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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Aluminum processors in China reported an increase in orders in March. However, orders at processors in Henan are poor this year, which is different from the past. Production costs at aluminum processing enterprises in Henan are higher compared with east and south China. First, equipment at processors in Henan came into use later than that in east and south China, so equipment depreciation expense at Henan-based enterprises is higher. Second, although prices of electricity for industrial use as well as prices of natural gas and coal are higher in east and south China than in Henan, enterprises in Henan consume more energy, so overall production costs are higher in Henan. Third, processors in east and south China are able to produce high-precision aluminum semis with advanced equipment,...
China Zhongwang Holdings Limited, the second largest industrial aluminium extrusion product developer and manufacturer in the world and the biggest one in Asia and China, announced its audited results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2012. The Group's revenue and profit attributable to equity shareholders amounted to approximately RMB13.5 billion and RMB1.81 billion respectively, representing increases of 31.0% and 63.5% year-on-year. Gross profit margin of the Group was up by 2.6 percentage points to 24.2% during the review year. Basic earnings per shares rose 63.5% to RMB0.33. China Zhongwang's Executive Director and Vice President Lu Changqing said, "After more than a year of business adjustments, the Group's strategy of focusing on the PRC market paid off, delivering a marked...
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and ASM International officially announced the launch of a new quarterly journal on energy materials, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions E: Materials for Energy Systems, this week at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition (TMS2013) in San Antonio, Texas. The journal will publish peer-reviewed, original research and review articles focused on the science of materials applied to or being investigated to address unique aspects of current and emerging energy technologies. The journal, which joins the established Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science and Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science publications, will begin publishing in March...
Sumitomo Corp., Japan’s fourth- largest trading house, raised its forecast for a global aluminum surplus to the highest level in two years as demand from China, the biggest consumer, won’t be enough to absorb new capacity. Supply will outpace demand for a seventh year by 866,000 metric tons this year from 760,000 tons in 2012, said Shingi Yamagiwa, manager of light metals trading at Sumitomo, which has stakes in smelters in Australia, Brazil, Malaysia and Indonesia. Aluminum, used in cars, packaging and houses, has declined 12 percent in the past year, driving top producers Alcoa Inc. (AA), Rio Tinto Group and United Co. Rusal to cut output. Inventories in the main trading regions of China, also the largest producer, probably climbed to a record, according to data provider SMM Information...
Aluminum played a star role this week in an episode of "Jay Leno's Garage" that featured the U.S. Army's rugged Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED). The FED sports a low weight aluminum structure, armoring, and underbody blast shield that will give troops an edge. Vehicle capability, mobility, protection and durability are increased, and a significant fuel efficiency increase over the current fleet is realized. During the segment, found at www.jaylenosgarage.com, Leno examined the vehicle's design, noting the extensive aluminum use, and conducted a test drive on the streets of Los Angeles. "The U.S. military has a long history of using aluminum to design vehicles that protect and hold up in the most extreme environments," said Randall Scheps, chairman of The Aluminum...
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. and Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. have decided to set up a production base for automobile aluminum electric wires in Thailand. The two companies began mass production of wiring harnesses for automobiles using aluminum wires (aluminum harnesses) in 2010. Since then, they have promoted further technological development and this area of business has steadily expanded to meet the increasing need for lightweight automobiles as a means of achieveing better fuel efficiency. Under the circumstances, anticipating an increase in the demand for automobile aluminum electric wires in south-eastern Asia and China, the companies decided to set up their first aluminum wire production base in Thailand. Specifically, SEI Thai Electric Conductor Co., Ltd., a group company...
Australia’s leading security door group, The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) presents the S09 Alumax designed to enhance security for home and business owners. Combining superior materials, secure locking technology and stylish contemporary design, the S09 Alumax aluminium security doors feature heavy duty construction and are full framed for extra resistance against forced entry. Made from hardened aircraft-grade stainless steel and anodised aluminium for wear- and corrosion resistance, the S09 Alumax security doors are ideal for securing businesses and homes in uncovered outdoor spaces or coastal areas. The Australian Trellis Door Company supplies a diverse range of precision engineered expanding trellis security doors in steel and aluminium to secure most residential, commercial...
Mobile World Congress yielded up everything from Gigatowers to 4K mobile video – and in one room tucked away from the show floor, Nokia revealed some tantalising details on the Catwalk, the successor to the Lumia 920. Now Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin has spilled the beans on the closed-door briefing. The Catwalk will feature a brand new design, bringing the strong and lightweight qualities of aluminium into the build of a slimmer version of the 920. And yes, it’ll be running Windows Phone 8. It will also be waterproof thanks to a special nano coating from P2i, which is a partnership that the company’s allegedly worked out at Mobile World Congress last week. According to Eldar Murtazin, only a few attendees at Mobile World Congress last week were actually able to see the new smartphone,...
Cafca says the group is currently lobbying through various industry groups which they subscribe to, for the further scrapping of duty on aluminium cable. In the last national budget, Finance minister Tendai Biti reduced duty on the cable to 5% from 10%. Cafca MD Rob Webster told shareholders at an annual general meeting last week the group would continue lobbying the ministry so that the duty be totally scrapped in order to give local manufacturers a competitive advantage. Webster said currently the company imports the cable from Dubai. Imports were still a threat particularly on the big orders as there were “hungry suppliers from South Africa” willing to supply at a discount, he said. “To try and counter this we are working closely with the big users of cables. With the mines, we are...
Fidelity Bank Plc has expressed its readiness to finance a multi-million naira aluminium can project in Aba. The bank explained in a statement yesterday that the factory, when completed, is expected to take off with an initial production capacity of 1.2 billion cans yearly. This, it stressed, would surpass the Agbara Can Manufacturing factory that took off with an initial production capacity of 600 million cans per year. The bank argued that the new plant, when completed, would be the largest aluminum can factory in Africa. Managing Director/Chief Executive, Fidelity Bank, Reginald Ihejiahi explained that the financing options adopted by the bank were largely driven by its commitment and faith in the development of the Nigerian economy. Ihejiahi added: “We are a bank operating in an...
Kaiser Aluminum was downgraded by Zacks from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note issued on Wednesday. They currently have a $68.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Sterne Agee initiated coverage on shares of Kaiser Aluminum in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Five analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, and one has assigned a hold rating to the company. The company presently has a consensus rating of “buy” and a consensus price target of $71.83. Shares of Kaiser Aluminum traded up 0.52% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $62.11. Kaiser Aluminum has a 52 week low of $45.65 and a 52 week high of $65.18. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $62.89. The company has a...
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has pitched for reduction in excise duty on aluminium products from existing 12 per cent to 8 per cent in Budget 2013 to encourage the use of aluminum goods. "The price of aluminum metal in India is the highest in the world, primarily due to the high customs and central excise duties. A steady decline in consumption of aluminum has been witnessed due to high price of aluminum commodities across the country during past 5-6 years, said FICCI. FICCI also noted that unless aluminium is made available at an affordable price to people, other substitutes such as plastic, wood etc. would continue to threaten the environment. The industry body has also recommended exemption of excise duty on aluminum irrigation pipes and tubes with an...
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is rooting for an increase in the basic customs duty (BCD) on aluminium products from existing 5 per cent to 10 per cent in Budget 2013. FICCI argues that the steep surge in imports of aluminium products in India is having an adverse impact on the domestic industry. Industry representatives have expressed grave concerns as they reel under the burden of increasing cost pressures. This has been further exacerbated by plummeting realisations. Adding to the industry's woes, imports are rising at a time when the domestic industry has been putting up huge investment projects across the country. The industry body feels that there is an urgent need to strike a balance between domestic industry trade and imports.
Armenian export of aluminum foil paper thinner than 0,2 mm to USA, Croatia, and Chili increased for 6, 43, and 186 percents respectively. The State Revenue Committee of the Government of the Republic of Armenia informed "Armenpress" about this. Volume of aluminum foil paper export to USA was 24,433,5 tons, 203,6 to Croatia, and 53 tons to Chili in 2012. In a conversation with “Armenpress” the Press Secretary of the leading company of aluminum foil paper production and export “Rusal-Armenal” Alexander Melkumyan stated that the increase of the export volume is conditioned by strengthening the factory's production power. Among other things Alexander Melkumyan noted: "The quality of our production is in conformity with the international standards, and it's not accidental that our production...
GAC had an interview with Mr. Buddy Stemple, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Aluminium Rolling Company. Excerpts from the interview: Why a rolling mill in Oman? Oman Aluminium Rolling Company is a part of the strategy in Oman to develop downstream operations from the Sohar Aluminium smelter. OARC has been designed for a focus on product range to take advantage of this. Our molten aluminium will be treated at the smelter through the TAC process. In addition, OARC has state of the art metal cleanliness systems that will provide world class metal quality to our customers. Project status? Commissioning of the rolling mills furnaces begin on 30th January. 15th August is the target date for the first commercially acceptable production. The remainder of 2013 will be used for customer...
Japanese conglomerate YKK Group is in an advanced stage of negotiations to buy out the aluminium extrusion business of Mysore-based Bhoruka Aluminium. The world's largest manufacturer of zippers and hooks is expected to pay Rs 120 crore to acquire the business, which includes India's second-largest integrated aluminium extrusion manufacturing plant in Mysore, said two persons familiar with the development. "The deal may be inked as early as this weekend," said one of the persons quoted above. The transaction is understood to be executed through the $6-billion Japanese major's Singapore-based holding company YKK Holding Asia. YKK and Bhoruka AluminiumBSE 4.35 % did not respond to e-mails on the subject. Mumbai-based Singhi Advisors is advising Bhoruka Aluminium. Bhoruka Aluminium (BAL),...
The net loss of private joint-stock company KGS&CO (Malynivka, Chuhuyiv district, Kharkiv region), a producer of aluminum screw caps for the liquor and vodka industry, in 2012 came to Hr 15.35 million under Ukrainian accounting standards, which is 2.5 times worse than the indicator of 2011. According to a report on the holding of an annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 23, 2013, the company's undistributed loss grew from Hr 5.98 million in 2011 to Hr 21.33 million in 2012. The company managed to considerably cut current liabilities – by 3.8 times, to Hr 32.89 million, while long-term liabilities did not change, being Hr 141.43 million. Money resources fell from Hr 16.8 million to Hr 380,000, and bills receivable as of early 2013 stood at Hr 34.5 million. The...
Putting your home, money and trust into the hands of a contractor when embarking on a home remodeling project can be overwhelming. To protect yourself and your investment, you should follow a few simple steps to ensure your project runs as smoothly as possible. Somerville Aluminum, one of the largest and most reliable home remodeling contractors in New Jersey, recommends following these simple steps: • Have a plan going into your remodeling project. Do your homework. Know what you want, set a realistic budget but prepare to make changes and adjustments along the way. • Use a home improvement company with an established business in your area. Ask how long your contractor has been in business. • Do research on your contractor. Get references, talk to previous clients and look at previous...
