US aluminium fabricators, extruders and finished-product manufacturers have launched the American Aluminum Alliance. This is a new trade association representing companies at the downstream end of the country’s aluminium value chain. The alliance brings together manufacturers that use aluminium to...
Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
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Recently, Maan Aluminium has announced plans to accumulate INR 8.319 billion (USD 100 million approx.) through a preferential allotment of 5.9 million equity shares, priced at INR 141 (USD 1.70 approx) per share. The proposal will be discussed for shareholders’ approval at an Extraordinary General...
Customs data shows that China's aluminium wire and cable exports reached 23,000 tonnes in September 2025, up 3.1per cent m-o-m and 145per cent y-o-y. Cumulative exports for January-September totalled 198,000 tonnes, up 30.6per cent y-o-y from 151,600 tonnes in the same period of 2024. By product,...
Eural Gnutti - the world's leading manufacturer of drawn bars in aluminium alloys for mechanical processing and one of the major players in extruded bars and profiles - has subjected its 6026LF alloy to a series of laboratory tests to assess its possible use in applications in direct contact with...
History has a way of repeating itself for Novelis; and this time, it has done so in barely a year. During the second quarter of FY2025, Novelis endured financial and operational stress due to a severe flood at its Sierre plant in Switzerland. Cut to Q2 FY2026, Novelis again finds itself in a...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has completed a USD 25 million expansion at its Trentwood rolling mill in Spokane Valley, marking another step in the company’s two-decade-long investment programme at the site. The project follows a pause during the pandemic and brings the total investment in the plant...
All eyes are on Novelis’ New York (Oswego) unit reopening in December, which halted production after the September 16 fire incident. Why? Stakeholders are hit financially on both ends of the Atlantic. Hindalco, the parent company of Novelis, is suffering a negative free cash flow from the...
VIVA, one of India’s leading manufacturers of aluminium composite panels, is all set to launch its new 0.7mm aluminium louvers and baffles from 6 to 9 November 2025 at ACETECH Mumbai. The new range of aluminium louvers features top-notch functionality, high-precision engineering, and architectural...
The leading Norwegian aluminium producer, Norsk Hydro , has experienced mixed fortunes in its key markets amid global political tensions. With the growing trade barriers, the industrial activity of some of its segments has slowed. It has reshaped demand patterns for obvious reasons. However, the...
Midal Cables proudly participated in the 3rd GCC Industrial Exhibition, organized by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and attended by Their Excellencies the Ministers of Industry from the GCC states. During the event, Mr. Rashed Hamed Alzayani, Managing Director of...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, announced a strategic partnership with the aluminium manufacturer, Shandong Innovation Group (SIG) and global investment firm BlueFive Capital on the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025 with the aim to optimise the...
Emirates Extrusion Factory (EEF), the UAE’s leading aluminium extrusion producer, has recently celebrated three decades in business with new investment in state-of-the-art technology and eco-friendly manufacturing. A subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries, EEF has evolved from a tiny local unit...
A fresh strategic alliance is taking shape in Turkey’s aluminium landscape. A Turkish aluminium producer, ASAS, is making waves internationally by acquiring Eurofoil France, a company based in France. This acquisition is a major step forward in ASAS’s strategy for global expansion, marking an...
Driven by the September peak season, primary alloy saw active production scheduling, sustained domestic demand recovery, and significant inventory drawdowns, though enterprises remained cautious about capacity expansion. Secondary alloy benefited from resilient downstream automotive demand, with...
In October, the aluminium processing composite PMI fell 6.8 per cent points m-o-m to 48.9 per cent, dropping below the 50 mark. PMIs for most aluminium processing sectors declined significantly into contraction territory, mainly due to weakening end-use demand and high aluminium prices suppressing...
This week in the aluminium downstream sector, major players shared impressive Q3 results, rolled out cutting-edge product technologies and announced significant leadership changes, indicating a vibrant shift throughout the global value chain. Weekly aluminium downstream recap by AL Circle Pvt Ltd...
AMAG Austria Metall AG has reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, demonstrating resilience in a persistently challenging global environment. Despite ongoing pricing pressure, weaker demand, and trade-related headwinds, the company managed to lift...
Constellium has delivered a strong performance in the third quarter of 2025, showcasing steady growth across all major segments. With impressive financial results, some key leadership changes and a clear plan for future profitability, the company is in a great position to keep its upward trend as...
Constellium has named Ingrid Joerg, its current Chief Operating Officer (COO), as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2026. She will also take a seat on the company’s Board of Directors. Joerg will succeed Jean-Marc Germain, who plans to retire at the end of 2025...
