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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India and the United States have agreed to settle six trade issues at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and New Delhi would also reduce retaliatory customs tariffs on 28 American items such as almonds, walnuts, and apples. Based on national security, the United States levied 25 per cent and 10 per cent import taxes on specific aluminium and steel goods, respectively in 2018. In return, India imposed tariffs on 28 American items in June 2019, including chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, apples, boric acid, and diagnostic reagents. Three of the six conflicts were launched by India, and the same number by the United States. The settlement announcement was made amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to the United States, which he is doing at the request of President Joe Biden...
Guangdong Guangyun New Material Co., Ltd is a leading high-tech enterprise in Yunfu City, Guangdong province. Its massive 250,000 m2 area is dedicated to the production of exceptional quality aluminium sheet, coil, and foil. The company's first stage of the project boasts a staggering investment of RMB 1.2 billion. The company is proud to share that its plant has recently acquired 6 new production lines (FATA) for continuous casting, 2 cold rolling lines, a tension leveller line, cutting and slitting machines, a (Toshiba) grinding machine, a thick foil cutting machine, transverse cutting machine, and embossing machines, as well as other imported equipment. These cutting-edge aluminium processing lines have greatly enhanced Guangyun's global competitiveness. The firm's first stage output...
Established in 2002, Hengjia Group is a major high-tech firm of the National Torch Plan. The company is a big enterprise group that integrates the rough processing, finishing manufacturing, and sales of aluminium and aluminium alloy raw materials (aluminium water). The company has successfully joined the 1200+ global community of verified sellers at AL CircleBiz. Aluminium Checkered Sheet, aluminium coil, aluminium tube coil, aluminium cladding sheet coil and aluminium sheet are many products that have been produced since the first aluminium pipe was rolled out of Liuyang village in 2002. To know more about the different products, one can visit the official website of AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. Since then, the company has expanded from a...
Novelis Inc. has made an exciting announcement regarding the construction of a solar park at their production site in Pieve Emanuele, Italy. With local authorities granting their final approval, the park will span over 28,000 square meters and is expected to commence generating electricity by the end of this year. The company's commitment to sustainable aluminium solutions is commendable, and one must look forward to this project's positive environmental impact. Novelis is investing $2.4 million to decarbonize its production in Pieve. This investment will be used to facilitate the development of sustainable aluminium solutions for the European market, with a specific emphasis on low-carbon manufacturing. The solar park's annual production of approximately 4,000 MWh will play a crucial...
Aluminium, known for its versatility and widespread applications, is a crucial metal in various industries, from construction and transportation to packaging and aerospace. Understanding the demand for aluminium consumption across different countries provides valuable insights into their industrial development and economic growth. In this context, examining per capita aluminium consumption reveals the extent to which nations incorporate aluminium into their daily lives. This article explores the top 10 countries ranked by per capita aluminium consumption, shedding light on their utilization of this vital metal and its implications for their economies and industrial sectors. South Korea Per capita consumption: 42.76 kg According to OECD estimates, South Korea's per capita aluminium...
German Aerospace Company Bikar plans to set up an advanced Aerospace Service Centre (ASC) at its Belagavi Aerospace Cluster (BAC) in Karnataka. The announcement was made by Aequs Infra at the ongoing Paris Airshow. BAC's site is home to nearly 30 manufacturing units. The new hub will offer storage and specialised processing of semi-finished items of aluminium, titanium, super alloys, and other aerospace metals. The new ASC will increase Bikar's global footprint and position as a leading worldwide supplier of aerospace materials. Alex Bikar, CEO of Bikar Aerospace GmbH, stated, "We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new branch in Belagavi. This move signifies our commitment to providing exceptional services to our clients while strengthening our position in the aerospace market....
The construction industry is one of the main consumers of aluminium in the Russian market – 30% of the total consumption in the country or 220,000 – 230,000 tonnes annually. Russia is one of the largest producers of aluminium - 4 million tonnes of this metal are produced annually in the country In Russia, aluminium solutions are used both in constructing modern buildings and infrastructure facilities and in projects aimed at preserving architectural monuments and historical heritage. The interest in aluminium is explained by its unique properties. They include low specific gravity, high corrosion resistance and durability: for example, the service life of a bridge with aluminium structures exceeds 70 years. At the same time, aluminium bridge structures mustn't require constant...
The process of construction and operation of buildings can have an all-encompassing direct and indirect impact on the environment, society, and the economy at large. The field of green construction seeks to stabilize the requirements of these zones by making use of an assimilated sustainable method to construct a 'win-win' design approach. During the construction process, buildings use essential resources, generate waste, release dangerous atmospheric emanations, and severely alter the land function and its capability to absorb and capture water into the ground. R.K. Jain; Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Jindal Aluminium Limited The chief objective of ecological construction is to condense or totally avert the exhaustion of vital resources like water, energy, land and crucial...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China's aluminium plate/sheet and strip industry operating rates edged 0.97 percentage points lower month-on-month to an average of 65.04 per cent in May 2023. On a year-on-year calculation, the operating rates plunged by 12.25 percentage points. May experienced a weaker demand for aluminium plate/sheet and strip, which dampened the operating rates. New orders were lesser in the said month compared to April. Advance production assuming customers' requirements is also tricky, given the customised nature of these orders. Aluminium plates/sheets are mostly used in construction, industrial, packaging, and transportation. Among all the sectors, transportation, especially electric vehicles, accounts for the highest demand of aluminium...
A renowned manufacturer of visual display solutions in the US, Testrite Holdings has made its premium aluminium graphic frame profiles purchasable in long-length and cut-to-size configurations through their official website. Testrite is well-known for its innovative, high-quality, and reliable products. The company understands the importance of incorporating impactful graphics into various settings such as retail, tradeshow, and commercial environments. Testrite also recognizes the requirements of designers, installers, and contractors in the industry, as well as the current limitations of suppliers. Testrite Aluminum was established with the aim of providing a diverse selection of aluminium extrusion profiles from Testrite Visual to independent fabricators in the retail industry. These...
Located in Shanghai, China, Solar Aluminum is a highly respected supplier of top-quality aluminium products that boasts an impressive 18 years of experience in the industry. Their expertise lies in providing non-combustible aluminium cladding materials for both external and internal structures, making them a go-to choice for architects, engineers, and contractors. Their humungous product range includes aluminium core laminated panels, solid aluminium panels, coil continuous anodized aluminium sheets, and mirror aluminium sheets, all of which are engineered to meet the highest industry standards. At Solar Aluminum , they believe in putting their customers first, and they are committed to upholding their reputation, responsibility, and social value in the market. With their unwavering...
Cymat Technologies Ltd. publicised the commencement of prototype automotive component production for an electric vehicle manufacturer ("OEM"). After a year of collaboration with the OEM, Cymat has developed an innovative aluminium solution for the underside impact protection of a new electric vehicle's battery enclosure. The traditional industry solution has failed to meet the OEM's criteria, leading them to seek Cymat's expertise . Together with Tesseract Structural Innovations, Inc. ("Tesseract"), Cymat has created an advanced aluminium foam sandwich structure featuring an ultra-thin version of high-density SmartMetal™ aluminium foam. This component is designed to withstand an impact force of 120 joules from an object the size of a trailer hitch ball, equivalent to a collision at 48...
History of Artificial Intelligence: The history of artificial intelligence (AI) can be traced back to the early days of computing when scientists and engineers began to explore the possibility of creating machines that could think for themselves. One of the earliest pioneers in AI research was Alan Turing, a British mathematician who published a paper in 1950 that laid the foundation for the field. Turing argued that it was possible to create a machine that could be indistinguishable from a human being in terms of its ability to think and reason. In the years that followed, AI research made significant progress. In the 1960s, researchers developed the first AI programs that could solve complex problems, such as playing chess and proving mathematical theorems. In the 1970s, AI research...
Aluminium is a chemical element that was discovered 200 years ago. After an initial period of technological development, aluminium alloys were used in many structural applications, including the civil engineering field. Al is the second most widely specified metal in buildings after steel and is used in all sectors, from commercial buildings to domestic dwellings. Alloys Pure aluminium is a low-strength metal and consequently not suitable for building applications, but thanks to the addition of alloying elements such as Cu, Mn, Mg, Zn etc. and thanks to specific production processes, it changes its physical and mechanical properties to meet requirements of a large number of applications. Durability Aluminium alloys for buildings are resistant to water, and corrosion and immune to the...
QIC Trims provided custom aluminium extrusion profiles to support the ceiling installation of a city hall development in Sunderland. The project is expected to save the city council £22 million in operational costs over 25 years and will house 1,200 employees. The project's main contractor, Bowmer and Kirkland, chose QIC Trims to create a trim solution for the ceilings. QIC Trims' 'US Ceiling Raft' range was specifically designed for this purpose. The technical team from QIC Trims collaborated with the architect and sub-contractor to manage the ceiling's design through multiple allocations. After a round of extensive dialogues and R&D, the firm selected US04 aluminium extrusions to construct the ceiling. According to the company, this would elevate the construction features alongside...
Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, announced that it would relocate its aluminium technology centre from Zeeland to Cassapolis in Michigan, giving it a bigger space and better infrastructure. The new technology centre will be located adjoining Hydro’s under-construction recycling facility at the Midwest Energy and Communications SMART Park, housing a state-of-the-art lab with technological equipment and an improved workspace. Thus, it will enable Hydro to deliver more innovative products to its customers in automotive, transportation, consumer products and building systems. “Our technical resources in Michigan and Norway have been a key factor in our success and growth in the United States for the past years. With the relocation of our best in class technology...
One of the fastest growing aluminium extrusion companies in West Bengal, Kolkata, La Reliant Aluminium Pvt. Ltd was founded in 2009, with commercial production set in motion in 2011. The firm has almost a decade of expertise in delivering the highest quality aluminium profiles for houses, offices, the agricultural and car sectors, and other comparable fields. To know further about the product offered by La Reliant, one can visit the official website of AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. AL CircleBiz , the world's first global marketplace, has successfully onboarded the firm, linking millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. La Reliant Aluminium responsibly sources its raw material and recycles the best quality scrap to reduce...
Aluminium has established itself as one of the most highly sought-after metals worldwide, finding extensive usage in various building designs for over a century. Its versatile properties have made it a key element in iconic structures such as the Empire State Building in NYC and the Lakhta Center in Russia. Here are the reasons why aluminium remains a revolutionary material in the construction industry: Versatile Aluminium offers exceptional versatility, allowing it to be shaped and formed into various designs and structures. It can be extruded, rolled, or cast into different shapes and profiles, making it suitable for a wide range of construction applications. It can be used in almost any aspect of construction, including as the main support or as a decorative component. Lightweight One...
