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Fraunhofer IWU develops aluminium foam panels to keep cargo ships moving in low water
Fraunhofer IWU is developing lightweight aluminium foam sandwich panels that could help inland cargo vessels continue operating when low water levels force conventional ships to reduce their loads or risk running aground. The proposed shipbuilding structure could reduce vessel weight by approximately 30 per cent compared with conventional shipbuilding steel. During low-water periods, this could allow vessels to carry up to 30 per cent more cargo relative to their net weight, or transport the same cargo while navigating in shallower water. The approach could offer an alternative to two difficult choices facing European freight networks: deepening river channels, which can raise environmental concerns, or shifting heavy cargo to roads, which would increase pressure on already busy routes...
Who led the aluminium FRP industry in 2025? A look at the top global players
The 2025 calendar maps the aluminium flat-rolled products (FRP) industry at the intersection of two major trends, i.e., the accelerating transition toward circular manufacturing and the rapid growth of sectors requiring advanced aluminium FRP solutions. Leading this transformation are a select group of companies that combine large-scale rolling and foil production capabilities with strong sustainability credentials, advanced recycling infrastructure and extensive global customer networks. These companies continue to shape the competitive landscape while strengthening the industry's focus on innovation, circularity and low-carbon solutions. Explore the accurate insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast...
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A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
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A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
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ReLid’s leak-proof innovation transforms traditional aluminium packaging
ReLid’s newest aluminium can design has redefined beverage packaging by combining resealability with full recyclability, addressing long-standing trade-offs between plastic bottles and conventional cans. Developed by ReLid USA, the innovation features a patented sliding tab mechanism that allows consumers to open and reseal the can multiple times. Unlike standard cans, which once opened are prone to spillage, the new design enables users to “lift the tab end and slide it open to drink” and then reseal it by sliding the tab back into position. The company states the mechanism can support at least 14 reseals without compromising functionality. The technology originated in 2020 at Re-Lid Engineering AG, with ReLid USA serving as its exclusive North American licensee. The development focused...
Ned Marine Alucon opens aluminium manufacturing facility at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam
Ned Marine has relocated and rebranded its aluminium manufacturing division - formerly known as MTQ Products - to a new production facility at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam in the Botlek area. Operating under its new name, Ned Marine Alucon, the facility designs and builds certified aluminium gangways, bridges, cruise window wash systems, and access structures for the maritime, offshore, and civil engineering industries. The move to Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam marks a significant step in Ned Marine's growth strategy. The new location, on the waterfront at the former Verolme yard in the Botlek - provides direct quayside access, enabling the company to serve ocean-going vessels more effectively than was possible from Dordrecht. Inland shipping, which remains an important market for Ned Marine...
Rise in primary aluminium liquid metal ratio lower than expected in April, expected to edge higher in May
According to SMM statistics, China’s primary aluminium output in April 2026 (30 days) rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year and fell by 2.9 per cent month-on-month. As the traditional peak consumption season continues, demand from downstream sectors including aluminium sheet, strip & foil and aluminium wires & cables has formed effective support. The domestic liquid aluminium ratio edged up moderately, rising by 1.7 percentage points month-on-month to 75.3 per cent in April. The overall performance was slightly below early-month expectations, mainly dragged by weaker-than-anticipated orders for aluminium profiles. Based on SMM’s liquid aluminium ratio calculation data, domestic primary aluminium ingot output in April dropped by 3.4 per cent year-on-year and 9.0 per cent month-on-month....
April aluminium liquid aluminium proportion increase below expectations, May expected to rise slightly
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in April 2026 (30 days) was up 1.7 per cent Y-o-Y and down 2.9 per cent M-o-M. As the traditional peak consumption season continued, downstream sectors such as plate/sheet, strip and foil, and aluminium wire and cable provided effective demand support. The proportion of liquid aluminium in China edged up, rising 1.7 percentage points M-o-M to 75.3 per cent. Overall performance was slightly below early-month expectations, with the core drag coming from weaker-than-expected aluminium extrusion orders. Based on SMM's proportion of liquid aluminium calculation data, China's aluminium casting ingot volume in April declined 3.4 per cent YoY and 9.0 per cent M-o-M. Capacity changes: As of month-end April, SMM statistics showed China's...
ReMA tentatively approves updated aluminium scrap grade amid rising recycled metal demand
The board of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has given tentative approval to add a new specification called “ginger” to its ISRI Specifications booklet. The proposed ginger grade refers to wrought aluminium materials such as sheet, extrusion, and plate that are separated from mixed shredded scrap categories like zorba and twitch. These existing grades mainly contain shredded aluminium but allow higher levels of mixed metals and contaminants. Ginger is designed as a more refined and tightly controlled category. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " According to ReMA, the material must be dry and meet strict limits. It should not contain more than 1 per cent free magnesium, 1 per cent free zinc, and...
Global downstream aluminium and end-use markets enter transition phase amid tariffs, costs and tech breakthroughs
The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to disruptions in downstream processes and innovative breakthroughs. All these interconnected factors suggest that we might be on the brink of significant structural shifts that could reshape competitiveness, supply chains and the demand patterns of the future. The global landscape as a whole Concerning the aluminium plates, sheets and strips, the global trade in 2025 underwent transformation , influenced by policy shifts, cost challenges and geopolitical factors that go beyond the usual market trends....
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“Aluminium flat-rolled products will increase in volume. Globally,” Vincenzo ZINNI, CEO, Niche Fusina Rolled Products S.r.L.
"Aluminium is considered a strategic material for the transition to a low-carbon economy and for securing a strong and sustainable base industry." Janaina Donas Executive president of ABAL (Brazilian Aluminum Association).
“We believe that innovation could not be limited to products and processes, but should rather include services as well” -Goksal Gungor, General Manager, Assan Alüminyum
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