Feature stories
Hydro debut at Subcon 2008
Hydro Aluminium Extrusion Limited welcomed guests to their stand at Subcon 2008 at the NEC in Birmingham, the first time that the UK business had exhibited at this show.
Teamwork in focus at customer event
Around 30 golfers took part in the 2008 Hydro Aluminium Extrusion Golf Day at The Forest of Arden Golf Club at Meriden, near Birmingham. "Our focus this year is all about teamwork," says Hydro's Neil James.
Aluminium proves key in new contemporary balustrade
Hydro Aluminium Extrusion has teamed up with decking specialist, Richard Burbidge to assist in the development of a highly distinctive, balustrade system a fusion of timber and metal with striking impact.
Student design competition
The new Power of Aluminium competition is stimulating interest from students and universities throughout the UK.
Power of aluminium award goes to UWIC student
Dale Harper, a Product Design student at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), has won the 2006 Power of Aluminium Competition sponsored by Hydro Aluminium Extrusion.
A brighter outlook with the Lumie Brightspark
Low set-up costs, aesthetic finish and high strength to weight ratio are all reasons cited for the use of aluminium in a new lightbox designed to help sufferers of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Getting attached to the Prop Forward
The back pain and eye strain caused by poorly positioned laptop computers may be a thing of the past following the launch of a new aluminium laptop stand by ActiveNET.
Hydro commit to new research project
Hydro Aluminium Extrusion are supporting the University of Newcastle in a new research project aimed at improving the fatigue performance of aluminium welded assemblies.
