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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One industrialist who did some straight speaking at the Global Investors Meet in Karnataka on Thursday was S?R?Jindal, the founder of Jindal Aluminium Limited. While many other investors had bouquets for the government, for creating an ‘investment-friendly’ environment, Jindal, a long time investor in the State, in his address at the inaugural session, said Karnataka was not investor friendly as it claimed to be. He insinuated that the State-level single window clearance committee, which clears mega investment projects under the chairmanship of the chief minister, entailed a complicated process. Suggesting that the government should bring about improvements in the system, Jindal said, “The government claims that the single window clearance system facilitates easy processes. But when an...
Preliminary estimates of total aluminium demand in the USA and Canada for Q1 2012 totaled 5.8 million pounds, a 7.5% increase over Q1 2011. Compared to April 2011, net new orders of mill products reported by domestic producers increased 3.7%. A significant increase was seen in demand for semi-fabricated or mill products which increased 7.9% over Q1 2011. Total demand for semi-fabricated products climbed 5.4% over March 2011. A 3.0% and 12.7% increase was seen in March’s demand for sheet and plate and extruded products, respectively. Domestic aluminium production increased slightly in April after slipping in January and February from a two-year continuous upward momentum. Primary production in April 2012 rose 2,056 metric tons/year over March 2012’s rate. Secondary aluminium recovery...
Gooding Aluminium are a respected national and international supplier of a wide range of high quality aluminium sheets, aluminium profiles and 'made to order' aluminium products with 'invisible fixing solutions. Gooding Aluminium were the perfect supplier when Hackney Marshes, who are famous for being the 'grassroots' in amateur football, had to update the facilities they provide to hundreds of players and spectators. The London Borough of Hackney developed an ambitious vision for the site, recognising its community value and pivotal location adjacent to the Olympic Park. Features of the new building include community and spectator facilities on the first floor, with changing rooms located at ground-floor level with provision for disabled players. Gooding Aluminium manufactured and...
Targray Technology has chosen Intersolar Europe as the platform upon which to launch its new aluminium pastes, the M7 range, which is designed for rear-side passivated and locally contacted solar cells. The paste, suited to PERC- and PERL-based manufacturing technologies, is designed for use on passivated surfaces in mono- and multicrystalline silicon solar cells. The paste was developed by Giga Solar Materials Corporation with the aim of increasing adhesive properties and maximizing cell efficiency. Targray will be exhibiting its new paste in Hall A5, booth 288.
Quanex Building Products Corporation today announced that Thomas A. Brackmann, President of Nichols Aluminum, is no longer with the company. Quanex is a leading manufacturer of engineered materials, components and systems serving domestic and international window and door OEMs through its Engineered Products and Aluminum Sheet Products groups. Mr. David D. Petratis, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, will serve as Nichols' Interim President until a successor is announced.
Ningxia Energy Aluminium Co.,Ltd and Ningxia Jinning Aluminium Co.,Ltd realized full production from January to April and drove substantial growth of the non-ferrous metals industry. From January to April, Ningxia’s non-ferrous metals industry realized industrial added value 1.96 billion RMB, up by 24.5% compared with last year. Electrolytic aluminium output reached 502,000 tons from January to April, up by 61.2% on YoY basis.
Authorities have now confirmed that the Rain CII plant was caught on fire, which is near the Noranda Aluminum Plant in St. James Parish. The Rain CII Plant caught on fire around 7:30 PM Wednesday. The plant is a part of the old Kaiser Aluminum plant in St. James Parish in Gramercy. St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin says the lightning from Wednesday's storms may have ignited the fire. The roof, of wood construction, caught on fire, and then collapsed on top of a product stored in the facility known as calcined coke. There are no reported injuries. The fire has been controlled to the confines of the Rain CII plant, and there is no off-site impact. The St. James parish president, Timmy Roussel, said there have been no evacuations and there will be no need for any. The state police hazmat...
The first businesses to benefit from the federal government's $1 billion grants program to help manufacturers cope with the carbon pricing include an insulation maker, an aluminium can plant and a number of wineries. Manufacturers awarded grants of up to $500,000 under the clean technology investment program have to match the government on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Businesses applying for all other grants under $10 million are required to contribute $2 for every $1 from the government. For grants of $10 million or more at least $3 must be contributed for each $1 received. The money must be invested in new equipment and processes that cut carbon emissions. Thirteen grants worth a total $8.1 million were announced on Thursday. They attracted co-investments of $23 million. The grants were a...
An expansion of Aluminum Castings Corporation’s manufacturing operation at its current location at 340 S. Kellogg St. has raised concerns from a city official and residents. As part of a $2 million expansion that will double the amount of workers the manufacturer employs, the company has told city officials of its plan to expand production to its warehouse. Doing so would require the property to be rezoned from light industry, or M-1, site to heavy industry. Aluminum Castings Corporation produces sand mold aluminum castings, which require aluminum to be melted in the plant. Markum said the business has been in the same location since 1964. The city is working with the company to allow such manufacturing in an M-1 zoning site. The city’s planning and zoning commission on May 22 recommended...
John Weritz has been named Vice President of Standards and Technology at the Aluminum Association, effective July 9. In this role Weritz will be responsible for the development and maintenance of industry standards for alloys, aluminum alloy/temper products, and structural applications. He will also serve as chief industry resource responding to technical and general queries from customers, government agencies, the media, and the public concerning aluminum products, processes, and standards. Weritz comes to the Aluminum Association from Wise Alloys, where he has served as Metallurgy Manager since 2007. In that role, he was responsible for developing and improving manufacturing methods for Wise's commercial aluminum products. Weritz brings over 30 years of experience in the production of...
General Cable Corp. says it will acquire Alcan Cable, the wire and cable division of Rio Tinto PLC. The purchase price is $185 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments primarily related to working-capital levels at closing as provided in the definitive purchase agreement. General Cable expects to use its asset-based revolving credit facility to principally fund the transaction, which is expected to close later this year. Alcan Cable employs approximately 1,050 associates in its aluminum cable manufacturing and distribution facilities serving the energy and construction markets in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China. The company estimates that the acquisition will contribute approximately $650 million to $700 million in revenues at current metal prices. "The addition of aluminum...
General Cable Corporation, one of the most globally diversified industrial companies, announced today that it has agreed to acquire a majority interest (60%) in Procables S.A (Procables) for total consideration of $45 million, subject to typical adjustments for net working capital and net indebtedness levels. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2012, subject to receipt of regulatory approval. The Sredni Group will maintain a 40% interest in the business. A well-established, privately owned manufacturer, Procables through its two manufacturing facilities in Bogota and Barranquilla offers a broad range of wire and cable products, including low and medium voltage power cables, building wire, industrial, communications, and bare aluminum conductors as well as operating...
Quanex Building Products Corp.'s fiscal second-quarter loss widened on lower sales volumes and higher costs in its key aluminum segment. Quanex sells aluminum sheets and homebuilding products like windows and doors. Like others in the industry, it has remained under pressure amid a languid housing sector, even as costs for raw materials and production rise. Late last year, the company said it was consolidating two manufacturing facilities, and plans to permanently close a plant in Barbourville, Ky., by August. The latest-quarter results were also affected by a January strike involving 240 employees at two facilities in Davenport, Iowa. The union has since ended its strike. For the quarter ended April 30, Quanex reported a loss of $12.3 million, or 34 cents a share, compared with a...
T.RAD North America, an aluminum parts manufacturer and supplier to the automotive, motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle markets, said Monday it will invest $10.8 million in production upgrades at its aluminum and copper/brass plants in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, over the next year. The project includes the purchase of new equipment to increase production capacity and meet the demand for lighter weight aluminum products, the company said. The expansion also will place all administrative staff from both the aluminum and copper/brass divisions in one location in Hopkinsville, in Christian County. The investment will allow the company to retain its existing workforce of 410 people. Capacity figures were not disclosed. In 1988, Toyo Radiator, now T.RAD Japan, located its first plant in...
Prolift Solutions Pty Ltd introduces a new range of aluminium portable gantry cranes featuring a maximum lifting capacity of 3000kg. The new Model 3000 (T) aluminium portable gantry cranes are a lightweight range of mobile gantry cranes suitable for heavy lifting jobs. An in-built ratchet system fitted to each A-Frame for adjusting beam to required height setting gives the operator complete control. Model 3000 (T) aluminium portable gantry cranes have been tested to 150% of WLL, ensuring maximum safety to the end user. The compact design not only allows for easy storage, transport and handling, but also ensures easy deployment of the lifting equipment, especially in confined spaces. The lightweight aluminium construction enables users to position the gantry crane quickly and easily,...
Lian Li, maker of high quality all aluminium cases, has announced two new brushed aluminium cases that will be joining their ranks. According to the press release, the cases feature "brushed aluminum frames, pop-off panels, and many tool-less features." The two cases being announced today are the PC-V355 and the PC-A55.
Aluminium manufacturer Alcoa is going through a rough patch as its profitability has taken a beating lately due to falling alumina prices arising from oversupply of the commodity. Alcoa is a major global producer of aluminium and related products and could play a vital role in bringing prices back to previous levels if it continues to cut capacity. In April, it cut nearly 390K tons in smelting capacity and might have to cut more assessing the market, going forward. Capacity cuts In April, Alcoa announced that it would curtail 390K ton of refining capacity in the Atlantic region, which represents almost 50% of its annual global capacity of 18 million ton. [1] This trend of capacity cuts is expected to continue in the near future until the aluminium prices recover. The revival of alumina...
Solar company Nanosolar believes that solar panels don’t have to be heavy slabs. That’s why it developed a way to print solar cells as thin as a sheet of aluminum foil. Nanosolar announced today it has raised $70 million in equity from new and existing investors OnPoint Technologies, Mohr Davidow Ventures, and Ohana Holdings. In the past, the company received investments from Reid Hoffman, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, and Benchmark Capital. Nanosolar prints copper, indium, gallium, selenium and nanoparticle inks on to thin pieces of aluminum foil to create what it claims are the thinnest and cheapest solar panels in the world. Unlike the typical solar panel we’re used to seeing, Nanosolar doesn’t base its design on semiconductors — an approach it feels lowers the cost of production...
