Updated on 15 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 Aluminium, as a wonder metal used to make extrusions, has surely come of age and is widely accepted in home and industrial applications alike. However, there are always innovations being considered to further lower the operational costs during extrusion. Since there are very limited possibilities of further giving the final shape of the extruded […]
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 innovations don’t just improve a product, they rewrite the engineering playbook. That is exactly what Chinese automotive supplier Hubei Hantek Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has done by introducing the world’s first one‑piece, low‑pressure‑cast, all‑aluminium large vehicle frame, now installed in BYD’s premium SUV. A structural breakthrough in vehicle engineering At the 2025 Yangtze River […]
As sustainability and material innovation reshape beverage packaging, new research has reinforced aluminium’s credentials as a viable alternative to traditional glass for wine packaging. Recent experimental results from a study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida demonstrate that aluminium cans can preserve wine quality comparably to glass bottles. Reassessing material choice in wine […]
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 […]
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 […]
