Excitement is building for the 11th edition of the ALUMINIUM trade fair and conference, to be held in Düsseldorf from 29.11 to 1.12.2016. Eight months before the fair commences more than 700 exhibitors have registered for the world's largest branch event.

2.08 billion beverage cans were sold in Germany in 2015, and roughly 80 percent of them were made of aluminium. The record sales are comprised of two strong half-years. Around 40 percent of the beverage cans sold last year contained beer.

AMAG rolling in Ranshofen has placed an order with the SMS group in Düsseldorf for the delivery of a cold rolling mill, a heat-treatment line with attached passivation plant, a high-bay warehouse and a packaging line. The plants are to be put into operation in 2017.

For the fourth time GDA together with Reed Exhibitions are planning and organizing the conference accompanying ALUMINIUM 2016. Under the title “Aluminium - Material for the Future” presentations are planned on the subjects of plant and equipment, automotive, surface, recycling technologies and aluminium markets.

With the new K 4242 XC Mobil Box Office, the aluminium fabricator Zarges has developed a robust, secure and practical solution. Because, thanks to the integrated castors and a strong telescopic handle, pulling the aluminium box is convenient and easy.

Exactly 175 years ago, namely in 1841, the American John Goffe Rand invented the tube. Reasons enough for the tube industry to celebrate this anniversary in a fitting manner. etma ( European tube manufacturers association) is extending an invitation to attend the World Tube Congress in Berlin on 2 June 2016.

High-strength aluminium alloys offer the greatest potential for weight reduction in body construction. With the newly developed technology of hot forming of aluminium sheet, now it is possible to produce complex geometries.