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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Arvind Dham-led automotive component supplier Amtek Auto Ltd, which counts ChrysCapital as a shareholder, has decided to raise money by way of issuing shares through a qualified institutional placement or other instruments, according to a stock market disclosure. The PE-backed company obtained its board approval last week to raise fund via issuing shares to qualified institutional investors or international offerings or other securities convertible into equity shares and/or such other equity-linked instruments, it said in its regulatory filing. It did not say how much money it plans to raise. Founded in 1985, Gurgaon-based Amtek Auto manufactures automotive components and assemblies, iron, gravity and aluminium castings, forgings, complex machining, ring gears and flywheel assembly. It...
Penhaglion, a leading maker of artisan crafted designer bathtubs, announces a new range of exclusive Aluminum Skirted tubs. Penhaglion is one of the first companies to venture into this collection of tubs, which is preferred by builders and designers. Each of Penhaglion’s products are exclusively prepared and presented by high skilled artisans to ensure a superior level of quality. Over time, aluminum has been proven to be a better building material to use when a product is subject to water conditions. Penhaglion, an industry expert, has the largest range of cast iron Aluminum Skirted tubs available. The makers of Penhaglion tubs are thrilled to unveil their new line to customers. To accompany Penhaglion’s Aluminum Skirts, consumers will find various finishes offered to bring out the...
Administrators working at Doncaster manufacturing company considered to be ‘doomed’ have finalized a deal to sell particular divisions of business and create 14 jobs initially. But in the whole process, 98 jobs were lost. As the administrators were fearful that 98 employees would lose jobs at Balby-based Norking Aluminium Ltd, the team in Wilson Field in Sheffield has sold portions of the business. Though the administrators haven’t disclosed the deal’s total value but include goodwill, company’s stock as well as equipment, based on LKH estate in Balby. Insolvency practitioners were appointed on 4th April as administrators at Wilson Field after Norking went through cash flow problems due to the supplies of a slump in construction industry, despite a very healthy order book. This resulted...
Over the last 5-6 years, aluminium LME prices have crashed from levels of US $3,000 per metric tons (MT) to the current rate of around $1,700-1,750 per MT. Due to this, the smelters were hard hit as the cost of production increased on one hand, and LME prices was declining on the other. As a measure to safeguard the producer margins, the "premium over LME" for aluminium gained significance. Premium components like Main Japan Port (MJP) and Mid West Transfer Premium (MWTP) that were added above LME prices have risen from $70-80 in 2010 to approximately $350-375 in March 2014. Factors such as capacity constraints due to smelter shutdown, increase in cost of production etc., were quoted as reasons by downstream players to artificially raise the smelter selling prices. Due to this increase,...
Hindalco Industries rose 4.68% to Rs 147.70 at 10:40 IST on BSE after the company's US subsidiary Novelis reported its Q4 results on Friday, 16 May 2014. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex was up 63.52 points, or 0.26%, to 24,185.26. On BSE, so far 4.95 lakh shares were traded in the counter, compared with an average volume of 9.79 lakh shares in the past one quarter. The stock hit a high of Rs 148.75 and a low of Rs 141.60 so far during the day. The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 149.70 on 13 May 2014. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 83.05 on 7 August 2013. The stock had underperformed the market over the past one month till 16 May 2014, rising 4.25% compared with 8.28% rise in the Sensex. The scrip had, however, outperformed the market in past one quarter, rising 41.10% as against Sensex's...
Using finished and unfinished profiles from Sapa, TUUCI Asia in Vietnam is assembling some of the most recognizable umbrellas on earth. Amid the buzzing streets of Ho Chi Minh City, employees at TUUCI Asia are quietly assembling umbrellas that “are utilized by many of the largest restaurant chains throughout the world,” says Truong Huynh, TUUCI’s managing director in Vietnam. Sapa aluminium in TUUCI umbrellasHeadquartered in Miami and with production in the United States and Vietnam, TUUCI has spent the past 16 years developing a reputation that has lifted the company to the top of its industry. Its aim is to manufacture “shade platforms” that combine function with design, uniqueness and style. High quality products also require durability, and TUUCI’s are robust, long-lasting in all...
The new Stocking Program for CRL-U.S. Aluminum Standard Doors and Frames now provides immediate availability for the most popular standard door options. C.R. Laurence is committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing quality products that the architectural and glazing communities can trust. Continuing to offer a wide selection of architectural systems that are readily available and easily accessible, including U.S. Aluminum Standard Doors is a key area of focus for CRL. Earlier this year, the U.S. Aluminum Division introduced its Stocking Program in all C.R. Laurence Service Centers in North America. This program was created to accommodate glazing contractors and project teams in need of new or replacement standard commercial entrances at a moment's notice. CRL-U.S. Aluminum...
Weaker demand of aluminium in China and overcapacity in can market will make Novelis look for new markets outside Asia for aluminium sheet that are produced at the new rolling mills in South Korea, said Phil Martens, the Chief Executive officer. The challenging conditions in China have forced Novelis to put their investment in Asia currently on hold for the coming future, Martens said the analyst. He said this after the net income of Novelis in the fiscal year to march end was reported $104 million and the company witnessed a drop in their sales to $9.8 billion. Novelis will now start up an automotive plant in China in 2014 after the completion of $400 mn expansion at its recycling as well as two rolling plants in South Korea. "We're comfortable with that investment, (but) we have decided...
Three new independent companies have been established from the remains of an insolvent Doncaster-based aluminium manufacturer. Norking Aluminium Limited entered administration in April, after the company suffered cash flow problems as a result of a slump in the construction industry, despite maintaining a “healthy” order book. Three new independent companies have now been formed, two of which are from trading arms of Norking which held sole UK distribution rights, and creating 14 new jobs. New company APCO produces signage systems while FOGA supplies a Swedish-based modular exhibition and display system. The third company, Mettech Fabrications Ltd, is a new venture manufacturing press metal work and aluminium and steel bracketry for the construction industry. Lisa Hogg and Robert Dymond...
The just-completed “The SSE Hydro” is the biggest multi-purpose arena in the UK. It is designed to stage concerts, conferences and a wide variety of other events, and has a seating capacity of 12,000. Designed by the world-renowned architectural firm, Foster & Partners, the venue has a diameter of 125 meters, the roof arches overhead at a height of 45 meters. This impressive structure was constructed wholly out of stucco-embossed aluminium strip supplied by Hydro’s rolling mill in Holmestrand, Norway. This light yet high-strength roof solution allows “The SSE Hydro” to shine brightly and adds a new highlight to the skyline of Glasgow. It sits directly next to another building designed by Foster & Partners in 1997 – the Clyde Auditorium, also known as “The Armadillo.” From above, the arena...
Highlights: - Q4 Net Income, Excluding Certain Items, of $75 million - Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $250 million - Liquidity in Excess of $1 Billion Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today reported net income attributable to its common shareholder of $54 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014. Excluding certain tax-effected items, net income was $75 million. "Fiscal 2014 was a transitional year for Novelis and we closed it on a strong note," said Phil Martens, President and Chief Executive Officer for Novelis. "We completed the majority of our business transformation initiatives to secure our leadership position in flat rolled products for the global automotive and beverage can markets, and enhance our unmatched, low-cost recycling capabilities worldwide."...
Constellium N.V. today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. Highlights of results include: • Shipments up 3% from prior year • Q1 2014 Revenues of €883 million and Adjusted EBITDA of €71 million • Major milestone reached with the signing of U.S. Body-in-White joint venture • Ratings upgraded to ‘Ba3’ (Moody’s) and ‘BB-’ (Standard & Poor’s ) • Successful completion of $400 million and €300 million bond offerings Constellium reported solid results for the first quarter of 2014 reflecting strong improvement in our automotive business and solid performance in our packaging business, despite a temporary equipment outage during the first quarter in one of our main aerospace plants. Revenues for the first quarter of 2014 were €883 million or 3% lower as compared with €911...
Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, today announced a price increase on its specialty aluminium sheet products produced in Germany. The fabrication price for plain, shate, industrial and foil container products and other selected aluminium specialty sheets will increase by five percent. The price change is effective immediately for all new orders not covered by current supply agreements. "This price adjustment reflects strong demand for flat-rolled aluminium products in Europe and increasing production costs in the industry," said Erwin Mayr, Senior Vice President, Novelis and President, Novelis Europe. Specialty products at Novelis include a wide range of high-quality aluminium coil and sheet products. They are designed to meet the requirements of a variety of...
Deliveries of both thin and thicker gauges of aluminium foil have made a bright start in the first quarter of 2014, according to figures released recently by EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association. In particular exports from Europe recorded an excellent increase compared with the same period in 2013. Overall alufoil production during the first quarter reached 219,000 tonnes (2013: 208,000t), an increase of 5.5%. After a slowdown through most of last year there was a welcome return to growth for thicker gauges, used typically for semi-rigid containers and technical applications, which saw a 10% improvement compared with the first three months of 2013. Thinner gauges, used mainly for flexible packaging and household foils, added 3.3% to continue the steady recovery seen for most of...
Aluminium factories located in China are using the metal more for making beer cans as well as cigarette packaging. They have maintained their surplus production for the eighth year although other producers like United Co. Rusal & Alcoa Inc. (AA) has cut down their output. China’s total production will be 2.5 mn metric tonnes more than its requirement for the year 2014. Though the country manages to store the surplus production, a growth can be noticed in the shipments of the processed metals. According to Bloomberg survey done 10 analysts, the net surplus of global aluminium will be 160,000 tons. Fabricators have to be given an incentive for unloading a supply. With high tariffs the exports remains unprofitable for the typical 55-pound blocks and more aluminium is turned into foil, sheets...
Aluminum prices had their ups and downs this week. The LME cash price rose $40/mt to its mid-week peak of $1,758/mt only to retreat to $1,732/mt at week’s end. Estimated shipments of Extruded Products by U.S. and Canadian producers totaled 1,090 million pounds in the first quarter of 2014, up 6.7 percent from the first quarter 2013 total of 1,021 million pounds. Shipments to the transportation market, as reported by participating companies, were up 12.3 percent year-over-year and 19.3 percent compared to the previous quarter. Estimated shipments of Aluminum Foil by U.S. and Canadian producers totaled 83.7 million pounds during April 2014, off 4.3 percent from the April 2013 total of 87.4 million pounds. Compared to the previous month, shipments decreased 6.3 percent from the March 2014...
The new AVA15 Aviation and Transportation Portfolio provides architects, designers, and specifiers with scalable architectural solutions for large-scale commercial transportation projects. The new AVA15 Aviation and Transportation Portfolio highlights CRL-U.S. Aluminum's ability to provide the architectural community with scalable, single source solutions for airport and transportation building projects. C.R. Laurence's new portfolio features noteworthy case studies of airports and transit centers with complex frameworks that require streamlined efficiency, performance, and modern aesthetics. These architectural systems accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic, key safety and security initiatives, and the overall non-stop nature of commercial transportation projects. CRL-U.S. Aluminum designs...
The statistics released by the Aluminum Association indicates that the new mill orders for the month of April 2014 have increased marginally by 0.32% over the previous month. The year-to-date new mill orders index is down 1.16%. New orders for plates were down in April when compared with March this year. The April plate orders plunged 14.17% from March. There was 13.02% decline in April plate orders year-on-year. The sheet orders during the month of April ‘14 inched lower by 3.93% from March 2014. Also, there was 2.28% fall in April sheet orders year-on-year. New orders for extruded products, foils, domestic can and export can stock were up in April when compared with the previous month. The orders of extruded products jumped 5.78% in April ‘14 when compared with the previous month. Also,...
