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 UK's struggling automotive industry has been given a boost as two British car manufacturers announce significant investment in their UK sites. Jaguar Land Rover said it has spent £370m upgrading its manufacturing facilities in Solihull, near Birmingham, while Honda announced plans to invest £267m at its Swindon plant. The announcement by Jaguar Land Rover came as it revealed the new Range Rover - the first sports utility vehicle (SUV) to be made out of aluminium, making it stronger and 20% lighter than earlier models. The company has created an aluminium body shop at its West Midlands plant, enabling the new vehicle to be produced in the UK. Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover chief executive, said the investment demonstrates the company's commitment to Britain. The Japanese car giant Honda...
Provincial Development and Reform Commission approved the report of 150000 tons of energy-saving of civil aluminum profile Jiangxi Guangyin Aluminum Company. Its main construction content is to build production workshop, warehouse, and matched production and living facilities; its main consuming equipment: extrusion machine, straightening machine, and tractor, etc. This project is mainly applied in new products, such as aluminum alloy door and window, glass curtain wall, aluminum plate wall, clip, building truss, etc. The process craft includes extrusion and mould. The main consuming process: extrusion and mould production. Energy consumption includes electrical power, natural gas, and fresh water. The comprehensive energy consumption is 30065.64 tons coal(equivalent value). Annual...
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, the world’s second-largest maker of wire harnesses in cars, is preparing to start selling an aluminum-based product that may help the company vie for the lead in the market. “We’re near the point where the quality is high enough and we can make final safety checks,” Senior Managing Director Mitsuo Nishida, who oversees Sumitomo’s auto-related business, said in an interview last week in Nagoya. The material is strong enough to be used in the engine area of a car and is lighter than the copper wiring commonly used, he said. Sumitomo Electric is betting aluminum-based harnesses, which are cheaper than traditional copper-based products, will help the company challenge market leader Yazaki Corp. as automakers seek lighter parts. Aluminum may reduce the weight...
The State Insurance Company (SIC) has presented a cheque for GH¢10,000 to the Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) as contribution towards the Association’s education campaigns. Mrs Doris Awo Nkani, Acting Managing Director of SIC, who presented the cheque, said the company would continue to promote the interest of the contractors by providing the needed insurances at the most competitive prices. In addition, she said SIC would also support the Association in its quest to build a strong image and reposition itself as an efficient and major player in the country’s infrastructure development efforts. “The partnership arrangement struck between the Association of Building Engineers and Contractors and SIC Insurance Company is for our mutual benefit,”...
Jaguar Land Rover has launched the world’sfirst all-aluminium body SUV as a result of extensive research and developmentinto aluminium manufacturing technology. The luxurious fourth-generation RangeRover vehicle will be manufactured in a new state-of-the-art plant at Solihull- the largest factory of its kind in the world. The all-aluminium body structure is more refined, lighter and stronger than the previous models and it has improved fuel economy and C02 emissions. It will have a total weight saving of 420kg, which is 20% lighter than the steel body model. Jaguar Land Rover is the largest employer in the UK's automotive sector, employing almost 24,000 people. The new Solihull plant will also bring more jobs to the Midlands, with the automotive manufacturer investing £2 billion in...
The York City Council on Tuesday evening approved a land development plan submitted by a local metal maker that will add jobs and expand its facilities. Wellsville-based Pennex Aluminum intends to double its size to span 40,000 square feet in York City Business and Industrial Park, where the company extricates aluminum into metal shapes. The new construction is needed to accommodate a contract that will require the company to have additional space, according to Steve Kuhl, fabrication business unit manager. He wouldn't name the customer, but Kuhl said the contract will create a 30 percent increase in business and has already generated five, full-time jobs this year. Pennex Aluminum has had a facility in York for 10 years, and city government worked closely with the company to ensure the...
Aleris today named Shannon Bennett vice president, Communications. Bennett will have responsibility for all internal and external global communications strategy, brand and reputation management. Shannon was most recently vice president, corporate communications and public affairs at Supervalu Inc., one of the largest companies in the U.S. grocery industry where she led communications strategy, community affairs, and corporate social responsibility. Prior to that, she served in roles of increasing responsibility for Albertsons before it was acquired by Supervalu in 2006, including director of communications and national media manager. She also led public relations at the Massachusetts State Lottery. "Shannon's communications leadership experience makes her an important addition to our...
China Aluminum Network has reported that the casting aluminum projects in China has gone on wheels and the development of casting aluminum industry also moved forward positively and stable. While the 600 thousand tons casting aluminum and deep processing project of YMCIG went smoothly as well. Before this, in order to achieve success of this project YMCIG has conducted a seminar, at the meeting they proceeded in-depth discussion and exchange on the technology application of high-performance casting aluminum material, has obtained more technical support for further production practice. It is learned that this project was located at the industry cluster of San Menxia City, Henan Province, the total investment reached 25 billion yuan. This project can promote the development of casting...
According to the data from China Customs aluminum cable export volume in China reached 10,303 tons in March increased 13.99% yoy. In Q1 aluminum sterepsinema and cable export volume was 28,584 tons increased 64.58% yoy. Aluminum cable export volume in China still kept growth. With the input for scientific research, constant upgrade of products and improve in international recognition in domestic large cable enterprises, caused the increasing of export volume. At the same time, the state encouraged the export of aluminum sterepsinema, aluminium cable steel reinforced, 150mm aluminum sterepsinema and noninsulated without aluminium cable steel reinforced, the export rebates kept at 13%. To some extend, this will stimulate the investment and export enthusiasm of aluminum sterepsinema...
General Cable Corporation announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the North American portion of Alcan Cable for $151 million, subject to customary adjustments primarily related to working capital levels at closing. The North American portion of Alcan Cable represents approximately 85% to 90% of overall revenues of Alcan Cable. As anticipated in the purchase agreement, the Company expects to complete the acquisition of the business operating in China for $34 million in a separate and subsequent closing before the end of 2012, subject to receipt of regulatory approval and customary closing adjustments. The Company estimates that the overall Alcan Cable business will contribute approximately $650-$700 million in annual revenues at current aluminum prices, and over a cycle,...
FreightCar America Inc has called off its joint venture with Titagarh Wagons due to latter’s failure to get approval from Indian Railways for a prototype of an aluminium wagon, which the US-based wagon maker specialises in. Chicago-based FreightCar is a leading manufacturer of aluminium railcars having more than 70% market share of coal wagons and a majority share of aluminum wagons in the US. It has a capacity to manufacture 15,000 units a year in its plants at Danville and Roanoke. The Nasdaq-listed company has informed Kolkata-based Titagarh of its decision of excercising unilateral right under the pact to terminate the venture, citing Titagarh’s failure to “cure its non-compliance with the JV agreement,” sources told DNA. FreightCar held a majority 51% stake in the joint venture,...
Housing materials maker Quanex Building Products Corp.'s on Tuesday said its fiscal third-quarter net income dropped 83 percent, as revenue declined on weaker results from its aluminum sheet products unit. The company earned $1.5 million, or 4 cents per share, for the three months ended July 31. That compares with earnings of $9 million, or 24 cents per share a year earlier. The results included costs of 3 cents per share related to a strike at its Nichols Aluminum plant in Davenport, Iowa, from January through April. Quanex also recorded a 4-cents-per-share charge related to consolidating facilities in Kentucky and Ohio. Charges related to corporate expenses totaled 3 cents per share. Excluding unusual items, adjusted earnings were 12 cents per share. Analysts, on average, were expecting...
Midas Holdings Limited announces that its subsidiary, Jilin Midas Aluminium Industries Co., Ltd has strengthened its foothold in China's power industry, having secured two new contracts worth a combined RMB123.4 million, for the supply of aluminium alloy tubings. Awarded by leading power industry players, Xi'an XD Switchgear Electric Co., Ltd. and Xi'an XD High Voltage Apparatus Co. Ltd., the two contracts are valued at RMB100.3 million and RMB23.1 million respectively. Mr Patrick Chew, CEO of Midas, said, "Midas has made good progress this year. The latest contracts not only attestto customers' confidence in our quality products, but also demonstrate our versatility in product diversification and growing our core aluminium alloy business beyond its traditional stronghold in the PRC...
Noranda Aluminum Inc. and the United Steelworkers of America, the union that represents about 780 employees at the Southeast Missouri aluminum plant, have agreed to a one-week extension of the current collective bargaining agreement. The union and plant have been in contract talks, and the agreement was originally set to expire Friday. But the agreement was extended until Sept. 7, according to a news release from Noranda. The extension was needed to allow local union leadership and Noranda to reach terms on a new deal, according to the news release.
Jilin Midas Light Alloy Company Limited of China has awarded SMS Siemag, Germany, a contract for the supply of a single stand, 6 high rolling mill for the production of aluminum strip. SMS Siemag will supply a single-stand cold rolling mill of the 6 high design with CVC plus® technology to Jilin Midas. The mill will be rated to roll aluminum grades of series 1xxx to 8xxx with a maximum entry gage of 8.0 mm to a minimum final gage of 0.1 mm. The strip will range in width from 950 mm to 2,200 mm. The cold rolling mill with a maximum rolling force of 20,000 kN will be able to process 100,000 tonne per annum of aluminum strip. Rolling of the first strip on this mill is scheduled for summer 2014. SMS Siemag's supply scope includes all essential mechanical equipment and systems. These include...
A piece of aluminum led to an explosion-like sound and triggered panic among passengers inside the Dum Dum-bound metro train at Mahatma Gandhi Road on Thursday, feel the railways engineers. "Our engineers carried out a detailed inspection till the early hours of Friday and noticed there were no snags in the rake. They returned to the spot of the incident and found a piece of aluminum on the third rail," said Protyush Ghosh, Metro Railway spokesperson. "Our investigation revealed that the piece of aluminum got sandwiched between the third rail and one of the compartments. When the train started, there was friction. This resulted into a mechanical fault in the electrical network," said a Metro rail engineer. The lights and fans inside the train also went out.
Southern Aluminum has contributed $5,000 to the Southern Arkansas University Department of Art and Design. This is the fourth investment of $5,000 by the Magnolia-based company, which helps to enhance the technology offerings to design students. Through the generosity of Southern Aluminum, the department is able to provide students with the tools to be successful in today's ever-changing creative world.
According to Nanshan Aluminium, the company achieved 740093.73 RMB operating revenue in the first half of 2012, up by 22.99% compared with last year. The net profit which was attributable to listed company’s shareholders reached 38882.17 RMB, declined by 18.51% YoY. In the second half of 2012, Nanshan Aluminium is planning to finish the 220,000 tons new railway aluminium alloy production project and trial production of 400,000 tons aluminium sheet & belt project equipment.
