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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At the helm of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), Nadine Bloxsome offers a candid snapshot through an insightful interview for AL Circle’s 'Aluminium Industry: Focus Europe' e-magazine of the UK and European aluminium sectors, touching on demand dynamics, trade headwinds, and the critical push...
Atomik AM, a trailblazing UK spinout from the University of Liverpool, has secured a £600,000 (US$760,000) boost from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II to supercharge its growth. Founded by renowned additive manufacturing expert Professor Kate Black, Atomik AM is set to scale its...
Amid challenging market headwinds, Hydro has announced the permanent closure of its Birtley extrusion plant in the United Kingdom. The Norwegian aluminium giant cited a sharp drop in demand and tightening recycling margins across the downstream aluminium sector as key drivers behind the decision....
The freshly inked US-UK trade pact may have triggered diplomatic handshakes, but European Union trade ministers aren’t impressed. In Brussels on Thursday, they made it clear: the limited nature of the agreement, particularly its retention of US tariffs on British exports, won’t be sufficient to...
Great news for all the players directly or indirectly involved with the United Kingdom's aluminium and steel industry. On May 8, 2025, both the United States and the United Kingdom announced a limited trade agreement, highlighting the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump in the beginning of...
One of the leading window and door manufacturers and suppliers in the North of England, Alternative Windows has recently received a seven-figure investment, which is linked to the expansion of the company. The recent investment was led by Ben Watson, who has taken on the role of chief executive...
Later this month (19-21 May), Alupro will celebrate the circularity of aluminium packaging at the 2025 London Wine Fair. Taking place at the Olympia, the event will bring together more than 10,000 drinks trade professionals to discuss pertinent opportunities and challenges facing the sector. As...
A study commissioned by the UK’s Can Makers shows the generation gap in recycling, with 18- to 34-year-olds still lagging behind older generations when it comes to recycling their beverage cans. In this piece for The Metal Packager, Tim Conybeare, chairman of the Can Makers, discusses some of the...
Following the publication of the UK Government’s draft legislation for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has formally requested confirmation on whether an aluminium-specific impact assessment has been carried out under the UK CBAM policy framework. As of...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) welcomes the announcement that the 25% tariffs imposed on UK aluminium exports to the United States have now been removed as part of a new trade agreement between the UK and the US. This long-awaited resolution marks an important moment for UK aluminium producers,...
On May 8, 2025, Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, announced the closure of two of its extrusion sites in the United Kingdom (UK) and France. Decreased demand and subdued recycling margins in the downstream aluminium market are the major causes behind the site closures....
From morning brews to meaningful action—Asda shoppers are turning their daily coffee habits into a force for good. Since the beginning of 2025, customers have recycled over 3 million coffee pods through the retailer's innovative new scheme. Through the Podback scheme, both plastic and aluminium...
In a volatile fusion of tariff tensions, supply chain snarls, and shifting trade dynamics, US aluminium import costs have surged to multi-year highs, reshaping the metals market and sending shockwaves through American manufacturing. Image for representational purposes only On April 9, 2025, the...
The UK government has facilitated a technical consultation on draft legislation for its own Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), clarifying its scope, calculation and administration ahead of a July 3, 2025 deadline. From January 1 2027 (a year after the European Union’s CBAM implementation),...
A powerful new campaign, Back British Metals, has launched with a direct call to Government: ensure metals are recognised as strategically essential in the forthcoming UK Industrial Strategy and Critical Minerals Strategy. Image source: LinkedIn Building on the recent Government intervention to...
AML3D Limited, based in Edinburgh, Australia, has secured a contract worth AUD $0.83 million with BAE Systems in London, UK. Under the agreement, AML3D will supply 8.5 tonnes of nickel aluminium bronze (NAB) wire feedstock. The deal represents a significant milestone in AML3D’s strategy to scale up...
The United Kingdom aerosol industry marked a return to growth phase in 2024 after a three-years declining notion, with total production rising to 1.45 billion units, a 1.97 per cent increase over 2023. After a prolonged period of stagnation between 2021 and 2023, where production hovered around...
i2r Packaging Solutions, a UK-based manufacturer of aluminium trays, has added another range of sustainable containers. The company has expanded its Ultra container range with the introduction of a new 260mm x 260mm x 50mm format. Specifically developed for large ready-to-cook meals and...
