 2026, hosted by TV presenter...
London-headquartered mining company and aluminium producer Rio Tinto has appointed its new Chief Legal Officer, Governance and Corporate Affairs, Trudi Charles. She is to assume the role on August 1, 2026, succeeding Isabelle Deschamps in this position. Explore: The most comprehensive and...
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) shares that the UK aerosol filling industry has had remained stable in 2025, with overall volumes dropping 2 per cent year-on-year. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the...
Toyota is advancing its circular manufacturing strategy in the UK by feeding aluminium recovered from end-of-life vehicles into new engine components for Corolla production. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform At Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston plant...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has formally submitted its response to HMRC's consultation on the draft regulations for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), highlighting the urgent need for clarity, alignment and practical implementation to protect UK manufacturing competitiveness....
Aluminium prices remained low, dipping by 0.12 per cent to settle at USD 330.9 per kilogram, as mixed supply developments and demand concerns kept the market range-bound. However, output has picked up in some regions, with Alvance British Aluminium increasing production at its Lochaber smelter by...
In an exclusive conversation with Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager of Every Can Counts a not-for-profit communications programme delivered by Alupro across the UK and Ireland. According to Mr Chris, deposit return scheme (DRS) is a great way to encourage people to partake in aluminium cans...
Designer, extruders, machine and finish custom aluminium profiles supplier, BOAL Extrusion UK's Managing Director, Emma Swann, has now been appointed as the new Vice President of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), a non-profit organisation dedicated to representing and supporting the UK aluminium...
