As sustainability becomes a strategic priority across industries, printing consumables manufacturer Eco3 is taking measurable steps to reduce the environmental impact of offset plates. A recent lifecycle analysis conducted by independent German organisation Telusio shows that Eco3’s approach, including recycling initiatives and eco‑innovations, significantly cuts carbon emissions tied to traditional offset printing plates. Lifecycle insights: […]
As the world changes, technology transforms! Image 1: Thorstein Veblen1, American economist and social scientist who sought to apply an evolutionary, dynamic approach to the study of economic institutions Veblen briefly defines technology as the “employment of scientific knowledge for useful ends”. The most important Earth’s natural resources2: Image 2: Six Earth’s natural resources None of […]
Introduction Aluminium has established itself as one of the most promising materials for the development of women’s accessories. Previously restricted to construction and packaging, aluminium has emerged as an attractive choice for earrings, necklaces, bracelets and chokers. Its combination of lightness, strength, versatile aesthetics, and strong sustainable appeal sets it apart from traditional metals like […]
In the aluminium value chain, the end-user isn’t just a buyer; it is the actual game player that gives the metal its economic purpose. Across automotive, construction, packaging, aerospace, electrical & electronics and renewable energy sectors, aluminium’s role shifts from a commodity to a strategic industrial material. These end-use industries are the key consumption sectors: […]
In a speech at Rice University in 1962, US President John F. Kennedy famously stated that challenges should be undertaken not because they are easy, but because they are hard. While referring to the US commitment to land a man on the moon, the same principle applies to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. After more than […]
Over the years, working with different markets, including aluminium, slowly changed the way I look at products. When something doesn’t sell in a new market, the first reaction is usually the same: We look at the product. We start thinking that there must be something wrong with it. Maybe the quality is not enough. Maybe […]
The renewed US intervention in Venezuela is not just a foreign policy headline; it is a resource play with potential consequences that ripple directly into energy markets, industrial policy and the future balance between primary aluminium and recycling in the United States. Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves on the planet and any scenario […]
Aluminium is no longer just a widely consumed base metal; it is fast becoming a strategic material shaping the future of industrial development. As urbanisation accelerates and industrialisation deepens across emerging and developing economies, aluminium’s relevance continues to expand. Its versatility, spanning transportation, packaging, construction, electrical systems and renewable energy, positions it at the centre […]
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is known for being an iconic indoor theme park, but it’s also home to a groundbreaking architectural feat, the largest aluminium roof in the world. Spanning nearly 200,000 square metres, this impressive roof is equivalent to covering 37 football fields, and it serves as a testament to the capabilities of aluminium […]
Updated on 27 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 […]
