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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Leading figures from the British automotive industry are set to discuss the growing demand for aluminium amongst carmakers at a special conference in Birmingham this autumn. Until recently, aluminium has only been used in mechanical components in cars, with all-aluminium vehicle bodies such as those now being pioneered by the likes of Jaguar Land Rover consigned to the preserve of high end or specialist vehicles. However, this is now changing as mass-market models begin to utilise the recyclable material in chassis and bodies. The two-day event, which is being organised by the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), takes place on November 11 and 12 at the Thinktank Science Museum in Birmingham. The conference will build on last year’s successful gathering with more than 100 delegates due to attend...
There is increasing scientific evidence that human activity is negatively impacting the environment. The political climate also is changing. ln addition, how companies view environmental issues is emerging as a component of a healthy "bottom line." Slowly, but with ever-increasing momentum, companies are paying heed to their carbon footprint. Companies promoting a "green mindset" are focusing on environmental issues that not only will contribute to better profitability but also enhance the company's positive reputation in the minds of consumers. Therefore sustainability is good business and, if done well, can be profitable. Sustainability is all about reducing the use of natural resources and reducing solid waste and hazardous material from our production processes. Lean manufacturing and...
The blue chip company, which produces 61 billion cans a year and counts Red Bull, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo among its customers, fell 16p to 520½p as Deutsche Bank cut its buy rating to hold. The broker believes Rexam’s earnings will have been given a boost from a strong performance in Latin America catering for thirsty fans during the recent World Cup. But it warned: “We have concerns about the rising aluminium premium in Europe, which Rexam, currently, is unable to pass through to customers.” Rexam had signalled a potential £20-25million hit this year from higher prices but Deutsche said the impact could be over £30million. Unilever gave investors food for thought as talk resurfaced about spinning-off its food products business. According to UBS, rising interest rates and slowing sales...
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. declared a quarterly dividend, Analyst Ratings Net reports. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 25th will be given a dividend of 0.35 per share on Friday, August 15th. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 23rd. On a related note, analysts at Cowen and Company raised their price target on shares of Kaiser Aluminum Corp. from $73.00 to $76.00 in a research note on Friday, April 25th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company. The company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $75.90. Shares of Kaiser Aluminum Corp....
Aldora Aluminum and Glass Products, a manufacturer of custom fabricated aluminum and glass products, is pleased to announce the expansion of a new plant location in the Orlando area. At 65,000 sf the plant will house a state of the art, double bay tempering line, a 96” x 220” laminating line complete with an autoclave for PVB and Sentry Glass, and an insulating line. Aldora will continue to produce liquid laminated products out of its Miramar and Charleston locations. The tempering furnace will be capable of producing soft coats (high performance, low-E glass) for laminating and insulating in order to meet the increasing energy demands of the marketplace. Additionally, it will have all of the glass fabrication equipment necessary to assemble high quality shower doors, table tops and other...
General Motors has proposed investing $27 million in its Bedford casting plant for machinery, equipment and tooling needed to produce aluminum engine blocks. The Times-Mail reports the automaker filed a tax abatement request for the investment, saying it would add about 42 jobs and raise the southern Indiana plant's employment to 656. Bedford Economic Development Commission Chairman Patrick Robbins said the tax abatement would save GM 1.9 million in taxes over 10 years. GM plans to install the new equipment beginning in early November and finishing in March 2016. GM announced last December it planned to invest $29 million in the Bedford plant to make parts for six- and 10-speed transmissions.
Underlying EBIT for Sapa improved compared to the first quarter, partly influenced by seasonally stronger sales volumes. Sapa’s restructuring agenda is progressing according to plan and reported EBIT is affected by related restructuring charges. Key Figures - Sapa (50%) Second quarter 2014 First quarter 2014 NOK million, except sales volumes Revenue 5 772 5 673 Underlying EBITDA 321 220 Underlying EBIT 175 78 Underlying Net Income (loss) 131 35 Sales volumes (kmt) 184 180 Earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) 84 (2) Market Demand for extruded products in North America improved by 7 percent compared to the first quarter, mainly due to seasonality. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, demand grew 5 percent, supported by automotive and building and construction....
With a view to encourage increasing use of aluminium metal in growing buildings / architecture, construction industry and to make sincere efforts in creating awareness amongst public the need to use more aluminium in Buildings, Aluminium Association of India (AAI), an apex body of all aluminium industries in the country, organized the Seminar on Aluminium in Building and Construction. Addressing the gathering Chief Guest Mr. T M Thomas, Principal Architect, Thomas Associates, the country’s leading architecture firm, pointed out that Aluminium had emerged as the best alternative to timber in the 80s, but became unpopular thereafter because of affordability and high taxes. “Availability, affordability and heavy taxes are affecting the growth of the Aluminium sector in India and this has to...
With its highly efficient lubricant concentrate of the BONDERITE brand and a technical service, Henkel offers tailored, integrated solutions for pressure die-casting processes to companies from the metal processing industry. By offering this full package Henkel convinced Trimet, one of Europe’s leading aluminum casting producers, to switch all its production lines to Henkel technologies. To create even more value for its customer, Henkel as leading producer of industrial adhesives developed an efficiency-boosting strategy that has reduced costs considerably in Trimet’s processes. The key element of the full product and service package is a highly efficient lubricant concentrate of the BONDERITE brand that cuts cycle times in production by an impressive 5 percent. At Trimet’s plant in...
Smaller cubic capacity and lower fuel consumption while offering the same, if not better, performance – that is the recipe for success when it comes to downsizing. A modern turbocharged system is necessary to achieve this. The global development trend toward turbocharging for gasoline engines is in full swing. International automotive supplier Continental is supporting this trend and setting milestones with its pioneering and innovative turbocharger technology. The first Continental turbocharger went into series production in a highly efficient, multi-award-winning 1.0l engine in 2011. The company is now adding another chapter to this success story with a technological world premiere: Continental's powertrain developers have launched series production of the first car turbocharger with an...
Toyota Motor Corp. will dramatically expand the use of aluminum body panels and structures in its 2018 Camry, a major step in a global shift toward increased aluminum usage in cars and trucks. Sources familiar with the matter told AMM that Toyota has already launched an aluminum-intensive design program for the Camry and is actively looking to establish automotive aluminum infrastructure in North America. "The program is going to support the Camry which launches in 2018," one source said. "It is more than just increased utilization – it’s an aluminum-intense design, similar to that of the Ford (Motor Co.) F-150." Aluminum sheet is used for the hood and roof on current Camry models, the source said, but starting in 2018 a large majority of the body panels, including the doors and trunk,...
According to the new chief of Japan’s aluminum industry body, if other carmakers follow in Ford’s footsteps and release models made from the lightweight metal, its price could rise by as much as a third to $2,500 per tonne. While the metal has already seen niche usage in high-end automotive products, the decision to employ it within the construction of a mainstream model like Ford’s F-150 pickup could trigger a revolution in its rival’s next models. Aluminum, which is lighter than steel, doesn’t rust and allows the carmaker to develop a more efficient car – is now mulled by several automakers, which are rumored to use it for their future products. Certainly, before any decisions are made, many are still waiting to see if Ford’s daring move will prove successful, as the automaker’s F-150...
Jaguar’s all-new sports saloon, Jaguar XE, will make its world premiere in London on September 8th. Jaguar XE brings with it first-in-segment features such as all aluminium monocoque chassis, Integral Link suspension and All Surface Progress Control. This is first of the series of four technology previews that will highlight the technical, design and engineering features in the XE and will also provide information on the car’s advanced aluminium architecture, unique driver aids and new Ingenium engine range. Mike Cross, Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity, said:"Jaguars have always been renowned for a balance of precise handling and a high-quality ride. The XE is the culmination of everything the company has learned over the years. The Integral Link rear suspension provides a combination...
Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co. signed an annual supply contract of 2,000 tonnes of aluminum foil on July 3, southmoney.com reported yesterday. The long-term contract, worth 30 million yuan ($4.86 million), was signed with Henan Yuyang Aluminium Foil Co. The contract sum is equivalent to roughly 4% of Mingtai Al.’s aluminum foil revenues (780 million yuan) in 2013, it added.
Lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing leader Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced that R&D Magazine has named Alcoa 951 — an enabler for adhesive bonding of aluminum-intensive vehicles (AIVs) — an R&D 100 Award winner. The 52nd Annual R&D Awards, known as the "Oscars of Invention", recognize the top 100 technology innovations introduced in the past year across industry, academia and government-sponsored research. As automakers use aluminum body structures to improve fuel efficiency and performance, new joining and assembly methods are required. The patented Alcoa 951 pretreatment bonding technology is up to nine times more durable than the competition. It enhances bond durability and enables more cost-effective, mass production of AIVs. Alcoa 951 also uses organic,...
Bahrain-based Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (Garmco) plans to invest $50 million for capacity expansion, chief executive Graham Bruce told the GDN. The $450m annual turnover company will be boosting its re-melt and casting facilities in parallel with Alba's potline 6 expansion, he said in an exclusive interview. "Plans are finalised, feasibility studies have been completed and all necessary permits are in place. "A new casting facility will add 120,000 metric tonnes of casting capacity and forms an integral part of Garmco's 3-5 years strategic plan." The mill's current capacity is 165,000 metric tonnes annually. Garmco meets a third of its raw material requirements through the re-melt of scrap materials, which will also be expanded. "The expansion will create up to 60 jobs for...
Signature Aluminum Canada located in Pickering, Ontario has selected Granco Clark to supply performance upgrades to their existing 3000 Ton extrusion line. Signature is upgrading the press line to improve process control and increased capacity. Granco Clark is supplying a profile quench and a billet taper quench. The profile quench will provide production consistency with excellent metallurgical properties. The taper quench will allow for isothermal extrusion while maintaining extrusion speed throughout the entire extrusion cycle without compromising product quality. Founded in 1947, Granco Clark began manufacturing billet furnaces and has evolved into a worldwide, cutting-edge, single-source supplier and leading equipment manufacturer in the aluminum extrusion industry. With a proven...
While models that widely use the lightweight metal into their construction already exist, it’s the high visibility Ford F-150 that puts it mainstream, and others are expected to swiftly follow. Steel has been for many decades the go to material for the worldwide auto industry, even as aluminum was heralded by automakers as the next big thing because of its ability to make new cars lighter and thus increase fuel efficiency. Still, big obstacles were involved – cost and the complete overhaul of manufacturing technology that was needed among them – so its prime users remained the niche luxury automakers. Now, Ford is ready to put more than 700,000 2015 F-150’s annually on the roads, as it mulls increased fuel efficiency and the fact that research showed them 80% of buyers would go for the...
