Bahrain’s aluminium wire exports continued to gain momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with shipments rising significantly compared with the corresponding periods of 2025 and 2024. The country exported 80,895 tonnes of aluminium wire in Q2 2026, taking its total shipments during the first half of the year to 143,518 tonnes. The export data covers aluminium wire under HS code 7605, excluding stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and similar products, electrically insulated wires and strings for musical instruments. Export volume registers strong Y-o-Y growth Comparing the quarterly figures, Bahrain’s aluminium wire export volume increased by 23.76 per cent Y-o-Y in Q2 2026, against 65,366 tonnes shipped during Q2 2025. The latest quarterly volume also marked a considerable rise from Q2...
India-based KEC International Limited is pushing ahead with Phase II of its aluminium conductor capacity expansion, even as a difficult second quarter dragged consolidated profit down. The Q2 FY27 investor presentation, dated November 2, lists the expansion as underway in its Cables & Conductors business, one of the few segments that grew in the quarter. The update comes over a year after KEC’s commissioning of the first phase of the plant in Vadodara in February 2025, marking an investment of about INR 600 million (USD 6.33 million). The company has not disclosed the capacity to be added, the investment or a completion date. Explore AL Circle’s report ALuminium Wires & Cables - Insights & Forecast to 2030 for insights into aluminium applications, industry developments and opportunities...
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AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, organises the international competition every year. AEROBAL’s secretary general Gregor Spengler explains the aims of the competition: “Our competition is an excellent reflection of the capability of the aluminium aerosol can industry worldwide. In particular, of course, it demonstrates the innovative capability of our member companies, which after all account for about 70 per cent of global production of aluminium aerosol cans. However, the competition also shows at the same time the important trends in this form of packaging and not least provides the markets with valuable impulses.” The winner among the aluminium cans that are already on the market was the Fa Mystic Moments can from Henkel. The can...
UK bending machine manufacturer Inductaflex has mastered a brand new technique that the company says completely solves the difficulties and high costs of curving aluminium window frame sections to very tight radii. An Inductaflex AL-1 aluminium bending machine recently successfully curved a 45mm wide x 65mm high extruded glazing section to a 165mm outside radius and 120mm inside radius. Inductaflex Managing Director Craig Barnshaw described it as a significant innovation for the window industry: "Our customer had actually been turned away from two UK companies who considered bending the section to such a tight radius to be impossible. "This was perhaps an understandable response as, on the face of it, it does look to be a curving task beyond normal limits. Nonetheless, we still carried...
Novelis, a global producer of rolled aluminum and a recycler of beverage cans, has introduced a wide range of environmentally friendly, energy-efficient aluminum construction materials to capitalize on the country's booming housing market. The company said that it is taking part in the Korea Architecture Fair and Festival at the COEX, southern Seoul, through Friday. Among others, it is showcasing Coloris TM, an innovative pre-painted aluminum for façades and roofing, high-strength aluminum sandwich panels and anodized aluminum. "We adopted the pre-painting method, instead of the conventional post-painting, to produce Coloris TM. We apply coating to aluminum coils prior to processing," a Novelis Korea spokeswoman said. She said the innovative product enables panel manufacturers to achieve...
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. announced that it has increased the size of its Board of Directors from nine to ten members and appointed Robert A. McEvoy, 49, to serve as an independent director. Mr. McEvoy's term took effect on October 20, 2015 and will expire at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. David Hannah, Executive Chairman of the Board of Reliance, commented, "I am very pleased to welcome Rob to Reliance's Board of Directors. Rob's extensive knowledge of the metals and mining industry and his expertise and experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and equity portfolio management will provide valuable perspectives and insights which will enhance the continued execution of our strategy and delivery of industry leading results." Mr. McEvoy retired as a Managing...
Constellium N. V. launches Aeral™, a new aluminium solution designed for the production of aerosol containers using the Drawn and Ironed (D&I) technology which is currently used to produce beverage cans. Constellium's Aeral™ allows a minimum of 30% weight savings compared to traditional impact extruded containers, all while maintaining the same level of performance in terms of resistance to pressure and great ductility. "Aeral™ is a new aluminium solution which, combined with the D&I technology, we expect will radically change the niche aerosol market. Yielding significant weight savings, this combination will dramatically reduce the environmental footprint of aerosol containers," said Raphael Thevenin, Sales & Marketing Director, Beverage Food and Personal Care at Constellium....
According to a recently published market research report the global aluminum FRP market is likely to reach a CAGR of approximately 3.64% until 2019. The demand for aluminium FRP from the automobiles industry is driving the market. This is because aluminium FRP is replacing steel in automobiles and transport. It is preferred over other metals due to its light weight leading to reduced fuel consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emission. The report emphasizes on the involvement of industries such as food and beverages, automobile and construction, and defence and aerospace. With an increase in the aluminium production especially in China, the aluminium FRP industry is expected to gain significant traction during the forecast period. Report highlights: - Plates and sheet accounted for more...
Xiaomi has announced successor to its Mi TV 2. The next-gen Mi TV 3 boasts of a 60-inch display with LG’s true 4K technology. The Mi TV 3 is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, features an ultra-thin 11.6mm aluminium frame with a metal backplate. The display comes with MEMC motion compression for super clear motion images. It comes with a main board that is built into the TV's independent speakers and conveniently connects the TV's main display with other add-ons. The easy-to-reach ports are located above the speaker, making the home entertainment setup appear neat. The third-generation smart TV by Xiaomi has been priced at RMB 4,999 (approximately $786).
Multiple coils make wireless charging of batteries of electronic devices much easier, because more the coils, the wider the charging area. To make battery charging even faster, CHOETECH, the leading brand in manufacturing chargers for Android as well as iOS based smartphones, tablets and phablets, has introduced the brand new aluminium CHOETECH charger. The CHOETECH charger is a sharp looking device constructed out of aluminium, giving it a more premium feel than similarly priced devices. It also features grippy rubber pads at the base to keep the charger from sliding and an LED indicator light. Included with the stand is a USB cable and a 2A power adaptor.
After the orders assigned to Danieli for a hot rolling mill and a plate stretcher for the AMAG 2014 project, Austria’s leading aluminium producer recently decided to rely again on Danieli’s technological expertise. Danieli Fröhling, known as specialist for high-performance cutting and finishing lines for aluminium strip, will supply a coil preparation station and a slitting line for the AMAG 2020 investment programme. The equipment to be supplied will be used to prepare cold rolled coils to remove strip with undesired thickness variations both from head and tail end. Subsequently, these coils will be processed on a dedicated slitting line that will be able to slit the material in up to 4 finished strips. The large thickness range, many different finished strip widths and the big variety...
Metal improvement specialist, Wallwork Group, report that their Nadcap approval has now been extended to cover both their aluminium and magnesium heat treatment processes. The company is one of a small number of UK heat treatment companies able to process aluminium to aerospace industry standards. There are even fewer companies that have the rare ability to heat treat magnesium. The company processes complex components from satellite and aircraft parts through to motorsport and sports cycle equipment. Parts processed vary from fabrications and castings to small pressed-metal parts. Within their high-tech furnaces, Wallwork can heat treat loads of up to two cubic metres in each process cycle. Ian Lacey, business development manager for aluminium and magnesium heat treatment explained,...
Growing application of aluminium in automobile industry has not only increased fuel efficiency but also reduced the vehicular pollution, said Nalco CMD T K Chand. "While the developed countries use on an average 140 kg of aluminium per vehicle, in India it is about 40 kg only. Nevertheless, by 2016 the use of this lightweight metal in auto sector in India is expected to go up by at least three times," said Chand, on the sidelines an Auto Fest in Bhubaneshwar on Saturday, October 17. Stating that replacement of one kg of heavy metal by aluminium reduces 22 kg of carbon dioxide emission during the lifecycle of a vehicle, Chand said, "Most importantly, at the end of a vehicle's life nearly 90 per cent of the aluminium is recyclable." "Initially, aluminium gained a foothold in wheels and...
According to the observations made in a recently published research report on aluminium die-casting market for automobiles in Canada, the market here is matured and is continuing a steady growth over the past couple of years. Despite ongoing economic crisis and government's hostile tax policies, that have been adversely impacting the small firms, as a whole, the regional market has continued to dominate the global aluminium die-casting market with the growing automobile industry in the country. Empire Die Casting, an Ohio-based aluminium and zinc die caster, and other plants have installed advanced electric aluminium melting, and distribution and holding systems. This infrastructural advancement is expected to cut the amount of energy consumed by aluminium smelters by 80%. Regional...
MSI Gaming, the leading gaming notebook manufacturer and innovator, announced the launch of its brand new Thunderstorm dual-sided gaming mousepad, which is engineered from anodized aluminum, forming a tough mousepad that will not bend during intensive gaming sessions. To keep it firmly in place, the Thunderstorm is equipped with anti-slip feet on all four corners. Its unique L-shaped design gives gamers maximum freedom to position their keyboard and mouse exactly the way they prefer. The edges of the solid aluminum Thunderstorm have a chamfer finishing for a premium look and feel. Suited for gamers of every type, the MSI Thunderstorm features two different surfaces to choose from. For ultimate swiftness, the polymer textured Speed Surface is optimized for fast movements and gives a smooth...
Canadian supplier Linamar Corp. has offered 771 million euros ($882 million) in cash to acquire French peer Montupet SA. Montupet, which is working with U.S. investment bank Jefferies, said its board is supporting Linamar's tender offer. The French company supplies valued-added aluminium castings and parts to a variety of automakers in Europe, including Volkswagen. Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz said in a statement: "Montupet is a technical leader in the market, well known and respected for its engineering and processing expertise in the cylinder head segment in particular where we intend to grow and leverage our respective strengths. "Our businesses are very complementary, with our finished machining strength and Montupet’s casting expertise, and we are remarkably aligned in our business...
Decorated British Olympian Sir Chris Hoy (in association with Evans Cycle) has revealed his latest range of bikes for 2016: the Alto Irpavi, Aomori and Shizuoka models. Among these three, Alto Irpavi model boasts an exclusive aluminium built. The flagship Alto Irpavi .004 has an aluminium frame equipped with carbon forks, full Shimano Ultegra mechanical groupset and disc brakes, all for £1,800. The Alto Irpavi model was initially conceived almost 18 months ago and is awaiting launch around the end of this year.
Latin America has witnessed a considerable growth in the metallurgy and material die casting market over the past couple of years. According to a recently published market research report, highly matured die casting market in North America and spiking automobile sector in the region were the major driving factors for the increasing die casting parts market in the country. Brazil and Argentina state and local governments have lured foreign investors by providing auto manufacturing industry with a variety of incentives such as free land, tax incentives, government-funded education programs and promises of infrastructural investment. This made the OEMs to expand their manufacturing footprint beyond the traditional manufacturing zones in Latin America and now, are found to source individual...
While setting timelines for establishment of proposed industrial clusters, the Government of Odisha on Thursday, October 15, asked the Industries Department to identify areas along the Kalinganagar-Paradip Express Highway for downstream industries. Chief Secretary GC Pati, who reviewed the progress of major industrial clusters including Aluminium Park at Angul and Petrochemical complex at Paradip here at a high level meeting, advised the department to identify new clusters for downstream industries along the railway line to Dhamra. The departments of Revenue and Disaster Management and Industries have been asked to work out a system for land pooling by making the land owner a stakeholder in the new industrial clusters with an assured return like land rent for faster development of the...
Reynaers Aluminium Romania, one of the main European leaders in aluminium solutions for the constructions industry, aims at a 7 million Euros turnover by the end of this year, which means a 75% increase compared with last year’s business. Also, the company plans to reach a 10% market share on the local aluminium joinery market. After 10 years of activity in Romania, Reynaers counts on a 7 million Euros business and a 10% market share on the aluminium joinery market. The aluminium joinery market has increased by 10-15% in 2015. AFI Park, Oregon Park, Metropol Offices, Malmo Office Towers are the main projects for which Reynaers has delivered products this year. “AFI Park, Oregon Park, Metropol Offices, Malmo Office Towers, as well as institutions such as Clujana Hospital, are among the...
