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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China exported 121,921 tonnes of aluminium cable, aluminium braid and other similar products(non aluminium steel core cable) in 2012, increased 5.4%. As the forth year of increase since 106,138 tonnes in 2008, it is better than the time before the financial crisis. The main market inside the country is the in the construction of power grid aspect. But with the increase number of market players, national competition is becoming severe. Meanwhile, high-tech products like aluminium alloy conductor have not been popularized in the market. Most companies are lack of innovation ability and there is an overproduction problem in the industry. All of these factors are forcing companies heading to the international market. However, international aluminium cable market is not as good as expect. An...
Japan’s Honda Motor Corp. revealed on Monday that it has developed a new technology that will allow steel and aluminum to be joined together, and thus used in new applications in car manufacturing. One of the first places the technology will be put to use is in using aluminum for a car’s outer door panel, which has usually been made of steel, starting with the 2013 Acura RLX model to go on sale in the U.S. in March. Honda explains that several different technologies had to be developed in order to address the problems in joining two dissimilar metals, such as preventing corrosion, as well as thermal deformation caused by steel and aluminum’s different expansion rates. Three of the identified technological developments that have allowed the use of aluminum in the outer door panel are the...
Short term delivery requests are continuing to affect production and planning of European manufacturers, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). The year ended with total production of aluminium foil products up 2.1% at 818,400t compared to 2011 levels of 801,600t and deliveries in the fourth quarter were 5% up compared with Q4 2011. Manfred Mertens, EAFA Vice-President and Roller Group chairman, said:“Requests for short term deliveries continue to affect production planning and European aluminium foil manufacturers must continue to be flexible and react to market changes quickly.” The industry association, which counts Amcor, AMPAC Flexibles, Novelis and Wipak among its members, said it had a cautious but optimistic outlook for 2013.
ALU GLASS WORLD 2013 is not only the leading exhibition in Egypt but in the MENA Region and Africa which has set itself as a leading market forum in the Region covering the whole process of glass and aluminum industry. Firmly established as an annual event for industry professionals to gather at one place for business, the show has been expanding its scale every year. Formerly known as Glass World 2013, the exhibition is on its sixth edition bringing together international industry pioneers from manufacturers, processors, producers as well as suppliers of technologies for both glass and aluminum industry to end products, accessories and adhesive. ALU GLASS WORLD 2013 is poised to enter a leaping bullish period coincided with the situation in Egypt after the conclusion of the presidential...
Twelve departments of Chinese government united to issue “Guidance on boosting annexation and reorganization of enterprises in key industries”, in which they come up with targets on nine industries such as auto,steel,cement,shipping,electrolytic aluminum,tombarthite,electronic information,medicine and agriculture industrialization. In terms of electrolytic aluminum industry,China encourage integration management in electrolytic aluminum industry. The “Guidance” supports electrolytic aluminum enterprises enter into trans-regional ,trans-industrial and trans-ownership acquisitions and reorganizations.It encourages leading enterprises formed a partnership and boost upstream and downstream firms reorganized, incite “coal-electricity-aluminum”integrated operation and...
On 17th , Feb.,Chinese Ministry of Industry reported that ,China’s nonferrous metal industry will grow slightly in production,consumption and investment,while it is still short of power to pick up largely;prices continues drifting,and the phrased rebound will depend on government’s bull investment policy and the relaxed environment of global economy.It is predicted that average prices will be higher than that in 2012. Furthermore ,manage difficulties began to ease up for enterprises in non-ferrous metal industry,however,it is still short of power to develop greatly.Some business without competitive advantages will be eliminated in the game,and non-ferrous metal industry has speedy development in industry structure.On the whole,the operation of nonferrous metal in 2013 will be better than...
Atlanta, Georgia-based Novelis Inc, a world-leading producer of rolled aluminum products, has reported net income attributable to its common shareholder of $3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Excluding tax-effected restructuring in both periods, net income for the period was $8 million, compared to a net loss of $11 million for the same period in 2012. Adjusted EBITDA was $185 million compared to $213 million reported for the same period in 2012 and the decline was attributed to the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system which resulted in lost shipments, reduced productivity and stabilisation costs. It negatively impacted the third quarter of fiscal 2013 by approximately $39 million. Novelis also experienced unfavorable pricing dynamics in several...
Ess Dee Aluminium has surged 15% to Rs 338 after the company said it is exploring new strategic options including joint ventures, partnership as well as technology upgradation. “The company’s strategic initiatives will yield results in the coming months and will create long term value,” Ess Dee Aluminium said in a statement. The stock opened at Rs 294 and touched high of Rs 340 on NSE. A combined 257,111 shares have already changed hands on the counter so far against an average sub 100,000 shares that were traded daily in past two weeks.
Apple has won a new patent covering "microslot antenna" technology that could enable the next iPhone, iPad or MacBook to be thinner, or could leave more space within the device's housing for internal components. The technology could also allow Apple to make an all-aluminium iPhone. Apple Insider reports that the patent, which was granted to Apple by the US Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday, describes technology that would allow antenna assets just a few microns wide to be integrated into housing of an iPhone, or other portable device such as a MacBook, making then almost invisible to the user. The iPhone 5 has two antennas that are fitted into the handset's thin body. Removing the need to allocate space for internal antennas would allow for more compact devices, but could also enable...
Crystal Extrusion Systems in Union ushered in 2013 as its 10th anniversary in operation. The Missouri-based aluminum extrusion and finishing firm will mark the corporate milestone with several customer and employee celebratory events during the year. Crystal Extrusion Systems provides aluminum extrusions for building products and other industries. Started in 2003 by its parent company as a means of vertically integrating aluminum extrusion with window manufacturing, Crystal Extrusion Systems has expanded sales over the past several years into other areas. The company has added over 80 new customers in such diverse areas as lighting, shelving and storage systems, partitions, solar racking systems, railings and fencing, and boat and trailer accessories. Crystal Extrusion Systems has...
Aluminum traded near a one-month high as demand prospects for the light metal improve amid advancing car sales and rising fuel costs. Aluminum for delivery in three months increased as much as 0.2 percent to $2,147 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange and traded at $2,145.75 at 11:53 a.m. in Seoul. The price yesterday touched $2,151, the highest intra-day level since Jan. 3. Copper for delivery in three months rose 0.2 percent to $8,245 a ton in London. Markets in China are closed this week for the Lunar New Year holiday. Norsk Hydro ASA, Europe’s third-largest aluminum producer, forecast this week a balanced market this year with demand set to grow 2 percent to 4 percent outside China. United Co. Rusal, the world’s biggest producer, said last week global demand will climb 6 percent...
Bonnell Aluminum, a subsidiary of Tredegar Corporation (TG), announced that it will be investing $17 million over the next 12 months to fund an expansion project that will include the purchase of a new state-of-the-art aluminum extrusion line dedicated to serve the growing demand from automotive and light truck original equipment manufacturers. The designated site for this expansion project will be the company’s manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia. Planned startup is early 2014. “We know automotive and light truck manufacturers are facing more stringent fuel-efficiency requirements imposed by recently revised CAFE Standards," commented Ira Endres, Director of Sales and Marketing. "New fleets must be capable of meeting 54.5 miles per gallon in efficiency by 2025. In order to meet...
The moderate increase in demand and deliveries for aluminium foil products from European manufacturers, seen during the first three quarters of 2012, was maintained in Q4. The year ended with total production up 2.1% at 818,400t (2011: 801,600t) according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). The deliveries in the fourth quarter 2012 were 5% up compared with Q4 2011. Commenting on the figures, Manfred Mertens, EAFA Vice-President and Roller Group Chairman said, “Last year’s recovery is encouraging, but the outlook remains cautious into 2013 so we cannot predict the situation going forward with any certainty. Growth in export sales is expected to continue, but European markets remain volatile. Requests for short term deliveries continue to affect production planning and...
GKN Sinter Metals will be exhibiting at the Strategies in Light conference, February 12-14th in Santa Clara, California, USA. GKN Sinter Metals plans to highlight its new ‘Thermal Series’ of sintered aluminium materials with the capability of 50% higher thermal conductivity over traditional materials. GKN’s innovative process also allows for greater design freedom compared to conventional die cast and extruded products, while eliminating the need for machining. GKN’s Thermal Series materials are suitable for a range of heat sink and other heat reduction applications. “GKN is a strong player in the automotive industry and we are excited to take our next generation heat sink material into the immensely evolving LED market and the ever growing Solid State Lighting. We are absolutely thrilled...
The State Labor Department announced Monday that the Oberdorfer Aluminum Castings plant in Syracuse will close. All 86 of the plant’s employees will lose their job due to the closure. The plant is scheduled to close on May 3. The reason for the closure, according to the Labor Department is economic hardship. Oberdorfer Aluminum Castings is a full service aluminum casting foundry and has been in business for more than 130 years.
The wraps have come off the last-ever Australian-designed Holden Commodore. At a function in Melbourne on Sunday, Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux described the VF Commodore as “the most technologically advanced vehicle ever made in this country” and “the first step in defining Holden’s innovative and bright future”. But the VF is also the end of an era. With Australian large-car sales in free-fall, the VF will only carry through until 2016. Last year’s Commodore sales of 30,000 were the lowest on record, despite the Australian passenger car market hitting a record high of 1.1 million. Australian government investment of $A275 million has guaranteed that Holden’s Adelaide plant will stay open until at least 2022, producing two different car lines. Mr Devereux increased...
ArmenAl Armenian-Russian foil-rolling plant in Yerevan said it had produced 26,264 metric tons of aluminum foil in 2012, a 3.8% rise from a year before. The company said it was the highest rate for the entire 11-year period of operation. Sales increased by 4.8 percent to 26,312 tons of aluminum foil. Per worker output increased by 5.5%, while finished products output rose by almost 1%. According to Armenia’s State Revenue Committee data, Armenal is one of the bona fide corporate taxpayers in Armenia. Last year it paid 1.641 billion drams in taxes, a 15% rise from the previous year, and also 274 billion drams in mandatory social payments, a 6% rise. The output growth proceeded concurrently with a salary increase. Currently the plant employs about 700 people with an average wage of 260...
Sharjah-based diversified conglomerate Mulk Holdings has recently inaugurated the Phase 1 of its Dhs73m ($20m) factory in Serbia, marking a major investment by a UAE-based company in Europe. The initial production capacity of 3,000,000 square metres marks an investment of Dhs20m at a 10-acre site at Bannista Karlovac, in the vicinity of Vršac city in Serbia. Vojvodinian Prime Minister Dr. Bojan Pajtic officially opened the factory at a grand opening ceremony held recently in the presence of company officials from the UAE. This facility will be the Mulk Holdings' European headquarters and Global Design Centre as well as the manufacturing base for composite panels, Aluminium Coil Coating products and solar technology products. "Our Investments in Serbia, East Europe, were a bold decision...
