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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The Aluminium Middle East held in April revealed a lot of interest among industry participants to invest in the aluminium sector of Middle East particularly downstream segment. Low energy costs and cheap labour are the main attractions in the Middle East and companies like Spanish-based Tecalex have shown interest to set up multiples units in the Middle East to develop their designing and manufacturing equipment for aluminium extrusion business. "We are also finalizing plans to expand our operations in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman. The expansion plan includes two more plants in Saudi Arabia, a second plant in Qatar and two additional extrusion units in Oman," said Miguel-Angel Calvo, Senior Sales Manager for Latin America, Middle East and Africa, Tecalex, which is participating in the...
The company Kato Light Metal Industry has entrusted to Presezzi Extrusion the replacement of two existing presses with two 23MN front Loading presses equipped with double tooling for 6" and 8". Both presses are designed end engineered to serve the automotive industry and to meet its technical requirements and quality. These presses are equipped with the most advanced automation systems and innovative system for energy saving, which is based on a patent developed by the R&D centre of Presezzi Extrusion called PE.ESS PATENT. Particular attention was paid by the technical staff of Presezzi in the optimisation of the layout and thanks to the reduced number of pumps and small size, it ideally suits to small spaces typical of Japanese industry.
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced its induction into the Circular Economy 100 (CE100), a global platform bringing together leading companies, emerging innovators, cities and regions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. The news was announced during the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2015 Sustainability Forum in Washington, D.C., an event hosted in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to explore the powerful impact of the circular economy with U.S. businesses and stakeholders. An early adopter of circular economy principles, Novelis has increased the recycled content of its products from 33 percent to 50 percent since 2011, closing the loop on global aluminum production and consumption for society to use again and...
Preliminary estimates indicate that aluminum demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) totaled an estimated 4,133 million pounds during the first two months of 2015, up 2.9 percent over a year ago. Demand for semi-fabricated (mill) products totaled 2,900 million pounds, up 11.8 percent. Apparent consumption (demand less exports) in domestic markets totaled an estimated 3,693 million pounds, increasing 8.1 percent year-to-date. Shipments of Aluminum Extruded Products (extruded shapes, pipe & tube, and rod & bar) by U.S. and Canadian producers totaled an estimated 420.3 million pounds during March 2015, a rise of 8.5 percent over the March 2014 total of 387.2 million pounds. Compared to the previous month, shipments increased 12.2 percent over the...
Sapa reported EBIT of NOK -317 million in 2014, compared with NOK -4,017 million in 2013. To provide a better understanding of the underlying performance, Sapa focuses on underlying EBIT. Underlying EBIT is defined as EBIT, adding back, impairment charges, restructuring cost and unrealized hedge results which was recorded at NOK 652 million in 2014, compared with NOK -89 million in 2013. In 2014, the amount of shipped volumes for general extrusions was 1,243,000 metric tonnes, compared with 1,212,000 mt in 2013. The amount of shipped volumes in 2014 included 28,000 mt related to Asia. Results remained weak in Asia, mainly in China. Results for 2014 includes write down of assets in China in the range of NOK 500 million. The Americas business area had good performance and improved profits...
Gulf Extrusions (Gulfex), a leading global manufacturer of extruded aluminium products, has revealed its participation at the 20th edition of the CRU World Aluminium Conference, which will be held from May 11 to May 13, 2015 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. During their participation, the company is set to highlight the latest trends in aluminium extrusions for the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, with Modar AlMekdad, General Manager, Gulfexbeing presented as one of the special panelists in the roundtable discussion focused on the topic of recycling. One of the highlights of the event will be a workshop on Price Risk Management for CFO's in the aluminium industry. The workshop, which is organized by Gulfex in cooperation with CRU and the London Metal Exchange, will be held on...
Nagpur based Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) is known for helping the Indian aluminium industry in solving their problems. The centre is now set to play an important role in country's defence as well. It will not only be designing a critical component for a shoulder fired ammunition which the country was importing till now but also help in designing special aluminium alloy to make temporary bridges for helping the Indian army move smoothly. The Ordnance Factory Ambajhari (OFAJ) has asked the JNARDDC to design the die cast components for the two products to facilitate their indigenous manufacture. The Centre has already completed the first step towards designing the die for what is called as 'tail blank', a high strength aluminium component used...
Rexam has collaborated with Czech beer brand Pilsner Urquell, to create a range of limited edition eye-catching can designs. The cans celebrate Pilsner’s sponsorship of the Czech Republic´s national ice hockey team, due to take part in the World Championships in Prague later this year. The cans are designed using Rexam’s innovative, patent pending, Super Premium Editions™ technology and high definition printing, showing stand-out illustrations of the Czech national team’s popular ice hockey players. Finished with a matt over varnish to offer a premium feel, the cans appeal to Pilsner’s audience of hockey fans who enjoy watching sporting events with a premium beverage. Lukás Novotny, Brand Manager for Pilsner Urquell, says, “Rexam is renowned for its innovative design capabilities and for...
ContiTech Vibration Control has awarded Sapa’s aluminium extrusion plant in Slovakia, and Stihl has presented its top award to Sapa’s aluminium tubing plant in Belgium. The awards demonstrate Sapa’s focus on exceeding customer expectations through quality, value creation and supply performance. Over the last six years, Sapa in Slovakia has supplied 13.5 million pieces to ContiTech in Europe and Mexico. These include aluminium parts for engine-transmission brackets and internal aluminium cores for dampening blocks. Close collaboration and a commitment to quality and on-time delivery resulted in Sapa being selected as one of ContiTech’s top suppliers. “Delivering great quality parts and innovative technologies to our customers are hugely important to us, and we continue to strive to do our...
China exported 57,400 tonnes of aluminum alloy wheels in March 2015, valued at $286 million, down 9.5% and 9.3%, respectively, from a year ago, data from the China Association of Automobile manufacturers (CAAM) showed. The average export price was $4.98/kg in March. Export volumes and value totaled 188,200 tonnes and $945 million, respectively, up 6.9% and 5.6%, year-on-year.
Novelis Inc. will report its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Following the release, Steve Fisher, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, will discuss the results via a live conference call for investors at 8:00 a.m. ET the same day. The conference call will also be webcast live via the Novelis website. The audio portion of the meeting will be available via telephone at: U.S. and Canada Toll-Free Number: 800 757 8521 India Toll-Free Number: 0008008521504 International Toll Number: +1 212 231 2920 Participants should access the conference 15 minutes in advance of the start time to complete the registration process. To test the compatibility of your browser and network connections in advance, please visit the site in advance.
Asia’s leading event for the complete aluminum supply chain will highlight aluminium’s role in the technological and environmental revolution across major global industries. With more leading car makers launching electric and hybrid vehicles and China’s stated national strategy to reduce average passenger vehicle fuel consumption by a third before 2020, Aluminium China 2015 in July will showcase the increasing role played by aluminium in the growing green automotive industry. By reducing vehicle weight without compromising safety, aluminium is increasingly being used in a range of automotive products from engine casings and chasses to wheels, doors and connectors. Visitors to Asia’s leading event for the complete aluminum supply chain will see aluminum forging, stamping and extrusion...
Constellium N.V. will announce its first quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday 14 May, 2015. A conference call and webcast to present the results will take place at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on the same day. The conference call will be hosted by Pierre Vareille, Chief Executive Officer, and Didier Fontaine, Chief Financial Officer. Details of the conference call, webcast and accompanying presentation will be available on the Constellium Investor Relations page at the company's website. To participate by telephone, please dial the following number and ask to be connected to the Constellium Q1 earnings call: USA: 1 866 376 8056 France: 0 805 102 319 Germany: 0 800 589 5393 Switzerland: 0 800 246 787 United Kingdom: 0 800 279 9489 An archive recording of the conference call and...
At the end of this year, Lexus will be launching the RX Facelift and the mid-cycle refresh will involve both the RX350 and RX450. Lexus has already revealed that the RX Facelift is going to come with big improvements to the performance and this is due to aluminium. In case you are unaware, Lexus will be utilizing aluminium to structure the RX Facelift. The aluminium parts will involve the hood, tailgate and closures. This will mark the first time Lexus ever used aluminium for its vehicles and it is aimed at dragging the weight of the upcoming SUV down. With a lighter body weight, the RX Facelift will have a bigger power output and better fuel economy. The aluminium structure is also engineered in the highest order to ensure that it is stronger than conventional metals. Of course, Lexus...
Rexam, a leading beverage can manufacturer, recently celebrated the award-winning achievements of six of its top U.S. suppliers. The Rexam Supplier Excellence Award program, now in its 12th year, acknowledges the suppliers that consistently ensure reliability, quality, innovation and cost effectiveness throughout the company's supply chain. It includes an annual awards dinner to celebrate the success of its supplier partnerships, review key business priorities and discuss ways to continue to enhance performance in the future. The 2014 awards were presented to: • Redwood Logistics – Supplier of the Year – for being a true partner that is dedicated to achieving the best in Quality, Cost, Support and Innovation to help Rexam meet its business needs. • Motor Carrier Services, Inc. – Best...
Granco Clark, Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing of equipment for the aluminum extrusion industry, today announced the retirement of Larry Difatta as Chief Executive Officer. He will remain with the Company on the board of directors as Chairman. On May 1, 2015, Larry Difatta the CEO of the aluminium extrusion company calls his retirement. Granco Clark has experienced success and prosperity under his regime, says company representatives and they are all sad to see him go. Difatta joined the company in 1988 and has been serving as CEO since 1992. In the course of these 27 years, the company has grown twice its size with dramatic increases in revenue and market share. His expertise in the machine building couple with his visionary approach helped introduce new technologies in the...
Minfa Aluminum Co. raise no more than 613.63 million yuan ($99 million) via private placement to build 400,000 m2/yr aluminum alloy formwork project, it said in a statement. The project is scheduled to complete construction and enter operations in May this year, it said. This move will diversify product portfolio of Minfa Aluminum, which is now specialized in construction and industrial aluminum extrusion.
Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, is today issuing the following trading update for the period from 1 January 2015. Results for the Group are in line with our plans. Overall global beverage can volumes were up 5% (3.5% excluding the acquisition of UAC) in the first quarter. Volumes in Europe were strong driven by good growth in energy drinks and growth in Russia, UK, Germany and Italy. There were robust performances in India and Egypt, offset by softness in the Middle East. In North America, standard volumes were down in line with the market while specialty volumes continued to grow driven by energy drinks. Volumes in South America, after a strong start to the year, slowed down towards the end of the quarter, as expected, with continued growth in specialty cans outweighed by...
