ALLUCAN AG, founded in 1962 in Bremgarten, Switzerland, has established itself as a leader in aluminum processing. The company’s portfolio encompasses the production of prototypes and series components for various industries, including railroad, transportation, power and high-current transmission technology, shipbuilding,…

Opinion Piece by Nadine Bloxsome- Chief Executive Officer, Aluminium Federation (ALFED) The recent Importance of Foundational Industries to the UK’s Industrial Strategy Roundtable reinforced a critical message: industries like aluminium, steel, and glass are not merely foundational – they are Future Industries, driving…

Container conversion specialist S Jones Containers has provided Cardiff University’s School of Engineering with a bespoke, secure battery testing and storage unit for its award-winning Formula Student team, Cardiff Racing. The specialist container is used to safely store and charge…

Structural Steel Components, a new name in pre-fabricated steel solutions, is proud to announce its pre-order launch on 3rd February 2025. Designed for structural steel manufacturers, these components reduce lead times, enhance quality and accuracy, and save on labour costs—setting…

The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is pleased to announce that it has formally submitted its response to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) consultation on the UK Trade Strategy. This marks a pivotal moment for the UK aluminium sector, highlighting…

To help prevent unplanned outages and costly damage to electrical equipment in a Hartlepool-based pipe mill, power quality specialist CP Automation supplied Tata Steel with seven SineTamer devices. The new units will help clean up the AC waveform supplying the electrical equipment…

At Southern Manufacturing 2025, Wallwork Group, is highlighting the rapid growth of their hot isostatic pressing facility. With an initial investment of over £10 million, the 2500 square metres facility opened at the end of 2023 and became fully operational…

Excellent weld appearance, targeted heat input, reproducible ignition—these are just a few of the advantages that make the Fronius iWave stand out when used in robot applications or as the core element in automation systems. The all-rounder is now available…

Engineering specialist Sheffield Forgemasters has published financial results for the period to 31 March 2024, highlighting £107 million of investments and £286m in placed contracts. The company secured orders worth £193 million for the period, more than double its 2023…

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a global leader in sealing technology, announces the launch of the innovative Stefa ® high-pressure radial shaft seal portfolio designed to deliver unmatched performance across a wide variety of demanding applications. Stefa ® high-pressure radial shaft seals (HPRSS) are…