Aluminium Packaging Transforms the Game: From Cans to Circular Economy, Towards the New Standard of Green Packaging Article by SO OK TRADING March 28, 2026

Copper's excellent electrical/thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and antimicrobial properties make it vital for electrical wiring, plumbing (pipes, fittings), and electronics; it's also crucial in construction (roofing, gutters), transportation (EVs, radiators), machinery (motors, pumps), and has uses in medicine (hospital surfaces), art, and agriculture (fungicides). Its role is growing with the energy transition (solar, wind, EV infrastructure). Key Applications by Industry Electrical & Electronics: Wires, cables, circuit boards, motors, transformers, switches, connectors (essential for data centers, AI, EVs). Construction: Plumbing (pipes), roofing, gutters, downspouts, architectural details, door handles (due to antimicrobial nature). Transportation: Vehicle wiring, motors, radiators, braking systems, marine hardware (anti-fouling). Industrial Machinery: Heat exchangers, pumps, valves, bearings, industrial piping. Medical: Hospital surfaces, doorknobs, equipment (reduces bacteria). Consumer Goods: Cookware, jewelry, musical instruments, tools, decorative items. Agriculture: Copper sulfate used as fungicide and algaecide. Why Copper is Used High Conductivity: Best for transferring electricity and heat efficiently. Corrosion Resistance: Resists weathering and soil corrosion, ideal for water/plumbing. Malleability & Ductility: Easy to shape and draw into wires. Antimicrobial: Kills microbes, reducing infection spread. Durability & Recyclability: Long-lasting and highly sustainable

old Breaks $5,000 – What’s Next for Investors? Gold just shattered the $5,000/oz barrier for the first time in history, and Thai gold prices are surging toward 80,000 THB. Volatility is high, but the long-term trend is clear: gold is back as the star asset of 2026. At SO OK TRADING, we see this as more than a market move—it’s a signal. A shield for wealth. A rare opportunity for Thai investors to lock in stability and growth amid global uncertainty.