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Scratches welcome: Floyd launches an aluminium suitcase built to age
Munich-based travel brand Floyd has entered the aluminium luggage segment with CABIN ALUMINIUM, its first cabin suitcase made from the metal. The new model combines an all-aluminium body with the brand’s signature skateboard-style spinner wheels, bringing its distinctive design approach to a more traditional premium lu]ggage material. The suitcase is formed from a single sheet of 100% aluminium, with a tone-on-tone silver finish that keeps the exterior understated. Natural leather handles on the top and sides add contrast to the metal body, while the 360-degree skateboard wheels retain a defining feature of Floyd’s existing luggage range. CABIN ALUMINIUM comes with a built-in three-digit TSA lock, a leather luggage tag, a duster and a shoe bag. Measuring 55.5 x 39.0 x 23.0 centimetres, it...
US aluminum tariffs raise Canadian craft brewers’ costs as 75% of Ontario beer is sold in cans
Canadian craft breweries are facing higher production costs as US tariffs on aluminum increase the price of beer cans, forcing smaller businesses to absorb some of the extra expense or pass it on to customers. Wesley Burbidge, who opened Brew Revolution in 2019 to offer affordable craft beer to his community, said the latest US tariffs have made it harder to keep prices down. Although the brewery managed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, rising material costs have forced it to adjust its pricing. According to a 2024 report by Beer Canada, around 75 per cent of beer sold in Ontario was packaged in aluminum cans, compared with 43 per cent in 2014. Burbidge said Brew Revolution was trying to limit the impact on customers as the cost of materials increased. He said, “As we see our material...
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Alupro publishes independent econometric review of the UK PRN market
Alupro has released an in-depth econometric analysis of the PRN market, looking back at data collated over the past 12 years to dig deeper into the fundamental relationship between PRN prices and their resulting impact on recycling tonnages. Amid a complex period of regulatory transformation, the report aims to provide comprehensive, quantitative insight to help guide future policy decisions. Alongside evaluating the performance of the PRN system and drawing unbiased conclusions from independent statistical analysis, the initiative set out to answer three important questions: Whether higher PRN prices actually incentivise higher recycling tonnages Whether PRN prices rationally respond to evidence surpluses and shortfalls Whether domestic reprocessing and export markets respond differently...
Diet Coke can prices rise 40% in India amid higher aluminium costs
Diet Coke prices have risen from INR 50 (USD 0.52) to INR 70 (USD 0.73) for a 330 ml can in several Indian markets as bottlers and retailers face higher aluminium can costs. The new price has been reported in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Goa. Some stores are charging the current price even for cans that still carry the earlier maximum retail price (MRP) of INR 50 (USD 0.52) Can-grade aluminium prices rose 30 per cent year on year, mainly because of supply disruptions in West Asia amid tensions. The increase has raised packaging costs for beverage bottlers and their suppliers. To learn the future of aluminium in the packaging industry, explore our report " ALuminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics " An independent Coca-Cola bottler confirmed the price increase,...
Nespresso puts aluminium at the centre of capsule strategy, ends paper-based collection
Nespresso will shift its focus to its aluminium range from paper-based capsules, following customer feedback on shelf life and the overall product experience. The Nestlé subsidiary said the paper capsules were introduced as a pilot project to give customers another option. The company said its experience showed that aluminium provides better protection for freshly roasted coffee. Nespresso said, “ Our experience has reinforced more than ever that aluminium is the best option for optimally protecting the high quality of our freshly roasted coffee all the way to the cup. ” The company added, “ For this reason, we have decided to discontinue the Paper-Based Collection and focus our efforts on our aluminium range going forward. ” To learn the future of aluminium in the packaging industry,...
Abralatas names Thais Fagury as new CEO
The Brazilian Aluminum Can Association (Abralatas) has named Thais Fagury as its new CEO. With extensive experience in the metal packaging industry and a career focused on sustainability, the circular economy, reverse logistics and institutional affairs, Fagury takes the helm as the industry navigates a period of transformation and growing debate over competitiveness, circularity and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Over nearly two decades, Fagury has built a career closely tied to the metal packaging industry and the environmental agenda. She served as president of the Brazilian Steel Packaging Association (Abeaço) from 2007 to 2026 and led Prolata Reciclagem from 2012 to 2026. Her experience also includes working with companies, industry associations, government officials and...
ASI certifies Amcor Flexibles España, S.L.U against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Amcor Flexibles España, S.L.U has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility’s products include lacquered and/or printed Aluminium or Aluminium complex. It produces packaging solutions for uses including dry food products (e.g., coffee, drink powders, soups, spices), snacks and confectionery packaging; and, other consumer goods requiring high‑barrier, lightweight, and recyclable materials. The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 337 million square meters (m2) of converted product. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the...
Hydro signs strategic partnership with CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty to accelerate the development of low-carbon aluminium
Hydro and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of low-carbon aluminium for the beauty and fragrance industry. The agreement sets out a shared roadmap between 2026 and 2030 to develop low-carbon aluminium for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging. As global demand for aluminium continues to grow and the material takes on increasing strategic importance, the cosmetics sector is emerging as a powerful driver of innovation in responsible sourcing. Although it accounts for only a limited share of global aluminium volumes, the luxury beauty sector sets high standards for quality, design, and traceability, standards that will help raise the bar across the entire value chain and encourage innovation. Under the agreement, the partners...
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