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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Alcoa officials have signed a long-term agreement to supply aluminum sheet to Spirit AeroSystems Inc., Wichita, Kan., in a contract valued at approximately $290 million over five years. On April 8, 2014, Alcoa increased its 2014 global aerospace growth expectation by one percentage point to 8% to 9%, on strong demand for both large commercial aircraft and regional jets and continued growth in the business jet market. “Alcoa produces lightweight metallic solutions for the aerospace industry that deliver strength, aerodynamic efficiencies, and corrosion resistance,” said Mark Vrablec, president, Global Aerospace, Transportation and Industrial Rolled Products at Alcoa. “This new multi-year contract with Spirit deepens our collaborative relationships and enables us to continue to grow in this...
With Chrysler's CEO indicating the company may be looking aluminum to shed weight from its Jeep Wrangler, analysts say its good news for Alcoa Inc. Speaking to reporters after an event, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne told Automotive News Chrysler is watching the rollout of Ford's aluminum-bodied F-15 closely, but believes the company's Wrangler is its best potential case for aluminum. "We continue to believe that the automotive industry is moving down an aluminum adoption curve beyond current expectations," Sterne Agee analyst Josh Sullivan wrote in a report issued Monday. "The large F-150 broke the ice; however economies of scale will make smaller vehicles (Wrangler) more valuable over time." This would mark the first indication of aluminum body sheet adoption moving out of the...
The construction sector in India is projected to emerge as the largest end use sector for Aluminium. It is a major contributor to the country’s GDP (8% in FY12) and one of the largest employment generators currently employing around 33 million people. While the Indian economy grew by 5% in FY13 as compared to 6.2% in FY12, the construction industry grew by 5.9% in FY13 against 5.6% in FY12. This sector holds ample promises for the future of Aluminium in India. Aluminium being green metal and an effective substitute to wood and also being corrosion resistance, competes with steel, which requires periodical maintenance. Aluminium is considered to be much safer than PVC window and doors and more over easily recyclable qualifying as sustainable and therefore branded as green metal. Because of...
Ess Dee Aluminium, a leading manufacturer of primary packaging material for pharma and FMCG segment has entered into an agreement with Germany's Chemnitz University of Technology for co-operation in research in the field of packaging and aluminium foils. The tie up aims to improve the existing products in terms of quality, price and overall performance and to develop new products based on the existing capabilities. The MoU was signed by Sudip Dutta, chairman Ess Dee AluminiumBSE 0.73 % and Prof. Dr Andreas Schubert, Vice Rector of Technische Universitat Chemnitz. The two partners also aim to take up joint studies to create a roadmap for detailed areas of research, including anti-counterfeit processes and developing eco-friendly printed packages and innovations through different printing...
Constellium N.V. and UACJ Corporation announced today that they have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to supply Body-in-White aluminum sheet to the North American automotive industry, following their January 2014 announcement of plans to collaborate in the North American Body-in-White market. The JV will have an initial target capacity of 100,000 metric tons supplied by cold rolled coils from both partners’ rolling mills. The facility, which will be located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will be designed to allow for expansion beyond 100,000 tons. The total joint investment is expected to be approximately $150 million. Production is scheduled to start in the first half of 2016, with full capacity reached by 2018. “Bowling Green is the right place for this plant, particularly because its...
The Philadelphia area is just beginning to recover from the harsh winter season. The storms and cold weather were particularly bad this year, and April didn’t give the region much of a break. Heavy rain and lingering low temperatures gave Bucks and Montgomery County a beating, and homeowners are wondering what to do about the damage and mess on their property. If fences were damaged by falling trees or branches or even by high speed winds, Garrido Fences fixes all varieties of fences fast. Damaged fences can be tough and even dangerous for homeowners to fix on their own. Garrido Fences has the equipment needed to haul heavy tree branches away and get fences back to like-new condition in just a couple of days. The company is knowledgeable about all fence types including Aluminum,...
AlumaBridge, LLC announces the availability of advanced design aluminum bridge decking to address the North American bridge crisis. To meet the goals for Accelerated Bridge Construction, AlumaBridge is building upon the latest technologies and proven designs to perfect aluminum bridge deck manufacturing and installation. Advancements include new state-of-the-art friction stir welding technology that is far superior to fabrication methods used on previous bridge deck projects. In the U.S. an estimated 130,000 bridges are structurally deficient, functionally obsolete, or both. With today's escalating traffic volume, rapid deployment of prefabricated deck panels is more important than ever. An aluminum bridge deck was installed from crane to bearings in just 30 minutes for the Massachusetts...
After careful considerations, Sapa has today started consultations with employees in Workington, UK, regarding a potential closure of its aluminium tubing operations in Workington. At the same time, Sapa is investigating if there are possibilities to sell its brass business at the Workington-based site. The Workington plant has 35 employees engaged in the production of welded tubes for the automotive market and heat exchanger market. The plant is organized within Sapa's Precision Tubing business area. Sapa announces intention to close Workington plant in UKSapa has been through a process of evaluating possible restructuring measures to improve profitability and adjust to the current market situation, in Europe primarily. Several options have been assessed across all regions. “We remain...
Constellium N.V. will announce its first quarter financial results on Friday, May 16, 2014. 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 by Didier Fontaine, Chief Financial Officer. Details of the conference call, webcast and accompanying presentation will be available on the Constellium Investor Relations page. Following numbers should be dialed to to be connected to the Constellium Q1 earnings call: USA: 1 866 652 5200 France: 0805 102 319 Germany: 0800 589 5393 Switzerland: 0800 246 787 United Kingdom: 0800 279 9489
Somerville Aluminum, a leading home-improvement company in NJ, is proud to announce a springtime sales spectacular. For a limited time, customers can take advantage of two amazing offers: 15 percent off of any deck project or a free upgrade on Great Lakes window and door products. “We are seeing a large amount of homeowners doing remodeling projects that enhance their living space and increase energy efficiency,” said Gary Shiman, co-owner of Somerville Aluminum. Homeowners who choose to take advantage of Somerville Aluminum’s deck special can select from a variety of decking products constructed of maintenance-free composite materials that give the everlasting beauty of exotic woods. The expert designers and builders at Somerville Aluminum can help create the perfect deck for any home....
Novelis has announced a leadership change at Novelis PAE in Voreppe, France. Marc Bosch has been appointed Vice President, Novelis PAE, effective May 1. In this role, Mr Bosch will assume overall responsibility for all Novelis PAE activities. Mr Bosch has more than 20 years leadership experience in the manufacturing industry. He joined Novelis PAE in 2001 as Senior Manager, Continuous Casting, where he was responsible for all aspects of the continuous casting business, including the global strategy, annual budget and profit objectives. “I am honoured to accept this new role and look forward to leading Novelis PAE on its current successful path. I am confident we have an exciting future ahead of us," states Bosch. Mr. Bosch succeeds Philippe Charlier who has elected to retire after a...
After analyzing and evaluating the most appropriate measures for adjustment to the market situation, Sapa has decided to start a restructuring process with the intention of closing its aluminium extrusion plant in Fossanova, Italy. On May 5, Sapa communicated to local authorities and union representatives its intention to close the plant, and the company has started the consultation process according to the procedures required by law. Sapa is fully aware of the social impact of its decision and is committed to identifying the best possible solutions for the affected employees in close cooperation with the unions. About 140 people are employed at the plant, which serves both aluminium building systems and general extrusion customers. Augusto Caporrella, who is responsible for Operational...
Several expert panels at this year’s Canadian International Aluminium Conference (CIAC) will focus on the use of more sustainable and resistant materials in construction and infrastructure. Among the numerous expert panels highlighted during the event, two will focus specifically on matters relative to institutional architecture and transportation infrastructure and provide an overview of and exchanges on the scale of unmet needs, challenges and opportunities. Consequently, the constant and ongoing research into materials that are more durable, lighter and resistant has conferred a leading role upon aluminium in all innovations in the construction sector. A recent report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association indicates that 63,000 bridges are in need of repair in the...
Aluminium makers are feeling perky after a good year for energy policy, according to the trade body ALFED. On Friday the group blamed carbon cutting laws for making the UK “globally uncompetitive” over the last decade and leading to the UK’s primary aluminium producing capacity dropping 87%. ALFED praised the recent “Made in Britain” Budget, moves to encourage more apprenticeships, the Chancellor’s compensation package for energy intensive users for the costs of energy taxes and a cap on the Carbon Price Floor at £18 per tonne. Will Savage, CEO of ALFED said: “It is now clear that the current UK Government regards manufacturing as a sector which can deliver wealth to the UK economy.” He warned: “But there is more to be done and we need to remain on guard. We’re going to be stepping up our...
Novelis Inc. will report its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014 on Friday, May 16, 2014, a revision to the previously announced date. Following the release, President and Chief Executive Officer Philip Martens and Chief Financial Officer Steve Fisher will discuss the results via a live conference call for investors at 9:30 a.m. ET the same day. The conference call will also be webcast live via the Novelis website, with presentation materials available online at Novelis website. The conference call dial-in numbers and webcast link are unchanged. The audio portion of the meeting will be available via telephone at: U.S. and Canada Toll-Free Number: 800 743 4304 India Toll-Free Number: 0008001006992 International Toll Number: + 1 212 231 2902 Participants should access the...
Demand for aluminum is underpinned by an improving economy and tighter emissions regulations for automobiles, said Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The fundamental backdrop outside of China has especially improved, and the bank says the world excluding China may post a 590,000-metric-ton supply deficit this year after a 3.2 million-ton surplus in 2009. “Focusing on demand, the rebound in offtake was of course heavily influenced by a recovery of economic activity, highlighted also in aluminum demand's beta of two times global GDP growth,” the bank added. “The cyclical boost has been mirrored in a high correlation between global vehicle sales and the metal's consumption as well.” In addition to higher vehicle production, the sector’s shift toward lighter vehicles, in order to meet emissions...
Rexam Plc, the world's second largest beverage can maker in terms of revenue, said overall results in the first-quarter were in line with its expectations. The company, which makes aluminium cans for Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Carlsberg beer and Heineken, said it was feeling the effects of a strong sterling and high metal premiums but it expected to make progress on a constant currency basis. Rexam, which focuses on aluminium can making after selling $1.3 billion of non-core businesses since 2011, said sales of its speciality cans in North America grew in the first quarter, while standard cans sales were in line with the market. Rexam's full year is traditionally strongly influenced by sales it makes in its busy summer season. The London-based company said a combination of good weather and the...
The state government has asked National Aluminium Company (Nalco) to initiate steps for executing a metal sales agreement with Bahrain-based Midal cables, which intends to set up its wire rod factory in the state in the proposed aluminium park. The industry department had to intervene as Nalco has already refused to sign a supply agreement with Midal in 2012. On February 17 this year, Chairman of Midal Cables has met state industry department secretary in this regard and had sought support in terms of hot metal supply contract from Nalco. "A confirmation from Nalco for execution of hot metal supply contract with Midal cables has become inevitable at this juncture for operationalisation of Park," said Vishal K Dev, state industries secretary in a letter to Nalco Chairman and Managing...
