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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It doesn’t seem that a day goes by without a new rumour emerging about the next line of flagship smartphones from Samsung, and now a report is claiming that the Galaxy S5 could feature a tougher aluminium body coated in a special diamond like material. Yesterday we heard that the device could be showcased around the MWC event in February and feature an iris scanner, but now a report coming out of Korea is suggesting that Samsung is working on a special coating that is applied to a metal surface. The treatment features a diamond like material that is put onto a smartphones metal casing which makes the handset less prone to scratches and damage. It is not known if the new technology will be ready in time for the Galaxy S5 release but we have heard rumours before that the handset will...
From Saudi Arabia to Oman, Arabian Gulf states are grabbing a greater share of the raw materials needed to power economic diversification. Gulf economies last year produced 3.7 million tonnes of aluminium, which is equal to 9 per cent of the world’s total, according to the non-profit Gulf Aluminium Council. With the planned expansions in regional smelters, total production is expected to reach 5 million tonnes by next year, which will be equivalent of about 10 per cent of the world’s primary aluminium production. By 2014, four of the world’s top 10 primary aluminium producers will be based in the Gulf, according to the council. “The smelters in the Gulf region have more global outlook than regional,” said Venkatesan Subramanian, a vice president at the consultancy Frost & Sullivan. “The...
The aluminium systems brand Sapa Building System just completed its traditional holiday trade shows in Scandinavia, gathering more than 3,300 architects and construction specifiers. This annual three-week marketing event lasted through December 17, covering 11 major cities in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Sapa Building System organizes the event together with non-competing suppliers to the construction industry. These suppliers target the same audience and often complement each other, for example, suppliers of glass, automatic doors, or flooring systems. "This annual event gathers many of the influential architects in the region - its popularity is outstanding," says Mikael Rhodin of Sapa Building System. This year, the systems brand successfully launched the new generation of its...
Glass and aluminium are widely used materials for facade solutions as they offer high level of protection along with a magnificent outlook of a house or office building. Both commercial and residential builders consider these two materials as mandatory elements of a beautiful building. Basically, the aluminium element was first revealed over 200 years ago; whereas, the history shows that the use of glasses started during the ancient Egyptian civilization. However, people back then only used these materials for basic uses. In recent days, with the development of technology, people have learned how to use glass and aluminium more efficiently and effectively. Therefore, combination of art and technology has brought the Architectural Aluminium Fencing solution industry to a new dimension...
A private player is all set to take over the Aluminium Industries Limited (Alind) here. The factory that sustained a 15-year shutdown saw a ray of hope when present MP N. Peethambara Kurup inaugurated its renovation work about four months ago. The corporation that was owned and operated by a board of directors declared it a “sick industry” in 1998. The employees alleged that the private firm that showed interest in acquiring the firm had signed an MoU, but no agreement was signed with the employees regarding settlement of salaries and allowances since 1998. Meanwhile, the revival committee that supported the takeover of the firm by the private player said it was waiting for the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction to take a final decision on proceeding further. “The factory,...
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced it will invest an additional $205 million to further expand its global manufacturing operations serving the rapidly growing automotive market. The company will build new finishing lines at its plants in Oswego, N.Y. and Nachterstedt, Germany, dedicated to the production of aluminum automotive sheet. The two new lines will each have a capacity of 120,000 metric tons per year. The latest expansions are in response to the escalating global demand from automakers for aluminum sheet, which the company expects to grow by more than 30 percent per year through the end of the decade. When the new lines are commissioned in late 2015, Novelis' global automotive sheet capacity will reach approximately 900,000 tons per year,...
Since copper resource was rare in China and high price, using aluminum to substitute copper will be a hot trend in industry. Zhang Ronghan said aluminum alloy core wire has a 40 years development history in western developed countries and widely used in low-pressure buildings, structures and ancillary facilities. With the growth of science and technology that aluminum alloy cable technology developed gradually, the development and application of aluminum alloy cable will be a hot trend. Further more, MIIT will guide companies to research key, advanced and basic technology; through technical innovation to accelerate industrial restructuring. This meeting was host by General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China(AQSIQ) and Anhui...
Alcoa has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Airbus valued at approximately $110 million for value-add titanium and aluminum aerospace forgings. Alcoa will produce the parts using its recently modernized 50,000-ton press in Cleveland, Ohio. This press uses state-of-the-art controls to meet stringent aerospace specifications and is uniquely capable of producing the world’s largest and most complex titanium, nickel, steel and aluminum forgings. “Our expertise innovating highly engineered products, long history in aerospace, and the unmatched capabilities of our 50,000-ton press make Alcoa uniquely qualified to produce high-end solutions for the most advanced aircraft,” said Olivier Jarrault, Executive Vice President and Alcoa Group President, Engineered Products and Solutions. “This...
The Aluminum Extruders Council and the ET Foundation, the educational and scientific organization devoted to promoting and advancing aluminum extrusion processes and technologies, are seeking entries for the 2014 International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition. The competition is divided into two classes: Professional and Student. Cash prizes and student scholarships are expected to total $20,000—including a Grand Prize of $3,500. Cash prizes and student scholarships are sponsored by Sapa Extrusions North America. There is no fee to enter the competition. Professional designers, engineers, and manufacturers along with students studying design, engineering and related fields at universities, colleges, technical schools and high schools around the world are invited to participate....
Central Jersey home remodeler Somerville Aluminum has been named Dealer of the Year by Window & Door magazine. Somerville Aluminum was recognized for overall excellence in marketing for its “GO with the PRO” campaign. The company’s marketing team, The Think Cloud, spearheaded the continuing campaign, which has spanned the past two years. Having expanded over the last several decades into a full-service home-remodeling and design firm, Somerville Aluminum, a third-generation business, needed a way to properly communicate the range of services it provided, according to a news release. No longer just an installer of aluminum storm windows, the company had to capitalize on the brand recognition of its name, while at the same time communicate the many services offered. The “Go with the Pro”...
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said there is a “glimmer of hope” for around 132 aluminium factory workers whose jobs are at risk. Last month company Sapa said it was entering a consultation period with employees and unions on the closure of its Bedwas site because the UK market had “changed significantly”. In a letter to AMs, Economy Minister Edwina Hart has confirmed the Welsh Government is in talks with bosses in an effort to save the jobs. Ms Hart said that talks would go beyond the 45 day consultation period. South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle, who raised the issue with First Minister Carwyn Jones, has said the letter brings “hope” to workers. He said: “There is a glimmer of hope because talks between the Welsh Government and the company will continue beyond the end of the...
Higher gas mileage standards that automakers are required to meet by 2025 have set off a race between the steel and aluminium industries. Automakers have been increasingly turning to aluminum as a quick way to make cars lighter and improve gas mileage. But steel is fighting back by developing stronger and lighter material that targets the auto industry. “Steel still will be the dominant material,” said Richard Schultz, a consultant with respected automotive research firm Ducker Worldwide of Troy, Mich. Lighter-weight aluminum is gaining ground on steel but remains a small share of the market. The steel industry now ships about 20 million tons to the auto industry, which will decline by 2025 to about 17 million as aluminum body sheet rises from about 100,000 to 1 million tons in 2020 and...
Representatives from Liaoyang Municipal Party Committee recently made a site visit to China Zhongwang, examining the progress of innovative industrialization and urbanization. The inspection team was seeking to obtain a deeper understanding regarding China Zhongwang's production plants, in particular the production lines of the industrial aluminum extrusion product and the deep-processing centre. Tang Zhiguo, Secretary of Liaoyang Municipal Party Committee, said that the city has achieved new breakthrough on industrialization and urbanization since the beginning of this year. China Zhongwang strived to develop lightweight transportation and achieved fruitful results, representing an outstanding model. Tang requested relevant authorities to be cooperative, supporting the implementation of...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) is pleased to announce that the 2014 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference will be collocated with CRU Group’s Aluminum Industry Trends Conference in March at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, USA. The collocated programs, featuring comprehensive education and networking opportunities for aluminum industry professionals, is scheduled for Monday, March 17 through Thursday, March 20, 2014. The Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference offers aluminum extrusion industry leaders a business-focused program that provides insights on the economy, the aluminum extrusion industry and application markets while preparing participants to capitalize on emerging opportunities. The CRU North American Aluminum Trends Conference includes information on...
Below are the three companies in the Aluminum industry with the highest betas. Higher-beta stocks mean greater volatility and are therefore generally considered to be riskier but also may provide the potential for higher returns. Century Aluminum is highest with a beta of 1.8. Century Aluminum Company produces primary aluminum, in both molten and ingot form, through facilities located in the United States. The Company owns and operates a reduction facility in Ravenswood, West Virginia, and owns a partial interest in a reduction facility in Mt. Holly, South Carolina. Century is also the operating partner of a reduction facility in Hawesville, Kentucky. Century Aluminum has traded 119,000 shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 696,000 shares per day. The stock has underperformed the...
An anonymous American artist is getting international attention for turning pesky ant hills into intricate, educational sculptures. A video recently posted to YouTube shows how Anthill Art is made – by pouring a gurgling pot of molten aluminum into an ant hill, digging it up and then washing off the dirt. This particular cast, of a fire ant colony, reached a depth of 18 inches and weighs nearly 18 pounds. It’s being auctioned on eBay. "This cast would make an amazing display as an artistic piece for a fireplace mantle or as an educational display for a science classroom or laboratory," the description reads. Since each sculpture involves the destruction of a colony, Anthill Art has been the subject of criticism online. “I disabled comments because I'm sick of your bickering,” reads the...
The Truth About Cars has apparently learned that Ford is having supplier issues with their aluminum provider, following confirmations that the next generation Ford F150 pickup will utilize more of the alloy to reduce weight. After speaking with an “inside source,” aluminum supplied by Alcoa did not meet Ford’s requirement, posing as a setback to the production of the next generation pickup. The result of the supply problem has forced Ford to delay the launch by around three months. Though the new generation Ford F150 is destined for a 2015 model year release.
Since 1965, the famous Italian factory of pans and grills is now a point of reference for many Russians. The statistics speak for themselves, RISOLI' is growing in the Russian market, in fact, many Russian buyers and investors in previous international exhibitions such as "Ambiente Frankfurt" and "Host Milan " have been showing an interested in this company of non-stick, die-cast aluminum cookware 100% Made in Italy. In order to satisfy the needs of this beloved and important country in the next edition of the "Ambiente" in Frankfurt expected in February 2014 at the halle 3.1 Risoli will present many new features for its products. In Russia 'Made in Italy' is considered a synonym of high quality for many sectors that go from culture to music, fashion and design, cuisine and lifestyle....
