From supertankers to speedboats, aluminium floats the boat in the maritime industry
05 Apr 2022In 1892, France introduced to the world the first all-aluminium seagoing vessel, a 40-feet long yacht. And with time, aluminium’s preference as the material of choice for maritime applications has only increased. Why? Because aluminium’s exceptional design flexibility, high resistance to corrosion and light weight, make it the darling of the international maritime industry. Aluminium is a versatile material, meaning its shape and size can be modified to suit any...
Aluminium – The wonder metal for automobile racing
30 Oct 2021A decade has passed since the first Indian Formula One Grand Prix was held on 30 October 2011 at NCR’s Buddh International Circuit which, accommodated nearly a million enthusiastic fans cheering on the unwavering racers. What better day than today – the Aluminium Jubilee of Indian F1 GP – to dwell on the integral role of aluminium, the wonder metal, in the motorsports industry. Aluminium has been used in race...
