Yearly Archives: 2026

Aluminium in the Crossfire: Energy, Hormuz and the Future of US Production

Introduction While the world continues to watch tensions in the Middle East as just another energy crisis, the aluminium industry is already experiencing the consequences,...

Artificial Intelligence: An impactful way to enhance operational parameters in the primary aluminium industry

Introduction In my last article, I deliberated on how aluminium and its alloys can dominantly augment the growth engine of hardware architecture associated with AI,...

Green aluminium: What buyers need to know before making a sustainability claim

The phrase green aluminium is everywhere. But before you use it in a product listing, you need to know what it actually means & what it doesn't.

AL in ALL #18: Heesen unveils $50M aluminium superyacht Sophia

Heesen's latest project, Sophia, is a game-changer in the luxury yacht world. This 50-meter, all-aluminium superyacht combines cutting-edge design, performance and sustainability. Set for...

Aluminium coil surface defects: Investigating white stain formation & causes

Introduction Aluminium is widely used in applications such as beverage cans, flexible packaging, construction, transportation and household goods. Its properties, such as lightness, high thermal...

When supply chains tighten: How the aluminium market is entering a new risk regime

The global aluminium market in 2026 is not facing a typical cycle shift; it is undergoing a structural stress test. What began as a...

Case Study: Enhancing Aluminium Extrusion Efficiency with Smart Software Integration

Introduction In today’s aluminium extrusion landscape, productivity is no longer driven by hardware alone. The integration of intelligent software and process optimisation tools is becoming...

Aluminium procurement in construction: A practical guide for buyers

Aluminium procurement in construction made simple. Learn RFQ, sourcing, supplier selection and how to avoid delays with the right suppliers.

Case Study: EGA leading the aluminium industry with AI-powered transformation

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE's largest industrial company outside the energy sector, has set an ambitious goal to revolutionise the aluminium industry by...

New methods to recycle aluminium: Sorting infrastructure to solid state recycling

The dual role of aluminium recycling – economic viability and environmental sustainability - is widely recognised by the industry. From the environment perspective, recycling...

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