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AL Circle Analysis: Import rise meets demand growth on aluminium extrusion chessboard
12 SEPT 20267MINS
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AL Circle Analysis: Import rise meets demand growth on aluminium extrusion chessboard

Aluminium’s downstream trade network is getting more fragmented as import dependence, changing end-use demand and trade-policy interventions reshape regional markets. From North America and Europe to Asia-Pacific, the aluminium industry is navigating a market where access to supply, competitive...

GM invests $40m in US aluminium casting operations for truck, SUV transmissions
11 SEPT 20263MINS
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GM invests $40m in US aluminium casting operations for truck, SUV transmissions

Explore how GM is expanding aluminium casting capacity in Indiana to support 10-speed transmissions and strengthen its US manufacturing footprint. General Motors is investing more than USD 40 million in its Bedford Casting Operations in Indiana, expanding aluminium casting capacity to support...

11 SEPT 20263MINS
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South China aluminium premiums hit year-to-date high on rising southwest conversion rates, scarce ingot supply

In recent weeks, the domestic spot aluminium ingot market has exhibited notable regional divergence. While basis levels in East China and the Central Plains have remained relatively stable, the South China market has seen its aluminium ingot basis strengthen independently to a year-to-date high....


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DFV group, specializing in aluminium paints extends its footprint in Brazil
14 AUG 20232MINS

DFV group, specializing in aluminium paints extends its footprint in Brazil

DFV, an Italian company that paints wood-effect aluminium extrusions and laminates, is extending its footprint in Brazil by constructing a second production in Içara, Santa Catarina. The new entity will concentrate on the market for high-end wood-effect finishes and RAL paints (an international...

AddUp selects Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy for its FormUp 350 3D printing machine
14 AUG 20232MINS

AddUp selects Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy for its FormUp 350 3D printing machine

AddUp FormUp 350 machines are compatible with Constellium's Aheadd CP1 Aluminium Alloy, as the additive manufacturing company announced in a recent advancement. Constellium's aluminium alloy has far more precise machining and performance conduct than the conventionally used AS7 and AS10 grades of...

Endurance anticipates increased demand for aluminium parts due to the emerging EV market
14 AUG 20233MINS

Endurance anticipates increased demand for aluminium parts due to the emerging EV market

Automobile parts manufacturer Endurance Technologies has declared Q1 FY2023-24 revenue of INR 2,467 crore after analysing the company's finances. There has been an influx of 16 per cent in comparison to INR 2,118 crore accumulated one year back. The EBITDA arrived at INR 338 crore with a margin of...

Downstream aluminium weekly: Hindalco and Novelis both witness dampening downstream aluminium sales
13 AUG 20234MINS

Downstream aluminium weekly: Hindalco and Novelis both witness dampening downstream aluminium sales

The downstream aluminium segment witnessed variable production this week, with Aparna Enterprises planning to invest INR 150 crores in FY24 to expand operations and INR 50 crores in tile, RMC, and aluminium. The move reflects the company's commitment to meeting India's infrastructure needs....

Ma'aden Misr chooses the world's first aluminium B2B platform AL CircleBiz for better networking
10 AUG 20232MINS

Ma'aden Misr chooses the world's first aluminium B2B platform AL CircleBiz for better networking

Ma'aden Misr is one of the most advanced industrial complexes in Egypt and the Middle East, having been created in 2008 and beginning production in 2012. The company has been successfully registered under the world's first B2B platform with 1200+ certified aluminium product sellers. AL CircleBiz is...

Crystal IS Inc and Asahi Kasei produce the first 4mm single-crystal aluminium nitride substrate
10 AUG 20232MINS

Crystal IS Inc and Asahi Kasei produce the first 4mm single-crystal aluminium nitride substrate

It has come to our attention that Crystal IS Inc, a company based in Green Island, New York, USA, has successfully developed a 4-inch (100mm) single-crystal aluminium nitride (AlN) substrate. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their ability to scale and meet production demands. It has...

Digital transformation in aluminium heat treatment
10 AUG 20234MINS

Digital transformation in aluminium heat treatment

Introduction Globally, around 22% of the Aluminium usage per annum undergoes Heat Treatment and Casting [i], equivalent to around 32% of the annual primary aluminium production of the world [ii] Globally, there are a few thousand companies related to aluminium heat treatment. The number of...

Aludium continues to support gender equality, sponsors the first women’s team of Lucentum Alicante
10 AUG 20233MINS

Aludium continues to support gender equality, sponsors the first women’s team of Lucentum Alicante

Aludium, one of the leading producers of rolled aluminium products in numerous European countries, has joined forces with the women's team of Lucentum Alicante, showcasing the company's spirit of supporting gender equality. Ignacio Alonso, vice president of Lucentum Alicante, and José Ignacio Juan,...

Aparna Enterprises plans to invest INR 50 crores to expand its aluminium business
09 AUG 20233MINS

Aparna Enterprises plans to invest INR 50 crores to expand its aluminium business

Aparna Enterprises, India's fastest-growing construction materials company, plans to spend INR 150 crores in FY24 to expand its operations and match the industry's increasing demand. A further INR 50 crores will be invested in Aparna Enterprises' tile, ready-mix concrete (RMC), and aluminium...

Hindalco reports lower downstream aluminium sales for 1QFY2024, resulting in a 5% decline in revenue
09 AUG 20232MINS

Hindalco reports lower downstream aluminium sales for 1QFY2024, resulting in a 5% decline in revenue

Hindalco Industries Limited, one of India's biggest aluminium manufacturing companies, announced the first quarter results of FY2023-24 ended June 30, revealing a net profit of INR 2,454 crore, up by 1.75 per cent Q-o-Q from INR 2,411 crore, driven by a recovery in Novelis business. However, on a...

AL CircleBiz proudly onboards Bano Scaffolding, one of the leading producers of aluminium mobile scaffolds
08 AUG 20232MINS

AL CircleBiz proudly onboards Bano Scaffolding, one of the leading producers of aluminium mobile scaffolds

Bano Scaffolding, one of the best manufacturers of aluminium mobile scaffolds and ladders, has been successfully onboarded by AL CircleBiz. AL CircleBiz is a first-of-its-kind global online marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers across the aluminium value chain. It is a devoted...

Marine Aluminium to supply Hornbeck with 21-meter helideck for its new conversion project
07 AUG 20231MINS

Marine Aluminium to supply Hornbeck with 21-meter helideck for its new conversion project

Marine Aluminium, a company known for developing and producing aluminium goods, has bagged a contract to deliver a helideck for Hornbeck Offshore Services' new conversion project. The 21-meter helideck can accommodate helicopters up to the size of a Sikorsky S-92. The 21-meter helideck can...

AL CircleBiz adds Qualfix to its list of 1200+ verified aluminium sellers
07 AUG 20232MINS

AL CircleBiz adds Qualfix to its list of 1200+ verified aluminium sellers

Founded in 2021, Qualfix is an aluminium extrusion plant headquartered in Ankara. It is known for providing excellent consumer items with their experienced personnel with over 15 years of expertise and high-tech manufacturing facilities. AL CircleBiz is quite excited to announce the inclusion of...

Novelis reports a 20% fall in net sales during Q1 FY2024 on lower shipments of 879,000 tonnes
07 AUG 20232MINS

Novelis reports a 20% fall in net sales during Q1 FY2024 on lower shipments of 879,000 tonnes

Last week, Novelis Inc. announced the first quarter results of the financial year 2023-24 ended June 30, reporting a 19.61 per cent decline in net sales year-on-year from $5,089 million to $4,091 million, driven by lower average aluminium prices and reduced flat rolled products shipments, although...

Robotics technology enhances productivity in the aluminium industry
07 AUG 20233MINS

Robotics technology enhances productivity in the aluminium industry

The development of numerically controlled machinery and the increasing prevalence of computers paved the way for the emergence of the first industrial robots. Griffith "Bill" P. Taylor is credited with creating the first industrial robot that adhered to the ISO definition in 1937. The robot...

Downstream aluminium weekly: Hydro keeps NOK 67 million aside to upgrade its aluminium extrusion factory in Lucé, France
06 AUG 20234MINS

Downstream aluminium weekly: Hydro keeps NOK 67 million aside to upgrade its aluminium extrusion factory in Lucé, France

Hydro has allocated NOK 67 million (equivalent to EUR 6 million) to improve its aluminium extrusion factory in Lucé, France. This investment will cover the purchase of new equipment, structures and infrastructure upgrades, as well as the launch of a staff development programme. AMAG's aluminium...

Japanese aluminium major UACJ posts weak Q2CY23 financial results
06 AUG 20232MINS

Japanese aluminium major UACJ posts weak Q2CY23 financial results

In the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, the aluminium giant UACJ, which had long been known for its unwavering performance, the company experienced challenges in delivering the best results during the second quarter of CY23 (April to June 2023). The Japanese comprehensive aluminium manufacturer...

US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in May 2023 recorded the highest growth of this year
04 AUG 20232MINS

US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in May 2023 recorded the highest growth of this year

In May 2023, the United States exported 72,300 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars compared to 66,500 tonnes in April 2023 and 40,700 tonnes in May 2022, found the US Census Bureau data. That reflected a month-on-month rise of 5,800 tonnes or 8.72 per cent and a year-on-year hike of 31,600...

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