An Essex and London-based specialist in architectural metalwork and fabrication has reinforced its commitment to domestic manufacturing by adopting the Made in Britain trademark, highlighting the value of British-made quality in an increasingly competitive construction sector. Working across urban signage,...
On Tuesday 17 February 2026, the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) opened the AIT Outlook 2026 conference hosted by Aluminium International Today in London with a clear message: so-called “scrap” aluminium must be recognised as a strategic industrial resource central to UK...
The world’s leading aluminium event returns 6–8 October in Düsseldorf – raising the bar with new Innovation Awards, strengthened association partnerships, and unprecedented industry support. As industries accelerate their sustainability shift, aluminium as a lightweight, recyclable material is proving increasingly...
Lantek, a leading international company specialising in software solutions for the sheet metal industry, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Machitech, a Canadian manufacturer specialising in high-performance laser, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, to integrate Lantek software solutions into...
Spares and consumables as the first defence against downtime In our experience, the main cause for downtime in abrasive blasting, is a gradual decline in performance, not immediate failure, so you are chasing inconsistent profile, rework, visibility issues and stoppages....
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has submitted a comprehensive response to the Government’s British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) consultation, following extensive engagement with aluminium producers, recyclers, processors and fabricators during a dedicated roundtable event held in partnership with Leyton. BICS aims...
With the new Velocity Assistant, or Velo for short, Fronius is taking manual MIG/MAG welding to a whole new level. The innovative system was presented to the public for the first time at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen and at FABTECH in Chicago and caused quite...
The 2025 Autumn Budget has delivered a mix of opportunities and challenges for the UK metals industry. For our aluminium manufacturing and processing community, several announcements could have a significant impact. Below is a summary of the most relevant developments, and...
Infrared thermography has become an indispensable tool in the petrochemical and refining industries, and Jason Czajkowski, IRT Thermography Manager at PROtect, is leading the charge in applying the latest technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and asset integrity. A Level III...
East Anglian Galvanizing Ltd, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd, has played a key role in preserving a stunning commemorative bench now installed on Weymouth seafront to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Unveiled during a public...
