Germany’s downstream aluminium export map underwent a noticeable shift in H1 2026. Shipments to the world fell, with most of Germany’s traditional European customers taking less aluminium downstream product. Yet, amid that broad retreat, one market moved in the opposite direction: the United States. German downstream aluminium exports to the world fell to 897,773.19 tonnes in H1 2026 from 1 million tonnes in H1 2025, a decline of 13 per cent year on year. The contrast was particularly sharp in the US market. American imports of German downstream aluminium reached 68,061.61 tonnes in H1 2026, up 228.1 per cent from just 20,743.62 tonnes in H1 2025. The increase of more than 47,000 tonnes was enough to push the US into Germany’s top 5 destinations for the first time. The export map is...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Amcor Flexibles España, S.L.U has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility’s products include lacquered and/or printed Aluminium or Aluminium complex. It produces packaging solutions for uses including dry food products (e.g., coffee, drink powders, soups, spices), snacks and confectionery packaging; and, other consumer goods requiring high‑barrier, lightweight, and recyclable materials. The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 337 million square meters (m2) of converted product. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the...
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On Friday, June 30, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price closed the week with a fall of RMB 10 per tonne to close at RMB 18,540 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 250 per tonne to RMB 290 per tonne. The average prices are expected to orbit between RMB 18,520 per tonne and RMB 18,560 per tonne. Except in Tianjin, the aluminium ingot price has decreased in all the provinces. In Tianjin, the price has been hiked by RMB 20 per tonne to score at RMB 18,570 per tonne. On the other hand, in Wuxi and Foshan, the prices have dropped by RMB 30 per tonne and RMB 20 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,500 per tonne and RMB 18,720 per tonne. As per the data, in Gongyi, Hangzhou and Chongqing, the prices have slipped by RMB 10 per tonne to close at RMB 18,340...
Alumobility is a global organization that aims to encourage using aluminium in the automotive sector. They are organizing a webinar highlighting the benefits of shifting from a steel-based body-in-white (BIW) to an all-aluminium BIW. The discussion will be based on a recent technical case study by the association. Interested people might log into Alumobility's website for a free 60-minute webinar with the brand'sTechnical Director, Mark White. During the session, Mark will cover important topics and provide valuable insights, including: - How aluminium can help achieve all safety and BIW performance targets while offering a 40% weight reduction compared to a steel-intensive vehicle. - How can we convert steel parts and aluminium designs to ultimately commit to parts reduction - How...
Poland has recently welcomed a new €29 million recycling facility aimed at post-consumer beverage cartons, which has the potential to triple the country's average recycling capacity to an impressive 75,000 tonnes. The facility in Ostrołęka was developed by Tetra Pak and Stora Enso, two renowned packaging industry leaders. It is capable of recycling all beverage cartons sold within Poland and its neighbouring countries. Stora Enso is responsible for separating the carton materials and repurposing the fibres into high-quality cardboard materials. Additionally, the facility features Plastigram Industries, which collaborates with Tetra Pak to recycle the polyAl material, a mixture of plastic (polyethene) and aluminium, into new products. This is a noble initiative to create a circular economy...
Wilson Audio has released the Sasha V loudspeakers models, handcrafted using proprietary materials, including the Utah-based company's X-Material, S-Material, and V-Material, as well high-quality elements like carbon fibre, aerospace-grade aluminium, austenitic stainless steel, and gold connections throughout the entire signal path. Several hardware upgrades are also included in the latest Wilson Audio loudspeaker, including bespoke Wilson Audio multi-connector binding posts with modified knurling for a cleaner signal path, improved resistor mounting hardware with a carbon fibre back plate and aluminium framed glass cover, similar to the Alexia V. The tweeter and midrange resistors have tool-free, quick-release knurled thumbscrews. The Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) tweeter, initially...
The Indian Railways has called on Alstom, a French rolling stock manufacturer that operates in rail transport markets throughout the globe, to negotiate a lower offer price of INR 150.9 crore per Vande Bharat trainset. Alstom was the lowest bidder of INR 30,000 crore for producing and maintaining 100 aluminium Vande Bharat trains with sleeper coaches and a maximum speed of 200 kmph. According to sources, the French business must provide a negotiated price to the Railways' bidding committee to finalise the bids. The financial proposals were launched on May 31 this year, with just two large rolling stock conglomerates — Alstom and Medha — competing to produce 100 aluminium-bodied Vande Bharat trains. Both were technically qualified and once the financial offer was opened on May 30, Alstom...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) improved during May 2023 for an alternate month, reaching 560,000 tonnes. Compared to a month ago, the output in May grew by 55,000 tonnes or 10.89 per cent from 505,000 tonnes, following a sequential plunge of 9.34 per cent from 557,000 tonnes in March. However, on a year-on-year calculation, Europe’s (incl. Russia) alumina production in May 2023 edged a sharp fall of 22.44 per cent from 722,000 tonnes. The daily average production stood at 18,100 tonnes in May 2023, reflecting an increase of 7.74 per cent month-on-month from 16,800 tonnes and a downfall of 22.32 per cent year-on-year from 23,300 tonnes. From January to May 2023, Europe (incl. Russia) produced 2.631 million tonnes of alumina,...
On June 26, the Coca-Cola system in Thailand, consisting of ThaiNamthip Corporation Limited, HaadThip plc, and Coca-Cola (Thailand) Ltd., joined forces with key partner Trash Lucky Co., Ltd. to launch the 3rd annual "Coke Recycle Me with Trash Lucky" campaign. This year's campaign is the largest to date and intends to encourage Thai consumers to adopt waste separation practices and take an active role in recycling. To achieve this, the campaign will establish a strong waste management system and expand the recycling network by collaborating with seven prominent organisations in Thailand. The campaign to promote recycling in Bangkok and Phuket will be supported by existing partners such as Lotus and The Shell Company of Thailand, as well as new partners like The Mall Group Co., Ltd. and...
Aluminium, as a metal, has many distinctive features that make it an attractive material for various uses. It is rapidly becoming the most used metal, particularly in the building and construction sector. Designers and architects are increasingly experimenting with the metal to create unique, environment-friendly buildings that are stronger, lighter, and durable than iron, steel, and most other construction materials. Using aluminium in architecture has enabled the construction of higher buildings with improved energy efficiency, bringing sustainable solutions and complimenting the notion of "green building". With this, aluminium has ushered in a new and contemporary age of lightweight construction. To shed more light on how aluminium has transformed the B&C sector, AL Circle is launching...
ALRO, one of Europe's largest vertically integrated aluminium producers by production capacity, has initiated the operations of Eco Recycling Facility Stage II in Slatina, comprising two double-chamber furnaces, one holding furnace, and a dedicated fume collection and treatment plant. As per the report, ALRO has infused US$11 million in these new technologies and treatments. "While the very challenging business environment forced us to adapt our development plans to maintain our position on the international market, one strategic direction remained unchanged, namely our commitment to increase efficiency and reduce overall consumption, and the investment in the Eco Recycling Facility supports these plans", said Marian Nastase, Chairman of ALRO Board of Directors. "We are determined to...
Since 2013, Mittal Extrusions, enlisted under Vasant Group, has led the aluminium extrusion sector. With a young and dynamic team that is mindful of the environment and people, Mittal Extrusions has worked hard to increase production and quality over time. By prioritizing innovation and customer collaboration, Mittal Extrusions has become the preferred aluminium partner for customers in India and the international market. At Mittal Extrusions , customers are seen as partners in growth. The company is dedicated to providing reliable service and high-quality products to ensure customer satisfaction. The skills of our employees are continuously improved through education, knowledge sharing, and a friendly work environment. Mittal's state-of-the-art foundry facilities allow us to cast...
As part of the UK government's £55m Industrial Fuel Switching Competition, the larger regional HyNet initiative, and the £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), Novelis has been granted £4.6 million to carry out hydrogen burning experiments. The trial run will be conducted at Novelis' Latchford facility, which will explore the use of hydrogen on one of its recycling furnaces in a demonstration phase in 2024. The £4.6 million funding was given by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. "We are proud to be one of the pioneers using hydrogen within the aluminium industry and that these trials at Latchford will additionally advance research on the viability of integrating hydrogen power in our recycling operations around the world," Allan Sweeney, Plant Manager, Novelis Latchford....
The importance of scrap maybe not be relevant in our daily life, but in the aluminium industry, it is one of the most essential aspects of achieving a sustainable and carbon-free environment. Due to its economic benefits, recycling scrap aluminium is an integral part of the aluminium industry. Recycling aluminium serves current and future generations by preserving energy and other natural resources. It uses up to 95% less energy than primary metal production, minimising equivalent emissions such as greenhouse gases. As per AL Circle's Sustainability report, recycling post-consumer aluminium goods saves more than 90 million tonnes of CO2 and more than 100,000 GWh of electrical energy, similar to the Netherlands' annual power usage. To throw more light on the importance of aluminium scrap...
ACG Worldwide has acquired full ownership of Technical Aluminium Foil Company (TAFC), reinforcing its growth in the Middle Eastern and African markets. As the world's only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions provider, ACG offers a broad range of products, including capsules, films, foils, engineering equipment, and inspection systems. The addition of TAFC, a leading aluminium foil packaging company based in the UAE, strengthens ACG's position as a top provider of comprehensive packaging solutions. TAFC has over a decade of experience serving the pharmaceutical and food industries with its range of aluminium and speciality packaging foils with high barrier properties. Their expertise in lacquering, lamination, printing, and slitting further enhances ACG's capabilities to meet diverse...
The alumina price in China has skipped upward by RMB 2 per tonne, resting at RMB 2,815 per tonne, while the alumina price in Guangxi has jumped up by RMB 10 per tonne to officially close at RMB 2,785 per tonne. The Australian Alumina FOB Price has slumped by RMB 21.66 per tonne, settling down at RMB 2,382.86 per tonne. The aluminium price index, according to the Shanghai Metal Market, has returned to the starting position that it had at the beginning of June. Today, June 29, the SMM aluminium price has clocked at RMB 18,550 per tonne, down RMB 20 per tonne, quite close to what it was on June 2 at RMB 18,570 per tonne. The highest recorded price in June until now has been on June 20, when the SMM aluminium spot price stood at RMB 18,850 per tonne. The average aluminium price trends are...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,192 per tonne on Wednesday, with its low and high at US$2,163 per tonne and US$2,212 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,176.5 per tonne, a drop of US$16 per tonne or 0.73 per cent. On Wednesday, June 28, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slipped by US$10 per tonne or 0.46 per cent to settle at US$2,141 per tonne and US$2,141.50 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price fell by US$8 per tonne or 0.36 per cent to close at US$2,183 per tonne and US$2,183.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price went down by US$9 per tonne or 0.38 per cent to halt at US$2,333 per tonne and US$2,338 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock settled at 534350 tonnes. Live warrants...
Brompton has pledged to limit the carbon footprint of their folding bikes by examining the potential of low-carbon and post-consumer recycled aluminium from Hydro. Norwegian aluminium giant Hydro is renowned for delivering top-quality aluminium with a minimal CO2 footprint, reducing emissions along the entire production value chain. The Executive Vice President of Hydro Aluminium Metal, Eivind Kallevik, stated: “We are proud to partner with innovative customers such as Brompton Bicycles on the road to zero. Our customers across industries are setting ambitious decarbonisation targets and are queuing up to use recycled, post-consumer aluminium scrap from Europe in their products. We are excited to partner with forward-leaning customers such as Brompton.” In addition, both entities are...
On June 28, 2023, Shenyang Aluminium and Magnesium Engineering and Research Institute Co. Ltd. (SAMI) and New Zealand-based EnPot Ltd inked an Intention to Cooperate Agreement in Beijing in an official ceremony with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in Beijing. The agreement signals the companies' joint desire to seek the opportunity for the application of EnPot's patented deep modulation technology on aluminium smelters featuring SAMI's renowned patented pot technology. Karyna Young, the CEO of EnPot, said, " EnPot technology enables smelters to flex their energy use up or down by 30 per cent to take advantage of more renewable electricity. This is a priority for emissions-intensive aluminium smelters when their power supply is generated from fossil fuels." "SAMI is one of the...
SPM Extrusion PVT Ltd. offers a variety of high-quality aluminium alloys that cater to different requirements in terms of purity and mechanical properties. Their products are known for their exceptional strength, flexibility, anti-corrosiveness, and cost-effectiveness. SPM Extrusion PVT Ltd. is the top aluminium extrusion manufacturing company in Navage Industrial Area, Belgaum. Established in 2002, they produce over 1000 profiles in different alloys for a wide range of industries, including agriculture, road transport, aviation, aerospace, defence, solar engineering, electricals, electronics, textiles, machinery, pneumatics, modular offices, kitchen furniture, automotive, heat transfer, architecture, hardware, and more. SPM's aluminium sections are cut to the exact lengths required and...
