AL Circle Analysis: Europe’s aluminium scrap curbs, India’s risk and US’s supply opportunity
Aluminium recycling is supposed to be the industry’s easiest win — economic and eco-friendly. Interestingly, this is where the plot thickens. Aluminium recycling is moving from a sustainability objective to a strategic supply-chain issue, with scrap availability, domestic recovery, cross-border waste rules and decarbonisation policy influencing where recycled metal can be produced and consumed. Recent developments across Europe, such as the UK and Greece, in the US and India reveal that investment in recycling is accelerating, but access to suitable scrap and the rules governing its movement are becoming equally important. Join the fourth edition of the webinar "Hedging for recyclers - Become an expert in 6 hours" by Jorge Dyszel. Europe wants more recycled aluminium, but what is the...
German downstream aluminium exports fall 13% in H1 2026 but US enters top 5 with 228.1% import surge
Germany’s downstream aluminium export map underwent a noticeable shift in H1 2026. Shipments to the world fell, with most of Germany’s traditional European customers taking less aluminium downstream product. Yet, amid that broad retreat, one market moved in the opposite direction: the United States. German downstream aluminium exports to the world fell to 897,773.19 tonnes in H1 2026 from 1 million tonnes in H1 2025, a decline of 13 per cent year on year. The contrast was particularly sharp in the US market. American imports of German downstream aluminium reached 68,061.61 tonnes in H1 2026, up 228.1 per cent from just 20,743.62 tonnes in H1 2025. The increase of more than 47,000 tonnes was enough to push the US into Germany’s top 5 destinations for the first time. The export map is...
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Constellium is committed to developing, producing and selling sustainable products: Nicolas Brun, VP Communication, Constellium
AlCircle had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Nicolas Brun, Vice President; Communication for Constellium, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative specialty downstream aluminum rolled and extruded products, serving primarily the aerospace, packaging and automotive end-markets. Mr. Brun updated AlCircle about Constellium’s current and future projects, its commitment towards sustainable development and shared his view on the aluminium industry. Excerpts from the interview: AlCircle: Could you tell us in brief about the products and services of Constellium and its new projects and expansions? Mr. Brun: Constellium has a strategic footprint of manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. Our business model is to add value by converting...
“Aluminium industry has already established itself to be a major growth driver for the Gulf Economy.” Mahmood Daylami, Secretary General, Gulf Aluminium Council
Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) is a coordinating body that represents promotes and protects the interests of the aluminium industry within the Gulf. In a conversation with AlCircle, Mahmood Daylami, Secretary General, Gulf Aluminium Council throws light on the objectives and functions of GAC, shares his outlook for the Gulf Aluminium Industry and offers an insight into the current aluminium market. With thirty three years of experience in the Aluminium industry and as the Secretary General of GAC, Mr. Daylami has been playing an important role in improving the international competitiveness of the Gulf Aluminium Industry. Prior to joining Gulf Aluminium Council, he held the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA). Excerpts from the interview: AlCircle: What are...
“Hydro's goal is to be climate-neutral by 2020, and is working along three axes in order to achieve this…” Halvor Molland, Vice President, Communication, Norsk Hydro ASA
AlCircle had the opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. Halvor Molland,Vice President, Communication and a spokesperson for Norsk Hydro ASA, a global supplier of aluminium and aluminium products based in Norway. An experienced journalist and a process engineer in Oil and gas business, Mr. Molland has several years of hands on experience in the field of International Corporate communication. He also represented Hydro in the International Aluminium Institute and European Aluminium Association (EAA). He shared with AlCircle the climate neutrality goals for Hydro and his outlook for the aluminium industry in general and Hydro in particular. AlCircle: Could you tell us in brief about the products and services of Hydro? Mr. Molland: Hydro is a global aluminium company with production,...
“Indian market offers a lot of potential for aluminium extrusions.The real challenge is to convert these potential into real business.” Mr.Kshemendra Nath, MD, Sapa Profiles India.
AlCircle team had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kshemendra Nath, Managing Director, Sapa Profiles India Ltd during Zak Aluminium Extrusion Expo in Mumbai in December 2013. The Sapa Group, a joint venture owned equally by Orkla ASA and Hydro AS is the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum extrusions and value-added profiles. Sapa Profiles India Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of Sapa Group offers aluminum solutions to its discerning customers from itsfully integrated facility at Kuppam with Extrusion, powder coating, anodizing and fabrication services. A Civil Engineer by profession, Mr. Nath has been with the building and construction field for last 25 years. He joined Sapa Profiles India as Managing Director in April 2011 and since then he had been playing a pioneering role in Sapa’s business...
“Sustainability is the key to production in every industry…” ANDY DORAN, Senior Manager, Sustainability and Recycling Development, Novelis Europe
“Sustainability is the key to production in every industry…As we are putting the scraps back to production; we are not only reducing our own carbon footprint but also helping the OEMs to do the same.” Andy Doran, Senior Manager, Sustainability and Recycling Development, Novelis Europe, talks with AlCircle about aluminium recycling & sustainability, Novelis’ growth outlook towards their sustainability goal and the prospects of aluminium industry in the downstream sector during the current recessionary scenario. A trained geologist, Andy has worked in the field of waste management for the last twenty years originally with Alcan Aluminium Can Recycling and later in local and central government. He leads the recycling development and sustainability activities in the Novelis Europe group. Andy...
“In the aluminium industry, the key event of the last ten years is the arrival of China as a world powerhouse ” Mr. Serge Roy, VP Marketing, Aluminium Valley Society
Mr. Serge Roy is an industrial expert with 30 years of experience in the aluminum industry in marketing and strategic planning with particular expertise in the carbon, casting centers, aluminum recycling area and R&D projects. At present the VP Marketing for Aluminium Valley Society, he interacted with AlCircle team during ARABAL Conference from 5th to 7th Nov 2013 at Abu Dhabi regarding the aluminium industry in general, the role of e-commerce and online media in the industry and about his new project. Aluminium Valley Society is a network of nearly 100 companies located in the Saguenay area of Quebec, all dedicated to the aluminium industry, both upstream and downstream of the smelters. In particular, there is, in this region a very strong base of equipment suppliers who have built...
“The turnaround in the market will happen…only if the industry manages to reduce the stock level in the warehouse” Mr Helge Jansen – MD, HYCAST AS
HYCAST AS is a well-recognized Casthouse Solution provider from Norway with extensive experience and know-how gained from numerous projects world-wide, both within Hydro Aluminium and with other aluminium companies. AlCircle Team interacted with Mr Helge Jansen – Managing Director and Einar Smarason--Marketing & Sales Manager of HYCAST during ARABAL Conference from 5th to 7th Nov 2013 at Abu Dhabi and discussed about the aluminium industry in general, the role of e-commerce and online media in the industry and about the products & services of Hycast. Excerpts from the interview: AlCircle: Could you please tell us in brief about your company and its products and services? Mr. Jansen: Hycast AS was established in 1990 and it is a 100% subsidiary of Norsk Hydro . The Norwegian company has...
“An online platform for the aluminium industry can help to get in touch with new customers”: Louis Bouchard, General Manager, STAS Inc.
STAS, a world leader in design and fabrication of equipment for the aluminium industry participated in Aluminium India 2013 Exhibition from September 12 to 14 in Mumbai, India. As a media partner and exhibitor, Team AlCircle had an opportunity to interact with Mr. Louis Bouchard, General Manager, STAS Inc. Louis Bouchard is an “Ex” Network, Security, Servers and Software Architect and Engineer, with a number of IT certifications. At present, he is the owner and General Manager of STAS Inc. STAS Inc. Quebec, Canada is an established leader in its innovative abilities to develop, fabricate and commercialize new technologies and advanced industrial equipment for the global Aluminium industry. Excerpts from the interview: AlCircle: Could you please tell us about STAS Inc., its back ground and...
"Low cost production areas will be the growth areas in the near term: The Simonsen Brothers"
“We do not think there will be any dramatic change in the LME situation in the near term…But I must say that the low cost production areas will be the growth areas…” Mr. Morten Simonsen, Managing Director, Mr. Klaus Simonsen, Technical Director, Simonsen, Denmark. AlCircle Team had the opportunity to meet and interview Mr. Morten Simonsen & Mr. Klaus Simonsen, the Managing Director and the Technical Director of Simonsen, Denmark; during their recent visit to India. They are a globally recognized supplier of Refractory linings and Carbon Materials for the primary aluminium industry. Since 1984, the Simonsen family has been active in the industry on a worldwide scale and is one of the largest suppliers of insulation, barrier bricks and silicon carbide blocks for electrolytic furnaces....
“Infrastructure, Electrification and Downstream Applications to Boost the Aluminium Market in India”
<p><strong>“On a longer term, I’m still very bullish about the Indian market... There are two things that will boost the aluminium market: one is India’s focus on electrification and infrastructure and second is when companies like Hindalco will develop the downstream capacities and capabilities, that will improve the product supply…and hence, the market”</strong><br /><br /> <strong>Mr. Sachin Satpute,</strong><br /> Chief Marketing Officer, Hindalco Industries Ltd.</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> AlCircle team had an opportunity to interact with <strong>Mr. Sachin Satpute, the Chief Marketing Officer of Aluminium Business at Hindalco Industries Ltd.</strong> during <strong>Aluminium India 2013.</strong> Mr. Satpute has also served as Vice President of Sales...
New Richmond man makes $60,000 selling aluminum cans
Bob Johnson started collecting cans more than 30 years ago. What started as a way to help ease the burden of his grandsons' college tuition, turned into a hobby and even earned him the nickname "The Can Man" at the Deerfield Gables, where he lives. The long-time New Richmond, Wis. resident said he now has about $60,000 for his grandsons, one is enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the other will be attending UW-Stout in Menomonie. "That took a lot of cans," he said with a laugh. "They'll get about two and a half years each, I've been told. College is so expensive." Johnson said most companies pay more for the aluminum cans around Earth Day, so he saves them until then. Currently the price is about 70 cents per pound of cans - it used to be less than that. That means...
North American International Auto Show to highlight Aluminum Trend in automobile
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;...
