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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Ryobi, the aluminium casting maker has temporarily pulled down its Carrickfergus operation and send all of its 560 staffs on temporary lay-off until 3 rd April’20. This news was communicated to the employees by a senior person of the company at its Northern Ireland headquarters on 23 rd March’20....
The not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of experience representing the UK’s aluminium packaging industry, Alupro, works to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet, and exceed, recycling targets for aluminium packaging. Alupro is also funded by the industry. Alupro, the Aluminium...
Leonardo Helicopter has exhibited in public its weapon wing system that is tooled UK AW159 Wildcat HMA2 maritime helicopters during the Royal navy’s Carrier Strike Group 2021 roll-out. Leonardo Helicopter UK’s Maritime Marketing Manager, Louis Wilson-Chalon, said: “the system's aerodynamic design...
Hydro, a subsidiary of Norsk Hydro ASA, one of the largest aluminium groups worldwide, headquartered in Norway, is closing sown its car components facility Hydro Components UK Ltd in Rotherham. The plant is specialized for aluminium fabrication. The decision is a part of the wider restructuring of...
The Carnforth footbridge near Lancaster in the north of Lancashire County, England, will be confiscated and replaced with a footbridge adjoining to Kellet road in Carnforth this Sunday 23 rd February’20. The Lancashire Council said: “the replacement is needed as 'surveys have shown that the...
Jake McCaugherty has been appointed as the new UK Managing Director of German aluminium crane, hoist and platform manufacturer Böcker. He will own the complete responsibility for the UK operation, which started in 2017. McCaugherty joins the company from Liebherr where he has been responsible for...
Garnalex has been honoured with the ‘Made in Britain’ mark of origin. Made in Britain is an organisation that acknowledges excellence in manufacturing and promotes British-made products across all sectors. It’s prime focus to bring together the best manufacturers in the UK under the single umbrella...
The UK’s aluminium can import has been showing some upward trend. This has not been a sudden growth; rather it has been reflecting a steady inclination. From 2017 to 2020 the UK’s import of aluminium can have been accounted to 15.11 tonnes in total, which amounted to $506 million. This shows a...
According to a recent report, the UK-based aluminium flat-rolled products company Bridgnorth Aluminium has successfully secured ASI Performance Certification for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. The certification covers the manufacture of lithographic coils, foilstock,...
The new fundraising campaign of Fife Heritage Railway to restore a locomotive which spent decades on the Kingdom has reached its target. The Leven based group has come down to an agreement with the Scottish Railway Preservation Society for loan and restoration of the steam locomotive, Andrew...
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has reportedly launched a marketing campaign to encourage residents to recycle aluminium foil trays and family wrapping foil of their gray recycling bin. Besides, different metallic packaging resembling meals/drink cans and empty aerosols are also...
Britvic has announced new carbon emissions reduction targets to tackle climate change. The company has planned to switch to aluminium cans to reduce carbon emissions. These new targets have been verified by the Science Based Target initiatives (SBTi). The company expects to reach its goal of a 50...
ASI is pleased to welcome Sunberg Limited as a new Downstream Supporter member, bringing the total number of ASI members working toward a responsible aluminium value chain to 108. Sunberg Limited, based in United Kingdom, started exports of recyclable metal 20 years ago from Russia, Europe and USA...
GFG Alliance celebrated the 90th anniversary of its Lochaber hydro-electric plant and aluminium smelter. Past and present employees of the UK’s only aluminium factory gathered in Fort William to celebrate the milestone occasion. The facility produces up to 50,000 tonnes of aluminium annually,...
Co-op has teamed up with the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) to encourage the recycling of aluminium over the Christmas period. Co-op and Alupro have urged all UK local authorities to accept aluminium foil for recycling along with food cans and glass bottles. Michael Fletcher,...
Greencroft Bottling Company has collaborated with Ardagh Group to launch the UK’s first wine canning line in County Durham. Greencroft Bottling has invested over £2million in the new can filling line. The new can filling line will initially focus on the popular 200ml and 250ml slimline cans but...
According to a report, Llanllyr Source has recently released its still and sparkling water in aluminium cans, as part of the commitment to a plastic-free future. The cans, look like classic Source glass water bottles, have been released in a 330ml single-serve format, available in the UK and US...
Morris Commercial has reportedly revealed 2.5-tonne electric JE Van at the Design Museum in London. The Worcestershire-based manufacturer says the van will have a 60kWh lithium-ion battery of a range of around 200 miles and 1-tonne payload. Inspired by the original 1948 Morris J-Type van, the new...
