Hydro has begun construction of a new 5,900 metric ton indirect aluminum extrusion press line at its Cressona facility in Pennsylvania, backed by a $53.5 million investment aimed at modernizing production, expanding specialist extrusion capacity, and strengthening the company’s North American manufacturing operations. The groundbreaking took place on October 27, with operations expected to commence in the first quarter of 2028. The new press will replace equipment dating from the 1950s and introduce Industry 4.0 technology, advanced automation, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced safety performance. New press targets growing demand for specialist extrusions The investment comes as demand for indirect aluminum extrusions continues to grow across commercial transportation, automotive,...
A Swiss-Polish research team has achieved up to 97.9 per cent relative density in extrusion-printed AA6061 aluminium by removing the solvent-debinding stage and extending the sintering process. The approach offers a potential alternative to conventional processing routes for sinter-based aluminium additive manufacturing, where oxidation has remained a major obstacle. The study, led by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), was published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing on October 15, 2026. An earlier version appeared as a preprint in May, making the journal publication the latest stage in the research’s release. The researchers combined a single-step wick-debinding process with a longer sintering hold to improve the density of printed aluminium...
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Helio, formed under the collaboration between Orora Beverages and industrial rigid container specialists Velox-digital, is a cutting-edge direct-to-shape digital printing solution for designing or decorating aluminium cans. Helio named after the Greek God of the Sun, expands Orora's existing high-speed offset decorating technique, offering clients a faster turnaround from concept to delivery, more operational flexibility, and infinite design colours, textures, and finishes. Orora clients will experience reduced wait times and improved flexibility, according to Chris Smith, General Manager of Orora Beverage Cans. "Cans are a terrific sustainable packaging option, convenient for many occasions and most importantly, produced from aluminium containing recycled content, with the can itself...
AL CircleBiz has successfully registered AMCO, one of the leading suppliers of aluminium sheets, plates, rods and profiles. AMCO offers high-quality semi-finished aluminium, copper, brass, and bronze goods. They also make and deliver precision-specified cast plates, blocks, and CNC machining sections. As a family business with over 270 workers, they will individually satisfy your needs. The products offered by AMCO includes aluminium sheet, aluminium rod, aluminium plate, aluminium cast plates and aluminium profiles. Their new business slogan, "When metal and service shine," raises the bar even higher for excellent quality and first-class customer service. In doing so, their workers' decent working conditions and unrivalled expert knowledge provide the final touch. AMCO is trusted by...
On Tuesday, July 18, Constellium SE, a global leader in manufacturing high-value-added aluminium products and solutions, announced that it is selling three of its soft alloy extrusion facilities to Vaessen Aluminium. As per the report, Constellium has already signed a binding agreement with Vaessen for selling the facilities located at Landau, Crailsheim and Burg in Germany for €48.8 million. Three of these Constellium plants have 450 employees in total. They are specialised in manufacturing soft alloy extruded products for the Building & Construction sector, Transportation, and Industry markets in Europe. The transaction is likely to close in the second half of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. Vaessen Aluminium, headquartered in Belgium, is a...
Aludecor, India's leading brand in the premium Metal Composite Panel (MCP) market, launched its much-awaited aluminium honeycomb panels called Nexcomb, capable of ushering in a new age of architectural possibilities. Setting a new standard, Aludecor is the nation's first Metal Composite Panels producer to produce its honeycomb core. Nexcore, Aludecor's honeycomb core, offers an unrivalled mix of lightweight durability and outstanding strength, ushering in a new era of adaptable construction materials. Nexcomb, driven by Nexcore, is a homegrown breakthrough with the potential to disrupt various sectors, including aviation, building, aeronautics, transportation, external façade, false ceiling, clean rooms, partitions and more. "We are proud to unveil Nexcomb, a product that is set to...
Shanghai Common Metal Products Co., Ltd has been successfully enlisted by AL CircleBiz, one of the fastest-growing B2B online marketplaces, to its 1200+ global community of verified sellers. Shanghai Common Metal Products Co., Ltd . is a recognised metal product producer, exporter, and seller with clients all over the globe. It has been devoted to supplying high-quality metal products that fulfil the different demands of its customers since its inception in 2017. Shanghai Common Metal serves clients across regions from North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. Its significant market presence illustrates its commitment to global expansion and addressing clients' needs globally. The products offered by the company...
According to a recent report, JP Morgan Chase & Co. has increased the target price for Kaiser Aluminum from $69.00 to $70.00 for the semi-fabricated aluminium producer’s robust performance in Q3 earnings. As per the report, Kaiser Aluminium reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42 for Q2 2023, much ahead of the market estimation of $0.16. That showcased the company’s ability to outshine its competitors. Kaiser Aluminium also reported its revenue at $808 million for Q2 2023, close to the consensus estimate of $810.25 million. Although the revenue stood 14.9 per cent down than in the last year, it still demonstrated the company’s resilience amid challenging economic conditions. Kaiser battled with a negative return on equity at -3.35 per cent and a negative net margin at -0.65 per cent....
Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, has announced that its Mulhouse foundry would produce die-cast aluminium housings to equip a new family of compact electric cars. For this, Stellantis will convert its foundry to electricity. The automaker has recently informed the unions that the plant would henceforth be dedicated to producing aluminium components for electric motors and will most likely be available by 2026. The automaker's electro-mobility plan is still being implemented. Stellantis aims for 100 per cent electric car sales in Europe by 2030 in the individual vehicle market. The company pledges 100 vehicle releases (including 75 electric) and at least ten new models between 2022 and 2030. "The Mulhouse foundry is confirmed as a strategic tool for the...
The downstream aluminium sector witnessed significant developments this week. According to Pragun Khaitan, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Jindal Aluminium Ltd (JAL), the company plans to spend INR 100-150 crore to increase the production capacity of its Bhiwadi plant by 60,000 tonnes annually. Japanese firm Ryobi will invest $35.2 million to build a new facility in Shizuoka Prefecture. They plan to introduce a moulding machine to produce aluminium automobile components for domestic automakers by March 2025. Gränges released its Q2 and H1 2023 results, showing resilience despite decreased demand for aluminium. Gränges Q2 sales volume decreased by 1.7%, with total sales dropping by 12.6%. Jindal Aluminium Ltd (JAL) is plotting to spend between INR 100-150 crore to expand the...
A company based in Powys, CastAlum recently showcased its technical innovations to other manufacturers in mid-Wales. The event, organized by the Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), invited local manufacturing and engineering companies to visit CastAlum's site in Welshpool. The site specialises in die-casting aluminium parts that are mostly used in cars. Karl Meredith, the Managing director, declared: "Ninety per cent of all production is for export, their components going into vehicles such as BMW, Ford, General Motors, Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, as well as non-automotive customers." "Over the past nine years, we have heavily invested in the development of new products, processes, and capabilities. Through their own investigation and expertise, their process solutions meet...
Iroko 3D construction printers from 14Trees are the outcome of the joint venture between Holcim and the UK governmental development finance institution British International Investment (BII). The new construction-ready three-dimensional 3D printer features an aluminium frame, making it easy to assemble and install without cranes. The 3D printer is outfitted with a multi-laser system that controls print quality 50 times per second to optimise end-product performance and operator safety. The new design includes a material preparation and feed system that is compatible with Holcim's ink, TectorPrint's low-carbon inks, and 14Trees' increasing line of low-carbon inks, which they claim reduces a building's carbon footprint by up to 70 per cent when compared to conventional techniques. This...
Gränges, a leading supplier of rolled aluminium materials, announced its second quarter and first half results of 2023, which reflected a survival amidst an overall economic slowdown and narrow demand for the metal. As per the results published, Gränges’ sales volume in Q2 dropped by 1.7 per cent Q-o-Q to 1.205 million tonnes from 1.225 million tonnes, and net sales amount diminished by 12.6 per cent from SEK 6.875 million to SEK 6.008 million. Sales volume in the first six months of 2023 also recorded a fall of 3.5 per cent Y-o-Y from 2.492 million tonnes to 2.406 million tonnes, and net sales plunged by 7.6 per cent from SEK 12.955 million to SEK 11.976 million. But adjusted operating profit grew in Q2 as well as in H1 of 2023 from SEK 348 million to SEK 450 million and from SEK 678...
Yanming Thermal Equipment Technology (YM), an award-winning manufacturer of aluminium profile equipment, has been enlisted by AL CircleBiz to its 1200+ global community of verified sellers. AL CircleBiz, the world's first global marketplace, successfully onboarded the company, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. The key functions of AL CircleBiz are to connect customers and sellers via queries against advertised items and business leads. In 2016, Yanming Thermal Equipment Technology bagged the National High-Tech Enterprise Award. The firm is based in Dali, Foshan City, China's nonferrous metal processing hub, commonly known as China's aluminium capital. The Foshan-based company's products include Aluminium Profile Equipment, Mould Heating Conjoined...
Taural India, a turnkey aluminium solutions provider, participated in the international GIFA 2023 exhibition to showcase their impressive achievements in aluminium sand casting. The event allowed Taural India to exhibit their dedication to the "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives, highlighting its ability to produce globally standardized critical components locally. Founded in 2016 as a joint venture between Indian entrepreneur Bharat Gite and the renowned Thoni Alutec group, Taural India has rapidly become a prominent manufacturing name. The company's skilled and experienced team provides exceptional aluminium solutions catering to complex and intricate business requirements. At GIFA 2023, Taural India displayed their state-of-the-art aluminium sand-casting products...
In May 2023, Canada witnessed a 13 per cent increase in aluminium imports month-on-month, reaching 804,859 tonnes. This surge can be attributed to higher shipments from Brazil, which rose by 23 per cent, and the United States, which saw a 28 per cent increase. Lower production levels in April also contributed to the higher import numbers in May. Specifically, imports of aluminium ores and concentrates rose by 15 per cent to 717,937 tonnes, while imports of semi-finished products increased by 33 per cent to 14,949 tonnes. On the other hand, imports of finished products and scrap experienced a slight decline of 3 per cent and 1 per cent respectively. AL Circle 's industry-focused report, ' Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023 ', revealed that primary aluminium production in North America...
Beijing Dansen Aluminum Co. Ltd. is a reputable supplier of aluminium extrusions worldwide. They produce extruded aluminium profiles for windows in various shapes, sizes, and finishes, catering to innumerable commercial, industrial, residential, automotive, marine, energy, aerospace, and military applications. Al CircleBiz has enlisted Beijing Dansen Aluminum Co. Ltd. among one of the 1200+ valued aluminium products sellers in the world's first aluminium B2B platform. The company is headquartered in Beijing, with production bases in Xianghe and Chifeng, covering an area of 28,000 square meters. They have modern, imported aluminium plate processing equipment, an ITW Ransburg automatic spraying system, experienced management, and a first-class technical team. For over 14 years, Dansen has...
Aodeli Australia, a prominent aluminium cladding manufacturer in Australia, has announced the launch of a new product, the Mirror Aluminium Panel (MAP). This high-quality product is the result of AODELI's extensive experience in delivering exceptional cladding panels and superb mirror finishes. Aodeli's Mirror Aluminium Panel has already been employed in various projects, including the KDV Sports Centre in Nerang, Queensland, designed by Spiro Architects in 2016, which is a well-known building that is open to multiple sides and connected to the environment. The production of mirror panels necessitates thorough and meticulous research to guarantee the finish's stability and long-term reflective capabilities. AODELI's commitment to manufacturing high-quality and high-performing products...
On Monday, July 10, Hulamin employees downed their tools and went on strike outside the aluminium products firm over concerns they claim have been unresolved since 2014. The workers picketed outside the Hulamin Aluminium's many entrances and outside the main gate about difficulties with their medical assistance subsidisation and retirement fund benefits. A shop steward employee and National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa trade union (Numsa) member who requested anonymity stated they could not agree with their employee and opted to strike. The workers stated that they want to be treated fairly, just like the [administration] employees. During the pandemic period the employees had referred the matter of medical aid to the bargaining council for further help. “We don’t want equal, as...
The metal industry around the world, including aluminium, is looking forward to the much-awaited upcoming event UK Metals Expo 2023 , to be held on September 13-14, 2023, at the NEC Birmingham. It is a one-of-a-kind annual event that brings the entire metal supply chain together under one roof. From primary metal manufacturers to technology/solution providers, this event opens its door for all. This UK’s premiere event is ideal for exploring a diverse range of cutting-edge metal products, discovering the latest innovations in metal manufacturing, learning about new technology, and networking with leading metal producers, stockholders and distributors. In 2023, the list of exhibitors includes Alutrade Aluminium Recycling, ALFED Aluminium Federation, Hydro, Hitachi, Innoval, UK Metals...
