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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SIG Combibloc is stepping up the pace in Brazil. In 2011, the company’s first South American packaging plant commenced operation in Campo Largo, near Curitiba in Brazil’s Paraná state. By the end of 2012, SIG Combibloc South America has recorded growth of more than 60 per cent compared to the previous year’s performance. As a consequence, work has already begun on the second stage of the plant expansion, earlier than planned. An investment of more than 36 million Euros (100 million Brazilian reais) is set to allow the installation of an extrusion line that will make it possible to laminate unprocessed cardboard for the aseptic carton packs from SIG Combibloc on-site. The project in Paraná has been planned and implemented in several expansion stages. With the completion of the first...
Al Andalus Holding Company continues to steer ahead with a well-devised growth plan that includes adding the latest and best technologies to its portfolio, which has ensured its success in the building and construction industry. The Saudi-based company is now planning to set up one more extrusion press along with a powder coating and anodizing unit featuring the latest technology to supply a diverse range of profiles in various colours to meet market requirements. Established more than 35 years ago, the well-diversified company set up an aluminium extrusion plant in Dammam two years ago, which produces a variety of aluminium profiles. The proposed expansion will increase the production capacity of this extrusion plant. In terms of its trading activities, the Riyadh-based company has been...
According to the survey of aluminum plate/strip/foil enterprises data, 50% enterprises said stock was increased when compared with last month, 30% enterprises said stock was decreased, while 20% said stock was unchanged. Near the end of year, in order to deliver goods in time after holidays, some enterprises has increased stock of finished products. Further more, owing to the bad weather of some places, freightage was delayed, the factory was overstocked. All in all, several factors caused finished products stock increased in 50% enterprises. Though many enterprises obtained new bank loan at the beginning of this year and eased business capital to some extent, most enterprises still thought the capital was not enough. Affected by this, few enterprises are still trying best to reduce...
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 today the signing of a USD200 million three-year syndicated term loan facility with a consortium of 15 mainland Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwan financial institutions. A signing ceremony was held in Taiwan. The syndicated loan carries interest at 275 basis points over LIBOR. The syndicated loan facility was jointly provided by banks across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, making China Zhongwang one of the largest non-state-owned mainland Chinese enterprises to benefit from "Taiwan government's" relaxed restrictions on loans provided by Taiwan banks to institutions and individuals from mainland China since...
Six years after expanding to Redding, Southern Aluminum Finishing has started production in its new anodizing plant, which will supply commercial builders across the West. The facility in the Mountain Lakes Industrial Park in north Redding has 20 employees and could add up to 20 more this year, SAF Vice President Jim McClatchey said. The Redding plant includes distribution of aluminum extrusions and sheet, and metal fabrication in addition to its anodizing line. McClatchey said moving to Redding has helped the Atlanta-based company broaden its reach. But the move has been a journey with stops and starts. SAF came to Redding in 2007 and set up shop in a smaller space inside its current plant. The small operation started with five employees. The company planned to build a bigger plant off...
Alcoa Oil & Gas, an Alcoa business, will supply 5,300 meters (17,400 feet) of Aluminum Alloy Drill Pipe (AADP(R)) to Fugro McClelland Marine Geosciences of Houston and Fugro Singapore PTE, LTD for use in offshore geotechnical survey drilling projects. Fugro McClelland Marine Geosciences is a world leader in marine geophysics and seafloor mapping in support of resource development, engineering and scientific projects. Fugro will use Alcoa's 5-inch diameter AADP(R) for global, offshore, geotechnical surveys in water depths ranging up to 3,000 meters (1.8 miles). These surveys are a critical first step in determining whether a site is geologically suitable for a particular application, such as construction of offshore oil and gas drilling or production platforms. Alcoa's drill pipe is...
Noranda Aluminum Holding was downgraded by Zacks from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report issued on Tuesday. They currently have a $6.10 target price on the stock. Noranda Aluminum Holding traded down 0.31% on Tuesday, hitting $6.42. Noranda Aluminum Holding has a 52-week low of $5.38 and a 52-week high of $13.18. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $6.16. The company has a market cap of $434.7 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.38. Noranda Aluminum Holding last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 24th. The company reported ($0.16) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of ($0.21) by $0.05. Noranda Aluminum Holding’s revenue was down 15.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On...
Vimetco NV, the global producer of primary and processed aluminium products, today announces that it has successfully produced the first hot rolled coil at its new hot rolling mill at its Chinese unit, Henan Zhongfu Industry. "The first coil was rolled on 20 December, 2012, 33 days ahead of schedule. This is a breakthrough for the Company and demonstrates the commitment and hard work of our team in China," comments Gheorghe Dobra, CEO of Vimetco. "The commissioning of the hot line 1 + 4 rolling mill with a capacity of 750,000 tonnes is part of our strategy to turn Henan Zhongfu Industry into an integrated main supplier for high value products, primarily for the Chinese market. Currently, the Zhongfu unit has an integrated production structure with smelters, cast houses and the new rolling...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.30 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock, representing a 20% increase over the prior quarter's dividend. The dividend will be payable on February 15, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 25, 2013. Kaiser Aluminum has paid a quarterly dividend since 2007 and has increased its dividend approximately 67% during this period. The Company has returned more than $170 million of cash to shareholders in the past six years through quarterly dividends and share repurchases while continuing to invest more than $400 million in organic and acquisition growth initiatives. "The Board's decision to authorize an increase in our quarterly...
Reliant Aluminum Products, an exclusive distributor of Clariant products here in the U.S., has produced several videos that promote the use of aluminum in the manufacturing process, as well as an advocacy video for several aluminum trade groups. Reliant president Jack Humble hosts a video that promotes the Aluminum Association, the Aluminum Anodizers Council and the Aluminum Extruders Counci. "Reliant is committed to a sustainable future for the aluminum business. That's why we've teamed up with other industry advocates," says Humble. "Together we're demonstrating all the benefits anodized aluminum has to offer." The Aluminum Association works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive, packaging and construction material in today's market....
Standard Chartered Private Equity and Ashmore today announced that they have invested in GZI, an aluminium can manufacturer based in Nigeria. Yemi Osindero, Head of Standard Chartered Private Equity in West Africa, said “We are excited to have invested in a long-term Standard Chartered client that is building a world-class can manufacturing company. From its initial production plant in Nigeria, GZI has followed a very profitable growth path, and established itself as an integral member of Nigeria’s beverage sector. Working with our fellow shareholders, and bringing the global resources of Standard Chartered and Ashmore to bear, we look forward to growing GZI into a market-leading, pan-African beverage-packaging company.” Jan Dehn from Ashmore Group said “Over a short duration, GZI has...
Those looking for tangible proof of automakers’ trending shift from steel to aluminum can look no further than this week’s North American International Auto Show, beginning today in Detroit. Major and independent manufacturers are displaying 2013 model vehicles at this week’s show, many showing the new and innovative ways aluminum alloys are being used over more traditional steel alloys. Included in this showing is the world’s first all-aluminum SUV, the 2013 Range Rover, as well as the Tesla Model S, winner of numerous car-of-the-year awards. Others include the 2013 Honda Accord, which features an aluminum hood, sub-frame, and rear bumper; the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, which has an aluminum hood, suspension and engine components; the 2014 GMC Sierra with its aluminum hood and suspension;...
Alcoa AA, miner of bauxite, refiner of alumina and producer of primary and fabricated aluminum, on Friday named Ken Giacobbe as CFO of its Engineered Products and Solutions (EPS) business group with immediate effect. Giacobbe, in his new role, will have financial charge of the EPS business, which had revenues of about USD5.5bn in 2012 and employs 22,000 people in 17 countries. It includes Alcoa Power and Propulsion, Alcoa Fastening Systems, Alcoa Forgings and Extrusions, Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products and Building and Construction Systems, Giacobbe will also serve on Alcoa's Executive Council. The company said that his successor, who report to Giacobbe, will be named shortly, adding that Giacobbe will be based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania with the EPS Finance Team. Having...
Organised through the European Aluminium Foil Association, the “Aluminium Closures – Turn 360°” campaign will run throughout 2013, spearheaded by the launch of a multilingual website, www.aluminium-closures.org. Backed by scientific research findings, the site highlights areas where this closure option can offer advantages for wine producers, including taste, quality, sustainability, recycling, convenience, technology, cost efficiency and design. Introducing the campaign, Franco Bove from Guala Closures Group and chairman of the EAFA Closures Group observed: “With the comprehensive contents and conclusively presented package of facts of the ‘Aluminium Closures – Turn 360°’ campaign, we’re laying the foundations for an objective, unblinkered reappraisal of this closure form, one that is...
Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Saturday sealed up the warehouse of a Chinese firm, ``Three Friends International'', over low quality aluminium coils. Bede Obayi, the Head of Inspectorate and Compliance of the organisation, led a task force on an enforcement exercise to the aluminium coil warehouses in Lagos. Obayi said that the company stocked aluminium which quality was below the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS) minimum specification of 0.4 millimetres. He said the organisation was determined to rid the country of substandard products. He explained that the team was on routine inspection to ensure that the company complied with the NIS minimum requirement for aluminium roofing sheets. The minimum standard for aluminium sheet is NIS 487 and 486. Obayi said that the company...
Quaker, a global leader in metalworking process fluids has introduced QUAKERCOOL® 7000 ALF BAF, a European approved machining and grinding coolant, to the U.S. aerospace industry. QUAKERCOOL® 7000 ALF BAF is an environmentally friendly water soluble coolant designed for the machining of aluminum alloys and has new technology that is boron-free and amine-free. After an aerospace supplier requested that QUAKERCOOL® 7000 ALF BAF, a metalworking fluid historically used in Europe, be sampled and tested for use in the U.S. market, Quaker faced a challenge to make the product compliant with the U.S. Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) while maintaining global availability. However, Quaker's team of U.S. and European chemists successfully adapted this advanced technology to meet both U.S. and...
Somerville Aluminum announced that it is relocating its Somerville office and showroom to a larger facility in nearby Branchburg. While the company's roots will remain deep in Somerville, the new facility will increase the company's workspace dramatically. The larger facility is needed to accommodate growth in services, personnel and product offerings. The company anticipates the move will be completed sometime in the spring of 2013. "Our business has grown year over year and our customer base is spread out across Central New Jersey and beyond. The new facility will allow us to provide our customers with a state-of-the-art interactive showroom, more products on display and plenty of customer parking," said Gary Shiman, co-owner of Somerville Aluminum. The new Branchburg facility, located...
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) announced that the third global aluminium foil roller conference (GLAFCO) will take place from 15th – 17th January 2014 in Dubai. Delegates from the international aluminium foil roller industry are expected to continue the coordinated actions on foil sustainability and promotion to support market growth globally and highlight innovative developments. Stefan Glimm, EAFA Executive Director, commenting on the conference said, “Our objective is to gather more than 90% of the global foil market in Dubai – 10% more than last time. The industry wants to continue building one global voice for foil on sustainable and promotion issues to support further growth. Both in packaging and technical applications aluminium foil has the great advantage of...
