Raw materials
Tata Steel UK introduces ‘Electrifying Packaging Steel’
The company’s latest campaign underscores Tata Steel UK’s commitment to decarbonising steel production for the packaging sector using Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology.
Aluminum Association calls for strong regional trade enforcement
Charles Johnson has urged that “President Trump should exempt the aluminium metal supply needed for American manufacturers, while continuing to take every possible action at the US border against unfairly traded Chinese aluminium.”
Paris Packaging Week 2025
The 2025 edition of Paris Packaging Week has just come to a close. Marking the show’s biggest event yet, visitors from across the globe gathered to see the latest in aerosol, drinks, cosmetic and luxury packaging.
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Maintaining healthy growth
The Belgian can market is a beacon of environmental good practice, say experts. Liz Newmark reports from Brussels
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DTE appoints new CEO
Icelandic metals analysis pioneer, DTE, has appointed Jakob Asmundsson as its new chief executive officer (CEO), marking a pivotal step in the company’s growth journey.
Aluminum Association shares goal to strengthen US manufacturing
Charles Johnson, president & CEO of the Aluminum Association, has released a statement following President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the industry shares its goal to strengthen US manufacturing and hold non-market actors accountable.
ALFED advocates for a stronger UK Trade Strategy
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has formally submitted its response to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) consultation on the UK Trade Strategy.
North American aluminium demand up through Q3 2024
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 4.6% through the first three quarters of 2024.
Aluminum Association outlines policy priorities for upcoming US administration
Aluminum for America: A Presidential Policy Brief is a new framework laying out strategic policy priorities for the incoming Trump administration and new Congress.
Collecting problems
Evert van de Weg outlines the challenges involved in deposit return schemes, particularly in the case of the Netherlands
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German aluminium production decline continues
Aluminium Deutschland (AD) has reported that in the third quarter of 2024, production volumes in companies fell again, with the production of aluminium semi-finished products recording the tenth quarterly decline in a row.
Aluminum Association releases 2024 edition of Aluminum Standards & Data
AS&D is the industry’s most authoritative source for aluminium alloy and temper designations, chemical composition limits, mechanical properties and tolerances.
Thank you Asia CanTech 2024!
What a packed few days it has been at this year’s Asia CanTech in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Here’s a recap.
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Tata Steel signs contract for green steelmaking technology
Tata Steel has signed a contract with Tenova – a metals technology manufacturer – to deliver a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace and additional advanced steelmaking equipment for its Port Talbot site in Wales, UK.