For decades, aluminium producers and exporters have been locked in familiar battles, fighting for price, pushing volumes and struggling to balance costs with quality. In recent years, trade wars, tariff disputes and shifting geopolitics have only added to the strain. Margins are constantly squeezed and competition grows fiercer. Now, another layer of pressure is taking […]
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The US aluminium industry finds itself once again under the heavy cloud of uncertainty. For years, trade measures have been used as a tool to protect domestic production, yet instead of generating clarity, they have created an unstable environment that complicates decision-making from the boardroom of a primary smelter to the operations floor of a […]
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Innovus Engineering has launched two high-speed automatic canning machines, enhancing its leadership in aluminium packaging innovation. These machines are designed to meet the growing demand for efficient, sustainable packaging in the global food and beverage industry. Background The beverage industry is seeing a surge in demand for more sustainable and efficient packaging solutions. As brands […]
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The aluminium foundry sector is a critical hub for many industrial supply chains, from automotive and aerospace to construction, electronics and packaging. However, aluminium production and processing still have a significant environmental impact, particularly in terms of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, accelerating the transition to a green economy is not […]
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Have you seen Block 16 in Almere’s city centre? People call it The Wave. This shiny aluminium tower stands out as a great example of smart, sustainable architecture. Why the wave is so special: Initially, the exterior was intended to be made of wood. However, when costs increased, the team switched to aluminium cladding, which […]
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Recent developments in India’s economic and industrial policies underscore the nation’s growing influence in global trade and strategic partnerships. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed regulations governing Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs), allowing banks to open these accounts without prior approval. This move facilitates direct trade settlements in Indian Rupees (INR) among BRICS […]
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When it comes to aluminium advertising, every dollar matters. Whether you’re a producer, fabricator, equipment supplier, end-user brand or a service provider in the aluminium value chain, you want your message to land in front of the right people and deliver measurable results. But here’s the catch: Many companies jump into advertising without asking the […]
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The upstream aluminium market kicked off the week with a mix of strong earnings, operational challenges, and strategic resilience across major players. India’s state-run NALCO delivered a stellar start to FY26, posting a 77 per cent year-on-year surge in Q1 profit on the back of buoyant demand, cost efficiencies, and robust exports. Hindalco also reported […]
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The protectionist tariff strategy once championed by US President Donald Trump to bolster domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be backfiring in early 2025. US trade relations with India have entered a turbulent phase. The US recently rejected India’s request for consultations at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the doubling of tariffs on […]
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The history of aluminium is relatively short since it was discovered only in the nineteenth century, yet it has become an essential part of everyday life. Therefore, aluminium is an attractive material for many applications, including transportation, electrical, packaging and food industries, architecture, renewable energy production and batteries and it is also included in the […]
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