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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Midland Pressure Diecasting (MPD), a supplier of aluminium and zinc pressure die castings in the UK, plans to hire 11 people after the company won a number of new contracts. MPD will recruit four casters, four manufacturing operatives and three linishers as part of its expansion plans. Managing...
Toaste Ale, an award-winning craft brewery based in London, is reportedly raising £35,000, in a bid to make a move from glass bottles to 330-millilitre aluminium cans. The decision to switch to aluminium cans followed research conducted by Advance London, part of the London Waste and Recycling...
The United Kingdom is known for the automobile industry, followed by the building and construction sector that generates considerable demand for aluminium bar, rods and profiles. Of late, the UK’s aerospace industry has increased its operations that also demand aluminium bar rods and profiles....
The UK aluminium drink can recycling rate continued to increase to 75% in 2018, the highest ever level, according to the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). Data also showed that 95% of aluminium packaging collected in the UK is recycled within Europe. The overall aluminium...
The United Kingdom-based leading full building envelope specialist FK Group has reportedly acquired architectural aluminium manufacturer Premo Fabrications. Fk Group and premo Fabrications have worked together for many years on many prestigious projects and have shared visions. FK Group believes...
Marselli Bros Aluminium, a manufacturer and installer of aluminium frames, handrails, fences, windows, and doors, has announced the opening of new offices in central London. The company will offer high-quality, high-value, energy efficient windows and other aluminium building fixtures. Niko...
Volvic, bottled water brand in the UK, has announced a new range of sparkling drink, L’mon. Lemon & Orange, Lemon & Lime and Lemon & Grapefruit flavours come in 330ml aluminium can. The new range combines at least 25% real fruit juice and British spring water. L’mon range will be available...
Alupro has objected to the Scottish Government’s plan to introduce 20p deposit return system for all sizes of containers. The proposed 20p deposit will lead to unintended consequences, specifically on the sales of multi-pack cans. “This is double the level typically used in the Scandinavian DRS...
The Scottish government has announced a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that will include aluminium and steel cans, and drink containers made of glass and PET plastic. The government said all shops selling drinks will offer 20p deposit refunds to customers. The scheme is a part of the Scottish...
A fire broke out at Norsk Hydro’s Gloucester extrusion facility in the UK on Sunday. This has caused damages to parts of the production facilities, while offices were affected by smoke. The plant had halted production over Easter and was not operating when the fire started. The maintenance person...
Tala, a lighting brand from UK, has designed a "super simple" alumina lighting range considering the urban nomads in mind. The lights are designed to cater to the more transient rental market. Tala's latest collection is manufactured from alumina – a high-grade technical ceramic base made from...
Besides exporting, the United Kingdom imports a considerable amount of aluminium cans from several European countries and even outside. The global export-import data reveals that the country’s import volume of aluminium cans has been rising year over year since 2016. It also shows that this year is...
CMS Window Systems, a designer, installer and manufacturer of PVCu, aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling systems, has secured private equity investment from Maven Capital Partners, a private equity firm. The funding will be used to expand CMS’ product range and production capacity to serve...
New reforms if implemented, including a deposit return scheme (DRS), may double the aluminium recycling and prevent around £50 million of wasted resources each year each year, as suggested by environment think tank Green Alliance report. The report titled ‘Closing the loop: Four steps towards 100...
Fusion Windows and Doors has announced the appointment of Stuart Judge as a new Managing Director. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the construction products market. A Birmingham-based manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors Fusion was recently acquired in a deal by Key Land Capital’s...
NICHE Chemical LLC, the specialty products and chemicals division of New Day Aluminum Holdings LLC, has announced the acquisition of Imerys Fused Minerals Hull Ltd. The acquisition will complement the company’s existing fused alumina business in LaBathie, France. The acquired business, located in...
Aluminium is the second most widely specified metal in building after steel, and is used in all sectors from commercial building to domestic dwelling. 25 per cent of all aluminium produced worldwide is used in construction. Window frames, panels, domed roofs and other wide-span constructions and...
GB Railfreight announced that they would be continuing their successful partnership with Liberty British Aluminium. Both the companies have agreed to extend their contract for the next three years. According to the extended contract, GBRf class 66 locomotives will bring alumina for Liberty British...
