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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Aluminium foil has made an essential part of flexible packaging and container applications along with its use in automotive and heat exchange components, insulation material and other industrial applications. Its use is witnessing a year-on-year growth across the world owing to characteristics like...
Viridor, one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies, will invest £15.4 million in the Masons Materials Recycling Facility near Ipswich. The investment, a part of a 10-year contract renewal between Suffolk County Council and Viridor, will increase capacity...
Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has launched a brand new website to showcase the benefits of drinks cans, reflecting the UK's growing demand for the sustainable pack format. Marcel Arsand, Chairman at the Can Makers says: “The can has been an unsung hero...
Turkey mostly exports aluminium rolled products globally. Assan Alüminyum is Tukey’s leading manufacturer in the flat rolled aluminium sector, producing flat rolled products (coil, sheet and foil) since its establishment in 1988. Assan Alüminyum accounts for more than half of the flat rolled...
A new red corrugated aluminium extension has been added to a 1960s London library to give it a new lease of life. The striking red structure called “East Street Exchange” is designed to contrast with the existing building. Designed by We Made That, it is a part of the renovation project of the old...
The United Kingdom’s leading aluminium rainwater system manufacturer Marley Alutec has reportedly launched a new innovative multi-purpose flat roof and balcony drainage system named Elite, compatible with all waterproofing membranes and roof build-ups. The launch is supported by the introduction of...
The United Kingdom is a major aluminium product manufacturing hub in Europe. Automotive is the key end-user sector that generates maximum demand followed by the building and construction sector. The aerospace industry has also increased its operations in the UK, driving the requirements of...
Arksen, a soon-to-be-launched technology, and innovation company, has reportedly partnered with high-speed craft and aluminium shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Company based in East Cowes for developing, building, and supporting semi-autonomous, hybrid explorer vessels. According to the report, Arksen...
Leading aluminium systems supplier Reynaers has appointed Richard Hall as Managing Director for the UK subsidiary of the business. The company said he will oversee the continued growth of Reynaers as it expands its trade and retail offerings and builds on its success in the commercial sector....
Since 2002, the European Union has been a continuous net exporter of aluminium scrap. More than 80% of the scrap generated in the EU heads to Asia, while 37% to China and 28% to India. {newsStudioGallery} The aluminium scrap generated in the UK is also more than the needs of the UK foundry industry...
The Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) in the UK has urged the competition regulators to investigate the possibility of illegal restrictive practices in the responsibility scheme for aluminium packaging recycling. The Committee expresses concern over the current price for packaging recovery...
The UK-based packaging company Vetroplas has reportedly got into a partnership with Spanish aluminium bottle manufacturer Envases to extend its packaging options to the UK cosmetic and personal care market. Envases with over 60 years of experience produces highly decorative aluminium packs with...
Aluminium extrusion company Exlabesa Extrusions has made an investment in a 35 MN extrusion press to upgrade its Doncaster, UK factory. The new 35 MN extrusion press will replace its existing 20 MN extrusion press. The press will be used primarily to extrude profiles for automotive, architectural...
The United Kingdom-based ferry company SeaLink said that it would build the first new vessel at Richardson Devine Marine (RDM) in Goodwood, Hobart, adding that the service of the new vessel would expectedly start in December 2019. The service of the second new vessel is expected to launch in 2021....
Jaguar Land Rover announced that it will close its Solihull plant in Britain for two weeks this month. The decision was driven by 50 per cent decline in China sales as import duties on steel and aluminium and a trade war with the United States curb demand. China's automobile sales have been falling...
China's leading manufacturer of aluminium processing products China Zhongwang Holdings Co., Ltd, together with its subsidiary “Group”, has inked an agreement with Jaguar Land Rover for the supply of aluminium extrusion products to Jaguar Land Rover UK as a Tier 1 supplier. China Zhongwang said the...
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the Akufo-Addo –led administration is bent on moving away from exporting the country’s resources in their raw forms. Speaking ahead of the UK-Ghana Investment Summit scheduled in Accra from October 15-16, the Minister said, adding value to resources before...
The UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows Origin has selected the Nemesis multi-point window locking system from Kenrick for its brand new aluminium window – the Origin Slimline Window. Origin has doubled its order for Nemesis to meet the rising demand for new high-grade...
