Aluminium High-Speed trains – lightweight metal In the 1980s, aluminium became the prominent metal of choice for trams and high-speed trains. This improved acceleration and decreased running costs. In 1996, the TGV Duplex train combined the concept of high speed trains with that of optimal capacity. Transporting 40% more passengers and weighing 12% less, all[…]
Aluminium Packaging: Top Trends Your Company Should Know About Aluminium packaging provides a complete barrier to moisture, light, oxygen, and bacteria. Products as diverse as soup, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, toiletries, tennis balls, chilled foods and take-away meals are packaged in it. Aluminium’s ability to form any shape has made it the most versatile packaging material in the world. A key[…]
Cars are the most common mode of transport in the world and are mainly built from Steel which is considered relatively cheap but heavy. Henry Ford said that weight may be desirable in a steam roller but nowhere else. For every kilogram of Aluminium used in a car it reduces the overall weight of the[…]
Development of international Aluminium market – Why your eyes should be on China China, the world’s largest Aluminum producer is also the world’s largest metal consumer. Responsible for more than 40 per cent of consumption, up from 4 per cent in 1980. Many traders believe the SME (Shanghai Metal Exchange) has taken the place of the LME (London[…]