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 […]
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 […]
Downstream also acts as the strategic bridge between metal production and end users. In practical terms, it links what smelters and recyclers produce to what automotive OEMs, construction firms, packaging converters, grid developers and electronics manufacturers actually buy. When the downstream slows, the upstream feels it with a lag. When downstream upgrades are made, aluminium […]
Sounds like good advice, yet that is what is occurring with aluminium in the electrical marketplace. A copper industry standard is being used to define aluminium. It is like someone promoting themself by saying that their competitor came in next to last in a 2-man race. Figure1. Two-man race Absurd, yes, yet people are literally […]
The author T.E. Carter once wrote that the court of public opinion moves much faster than the law. In Europe, this tenet could apply to the environmental policy agenda and the dichotomy that is forming between European citizens and lawmakers. The European Union (EU)’s overhaul of its Emissions Trading System (ETS) is designed to demonstrate […]
