An early reading of the market and its strategic implications Introduction: The market stopped looking at the present some time ago The reports already in circulation confirm something that those of us who have been following this market for decades have been observing: aluminium has ceased to behave like a purely cyclical metal and is […]
When innovation meets execution, the aluminium industry leaps forward. Golden Aluminum Inc. (GAI) recently commissioned the commercial Nexcast® casting line at its Fort Lupton, Colorado, facility. This milestone signals a new era for high-alloy strip production and advanced aluminium manufacturing. A quantum leap in aluminium casting For decades, aluminium strip casting has been a pillar […]
Some transitions signal more than a packaging change; they mark the end of an era and the start of a new industry narrative. That is exactly what Moosehead Breweries is doing as it moves away from its iconic glass bottles and fully embraces aluminium cans and kegs. From iconic glass bottles to aluminium packaging For […]
The aluminium industry is seeing a surge in hiring across regions as fabrication, extrusion and downstream sectors expand. Whether you’re in sales, intelligence, engineering or operations, now’s a strong time to act. Here are 8 live job listings from different companies. Apply fast, as these roles move quickly. Featured job openings Job 1 Role: Head […]
Introduction Aluminium foil is extensively used in the packaging industry due to the outstanding properties of the metal. Its primary role is to serve as a barrier against oxygen, light, moisture and microorganisms, thereby protecting food and pharmaceuticals from degradation. The explosion of thin aluminium foil coils is associated with the entrapment of gas or […]
Updated on 03 January 2026 Aluminium is everywhere, from the bauxite mines to the sleek products we use daily. But how well do we understand the journey of this versatile metal? That’s where AL Pedia, a knowledge hub under AL Learn, comes in. Through AL Pedia, we’re building an easy-to-follow A-Z encyclopedia of aluminium, covering […]
Introduction Over the past year, the questions I hear from aluminium businesses have started to converge. Should we add anodising?Is solar framing still worth expanding?Where do we invest for the next decade?What comes after basic extrusion, now that price pressure feels permanent? These are not abstract questions. They come from people running plants under tight […]
Two sister metals that are everywhere in our lives: Aluminium and magnesium Magnesium is the third most common metal and as a structural material after steel and aluminium. It is also the metallic material with the lowest density used in industry. Magnesium and its alloys are characterised by advantages such as lightweight, high specific strength, […]
Introduction As the aluminium industry continues to grow globally, the availability of skilled talent is a bottleneck for sustainable expansion. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, is tackling this challenge head-on with a long-term training initiative that goes beyond employment numbers. It’s about capability, opportunity and building human capital that […]
In a smartphone market crowded with incremental upgrades and stylistic tweaks, OPPO’s new F31 5G series stands out for something more fundamental: a design and build quality that pushes mid-range devices toward rugged reliability without compromising everyday performance. Launched with three models, the OPPO F31, F31 Pro and F31 Pro+, this lineup blends thoughtful engineering […]
