Germany and France share one of Europe’s busiest downstream aluminium corridors, and the metal flows in both directions. In the first seven months of 2026, aluminium flat rolled products (FRP), which cover aluminium plates, sheets and strips (HS code: 7606), as well as aluminium foil (HS code: 7607), crossed the border each way, amounting to a total of around USD 692 million. However, the bilateral trade flow is tilted towards Germany, which remains France’s largest FRP supplier. Nonetheless, the inter-dependence remains as the countries do exchange the same products but engage in cross-border trade of specialised high-value products and alloys, feeding the demand on either side. The trade figures for January–July 2026, as compiled from the International Trade Administration, highlight...
KAP Minerals and Cymat Technologies are exploring a partnership to produce scandium-aluminium master alloy in Ontario, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The partnership would use scandium oxide from KAP’s Kapuskasing critical minerals project and Cymat’s aluminium-processing technology to produce alloys for aerospace, defence and manufacturing applications. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " Scandium-aluminium alloys can improve strength, performance and weldability while reducing weight. The companies aim to use the proposed venture to establish a domestic supply chain, converting Canadian critical minerals into value-added industrial materials....
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The first nine months of this year showed a positive development for the European manufacturers of aluminium foil, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA)." The trade body said 618,500 tonnes were delivered compared to 611,400 tonnes in 2011, representing an increase of 1.2%. Key end markets for alufoil include bakery, confectionery, dairy and beverage packaging. Thinner gauges of alufoil mainly used for flexible packaging was up by more than 1% while thicker gauges typically used for semi-rigid containers decreased by 5%. Guido Aufdemkamp, director of communication, told FoodProductionDaily.com around 75% of European production is used for packaging and household foil. “Despite the economic uncertainty in Europe we still see an increase which is good news. The food...
Hulamin (HLM) said on Tuesday it had entered into an agreement with Bevcan (a division of Nampak Limited) to supply aluminium sheet for the manufacture of aluminium bodied beverage cans. Deliveries are expected to increase to 14‚000 tons by 2015‚ in addition to the can end and tab stock Hulamin currently supplies. The conversion of the can body to aluminium sheet in Southern Africa is a significant step in growing Hulamin’s local sales. The majority of beverage cans globally are made from aluminium‚ partly due to their light weight‚ corrosion resistance and ability to be cooled rapidly‚ and also because aluminium cans are the most successfully recycled packaging product. Hulamin said it is considering an appropriate investment in recycling infrastructure to procure used beverage cans and...
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, D Bhattacharya, managing director of Hindalco says aluminium is kicking in profitability even today. "Aluminium will come back to its old glory. Even today aluminium business in Hindalco is perhaps the best, most profitable in the world. Our endeavour is to come back to the odd levels, which was even higher," he adds. According to him one of the negative factors to affect the second quarter earnings is that Hindalco had a production loss of 11 percent. “It was because of grid failure and dyke breach because of the rain in Hirakud. These two factors are behind us. So, I believe that by Q3 itself we should get to that level. I have no doubt of Q4, we will not only catch up, but will improve,” he says. It was a disappointing second quarter for the world's...
Alcoa today congratulated Tesla Motors on the Tesla Model S electric vehicle, an all-aluminum premium sedan, being named Automobile Magazine's 2013 Car of the Year. The body of Model S is a state-of-the-art, aluminum-intensive design and has won accolades across the industry. It accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.6 seconds, with zero tailpipe emissions. In naming the Tesla Model S the 2013 Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine said, "It's the performance that won us over....The crazy speed builds silently and then pulls back the edges of your face. It had all of us endangering our licenses." The magazine added, "Practically every new car claims to be revolutionary. But this one actually feels like it is, to the point that many of us were reaching outside the automotive lexicon to...
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a new series of snap-in power aluminum capacitors with a rated voltage of 500 V at 50 °C and a category voltage of 450 V at 105 °C. Targeted at solar applications, where the highest voltage is present under no load conditions, the 193 PUR-SI Solar devices also feature a long useful life and rated ripple current up to 2.52 A at + 105 °C and 100 Hz. Featuring a cylindrical aluminum case with a pressure relief valve, insulated with a blue sleeve, the new 193 PUR-SI Solar capacitors are available in five case sizes ranging from 35 mm by 30 mm to 35 mm by 60 mm. At 500 V, the devices feature a maximum operating temperature to + 50 °C and useful life of 5,000 hours (no ripple current applied). At 450 V the maximum temperature can be extended to + 105...
Aleris International Inc. has reported improved third-quarter earnings despite lower sales compared to a year earlier. The producer of rolled aluminum products and aluminum recycler said its net income in the quarter rose 18%, to $33 million from $28 million. Sales at Aleris fell 13%, to $1.08 billion from nearly $1.25 bilion. Aleris said an improved product mix resulting from higher demand from the company's aerospace and automotive market segments, higher North American building and construction volumes, and a lower percentage of recycling toll volumes partially offset the negative impact of a 20% decline in London Metal Exchange prices, tighter metal spreads, a stronger U.S. dollar and weaker regional European demand. Aleris said its third quarter 2012 net income was helped by a $22...
Novelis Inc. will report its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, two days earlier than previously announced. Following the release, President and Chief Executive Officer Philip Martens and Chief Financial Officer Steve Fisher will discuss the results via a live web and audio conference call for investors at 9:00 a.m. ET the same day. Participants should access the conference 15 minutes in advance of the start time to complete the registration process. Following the meeting, the webcast will be available for replay at www.novelis.com/investors.
Trex Company, the world's largest manufacturer of high-performance wood-alternative decking and railing, is launching new Trex Reveal Aluminum Railing. Designed to highlight the beauty of any view, Trex Reveal features a sleek – yet sturdy – construction that complements the entire line of Trex decking. "With the introduction of Trex Reveal, we're broadening the architectural appeal of the Trex railing portfolio to a wider audience of consumers and specifiers, while also gaining entry into the substantial $125 million aluminum railing market," said Ron Kaplan, chairman, president and CEO of Trex. "The understated, contemporary design of Trex Reveal is a strong fit for private residences, multi-family housing and commercial settings, while also meeting strict code requirements that...
A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Kaiser Aluminum Corp. is the #3 broker analyst pick, on average, out of the 50 stocks making up the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index, according to Metals Channel. The Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index is comprised of the top fifty global leaders from the metals and mining sector. The companies listed in the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index are not fixed, but instead variable — updating on a continuous basis to reflect the changing market environment with respect to commodity prices, government policy and market volatility. In forming this rank, the analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses were tallied, and averaged; then, the underlying components of the Metals Channel Global Mining...
MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, part of MISUMI Group, Inc., announced today the addition of its expansive line Aluminum Extrusions and accessories to its West Coast Distribution Center. Typical applications for aluminum extrusions include: safety guarding, enclosures, work stations, light machine bases, shutters, robotic jigs and fixtures, as well as many other applications suitable for use in a variety of industries. With the addition of the aluminum extrusions to the West Coast facility, over 80 percent of MISUMI's most popular aluminum extrusions will be available locally. Selection of MISUMI Aluminum Extrusions and Accessories will depend on the user's specific application requirements, taking into account such factors as: load-bearing strength, hardness,...
The first nine months of 2012 showed a positive development for the European manufacturers of aluminium foil. According to European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) 618,500 tonnes were delivered in the three quarters (2011: 611,400 tonnes), representing an increase of 1.2%. Thinner gauges mainly for flexible packaging and household foil were up more than one cent while thicker gauges typically used for semi-rigid containers and technical applications decreased five per cent. Exports outside the EAFA region further improved by twelve per cent, indicating a recovery in demand from emerging markets and others outside Europe. Manfred Mertens, EAFA Vice-President and Roller Group Chairman, comments the situation: “The slight increase in deliveries should last at least until the end of the...
Elevate aluminium systems were used for the doors and windows at a contemporary home situated in the foothills of Mt Wellington, Tasmania on a steep and spectacular 3.8 hectare ex-quarry property. According to Building Designer, Mike Cleaver, the clients required a contemporary home with light-filled spaces that integrated sustainable design principles with the ability to be carbon neutral into the future. Being a former quarry site, the property afforded a number of challenges and opportunities. The design concept was to bunker the home deep into the quarry site, allowing it to seemingly emerge from the hillside and connect with the natural environment. The rear roof is deliberately pitched just above ground level with dual roof planes reaching up to the northern sun and mountain views....
Japan's largest aluminum diecaster Aisin Seiki Wednesday posted consolidated sales revenue of Yen 1.3 billion ($16 million) for the six months to September 30, up 27.1% year on year. The company kept its full year sales forecast unchanged at Yen 2.5 billion, but revised down its full year net profit forecast. Aisin's April-September sales rose as Japanese automakers increased production, particularly at overseas plants, a company spokesman said. Toyota Motor, which accounted for 66.2% of Aisin's April-September sales, produced 2.6 million passenger vehicles at overseas plants in the period, up 38.1% year on year. However, a recent spike in geopolitical tension between Japan and China has slowed sales of Japanese cars in China, and this is likely to affect Aisin's earnings in the second...
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 the unaudited results for the nine months ended 30 September 2012 (the "review period"). The Group achieved satisfactory growth in the review period, with revenue and profit attributable to shareholders surging by 57.4% and 108.4% year-on-year, to approximately RMB10.74 billion and RMB1.39 billion respectively. The rise in profitability is attributed to the substantial rise in sales of industrial aluminium extrusion products and deep-processing products. Mr. Lu Changqing, Executive Director and Vice President of China Zhongwang, said, "Despite the challenges facing the aluminium processing industry brought...
Roland Harings, Vice President of Global Automotive for Novelis, is bullish about the prospects for aluminium in the automotive industry, telling Automotive World's Automotive Megatrends magazine that he expects "a significant step change in the use of aluminium in the body-in-white now for the next five to ten years." Aluminium will grow from being "a niche material with a share in the body-in-white of about 1%", he says, to "3%, 4% or 5%. Beyond 2017, you can even imagine that we will have a share of 10% to 15% of the body-in-white materials supplied to the automotive industry." The company says it is expecting a growth in demand for aluminium in automotive applications of 25% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) over the next five years. Whilst this growth will be assisted by the...
Manufacturing components for the wind turbine industry have certainly come along way. With cost and efficiency driving concerns to the customer, manufactures have had to raise the bar to stay competitive. Hi Tech Controls is carying a new Flexible Aluminum POWERLINE ALU. This diesel locomotive (DLO) power cable is made of finely – stranded aluminum, making it much more flexible and easier to work with than its competition. Since Aluminums tendency to break is much lower, the cables reliability increased and the chance of power disruptions decrease due to damage caused by bending. The instillation advantage of the flexible Powerline ALU is that one length of cable can run from behind the drip loop in the down tower area directly to the inverter in the power base, reducing the splice count,...
A-series five-axis HMCs from Makino are designed for high-speed, high-efficiency aluminum machining. The machines are well-suited for machining large, thin aerospace structural components including wing spars, wing panels and floor beams. The horizontal machining center family includes the A4, A8, A12 and A20, each intended for specific part lengths ranging from 4 to 20 m. The machines are equipped with a 33,000-rpm HSK-F80 spindle with a high-power output of 107 hp (80 kW). At peak power, the spindle can achieve chip removal rates ranging to 5,600 cm³/min. (300 in³/min.). Autonomic Spindle Technology (AST3) uses displacement sensors to monitor forces against the spindle. During machining, the data from these sensors is evaluated in real-time. If an unsafe load condition is detected, the...
The European Union imposed five-year tariffs on aluminum radiators from China to help Italian and Polish producers compete with cheaper imports. The duties as high as 61.4 percent punish Chinese exporters such as Zhejiang Guangying Machinery Co. for selling the radiators in the EU below cost, a practice known as dumping. European manufacturers including Italy’s Fondital SpA and Poland’s Armatura Krakow SA (ARM) have suffered “material injury” as a result of dumped imports from China, the 27-nation EU said today in Luxembourg. The five-year levies follow provisional measures introduced in May and will take effect after publication in the Official Journal by Nov. 11. Chinese exporters expanded their combined share of the EU market for aluminum radiators to 24 percent in the 12 months...
