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The steel and metal manufacturing industry is subject to various trends driven by technological advancements, environmental concerns, and shifting market dynamics. Here are some recent trends in steel and metal manufacturing: Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility There is a growing emphasis on sustainability in the steel and metal manufacturing industry. Companies are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices, such as energy-efficient processes, recycling, …
Identifying metal materials using coding and marking is beneficial for many processes along the supply chain, including counting inventory, and overseeing quality control. Oftentimes, it is a regulatory requirement. But, do you know just how long this practice has been used by manufacturers? Ever since humans began producing goods, artisans marked their products with their signature or insignia. These earliest …
During the pandemic, with bars and restaurants closing their doors, people began to bring the bar home, increasing sales of packs of beer, seltzer, and other ready-to-drink beverages. Even after doors reopened, this trend continues. A shift is afoot in the food and beverage industry. Companies are producing more products in aluminum cans than glass bottles and other glass containers. …
COVID-19 has proved to be a pivotal moment for all manufacturers across the world and industries everywhere have had to adapt to evolving customer expectations. For the aluminum industry in particular, an emphasis on ESG performance has pushed the industry into a new growth phase. Customers are demanding responsibly sourced steel that has minimal impact on the environment, and because …
The last several years have shown a progressive shift to aluminum cans as the preferred packaging for beverages, from beer to seltzer to kombucha. In 2020, likely due to the pandemic and the necessity for off-premise beverage sales, this shift has turned into a spike manufacturers can’t keep up with. Demand is surpassing supply at a record pace, and can …