Novelis has supplied approximately 100,000 m² of aluminium façade materials for six construction projects across the UK, highlighting the metal's growing role in architectural design, infrastructure modernisation and urban regeneration. The materials have been used across developments in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London, covering applications ranging from transport infrastructure and residential refurbishment to commercial and mixed-use buildings. The projects demonstrate the versatility of aluminium in modern building envelopes, with Novelis supplying architectural materials designed to combine durability, aesthetic flexibility and performance. Aluminium supports diverse architectural applications Commenting on the projects, Michael Hahne, Vice President Commercial of Novelis...
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...
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Ford is raising the price of its new aluminum-sided pickup truck but is trying to stay competitive with rivals. Ford released pricing on the F-150 yesterday. It goes on sale later this year. The new truck comes in five variants, down from 10 available with the current model. All five have aluminum sides, which is more expensive than steel but weighs less and saves fuel. Ford’s base XL and XLT models — which make up 70 percent of sales — will cost $395 more. A fancier King Ranch will cost $3,615 more; its new standard features include a heated steering wheel.
It’s been a year since the U.S. Senate held a hearing on logjams at metal storage facilities and rising fees. Since then, costs have gone up and waiting times for delivery at some sites are even longer. The London Metal Exchange, which oversees more than 700 warehouses, has been blocked from easing delays by Moscow-based United Co. Rusal, which as the world’s biggest aluminum producer stands to lose from shorter backlogs. The LME issued a new rule that storage facilities with the longest wait times had to release more metal than they took in. Rusal blocked the measure in a U.K. court, and the exchange is appealing in a case that started in London today. Wait times to obtain aluminum stretch to almost two years or longer in Detroit and Vlissingen, Netherlands, the two biggest sites for the...
The new XE has been designed around Jaguar’s modular vehicle architecture. The XE is the only car in the class to use an aluminium-intensive monocoque, with lightweight aluminium accounting for 75 per cent of the structure. The competition does use aluminium but the usage isn’t of this percentage. Jaguar Land Rover has one of the largest aluminium producer, especially in the automotive industry as all its new products have maximum usage of this metal. This milestone in body engineering ensures that the Jaguar XE combines outstanding design with benchmark levels of ride and handling – it will be the true driver’s car in the segment. As the bodyweight of aluminium is lesser than the currently used metals.vLightweight construction is a core element of Jaguar’s DNA and Jaguar uses it in the...
Technal-brand aluminium curtain walling and casement window systems have helped the Beacon Centre for Health in Swansea achieve a BREEAM “excellent” rating and a high level of energy efficiency. The building is designed around a central four-story atrium which has large spans of Technal’s GEODE-MX Visible Grid curtain walling to deliver high levels of natural light. This, together with a palette of natural finishes and subtle use of color, provides a welcoming and bright environment for patients and staff. Fabricated and installed by Vision 2000, Technal’s GEODE-MX Visible Grid curtain walling was used throughout the ground floor, spanning up to three floors and for two recessed areas set into the black brickwork for the upper terraced balconies. Technal-brand aluminium systems add energy...
Jiangsu ALCHA Aluminum Co., turns to a profit by registering a net profit of 8.64 million yuan ($1.40 million) in the first six months, compared with a 29.23-million-yuan loss recorded in H1 2013, according to a preliminary interim report filed to Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The company attributes the turnaround to significant growth in sales, and its increasing efforts in cost control. In addition, aluminum prices which presented rebounds after falling early this year also contributed to Alcha’s earnings.
Showa Denko (SDK) has decided to expand its capacity to produce high-purity aluminum foils for aluminum electrolytic capacitors in China. It will increase productive capacity of Showa Denko Aluminum (Nangtong) (SDAN) from 400 tons a month at present to 600 tons a month. SDK plans to start operation of the expanded plant in January, 2015. As SDK Group's local production base, SDAN has been conducting final processing of rolled foils as intermediate products supplied from SDK's Sakai Plant to provide our customers in China with high-purity aluminum foils in a timely manner. SDAN started its commercial production in September, 2013. SDK decided to increase the productive capacity of SDAN in order to respond to the expanding Chinese market of high-purity aluminum foils for high voltage use(1)...
Highlights: Second Quarter 2014 - Operating Income $46 Million; Adjusted EBITDA $46 Million; Adjusted EBITDA Margin 24% Third Consecutive Quarterly Record for Heat Treat Plate Shipments Strong Growth in Automotive Extrusions Generated Second Consecutive Quarterly Record Strategic Investments Driving Improving Manufacturing Efficiency Kaiser Aluminum Corporation KALU -1.04% today reported net income of $25 million or $1.33 earnings per diluted share for the second quarter 2014, increasing from $16 million or $0.85 earnings per diluted share for the first quarter 2014 and $19 million or $0.98 earnings per diluted share for the second quarter 2013. Excluding the impact of non-run-rate items adjusted net income was $19 million or $1.05 per diluted share for the second quarter 2014, compared...
Kawneer has been appointed a preferred supplier of architectural aluminium systems by one of the UK’s largest construction companies. The country’s leading manufacturer has signed a UK-wide supply chain agreement with Lend Lease, one of the world’s largest property, infrastructure and construction management firms. As an officially appointed partner, Kawneer will provide Lend Lease with comprehensive design, technical, value engineering and installation assistance for the supply of curtain walling, window, door and framing systems on a wide range of building projects in the residential, commercial, healthcare, education, leisure and industrial sectors, from conception to completion and beyond. This new agreement is the latest in a series of similar partnerships Kawneer has won with some...
Maan Aluminium announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 30 May 2014, had passed the following resolutions: 1. Approved the appointment of Ankur Jain, Sachit Jain, Shailesh Surendra Choksi and Kavish Shailesh Choksi as additional directors. 2. Noted the resignation of Rajendra Prasad Gupta from Directorship with effect from 24 February 2014. 3. The Audit Committee of the Company has been reconstituted with immediate effect as per the provision of section 177 of chapter XII of New Companies Act- 2013 and as per Clause 49 of the listing Agreement with Stock Exchanges and Abhinav Jain, Rajesh Jain, Sunil Jain and Ankur Jain, Directors of the Company were elected as a member of the committee. 4. The Shareholders & Investor Grievance Committee has been...
In the pickup truck wars, Ford appears to be setting itself up to be able to claim best fuel economy. But in announcing capabilities of the new engines that will power its aluminum-body pickup, Ford didn't disclose fuel economy -- only power and towing/hauling ratings. The 2015 engine lineup: • Headliner: 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, new to the lineup, that Ford intends as a substitute for a V-8. The 2.7 is rated 325 hp and 375 lbs.-ft. It is rated to tow as much as 8,500 lbs. and carry as much as 2,250 lbs. In a popular Lariat crew-cab model, with optional payload package, the 2015 2.7-liter truck could haul about 1,900 lbs., Ford says. A current-model crew-cab with the 5-liter V-8 engine would have a payload rating of about 1,500 to 1,700 lbs. But the current truck, with all available towing...
The Odisha government has formed a five-member committee to decide the modalities of supply of molten aluminium to the upcoming downstream units in the aluminium park at Angul. The committee would consist of chairman and managing directors of Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco) and Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha Ltd (Ipicol), executive director (smelter & power), National Aluminium Company (Nalco), executive director (finance), Nalco and chief general manager (MSME), Idco. The committee will decide the terms and conditions of supply of molten metal and also devise a mechanism for allotment of the raw material to various units in the park. The first meeting of the committee is scheduled to be held on July 28. The aluminium park is being...
Rheinmetall will shift a unit making aluminium engine blocks to a joint venture with China's Hasco to help finance growth at its automotive business, the German defence group said on Tuesday. Duesseldorf-based Rheinmetall said KS Aluminium-Technologie GmbH and Hasco, which is majority-owned by automotive group SAIC , will be equal partners in the joint venture, which will combine existing production capacities in Germany and China. Rheinmetall and Hasco have three joint ventures making, among other products, pistons and cylinder heads. Plans for the joint venture were reported earlier by Germany's business daily Handelsblatt.
The National Aluminium Products Company SAOG (NAPCO), one of the leading extruders of aluminum profiles in the GCC, has announced its plans to implement a massive expansion initiative that aims towards increasing its market presence and gaining wider reach across both regional and international markets. The move represents the recent decision of the company’s shareholders and board of directors to bring NAPCO to a whole new level—tapping into newer markets and introducing more products and services. Sayyid Wasfi Jamshid Abdullah Al Said, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NAPCO, said: “NAPCO’s expansion initiatives will be implemented in three key phases—starting off this year and the year thereafter. The move demonstrates our commitment towards increasing our output. To date, NAPCO...
Greco Aluminum Railings has been selected to manufacture fully welded aluminum railings systems for the Cast Iron Lofts II in Jersey City, New Jersey. “We are excited to be working with Josloff Industries by providing a fully welded and powder coated aluminum and glass system for The Manhattan Building Company,” said Jim Ellsworth, president of Greco Aluminum Railings USA, Inc. “We continue to pursue projects and partners of the highest standards and take pride in our level of quality products and technical services.” Greco will be supplying 2,000 lineal feet of their 42” glass railing system for the apartment building, which will have 232 rental units. The railing system will be installed by Josloff Industries, LLC. The new apartment follows the original Cast Iron Lofts, which is Soho’s...
Sapa achieved improved results in the second quarter of the year due to increased volume and the positive effects of its restructuring programs. Sapa had underlying EBIT of NOK 350 million in the second quarter, compared with NOK 211 million in the second quarter of last year. Operating revenues rose from NOK 10,974 million in Q2 2013 to NOK 11,544 million in the same period this year. The increase in underlying EBIT for both the second quarter and first half of the year was largely driven by increased volume and the positive contribution from its restructuring programs. Sapa’s restructuring agenda is proceeding according to plan and reported EBIT has been affected by related restructuring charges.
The advent of the 2015 Ford F-150 pickup has monopolized the aluminum vs. steel debate, and understandably so. The F-150, with its aluminum cab and cargo box, could be a rolling advertisement for Alcoa, Ford's chief aluminum supplier. But the fuss over the F-150 obscures a deeper trend. Step by step, automakers are making greater use of aluminum hoods, fenders, doors, liftgates and roofs. And the transition is occurring across the board, although pickups, SUVs and full-sized sedans are getting most of the action. The shift is gaining momentum, according to a report last month by Ducker Worldwide, a suburban Detroit consulting firm. In 2015, the average vehicle will have 394 pounds of aluminum parts, up from 350 pounds in 2012. By 2025, the average vehicle will have an estimated 547 pounds...
Document Seeks to Provide Technical Information for Assembling Attractive Storefronts and Entrances to Retail Businesses. Aluminum Storefront, The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released SFM-1-14, a manual that provides technical information regarding the installation of high-quality, attractive aluminum storefronts and entrances. The Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual presents information in five main sections: Terminology, Design Information, Hardware, Engineering Design and Guide Specifications. “It’s imperative for this document to be up-to-date because we use it as a base for training young and/or new application project engineers,” says Donnie Hunter (Kawneer), Vice Chair of the Aluminum Storefront Door Task Group. “This is a resource our engineers...
Sapa has signed a five-year global services agreement with IBM to operate the IT infrastructure for all of its 200 locations around the world. With the new agreement, which covers services for servers and workstations supporting 11,000 employees worldwide, Sapa will be able to use a cloud infrastructure including SoftLayer, an IBM company, for new workloads to support its rapid growth and expansion into new geographies. "As one of the largest companies in Norway, Sapa requires a high level of flexibility and scalability. We are delighted that Sapa has once again placed its trust in us, and on a larger scale, expanded our relationship with IBM cloud solutions," says Arne Norheim, Country General Manager of IBM Norway. "This contract demonstrates how IBM's global delivery model is helping...
